Fall means it’s time to break out the tall black boots, and if you’re like Margot Robbie, you’re prepping your wardrobe now (actually, last week). Robbie’s black boots are incredibly sleek, and we found the chic, polished look for 45% off on Amazon!

Filming the Ocean’s Eleven prequel in Paris, the actress was spotted leaving the set donning a classy two-piece outfit, a roomy Chanel bag and simple black boots. The below-knee length plays nicely with midi skirts, trousers and the shorter hemlines that keep sneaking back into rotation. Robbie pulled this quintessential fall style out well before the leaves turn, and at only $60, we’re following suit.

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These LifeStride Xtrovert Knee-High Boots have become a low-key favorite among reviewers. With a low 1.25-inch block heel, a built-in stretch panel and a water-resistant faux leather finish that manages surprise rain, these boots are as practical as they are stylish.

Better yet, these box-checking boots come in regular and wide versions. One happy shopper raved, “They fit perfectly on my extra-wide calves, which is hard to find. They’re comfortable, well-made and easy to wear all day.” That kind of fit and flexibility is rare at any price point, let alone this one.

The durability and comfort keep coming up in reviews, too. “I only buy this brand because the boots literally last for many years,” another fan wrote.  They added, “These boots are comfy (I’m on my feet most of the day).”

Rock this fall must-have with a tee and jeans, a soft sweater dress or your favorite outfit set, and you’ve basically got Robbie’s off-duty formula. Grab these timeless tall boots on sale now and wear them through April!

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Best plug-in solar panels at a glance:

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If it’s speed you’re after, this power station can charge in as little as 52 minutes. But that doesn’t mean it skimps on power, as the panel can charge all of your household and outdoor appliances at once. Nor does it mean excess weight, as the power station is as light as a suitcase.

Specs:
In the box: Explorer 2000v2, Solar Saga 200W AC charge cable, 3m solar panel connection lead
Wattage: 2200W
Waterproof: Yes
Weight: Power bank is 17.5kg; panel is 6.3kg
Warranty: 5 years

Thinking about living off grid? This set will sort you out, not least because it can help you jump start a diesel car, should you need to. With 12 plugs, you can charge multiple things at the same time and those maximum 4400W are enough to last you several days at the very least.

One happy reviewer claimed they: “Used it on one five-day caravan trip to run a microwave, hair straighteners and 2 TVs and anything else in the caravan I couldn’t run on 12V or gas. It performed admirably and still had 83% charge remaining.”

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Specs:
In the box: Jump 2200 power station, USB-A to Type-C cable, Type-C, to Type-C cable, AC adaptor, AC charger and charging cable, car charging cable, user guide
Wattage: 2200W
Waterproof: Yes
Weight: Power bank is 17.5kg
Warranty: 2 years

Looking to travel light? Good news, you can get a solar panel that folds up as small as a laptop. It’s easy to set up, so ideal for beginners, and you can slide it into a van or car and barely know it’s there – except for when you need it.

Specs:
In the box: Solar panel, 12 metre DC5521 to XT60 cable, 2 x carabiners, user manual and warranty card
Wattage: 60W
Waterproof: No, splashproof but can’t be left in the rain.
Weight: 1.4kg
Warranty: 1 year

No matter where you are, this foldable solar panel can be adjusted to maximise the amount of sunlight it absorbs. That’s thanks to its four adjustable angles, which increases its efficiency and means you get 1.5x the amount of power from the same amount of sunlight. Translation: your appliances will charge quicker.

Specs:
In the box: Anker PS200 Solar Panel (200W), 2x 9.8 ft (3 m) MC4 solar charging cable, 1.6 ft (0.5 m) MC4 to XT-60 to DC7909 connector cable and safety manual.
Wattage: 200W
Waterproof: Weatherproof (IP67)
Weight: 9.23kg
Warranty: 5 years

If you live somewhere windy, this is the panel for you. It’s bulky and heavy, which can make it difficult to pack away – especially as the panels face outward when it’s packed up – but this makes it ideal for camping in slightly more torrential climes.

