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Abstract: The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (
ITIL) has become an answer for many IT departments trying to solve their business problems. But many organizations find that their investment in
ITIL has failed to yield the anticipated return on investment (ROI). So what’s the key to maximizing
ITIL ROI? First, understanding that the term “
ITIL-compliant” has as many meanings as there are outsourcing service providers.
PubDate: 7/27/2007 2:18:00 PM
Abstract: In our lifetime, we have witnessed IT evolve from a limited service function into a critical core competency. Stepping out of the shadows and into the limelight has created new challenges for IT, however. Fortunately, the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) provides a common framework for all IT activities. But experience shows that ITIL initiatives still tend to stumble for a variety of reasons.
Abstract: Today, business is driven to change per customers’ needs, and IT organizations must be strategic partners with the lines of business. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices are gaining popularity as one way to manage change. However, implementing ITIL best practices in an IT organization is not without challenges. Learn about the approaches that can be used for successful ITIL implementation.
Abstract: Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a framework of best practices to manage IT operations and services, with the main objective of aligning business and IT. Because there is no mandate that companies implement all framework specifications, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) need to have a cost-savings approach to ITIL implementation, so they can adopt the right features of ITIL. Learn how.
Abstract: It is an accepted fact that Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is the only consistent and comprehensive documentation of best practices for IT service management. Now, ITIL mentions facilities management in best practices for IT service management. Why? Because facilities have to be intact and operating seamlessly to manage the physical environment where the IT infrastructure is located. Find out more.
Abstract: The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) provides a common process framework for driving service quality improvements and cost reductions. That’s why organizations must ensure they clearly understand the objectives of their ITIL implementations, while implementing robust governance processes to measure and report progress—or else risk implementations that fail to live up to stakeholder expectations.
Abstract: The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) provides a comprehensive and consistent set of best practices for IT service management (ITSM), promoting a quality approach to achieving business efficiency in the use of information systems. The key paradigm shift that ITIL s ITSM best-practices taxonomy seeks to achieve is the movement away from management of silos, towards management of services spanning multiple silos.
Abstract: Has your organization truly embraced the message of the incident management process, as part of the practices recommended in the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)? If your efforts have centered on the service desk, then you may be missing out on a lot of what incident management in particular and ITIL in general can offer. Learn more about the core principles of ITIL, and how you can use them to improve service management.
Abstract: IT service transition is difficult to manage. But with the updated guidance found in ITIL Version 3, IT organizations can plan for a more successful transition, with a new perspective on all transition phases, including planning, configuration, and change management.
Abstract: IT organizations today are faced with the constant pressure of reducing costs at the service desk, while at the same time ensuring optimal customer service. To accelerate their IT infrastructure library (ITIL) initiatives, many are implementing service resolution management (SRM) systems. With the addition of SRM, these organizations can address the core issues required to operate an efficient and strategic service desk.
Abstract: Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes often span multiple systems. However, many organizations operate in department and application silos, with a lack of silo integration inhibiting a process approach. This leaves a significant amount of manual work, resulting in a risk of error, latency, and lack of visibility and reporting. So how can you automate these processes and drive real value?
Abstract: IT managers undertaking any implementation of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes should understand the concept of process maturity. As a foundation for process improvement, these key practices improve the ability of organizations to meet goals for cost, schedule, functionality, and product quality—the ultimate goal being to improve efficiency, return on investment, and effectiveness.
Abstract: IT managers understand the difficulty of demonstrating returns on investment for technology projects. The issue is particularly acute for large multiphase deployments, such as IT infrastructure library (ITIL) implementations: massive projects which are hard to sell to management, and which promise returns many years in the future—after significant investment. So how do you get management to buy into your vision?
Abstract: Planning is a crucial management discipline that enables organizations to optimally allocate their finite resources, and achieve maximum potential. The more intelligently these resources are allocated in response to changing conditions and objectives, the better the business will perform. Indeed, improved business performance is why so many companies are aggressively evolving their planning processes and embracing planning best practices.
Abstract: When small to medium businesses shop around for a human resources (HR) solution, their main considerations are whether to go for a hosted or non-hosted solution, or to simply outsource HR functions altogether. It’s important to know the advantages and disadvantages of each before making a selection.
Abstract: In contrast to traditionally investing in automation technologies for better use of tangible assets, enterprises have begun to invest in optimizing human capital. Human capital management, or talent management, is a set of human resources practices focusing on the acquisition, management, and optimization of the enterprise workforce.
Abstract: The human resources (HR) department can—and should—deliver contributions to the organization's bottom line. Through technologies and service providers, HR can move from being merely a cost center to being an essential component for achieving corporate objectives.
Abstract: People management tools have become necessary, particularly in an environment such as the financial sector, where resources have become global and people require more complex management solutions.
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