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ServiceNow IT Service Management

Overview

What is ServiceNow IT Service Management?

ServiceNow is a fast-growing service management provider that went public in 2012. Built on the ServiceNow Now Platform, the IT Service Management bundle provides an agent workspace with knowledge management, and modules supporting issue tracking and problem resolution, change, release…

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ServiceNow IT Service Management is a versatile tool used by organizations to address a wide range of IT requests and processes. Users …
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Great Service Management Tool

9 out of 10
April 08, 2022
ServiceNow is our primary ITSM tool, we use the modules like Change Management, Incident Management and Problem Management extensively. …
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Popular Features

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  • Self-service tools (64)
    9.0
    90%
  • Organize and prioritize service tickets (66)
    8.9
    89%
  • ITSM reports and dashboards (61)
    8.8
    88%
  • Subscription-based notifications (62)
    7.6
    76%

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Pricing

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Starting Price

$10,000.00

Cloud
per year

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Features

Incident and problem management

Streamlining ticketing and service restoration processes

8.3
Avg 8.2

ITSM asset management

Managing all IT assets and enforcing policy rules

8.5
Avg 8.2

Change management

Ensuring standardized processes for making changes to IT infrastructure

8.1
Avg 8.4
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Product Details

ServiceNow IT Service Management Integrations

ServiceNow IT Service Management Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

ServiceNow is a fast-growing service management provider that went public in 2012. Built on the ServiceNow Now Platform, the IT Service Management bundle provides an agent workspace with knowledge management, and modules supporting issue tracking and problem resolution, change, release and configuration management, and (on the higher tier ITSM Professional plan) ITAM and software asset management.

Agiloft Flexible Service Desk Suite, IFS Assyst, and CA Service Management, with CA Service Desk Manager are common alternatives for ServiceNow IT Service Management.

Reviewers rate Service-level management highest, with a score of 9.1.

The most common users of ServiceNow IT Service Management are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

(494)

Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

ServiceNow IT Service Management is a versatile tool used by organizations to address a wide range of IT requests and processes. Users across various departments, from DBAs to human resources, rely on ServiceNow to handle and schedule delivery processes, submit change requests, and track ticketing and asset management. It serves as a central repository for all IT-related information, allowing for efficient communication and improved organization. With its customizable dashboards, user-friendly interface, and integration options with Jira, ServiceNow proves invaluable in tracking tasks, incidents, change requests, and managing IT hardware equipment. Additionally, it extends beyond ITSM to provide solutions for HR and CRM needs. Consultants implement and integrate ServiceNow across different domains and industries, consolidating enterprise service processes onto one platform. Whether it's managing cases, device interactions, project management, or procurement tasks, ServiceNow has become the go-to solution for organizations seeking to streamline their operations efficiently.

Comprehensive and scalable ticketing system: Users have found ServiceNow to be a comprehensive and scalable ticketing system that caters to both internal and external customers. They appreciate the ability to categorize tickets easily, making it simple to organize and manage requests.

Robust permissions and security rules: The robust permissions and security rules in ServiceNow are highly praised by users. These features ensure a high level of security, giving users peace of mind when using the platform.

Seamless integration with Microsoft Active Directory: Users value the seamless integration between ServiceNow and Microsoft Active Directory. This integration provides a smooth user experience, allowing for easy access and management of user accounts.

Difficulties with User Interface: Users have expressed confusion and frustration with the user interface of ServiceNow. Some reviewers have mentioned missing features and a lack of customization options, making it difficult to tailor the platform to their specific needs.

Performance Issues: Several users have reported performance issues with ServiceNow. They have experienced freezing, slow loading times, and occasional errors while using the tool. These technical problems hinder productivity and create a frustrating user experience.

Concerns about Pricing: The pricing of ServiceNow has been raised as a concern by some users, particularly for small and medium-sized organizations. Reviewers have felt that the cost of the tool is too high for the value it provides, which poses challenges for budget-conscious businesses.