Specs:
In the box: 1*Dokio 200W solar panel, 1*Dokio 20A controller, 1*9.8FT XT60 cable, 1*XT60 to Alligator clip cable, 1*JY60 to DC cable, 5*DC conversion adapters.
Wattage: 200W
Waterproof: Yes
Weight: 11.8kg
Warranty: Not stated

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For an everyday solar panel that can help you lower those pesky energy bills, this a durable, reliable duo is your best bet. The power station charges in just over two hours, and is basically silent, so you don’t have to worry about unwelcome noise in your house. Plus, the power lasts a long time, meaning frequent recharges become a thing of the past. Phew!

Specs:
In the box: DELTA Max 2, portable solar panel, AC charging cable, user manual and warranty
Wattage: 400W
Waterproof: Yes
Weight: 22.7kg
Warranty: 5 years

Everything has to be smart nowadays, and that includes your solar panel. But we’re not mad about it, these panels can be synced with the EcoFlow app so you can track how much energy you’re generating – and your ROI (ie. how much you save on energy). It even means you can control the appliances you’re powering while away on holiday, and

Specs:
In the box: 2 x 450W solar panels, 800 W micro inverter, STREAM BKW-AC cable, STREAM solar panel extension cable, clamp
Wattage: 900W
Waterproof: IP67
Weight: 3.2kg
Warranty: 10 years

Here’s another panel that folds up to a briefcase size, but unfortunately due to being extremely heavy it’s not suitable for travel. But the upside of that is it’s durable and you won’t have to worry about it blowing around in the wind, and once you’re done with it you can easily fold it away.

Specs:
In the box: Foldable panel, MC4 connector, XT60 cable, power bank.
Wattage: 400W
Waterproof: Yes
Weight: 18.5kg
Warranty: 3 years

Can’t be bothered with all that dragging around? Good news, this model is just 3kg, making it easy to travel with. At just £199, it’s a steal as well, mostly because it lasts up to 10 years, and can capture sunlight from both the front and back for maximum efficiency.

Specs:
In the box: PS100 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel, 2× 8.2 ft (2.5 m) solar charging cable, 1.6 ft (0.5 m) XT60i solar charging cable, quick start guide, and safety card.
Wattage: 100W
Waterproof: Yes
Weight: 3kg
Warranty: 5 years

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When a linebacker gets tasked with playing fullback, then the game of football wins. Kudos to the Vikings for moving forward with the experiment that teams would be wise to emulate.

Consider the Vikings update that Andrew Krammer of The Star Tribune sent along: “While reporting a story on the state of fullbacks in NFL, was pointed to OLB Chaz Chambliss working as a backup fullback. Told me he has been in Vikings’ offensive meetings, studying both playbooks + took practice rep vs BAL; did it in high school. Big role in store for rookie FB Max Bredeson.”

Vikings Update Sees a LB Go to FB

The Minnesota Vikings adore players who can do multiple things well. Still, tasking a defender with playing fullback is stretching things.

Now, there is some precedent here. A classic example can be found in Mike Vrabel operating as a full-time Patriots outside linebacker who would moonlight as a tight end (catching touchdowns along the way). More recently, New England leaned on DT Khyiris Tonga to jump into the fullback spot during the 2025 season, adding some imposing muscle on a few occasions.

The Vikings, though, are still doing something odd.

Adding further intrigue to the mix is that Chaz Chambliss is going to change his number so that he’s compliant with the league rules for playing fullback. Kevin O’Connell explained the rationale for the move.

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Consider the head coach’s insight: “It’s just so every time, if we want to get him some snaps in the game, every single time he doesn’t have to report as an eligible.” After articulating a desire not to overlook the defender’s “swag factor,” O’Connell then said that Minnesota “can put him in just about any number and he’d just go out and play.”

What O’Connell appears to be getting at is that Mr. Chambliss is an old-fashioned ball player. The number doesn’t matter too much for him; the sophomore just wants to get into the game. “Chaz is not a guy that I worry about too much,” the skipper went on to say.

Rookie newcomer Max Bredeson is going to be leading the charge as a fullback. He got scooped up in the 5th Round even if Minnesota has next to no desire to see him carry the ball (remains to be seen). Rather, the thumper was brought to town to do some thumping.

Chaz Chambliss is looking like the backup fullback. Working somebody into that position means boasting some added depth and flexibility. Last season, Chambliss was a stalwart on special teams — he snagged 183 snaps on specials in his dozen games — proving capable as a tackler and blocker. Did something on special teams tape reveal a capacity to possibly get used on offense?

Note, as well, that Krammer points toward some background with the assignment in high school.

