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Exceeded ServiceNow Storage Limit? Here’s How to Calculate and Reduce ServiceNow Database Size

Date: July 16, 2024
Author: Zak Cole

As per ServiceNow’s data retention policy, organizations that have exceeded the ServiceNow storage limit can be charged for additional storage.  As such, understanding how to monitor and reduce ServiceNow database size is becoming increasingly necessary. Table of contents: Check Whether You’re Exceeding the ServiceNow Storage Limit: Calculate ServiceNow Database Size The contractual ServiceNow storage limit…

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Integration Throughput and ServiceNow

Integration Throughput Explained for ServiceNow Users

Date: July 10, 2024
Author: Zak Cole

When choosing an integration solution for ServiceNow, integration throughput is one of the most important considerations. But what is integration throughput, and why is it particularly relevant to ServiceNow users? Table of contents: What is Integration Throughput? Integration throughput is a key performance indicator for integrations. It measures the amount of data that can be…

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How to Recover ServiceNow Records

How to Recover ServiceNow Records

Date: July 2, 2024
Author: Zak Cole

The capacity to recover ServiceNow records is a must-have for any organization using the platform.  Data loss is an all-too-familiar trait of modern, data-driven enterprises. Both user error and system failure can have organizations scrambling to recover ServiceNow records.  While data loss is something organization’s should attempt to prevent, it is also an inevitability that…

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ServiceNow Data Retention Policy Explained: Storage Limit, Archiving, Table Rotation and More

Date: June 26, 2024
Author: Zak Cole

The ServiceNow data retention policy may not suffice for organizations dealing with high data volumes. To stay compliant with the ServiceNow data retention policy, some organizations may need to purchase additional storage or implement an off-platform archiving solution.  This post covers the frequently asked questions regarding the ServiceNow data retention policy and the best practices…

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How AI for ITSM Will Revolutionize the Workplace (and How It Won’t)

Date: June 19, 2024
Author: Zak Cole

There is good reason to believe AI for ITSM will be a game-changer.  With modern organizations so reliant on IT—and, by extension, ITSM—it stands to reason that improvements to ITSM technology and related processes will positively impact how organizations operate.  By introducing AI into ITSM, AI Service Management – or “AISM” – can help organizations…

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AISM Explained

A Guide to AI Service Management (AISM)

Date: June 12, 2024
Author: Zak Cole

Increasingly, organizations are seeking to take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in their ITSM initiatives, in an approach dubbed “AI Service Management” (AISM). But what is AISM? What are its benefits? And how can organizations take advantage of AISM? Table of contents: What is AI Service Management (AISM)? AI Service Management…

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API Integration for ITSM Explained

API Integration for ITSM Explained

Date: June 5, 2024
Author: Zak Cole

While there is debate about the efficacy of API integration, there is no debating its rate of adoption.  Over time, API integration has become a familiar feature of modern, digital, and data-driven organizations. APIs are commonly used when integrating ITSM solutions such as ServiceNow. But what is API integration? What’s behind its adoption? And is…

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ML in ITSM

ML in ITSM: The Machine Learning Use Cases Revolutionizing ITSM

Date: May 29, 2024
Author: Zak Cole

Increasingly, organizations are utilizing ML in ITSM, with ITSM solution providers such as ServiceNow providing in-built ML capabilities on their platforms. However, organizations that want to take full advantage of ML in ITSM are replicating and extracting ITSM data to feed into purpose-built ML solutions. This post explores the potential benefits of applying machine learning…

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The Benefits of AI in ITSM

The Benefits of AI in ITSM (and the Challenges)

Date: May 22, 2024
Author: Zak Cole

Many organizations are quickly recognising the potential of AI in ITSM.  ITSM solutions like ServiceNow are a rich source of data and much of that data can be used to optimize processes related to ITSM. Table of contents: The ITSM providers themselves understand this, and are increasingly offering AI capabilities through their platforms. However, due…

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A Guide to IT Service Desk Integrations and ServiceNow

A Guide to IT Service Desk Integrations and ServiceNow

Date: April 24, 2024
Author: Zak Cole

IT Service Desk integrations connect the employees and solutions involved in IT support to other relevant areas of the organization. Integrating the IT service desk with the wider enterprise is becoming increasingly necessary as organizations evolve their multi-tier IT infrastructure with new solutions, applications, and systems. Such sophisticated IT ecosystems demand integrated workflows that connect…

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