{"id":528,"date":"2022-05-24T19:06:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T19:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infraon.io\/blog\/?p=528"},"modified":"2025-03-26T09:33:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T09:33:53","slug":"itsm-key-features-and-modules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infraon.io\/blog\/itsm-key-features-and-modules\/","title":{"rendered":"ITSM: Key Features and Modules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ITSM refers to IT Service Management, which simply encapsulates the activity performed by an organization to maintain sustainable information technology infrastructure. It is designed to streamline IT services workflow and, thus, increase productivity. Furthermore, ITSM features include a set of IT policies, processes, and practices that help align IT services with business needs and objectives.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Amidst this, ITSM comprises a diverse range of tools, processes and frameworks for facilitating the management process. Whether it&#8217;s a startup, mid-size or large organisation, or either construction, finance or pharma- ITSM aims to serve the needs of every specific industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In today\u2019s competitive tech market, every business relies on<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infraon.io\/itsm-software.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>I<\/strong>T Service management software<\/a><strong> <\/strong>and tools to execute processes and documentation for promoting agility, automation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. However, due to fast-changing technologies, many business owners or entrepreneurs find it challenging to select ITSM software that fulfils all their requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Therefore, this blog will cover how to select the right ITSM tools, its benefits and the key features of ITSM software and modules that every organisation must know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_ITSM_Features\"><\/span><strong><strong>Key ITSM Features<\/strong><br><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>1. Asset discovery and management&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infraon.io\/infraon-assets\/features\/it-assets-management-solutions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ITAM<\/a><\/mark> (IT asset management) solutions are integrated with ITSM tools, it provides complete information about the visibility and control of the IT assets. This will give access to actionable insights and data-driven decision-making across all the assets without giving a burden on the IT teams. Moreover, tracking all the IT assets in real-time would automate the configuration and enhance remote<a href=\"https:\/\/infraon.io\/infraon-assets\/features\/software-assets-management-solutions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> IT software asset management.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>2. Configuration management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ITSM is a key asset when it comes to configuration management. The purpose is to track all the configuration items in the IT system. This involves certain processes such as<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/infraon.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/30210779_381y_ehim6q3edtm6uprp41i62t3141pmasjmclp20chj5ko3gb9i60p32npi6c1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Key ITSM Features\n\" class=\"wp-image-6289\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25cf Updation of configurations as per updated company policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25cf Making configuration that meets user needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25cf Store the updated configurations in the ITAM solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25cf Maintaining configuration information in the configuration management database.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25cf Integration with ITSM for better tracking of IT assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>3. Incident and problem management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ITSM Incident management handles and tracks incidents as well as service requests for new software, hardware and services. In contrast, problem management is responsible for removing defects from the IT infrastructure, eliminating recurring incidents and stabilising the environment. This capability of prioritising the incident and service request enables the employee&#8217;s productivity and efficiency.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>5. Change Management&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Change management operation of ITSM deals with efficient and effective management of new, existing, and renewed changes in the IT infrastructure. Additionally, ITSM for change management helps in substantial IT risk management. 6. Service Catalogue The service catalogue is a collection of crucial business and technology-related services. It includes all the services that are governed and performed by the organisation. ITSM is an effective tool for service catalogue. It helps in collecting and referencing all the data to form a collection that\u2019s precise and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>6.<\/strong> <strong>Service Catalogue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The service catalogue provides the central source of information on all operational services offered by the organisation&#8217;s IT department. Simply, it\u2019s a centralised database of all accurate information about active IT services, and a subset of the IT service provider\u2019s service portfolio. The service portfolio is the record of the complete lifecycle of all the IT services and products managed by an IT organisation.&nbsp; The service catalogue is used in<a href=\"https:\/\/infraon.io\/asset-management-software.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> IT asset<\/strong><\/a> requests and in employee onboarding requests.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summing_Up\"><\/span><strong>Summing Up!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.producthunt.com\/products\/infraon-itsm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ITSM<\/a> stands at the centre of modernising organisations by helping them to stay ahead in the competition. The role of ITSM has evolved immensely over the years. Also, the IT team&#8217;s role has transformed from supporting the business processes to differentiating the business from a competitive-edge market. So, it\u2019s time to ensure that your business&#8217;s approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/infraon.io\/blog\/what-is-itil-and-itsm\/\"><strong>ITSM tools<\/strong><\/a> emphasises collaboration, ease of use, and value delivery that&#8217;s even faster! So, what is the wait for? Overcome your IT obstacles from one best place at<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infraon.io\/\"><strong>Infraon<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ITSM refers to IT Service Management, which simply encapsulates the activity performed by an organization to maintain sustainable information technology infrastructure. It is designed to streamline IT services workflow and, thus, increase productivity. 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