Chambliss is listed as being 6’1″ and 244 pounds. As an edge rusher, that’s a touch small, but it’s a good build to play off-ball linebacker, fullback, and on special teams. He looks like somebody who is on the roster fringe moving into cut down weekend.

If you’re looking for some added insight on the fullback stuff, Krammer’s work is on Star Tribune.

Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. Canadian. Jude 1:24-25.

As with the other full Moons across the year, it gets its name from events happening in nature around the same time.

Historically, full Moons have been given nicknames to help people keep track of time and monitor the changing seasons.

The August full Moon gets its name from the time of year when when sturgeon fish are abundant in the rivers of North America.

Our next full moon, on 26 September, is called the Harvest or Corn Moon as it’s the time of year when crops are traditionally gathered.

However, here in the UK the extreme heat of the summer has meant the harvest has been earlier this year for many.

Hardware Asset Management Software exists to close that gap, but picking the wrong one means you’re still chasing ghost assets and untracked devices across your fleet.

The real challenges show up fast: shadow IT creating security blind spots, end-of-life hardware slipping through the cracks, and devices scattered across remote locations that nobody can account for. After reviewing the top platforms in this space, this guide breaks down the five best options to consider.

The research approach for this ranking

Public information formed the backbone of this evaluation: user reviews, case studies, feature documentation from official websites, and ratings pulled from major software directories. Only platforms with a track record of serving enterprise software environments made the cut.

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• Workwize – Best for global IT asset lifecycle management for distributed enterprises
• Teqtivity – Best for IT asset management and lifecycle tracking
• Work Elevate – Best for enterprise IT operations and service desk automation
• Device42 – Best for IT infrastructure discovery and asset management
• Firstbase – Best for global IT asset management and hardware lifecycle automation

Why Hardware Asset Management Software Matters

Running an enterprise without the right Hardware Asset Management Software is a bit like managing a warehouse blindfolded. You know assets are moving, but you can’t always say where they are, who has them, or whether they’re still under warranty. Shadow IT alone can quietly undermine your security posture, with untracked devices creating vulnerabilities that nobody catches until something goes wrong. End-of-life hardware adds another layer of risk when there’s no system flagging devices before they fall out of support.

The right platform changes all of this by giving IT teams a clear, real-time view of every asset across every location. That kind of visibility directly improves your asset inventory accuracy rate, cuts the mean time to detect unauthorized hardware, and lifts hardware utilization rate across the fleet. Those are the numbers that actually matter when leadership asks about IT spend.

Top 5 Hardware Asset Management Software Breakdown and Comparison

Note: All data in this table is sourced from review platforms and the official websites of the listed companies.

• Workwize – Best for Global IT Asset Lifecycle Management

What Does Workwize Do?

Workwize runs a global IT asset lifecycle management platform built for distributed teams. From a single system, they handle procurement, deployment, tracking, retrieval, and disposal of employee hardware across 120 countries. Their platform connects with 80+ HRIS, MDM, and identity tools to trigger automated asset setup and recovery workflows. Local warehouses cut customs delays and cross-border shipping headaches significantly. They currently manage 120,000+ devices, hold ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications, and have helped IT teams recover up to 98% of devices at asset recovery. That last number is hard to match.

Why Does Workwize Stand Out for Hardware Asset Management Software?

Workwize solves one of the most persistent problems in enterprise IT: most platforms only cover one or two stages of the asset lifecycle, leaving gaps that teams fill manually with spreadsheets and gut instinct. Their end-to-end coverage across 120 countries, combined with automation that saves 80,000+ hours annually, means IT operations teams spend less time chasing assets and more time on work that actually moves things forward.

Summary of Real User Reviews:

Customers consistently point to Workwize’s global reach and lifecycle automation as the features that delivered real results day-to-day. The $13M Series A funding in 2025, along with recognition as LinkedIn Top Startups Netherlands #4 and Deloitte Fast 50 Dutch tech #6, backs up what users are saying. That kind of market validation alongside strong user sentiment is rare at this stage of a company’s growth.

• Teqtivity – Best for IT Asset Management and Lifecycle Tracking

What Does Teqtivity Do?

