Articles tagged with IT Service Management

Free IT Ticket Templates

30 Free IT Ticket Templates for IT Service Desks

IT ticket templates refine your team’s response process, allowing service desk agents to communicate swiftly with pre-drafted replies for common issues. Here are some examples you can use.

Hottest ITSM Trends for 2025

ITSM Trends for 2025

This article shares the results of ITSM.tools ITSM Trends for 2025 content poll based on 176 responses. There are also insights into how ITSM trends have changed over time, some trend-related opinions, and links to existing trend-related ITSM.tools content that might still help.

CMDB vs. Asset Management

CMDB vs. Asset Management – What’s the Difference?

Capabilities like Configuration Management (with its Configuration Management Database (CMDB)) and Asset Management (and asset management tools) can help with ITSM. But what’s the difference – CMDB vs. Asset Management? This article explains what each is and how each helps.

AI in ITSM 2025

The State of AI in ITSM 2025

Last December, Atomicwork, PeopleCert, and ITSM.tools published a State of AI in IT 2025 report. This followed an early 2024 ITSM-focused report on AI adoption in North American IT organizations. This time, the IT element of the survey is global, thanks to the assistance of PeopleCert. This article shares some of the insights from the new data.

2025 ITSM Topics

2025’s Hot ITSM Topics

What IT service management (ITSM) help will you and your organization need in 2025? This is why we run our annual ITSM Topics poll – it’s good to know where you’ll likely focus next year and where others will be focusing, too. Plus, it provides a collective shout-out for assistance in certain ITSM areas.

Network Monitoring Tools for ITSM Pros

Network Monitoring Tools for ITSM Pros: Device42, PRTG, and SolarWinds

Modern network monitoring tools are essential for providing ITSM professionals real-time visibility into their IT infrastructure. These tools automate the process of tracking devices, applications, and network traffic, allowing IT administrators to quickly identify and resolve issues.

ITSM Principles and Best Practices

10 Key ITSM Principles and Best Practices

Adhering to ITSM principles better positions your organization for long-term success – from ITIL adoption, through Knowledge-Centere Service, to streamlining change management. This article explains more.

10 Common Challenges in Integrating DevOps with ITSM

10 Common Challenges in Integrating DevOps with ITSM and How to Overcome Them

Integrating DevOps with IT service management (ITSM) can be complex and presents various challenges. While the potential benefits—such as improved efficiency, faster response times, and enhanced service quality—are significant, obstacles often obstruct the path to successful integration.

ITOM vs. ITSM

ITOM vs. ITSM – Key Differences to Know

Understanding the differences between ITOM (IT operations management) and ITSM (IT service management) is essential for businesses wishing to optimize the performance of their IT infrastructure and IT services. This article aims to help.

Machine Learning Ethics

Machine Learning Ethics in ITSM

AI is a game-changer in ITSM. But just because something is powerful doesn’t mean it’s without risk. We need machine learning ethics in ITSM. This article explains why.

ITSM Tool Accreditation Schemes

What Do You Need From ITSM Tool Accreditation Schemes?

The PeopleCert ITIL-Accredited Tool Vendors (ATV) Programme wants to increase the value ITSM tool accreditation schemes provide. But what could and should be done to enhance ITSM tool accreditation schemes such as the ATV Programme?

AI in ITSM Survey 2025

AI in ITSM Survey 2025 – Please Help The ITSM Industry

We’re rerunning the AI in ITSM survey with the help of PeopleCert, collecting responses now so we can publish a fresh 2025 AI in ITSM report in January. Please take the time to help (and this article shares some key 2024 findings).