Service Desk Articles

What is ITIL?

Posted by Sophie Danby
on January 5, 2024

This article has been written to offer you as much insight as possible into ITIL 4 in a short time. From what it is to the key elements that comprise the latest ITIL 4 service management best practice guidance.

Incident Management Tips: 20 Simple Tips for the IT Service Desk

Posted by Sophie Danby
on January 3, 2024

Most organizations do some form of incident management. They might not call it “incident management,” but regardless of what it’s called, there are many key incident management tips for IT service desks to consider. This article shares 20 of the most common incident management tips.

ITIL 4 Explained

Posted by Akshay Anand
on January 1, 2024

Here Akshay Anand – Lead Architect for the ITIL update – gives the lowdown on the new ITIL 4, including the new service value system, the ‘four dimensions’, the updated guiding principles (originally found in ITIL Practitioner), and the change of processes to practices.

Navigating the Complex Landscape of IT Service Delivery in a Rapidly Changing World

Posted by Ruben Franzen
on December 7, 2023

IT teams continue to face an onslaught and multitude of challenges and rising expectations that seem to evolve at an astonishing rate. This article looks at the strategies required to deliver outstanding IT services in this rapidly evolving world.

Setting Up an IT Service Desk Part 1 – Defining Purpose and Objectives

Posted by Eusoph Simba
on November 30, 2023

This article is the first in a series that looks at the key elements of setting up an IT service desk. Check it out here.

What ITSM Help Will You Need in 2024?

Posted by Sophie Danby
on November 23, 2023

Every year, ITSM.tools runs a quick, one-question poll to understand the “ITSM help” readers would like in the year ahead. Please help by taking this years poll to tell us which topics will be important to you in the year ahead.

10 Common Mistakes When Choosing a Phone Provider and How to Avoid Them

Posted by Lizzy Hosford
on November 16, 2023

This article delves into 10 common mistakes companies can make when choosing the right phone provider and provides you with actionable strategies to steer clear of these pitfalls.

Provance ServiceTeam ITSM Enterprise 2.0

Posted by Stephen Mann
on October 25, 2023

This ITSM.tools Solution Snapshot is an in-depth review of Provance ServiceTeam ITSM Enterprise 2.0. The review includes solution functionality, solution technology, pricing and implementation, go-to-market strategy, and key customers.

IT Service Mapping: A Practical Guide for ITSM Professionals

Posted by Gilad Maayan
on October 4, 2023

This comprehensive article introduces ITSM professionals to the practical aspects of IT Service Mapping, starting with a clear definition and purpose of IT Service Mapping and its relationship with ITSM.

IT Service Desk Metrics and Benchmarks – Where’s the Value?

Posted by Stephen Mann
on September 28, 2023

As to why IT service desks need metrics and benchmarks, the answer will depend on whom you ask. You don’t always get the right answer either. To help, this article looks at the potential power of, and issues with, IT service desk metrics and benchmarks.

Application Security: What ITSM Pros Need to Know

Posted by Gilad Maayan
on August 24, 2023

This article explains how application security is becoming an important part of ITSM practice, common technologies and tools, and best practices that can help you enhance security for your organization’s application portfolio.

IT Service Desk Metrics: Which KPIs Should We Measure?

Posted by Stephen Mann
on August 15, 2023

This article explains that there likely aren’t just two or three KPIs your IT service desk needs, that IT service desk metric portfolios can be problematic, and how your IT service desk can move its focus to what’s most valuable.

ITSM Tool Shortlisting: Focusing on What Matters Most

Posted by Stephen Mann
on July 31, 2023

Avoid the perils of creating a lengthy request for proposal (RFP) spreadsheet as the primary mechanism for your ITSM tool shortlisting exercise, and instead use this alternative method.

Facilitating Change Management with Kotter’s 8-step Model

Posted by Hadi Ahmadi (Soroush)
on July 20, 2023

Kotter’s 8-step Model provides a comprehensive approach to change management and has been widely adopted globally. This article explains the model and how it helps with change management and enablement.

Digital Minimalism: The Path to Sustainable IT Service Operations

Posted by Nancy Louisnord
on July 13, 2023

Digital minimalism isn’t just a trend, it’s a practice that can significantly streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and, importantly, contribute to sustainability. This article explains.