Teqtivity is an IT asset management and smart locker platform that helps businesses track and manage technology assets across their full lifecycle. Their feature set covers inventory management, asset setup and recovery workflows, dashboard reporting, and compliance and security tracking. Their pricing model is user-based, so organizations pay for actual users rather than device counts. That makes costs predictable as the fleet grows, which is something bigger platforms often get wrong (enterprise pricing that penalizes growth is a real problem).

Why Does Teqtivity Stand Out for Hardware Asset Management Software?

Teqtivity addresses the unpredictability problem that plagues IT asset management pricing, where organizations suddenly face steep cost jumps as their device count crosses a threshold. Their user-based model, combined with customizable workflows built around real customer feedback, gives enterprise teams a platform that adapts to their processes rather than forcing them to adapt to it.

Summary of Real User Reviews:

Users frequently call out Teqtivity’s customer support and willingness to build features based on direct feedback as a real differentiator. The platform’s applicability across multiple industries also comes up often, which suggests it handles varied enterprise environments reasonably well. Responsive support at that level is something a lot of larger platforms promise but don’t always deliver.

• Work Elevate – Best for Enterprise IT Operations and Service Desk Automation

What Does Work Elevate Do?

Work Elevate is a digital workplace platform combining a global service desk with automation for IT and HR teams. Their three main tools are IT Copilot (an assistant for ticket resolution), Digital Employee Experience (DEX), and Endpoint Management. The platform connects with major ITSM tools like ServiceNow, Jira, BMC, ManageEngine, and Freshservice. Their automation layer handles up to 70-75% of repetitive IT tickets without human intervention, and proactive monitoring has driven ticket volume reductions of up to 42% for some customers. That’s a number that tends to get leadership’s attention fast.

Why Does Work Elevate Stand Out for Hardware Asset Management Software?

Work Elevate tackles the ticket overload problem that bogs down IT teams trying to manage hardware assets at scale, freeing up capacity for actual asset tracking and compliance work. Their deep connections with existing ITSM platforms mean enterprise teams don’t have to rip and replace their current setup, which keeps adoption realistic rather than theoretical.

Summary of Real User Reviews:

Customer case studies point to consistent reductions in ticket volumes, with one example showing a 25% drop and another climbing to 42% with proactive monitoring in place. Work Elevate’s recognition on G2’s Best Indian Software Companies list (#23) and Best APAC Software Companies list (#48) adds external credibility to those numbers. Users appreciate that the results show up in real metrics rather than just feature counts.

• Device42 – Best for IT Infrastructure Discovery and Asset Management

What Does Device42 Do?

Device42 is an IT infrastructure discovery, mapping, and asset management platform built for hybrid environments. Their agentless discovery approach covers everything from legacy systems to cloud containers, with capabilities that include CMDB, application dependency mapping, storage discovery, and insights powered by automation. They serve organizations across 70+ countries and have built a reputation for helping customers resolve outages 10x faster. Freshworks acquired the platform for $230M in May 2024, which isn’t the kind of acquisition that happens without serious market validation.

Why Does Device42 Stand Out for Hardware Asset Management Software?

Device42 tackles the hybrid environment blind spot that catches most enterprises off guard, where legacy infrastructure and modern cloud assets sit in completely separate visibility layers that nobody has connected. Their agentless discovery means no agent deployment headaches, and the near-real-time CMDB keeps asset records current without requiring manual updates that teams rarely have time for.

Summary of Real User Reviews:

Device42 carries recognition as a Market Leader with awards for Best CMDB Tools and Best IT Management Software, and trusted names like Imperial College London and Hudson’s Bay Company appear among their customers. Users consistently highlight the depth of discovery capabilities and the reliability of the CMDB as the features that set Device42 apart. That kind of institutional trust is hard to build and even harder to fake.

• Firstbase – Best for Global IT Asset Management and Hardware Lifecycle Automation

What Does Firstbase Do?

Firstbase is an all-in-one IT asset management platform that automates the full hardware lifecycle for global enterprises. They handle IT procurement, user provisioning, inventory management, mobile device management, and asset recovery across 150+ countries. Their zero-touch deployment capabilities and complete audit trails are built for organizations running distributed operations at scale. Their 97%+ device retrieval rates at asset recovery put them close to Workwize’s 98%, and both numbers reflect just how much automation changes what’s achievable here. Manual asset recovery rarely gets close.

Why Does Firstbase Stand Out for Hardware Asset Management Software?

