For many IT service management professionals, ITIL has long been a well-known framework for learning ITSM principles. However, as organizations focus more on execution, operational discipline, and measurable outcomes, many leaders are asking an important question: Is ITIL still the most practical approach for modern ITSM training and implementation?

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Selecting the right IT service management (ITSM) tool is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery within an organization. However, many organizations fall into common pitfalls during this critical process. Here’s a rundown of the top 10 mistakes to avoid and the actionable steps to ensure a successful selection.

Does this sound familiar? The service desk resolves the same incidents week after week without anyone investigating the root cause. A change goes live without the right people knowing about it. A new technology gets deployed, but the processes needed to support it were never updated.

These are not isolated failures. They are symptoms of the same underlying problem: IT teams operating in silos.

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For many in the world of ITSM, technology is often viewed as a “silver bullet.” Yet, after 40 years at the forefront of the industry, Pink Elephant has observed a consistent truth: Technology should support operational execution – it should never be an end in itself.

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Here's a sobering thought: The same AI that helps you defend your organization is helping attackers come after it.

This isn't speculation. It's the reality of today's threat landscape – and it's something every IT professional needs to take seriously.

AI is everywhere right now – and for IT service management (ITSM) professionals, the pressure to “figure it out” is real. But here’s the problem: many organizations are overcomplicating AI before they even begin.