Users commonly recommend using ServiceNow as a ticketing tool and for managing IT assets. They find it to be well-defined and more performance-oriented than other tools on the market. Another common recommendation is to utilize ServiceNow as a solution for service management and tracking tasks. Users appreciate its high integrability and ease of use, making it easier to solve business problems efficiently. However, they suggest improving the user interface and acknowledge the learning curve when initially using the tool. Comparing ServiceNow with other tools like Zira and Remedy, users specifically highlight its effectiveness in tracking customer issues in large companies. Overall, users believe that ServiceNow is the best ITSM product with innovative modules that can benefit any organization. They recommend thoroughly configuring ServiceNow before production and integrating other applications like Power BI for better reporting. Additionally, having a dedicated team to run ServiceNow support is considered crucial, along with thorough planning and communication for maximum benefit. Users appreciate ServiceNow for its contribution to organizational improvement and incident reporting. They also emphasize the cost-saving benefits of reducing paper usage and time spent on business technical issues. Migrating to ServiceNow is recommended for better visibility, automation, continuous improvement, auditing work, and ease of use. Lastly, users find ServiceNow to be an excellent tool for auto-correction of internal processes, believing it to be the best tool currently available in the industry. They suggest understanding the license cost per user role and highlight its suitability for various departments within an organization.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Michael Sypes | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 5 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
ServiceNow is being used across our entire business organization. It is our primary mechanism for front line personnel to report problems to our IT service desk. The Information Technology Department uses ServiceNow to track and manage reported incidents, tasks, projects and their resolutions. We also use it as the centerpiece of our change management control. ServiceNow also provides us with a significant portion of our project management flow.
  • Easy tracking of individuals' input and time spent
  • Automated email updates on work items
  • Tight integration among components
  • Massive and at times confusing interface
  • Too many categories of items with seemingly arbitrary differences in functionality
  • Honing in on just what you need is difficult for a basic user
ServiceNow is an enterprise level solution for managing service incidents, tasks, and projects. It is best suited for large organizations with the manpower to educate administrators of such a massive system. There is no doubt a lot of configuration and specialized knowledge involved in using this tool well. Smaller teams will find it unwieldy as it presents a lot of information which may or may not be useful to individuals.
Incident and problem management (7)
28.571428571428573%
2.9
Organize and prioritize service tickets
80%
8.0
Expert directory
N/A
N/A
Service restoration
N/A
N/A
Self-service tools
N/A
N/A
Subscription-based notifications
60%
6.0
ITSM collaboration and documentation
60%
6.0
ITSM reports and dashboards
N/A
N/A
ITSM asset management (3)
N/A
N/A
Configuration mangement
N/A
N/A
Asset management dashboard
N/A
N/A
Policy and contract enforcement
N/A
N/A
Change management (3)
63.33333333333333%
6.3
Change requests repository
100%
10.0
Change calendar
90%
9.0
Service-level management
N/A
N/A
  • Centralized system for dealing with service issues
  • Makes change management easier
  • Project management tools aren't great for planning sessions
I was not involved in the selection of ServiceNow. I am just an end user for this software. The other tools I have used were more directed toward project management, rather than issue tracking. At times, ServiceNow stacks up well, making it easy to address tasks assigned to me, communicate and collaborate with stake holders, and track time spent.

On the other hand, I find the separate categories of items - incidents, tasks, projects, etc., to be overwhelming and unnecessary. As far as I'm concerned everything is "something I've got o do." I can automatically create change tasks for some, but not others, which makes little sense to me.
500
At least 500 people across our organization use ServiceNow to report incidents to our information technology service desk. End users represent front line managers, corporate office workers of all stripes, service desk personnel and other members of the IT department, including programmers, database administrators, and network administrators. Our management personnel also use ServiceNow to track progress on issue resolutions.
2
We have a handful of people that I am aware of to support and administer ServiceNow. At least two people in my department have the training and know how to keep the system properly configured and up and running on a daily basis. It is vital that an organization have such people and keep them informed and educated, as the system is very complex.
  • Incident reporting
  • Issue tracking
  • Change management
  • I don't know which features we use are out-of-the-box and which are custom solutions
Our organization seems to be committed to using this powerful software tool. I am not involved in any of the decision making process for this. The primary users and administrators are very happy with ServiceNow's utility.
  • Tracking time spent on items
  • Communicating with stake holders
  • Maintaining a to-do list
  • Linking changes to items
  • Recognizing arbitrary differences in types of items - incidents vs tasks
  • Ugly flat-style interface that's all the range now, but makes it difficult to recognize buttons from decorations
Yes, but I don't use it
Some things are easy, while other things are hard
ServiceNow works as an enterprise solution.
We have never had any issues with ServiceNow's availability that I am aware of in the two years I have been using it.
For a massive system, page loads are reasonably quick, including searches.
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