The main use case of the product involves providing solutions for customers aiming at enhancing their overall business efficiency and effectiveness in managing IT services and operations.
Consultant at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Easy-to-maintain platform with a user-friendly interface
Pros and Cons
- "ServiceNow is easy to use and has a user-friendly interface."
- "System deployment and automation capabilities could be within the platform, similar to competitors."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
ServiceNow is easy to use and has a user-friendly interface. It offers broad workflow functionality, including IT, HR, Accounting, and Legal departments. The users can build new business workflows with low code.
What needs improvement?
The platform price needs improvement. System deployment and automation capabilities could be within the platform, similar to competitors like Ivanti and BMC. At present, we have to rely on third-party products for the same.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using ServiceNow's latest version.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product's stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have around 1000 ServiceNow users in our organization. I rate the scalability a ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support team is helpful and responsive.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We are working with Ivanti and BMC Helix.
How was the initial setup?
The complexity of the initial setup can vary based on the size and complexity of the organization implementing it. Including proof of concept, may take around three months or more for large companies and enterprises working in the IT department. The duration can depend on the specific modules being implemented. Setting up a data center and different management processes for seamless operations is crucial. It takes another hour or a week to complete.
We have a dedicated team to maintain the product. The team's strength depends on the specific budget and the number of requests and incidents. At the moment, we have two administrators working on deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product cost is higher than that of other vendors. It depends on the specific requirements. It is suitable for large enterprises.
I rate the pricing a two out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I rate ServiceNow an eight out of ten. It is a powerful platform and provides essential functionality for different workflows. It is easy to maintain as well.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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