When it comes to creating automated process workflows, there is no shortage of tools on the market. StartingPoint is a great example of a workflow automation platform that makes it easy for even the most non-technical users to create automated process workflows in just a few simple clicks. ‍ The real magic happens when you define a sequence of tasks for the tool to follow, achieving a specific goal with machine-like efficiency and precision. ‍ ‍

The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a customer-centric framework that promotes governance, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At a time when IT service management (ITSM) is changing with new technology, shifting regulatory requirements, and decentralized teams, this is vital. We explored how the ITIL 4 service value system helps ITSM service providers generate business value through the creation, delivery, and continuous improvement of services.

Customer onboarding is a critical first step in cultivating long-term customer success. ‍ This process sets the foundation of your entire customer relationship, presenting an opportunity to impress, engage, and retain your clients. ‍ If executed correctly, a thoughtful onboarding process can significantly enhance customer satisfaction, encouraging them to remain with your business and become advocates of your products and services. ‍ ‍

The old saying “There’s no substitute for experience” has taken on new meaning in today’s digital environment. According to a ServiceNow/ThoughtLab global survey of 1,000 C-suite executives, adopting a comprehensive experience strategy that encompasses all experiences can help: “Organizations want to deliver seamless experiences to customers and employees.

SAP customers must move to SAP S/4HANA by 2027 to stay compliant, but many are hesitant to do so. Although 78% of organizations in North America are planning an S/4HANA move, only 31% have started using it, according to a CIO article. The UK & Ireland SAP User Group (UKISUG) reports 89% and 25%, respectively. Moving to S/4HANA can take three to four years, according to Roland Berger, and requires a high investment at a time when companies are tightening their belts.

Demonstrating value is crucial to the success of any business. That's why it’s an important topic for IT service management (ITSM) service providers to consider when evaluating their service operations. How do IT service operations align with business outcomes and customer needs? How do operational metrics correlate to business value that stakeholders want to see?

As a major retailer with more than 1,700 outlets, Canadian Tire needs robust business processes that continue to operate seamlessly when adverse events strike. Although the company had disaster recovery plans in IT and an established business impact analysis discipline in its business units, these processes ran on Microsoft Excel, Word, and emails—and weren’t connected.