*ServiceNow ITSM: Streamlining IT Service Management for Efficiency and Automation*

ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM) is a cloud-based platform that helps organizations streamline their IT services, automate workflows, and improve service delivery. It includes a suite of applications for managing IT incidents, changes, problems, requests, and more.

### **Key ITSM Features in ServiceNow**

#### **1. Incident Management**
– Helps track and resolve IT issues efficiently.
– Automates ticket assignments and escalations.
– Uses AI-driven recommendations to speed up resolutions.

#### **2. Problem Management**
– Identifies root causes of recurring incidents.
– Provides a structured problem resolution process.
– Integrates with the CMDB (Configuration Management Database).

#### **3. Change Management**
– Controls and tracks changes in the IT environment.
– Automates risk assessment and approvals.
– Supports different change workflows (Standard, Normal, Emergency).

#### **4. Service Request Management**
– Allows users to request IT services via a self-service portal.
– Automates approvals and fulfillment tasks.
– Integrates with a catalog of IT services.

#### **5. Knowledge Management**
– Centralized repository for IT documentation and solutions.
– AI-driven article recommendations.
– Improves self-service and reduces ticket volume.

#### **6. Configuration Management (CMDB)**
– Tracks IT assets and their relationships.
– Helps with impact analysis for incidents and changes.
– Supports compliance and governance.

#### **7. Service Level Management (SLM)**
– Monitors service performance against SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
– Automates SLA tracking and notifications.
– Helps IT teams meet service commitments.

#### **8. Virtual Agent & AI-powered Automation**
– AI chatbot for handling routine IT inquiries.
– Reduces workload on IT staff.
– Automates repetitive tasks through workflows.

### **Benefits of ServiceNow ITSM**
✅ Improves IT efficiency and reduces manual efforts.