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Katie McKenna | December 14, 2017
In a market of over 450 products, finding the right ITSM tool for one’s business can feel like the proverbial needle in a haystack scenario. Unfortunately, the numbers validate this common challenge and the resulting impact. Gartner estimates that by 2020, 90% will fail to obtain the intended ROI from their ITSM tool investment when they choose a solution without factoring in their organizational and process maturity.
It’s often difficult for organizations to specify which functions of IT service management solutions are vital to their business—forcing them to rely on price comparisons over functionality requirements. In other cases, I&O leaders may have trouble differentiating between ITSM tools because RFPs regularly showcase a long list of common features instead of addressing specific needs.
The key to overcoming these challenges is to compel potential vendors to better explain why their offering is the right fit for your organization by enhancing your RFP process. A recent report from Gartner, “Redesign Your ITSM Tool RFP Process for Better Results,” shares tips on how to revamp your RFPs for maximum results, including recommendations on:
Katie McKenna enjoys learning and sharing all things ITSM, IoT, SaaS, and IT Consumerization. She is also an avid reader, pizza enthusiast, and horror movie lover.