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Innovative apps from the inside out

At ServiceNow, we bring together builders, problem-solvers, and creative thinkers to push the boundaries of possibility with innovative apps. Our Innovation Lab serves as a collaborative hub where employees can develop new apps on the Now Platform to creatively solve problems and where internal innovations can be used by our customers. During two-week, focused work sessions called innovation sprints, employees submit their ideas for new apps.

ITSM and monitoring: A match made in IT heaven

It has been a veeeeery long time since we discussed a technical concept from an ingenious allegory. Many people send us emails asking us why, and we have to admit that… it’s true, everything is quite more fun with fantastic allegories. So be it then! At the request of our fans. Let’s talk today about ITSM and Monitoring Support through an invented event from which we can then draw a technical lesson.

Demo: Interactive quantitative & qualitative surveys for ITSM

Create and update ITSM ticket stages using AI-driven automation bots and update ITSM events against a CI. Collect qualitative information from users to confirm symptoms, schedule troubleshooting or add context to poor survey results. Capture quantitative rating information from users with star, emoji, or radio button scales.

Exploring the world of helpdesks: A complete guide

A robust IT help desk software has emerged as a critical driver of operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Internally, it promptly resolves technical challenges, fostering a productive and adaptable workforce. Externally, the helpdesk cultivates customer loyalty by delivering rapid and responsive solutions. However, a helpdesk’s performance hinges upon outcomes such as rapid response times, multichannel accessibility, structured knowledge management, etc.

The ABC of Warranty Management

Efficient Warranty Management is a critical aspect of ensuring smooth IT operations and maximizing the lifespan of assets. Handling warranties for various sets of equipment or devices demands for a systematic and well-organized approach to make sure nothing is missed or forgotten. But don’t worry, implementing InvGate Insight as your IT Asset Management tool can help you to seamlessly track and manage warranties, alerting you well in advance of expiration dates, and automating critical tasks.

Practical Demo: Optimize Your Compliance with Unified Risk Assessment and Remediation

Organizations are held to a higher standard when it comes to the safeguarding of personal data, including personally identifiable information. But, adhering to internal governance, risk and compliance (GRC) standards — let alone the growing number of external regulations in this area — challenges even the most mature organizations as settings shift, perils increase in complexity and internal partnerships waver.

Put Gen AI to Work with Now Assist on the ServiceNow Platform

Reduce manual work for agents, with overviews and insights to help them start work fast, deflect cases, empower people, and deliver engaging experiences with natural human language, generate content automatically, including intelligent search results, work notes, and knowledge base articles, and boost developer productivity with intelligent recommendations for code..

Why Encryption is Crucial for Your Business' Data Security

In this digital age, businesses of all sizes rely on technology to store, transmit, and process sensitive data. While the use of digital technology brings many benefits, it also comes with its own set of challenges, and one of the biggest ones is ensuring cybersecurity. The exponential increase in cybercrime has made it essential for companies to prioritize security while working with digital technologies.

The Complete Guide to CMDB

As organizations grow and technologies advance, the need to keep track of an ever-expanding array of resources, from hardware and software to networks and personnel, has never been more critical. This is where a Configuration Management Database is a crucial tool for seamless asset management, offering a comprehensive solution to the complex challenge of maintaining an accurate and up-to-date record of an organization’s assets.

3 ways to cultivate frictionless banking experiences

In the not-too-distant past, banking relationships could last decades—even lifetimes. But times have changed. Traditional banks face competition from a new breed of disruptors, such as global financial technology firms (fintechs), challenger banks, and neobanks. As in virtually every other industry, customer experience (CX) is now a major factor in the decision to stick with a bank or seek an alternative.