We primarily use the solution for event consolidation and correlation as well as centralizing disparate managing tools into ServiceNow into our IT Operations Management. It's for infrastructure monitoring and a cloud management kind of tool.
ServiceNow Consultant at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Expandable with good integrations and very good reliability
Pros and Cons
- "I like the solution due to the fact that it's scalable."
- "ServiceNow could be more prescriptive on how customers can leverage some of the benefits."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like the solution due to the fact that it's scalable. I like the fact that it has open APIs and is supported by basically any monitoring tool that can be integrated with ServiceNow.
I find the setup to be relatively easy.
The solution is stable.
It is scalable.
What needs improvement?
ServiceNow could be more prescriptive on how customers can leverage some of the benefits. I know there's a lot of capability. However, maybe more prescriptive guidance needs to be provided.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution since 2015. It's been seven years now, so it's been a while.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is very stable and reliable. There aren't bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It offers good performance.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability has been great. It is very scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I've been satisfied with the technical support. I find them to be helpful and responsive.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I'm mostly focused on ServiceNow. I don't use solutions beyond this product.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is fairly straightforward for me. I've been working on this solution for so long now that it's relatively easy. It's always hard to get the requirements and the customer to articulate their needs, however. From the perspective of configuring the tool, it's not that difficult.
I'd rate the ease of setup at a four out of five.
What about the implementation team?
I can implement the solution for clients. I can implement it with a number of tools.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is a controversial question. It was not expensive or cheap. It depends on what the customer needs. Every customer's pricing is customized to their needs. It's not one size fits all pricing.
What other advice do I have?
I'm actually a consultant on it, so I implement ServiceNow. I'm a reseller.
While the solution can be used on-premises. However, I've never used an on-premises deployment. Likely 99% of the customers use it on the cloud.
I'd advise potential new users to go through the education classes and make sure that they are talking to the right consultants.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator / Reseller

ITSM Specialist and Developer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
A flexible solution that lets you add a lot of customization
Pros and Cons
- "I like the tool's CMBD connection with Discovery. The solution is also flexible."
- "There is a slower learning curve associated with the tool's scripting part. It is also not cheap."
What is most valuable?
I like the tool's CMBD connection with Discovery. The solution is also flexible.
What needs improvement?
There is a slower learning curve associated with the tool's scripting part. It is also not cheap.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the solution for three to four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool never went down for me. However, the solution goes slow in our development environment.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
ServiceNow IT Operations Management is scalable. You need to pay for more licenses if you want to scale up.
How are customer service and support?
We have a good technical team and we seek support only when there are some strange issues.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
ServiceNow IT Operations Management's initial setup is easy. You can add a lot of customization but it depends on your knowledge.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the product a nine out of ten. It is a solution for big companies.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner

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