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Want the 2020 Gartner ITSM Magic Quadrant for Free?

Posted by Sophie Danby
on February 18, 2021

Here we’ve rounded up a list of seven of the most recent analyst reports for ITSM that are free-to-access via ITSM tool vendors. This includes the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant and Critical Capabilities reports. Get them all here.

Finding the ITSM Learning Model That Suits You Best

Posted by Jakob Diness
on February 16, 2021

This article takes a look at three learning models that can be used to help you learn more about ITSM: experiential learning, evidence-based learning, and flipped learning. If you’re considering ITSM training in the near future have a read and see which format may work best for you.

What Do You Love Most About Working in IT?

Posted by Sophie Danby
on February 14, 2021

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I asked a number of people working in IT and ITSM roles what they love most about working in IT. The answers were varied and make for interesting reading. Take a look and see if it perhaps reinforces the reason(s) why you also love working in IT (or perhaps don’t).

Why Being Vendor-Neutral Resolves ITSM Tool Implementation Cost Problems

Posted by Mark Twomey
on February 9, 2021

As enterprises consider their IT strategies for the next 12 months, they need to reassess one particular area – how to tackle the excessive ITSM costs that undermine wider digital transformation objectives.

8 Tips for Getting ITSM and ITAM Working Better Together

Posted by Ariel Gesto
on February 4, 2021

This article explains – via eight tips – why and how your ITSM and ITAM capabilities will be better if you focus on getting them working together for the better. Take a look.

Business Transformation: How Business Leaders See the Impact of 2020 and Their Plans for the Future

Posted by Sumit De
on January 30, 2021

TOPdesk spoke with 500 business and technology leaders as part of its Transforming the Norm survey to understand the business transformation caused by the pandemic and to offer insights into the future of business.

The 5 Hottest ITSM Trends and Topics for 2021

Posted by Sophie Danby
on January 28, 2021

This article reports back on the results of our latest content poll, which asked respondents to choose the five ITSM topics they most need help with in 2021. We also look at how things have changed versus 2020. Get the results here.

What Are Your ITSM Priorities for 2021?

Posted by Stephen Mann
on January 5, 2021

This article by Stephen Mann walks through what he thinks should be atop of your list of ITSM priorities for 2021. From security to wellbeing, business resilience to machine learning, your number 1 priority is likely not what you think it should be…

How the IT Department Can Transition from Reactive to Proactive

Posted by Jon Cairns
on December 24, 2020

For IT departments to demonstrate their value, they need to transition from their current reactive role to one that is proactive and strategic. But what steps do they need to take? This article explains.

41 Pieces of Practical Advice for IT Leaders for 2021

Posted by Sophie Danby
on December 17, 2020

Here, 41 ITSM and IT management industry authorities provide what they believe to be practical advice for IT leaders to help them succeed in 2021 and beyond. The responses are interesting and varied, so please take a look.

ITOM Explained (Well Sort Of)

Posted by Stephen Mann
on December 3, 2020

This article by Stephen Mann takes a dive into the world of IT operations management (ITOM) and how it’s related to IT service management – attempting to offer a definition on what ITOM actually is and why it matters.

Which ITSM Topics Will Interest You Most in 2021?

Posted by Sophie Danby
on November 30, 2020

Which ITSM topics would you like to see us writing content on in 2021? Please share with us which topics would interest you most by taking our quick poll. Your answers will help drive our content schedule in the year ahead.

Drive Your ITSM Improvements with Kaizen

Posted by Joe The IT Guy
on November 26, 2020

This article by Joe the IT Guy takes a look at the benefits of Kaizen, the key roles involved, the Kaizen process, and how to get started with carrying out kaizen-based improvements.

IT Support’s Required Evolution to Empower Employees in 2021

Posted by Stephen Mann
on November 25, 2020

Empowering employees through IT support in 2021 is not only about channel choice and self-service, it’s also about better meeting employee expectations.

Maturity Matrices are Immature – I Hate Them!

Posted by Daniel Breston
on November 19, 2020

Here Daniel Breston takes a look at IT service management Maturity Matrices and why predescribed ones will never work right for your organization, and how you should instead approach them.

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