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ITIL, ITSM and incident management. What are they and how do they fit together?

You’ve probably heard the terms ITIL and ITSM, but the distinction between the two can be a little unclear. Throw incident management into the mix, and the whole thing can feel pretty confusing. This article aims to explain what they are, the differences between the three, and importantly how they fit together. First, let’s establish what each of the terms actually mean.

Top Customer Feedback Form examples that work in 2023

Customer feedback forms are a great way to collect actionable insights from your target audience. With so many different form types and question types, it can be tough to know where to start. In this article, we’ll show you some of the best customer feedback-form examples you can use in your business in 2022. We’ll also share some tips on how to create an effective feedback form for your needs.

The importance of personalized customer service in 2022

Everyone knows that customer service is essential. After all, without happy customers, businesses wouldn’t exist. However, many don’t realize just how vital personalized customer service is and will continue to be in the coming years. Thanks to technological advancements, businesses will soon be able to offer their customers a considerably more personalized experience than ever before.

How to Get a Unified IT Asset Inventory in 24 Hours

Getting a unified IT asset inventory can be a headache. Thus, you might be tempted to postpone it. However, sooner or later, you’ll need to get it done. So, we'd recommend you'd better not procrastinate. Sounds a bit harsh, we know, and we understand the reason behind it too. This can be a pretty daunting task, especially if you have multiple files and apps, or untracked assets. But don’t panic! What if we told you you can have your inventory done in just a day?

ITIL Certifications: Everything You Need to Know to Get Yours in 2023

If you’re thinking about ITIL certifications for 2023, you’ll find a lot of helpful information and guidance here. ITIL certifications are globally recognized as the standard in IT Service Management (ITSM). These certifications provide individuals and organizations with a clear indication of competency and knowledge in relation to ITIL best practices. You have many ways to go about it.

How balancing technology and people can elevate employee satisfaction

The pandemic has forever changed the workplace, especially for my support and product success team at ServiceNow. One thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to operational excellence, which starts with a great employee experience. My goal is to improve employee satisfaction for our technical support engineers (TSEs). If our TSEs are satisfied, then our customers reap the benefits. When TSEs feel valued and appreciated, they build greater trust with customers.

The future of work paves a new path to customer obsession

he accelerated digital transformation we've witnessed since the beginning of the pandemic has provided plenty of people-centric opportunities, especially as we automate mundane tasks. All of the innovations that shook the industry—the advent of robotics and automation, the collection of employee data to build user behavior baselines, and the shift in power from employers to employees—have driven us to a place we used to call the future of work, which is here now.

Application Control for Windows

Application Control for Windows combines dynamic allowed and denied lists with privilege management to prevent unauthorized code execution without making IT manage extensive lists manually and without constraining users. Automated requests and approvals via Service Desk systems lighten the load for IT staff while providing users a streamlined experience.