Firstbase solves the cross-border asset recovery problem that typically falls apart when remote employees in different countries need to return hardware at asset recovery, a process that usually involves customs friction, lost devices, and incomplete records. Their operations across 190+ countries and backing from investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Kleiner Perkins, combined with their acquisition by AppDirect, give the platform both the reach and the resources to deliver on those global promises.

Summary of Real User Reviews:

Enterprise customers including Spotify, Cloudflare, and UiPath show up in Firstbase’s client list, which is a strong signal about what kinds of organizations trust the platform with their hardware operations. Users highlight the automation depth and audit trail completeness as features that make compliance work less painful. When companies like Cloudflare are comfortable with your asset management, that tends to mean the security and visibility story holds up under scrutiny.

Research Methodology and Selection Process

Putting together this ranking required looking across a wide range of platforms operating in the hardware asset management space. The goal was to surface options that actually perform in enterprise environments, not just platforms with polished marketing pages.

Initial Data Collection

The process started by building a broad list of platforms from multiple sources: software directories, review aggregators, vendor comparison sites, and published case studies. Information was gathered from official product pages, feature breakdowns, and customer-facing documentation. This initial sweep cast a wide enough net to avoid missing smaller but high-performing platforms that don’t always show up at the top of a generic search.

Shortlisting Phase

From that initial list, options without verifiable enterprise use cases or consistent review presence were removed. Review patterns were analyzed across platforms to identify signals that pointed to real-world adoption rather than manufactured buzz. Platforms with thin review histories, unverifiable claims, or no evidence of sustained enterprise usage were cut at this stage, regardless of how well-designed their websites appeared.

Verification of Claims

Claims made on vendor websites were cross-referenced against what actual users reported in reviews and case studies. Where a company claimed specific outcomes like device retrieval rates or ticket reduction percentages, those figures were checked against customer-facing evidence rather than accepted at face value. Discrepancies between marketing claims and user-reported experiences were weighted against a platform’s overall score.

Authority and Industry Contribution Layer

Each platform was assessed for signals of external recognition: industry awards, mentions in credible publications, analyst recognition, and enterprise clients with proven track records. Acquisitions, funding rounds, and partner ecosystem breadth were also factored in as indicators of market confidence. A platform appearing on multiple independent authority lists carries more weight than one that only appears in its own press releases.

Hardware Asset Management Software-Specific Evidence

The final filter focused on hardware asset management evidence: dedicated feature pages covering asset tracking, lifecycle management, and asset recovery workflows; reviews that mentioned real hardware outcomes; and case studies showing measurable improvements in asset visibility, retrieval rates, or compliance readiness. Platforms that only touched on hardware as a minor feature were not included, even if their broader IT management capabilities were strong.

How to Choose the Right Hardware Asset Management Software

Choosing a hardware asset management platform is less about finding the most feature-rich option and more about finding the one that fits your actual environment, team size, and compliance requirements. Here’s what to weigh before making a decision.

• Industry/Domain Experience: Look for platforms with documented experience in your industry or a similar operating environment. A platform that works well for a 50-person startup may not hold up across a 5,000-person enterprise with hardware in 30 countries.
• Features and Service Options: Match the platform’s feature set to your lifecycle stages. If you need procurement, deployment, tracking, and asset recovery covered in one place, verify that each stage is actually built out rather than listed as a checkbox.
• Pricing Structure: Understand whether pricing scales by device count, user count, or some other metric. User-based models (like Teqtivity’s) tend to be more predictable as your fleet grows, while device-based pricing can surprise you.
• Results Measurement: Ask how the platform reports on asset inventory accuracy rate, hardware utilization, and audit readiness. If the reporting layer is weak, you’ll still be doing manual reconciliation.
• Industry Knowledge and Compliance: For regulated industries requiring strict asset chain-of-custody, confirm that the platform meets ISO 19770, SOX, GDPR asset data standards, or whatever frameworks apply to your organization.

Bottom Line

Hardware asset management isn’t a back-office concern anymore. It’s a security, compliance, and cost issue that touches every part of an enterprise IT operation. The five platforms in this guide each solve different parts of the problem, from global lifecycle automation (Workwize, Firstbase) to infrastructure discovery (Device42) and service desk productivity (Work Elevate). Pick based on where your gaps are biggest. As distributed workforces keep growing, the platforms that cover the full asset lifecycle in one place will only become more important.