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  • By Dolf Van der Haven

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    ISO/IEC 20000-1 and Experience Management

    Experience management and XLA are getting more exposure nowadays, but you should first consider why it is a good idea for service providers to consider using experience management. Or, from the opposite perspective, are there reasons why a service provider should not be using experience management? 

  • By Lynda Cooper

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    ISO/IEC 20000-1: 2018

    Service management plan template: content and guidance

    ISO/IEC 20000‐1:2018, clause 6.3, requires that a service management (SM) plan is produced.

  • By Igor Saglier, Deborah Anthony, Marc Taillefer

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    Addressing Sustainability: Reducing Carbon Emissions

    In the race against climate change, reducing carbon emissions is more critical than ever.

     

    As organizations worldwide commit to ambitious net-zero goals, innovative strategies are emerging to tackle this challenge head-on. From harnessing renewable energy and optimizing supply chains to implementing advanced technologies, businesses are finding ways to meet regulatory demands and drive sustainable growth.

    Discover how companies like Orange are leading the charge with actionable plans and how effective service management can be the key to achieving a greener future.

  • By Lynda Cooper

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    ISO Survey of Accredited Certifications

    In this article, Lynda Cooper of the UK breaks down the ISO Survey of Accredited Certifications, an annual survey of the number of certificates ranking the most popular ISO management system standards worldwide - with ISO/IEC 20000-1 retaining 8th position. 

  • By Heesun Kim

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    Enhancing IT Service Efficiency...

     

    ...Based on the Information Systems  Operations Outsourcing Pricing Model 

     

    Here we have a great paper, discsussing how sustainability is not just about energy efficiency.

     

    Thank you to committee member Heesun Kim for guiding us in how various cost models can make a difference in sustainable operations. 

  • By Tsafrir Lahav

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    Service Management: ISO/IEC 20000-1 in action

    Looking for success stories? These organizations have utilized ISO/IEC 20000-1 and their service management system to address their challenges and drive continual improvement.

  • By Devi Muraleedharan Nair

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    Climate Action and the ISO/IEC 20000 series

    The 2024 Climate Action Amendment has been applied to the ISO Management System Standards (MSSs) to reflect ISO’s Climate Action commitments. This is a result of the London Declaration by the ISO General Assembly in 2021 on a commitment to achieve the climate agenda by 2050.

    This declaration works along with other initiatives like UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Paris Agreement to reduce climate impact.

    To learn more, please read on using this Impact of climate action amendment 2024 on ISO_IEC 20000

  • By Marc Taillefer and Dolf van der Haven

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    Using ISO/IEC 20000-1 without getting a certification

    ISO/IEC 20000-1 is the international standard for service management. The standard contains 216 requirements that serve as a baseline to which an organization’s Service Management System (SMS) should conform to be able to provision services in an effective manner

  • By Sophie Hussey

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    Service Management & The Post Office Scandal

    The UK continues to see a quarter-century IT issue impacting its national Post Office dominate our headlines. 

    A recent industry keynote highlighted how we, no matter our location or role in the IT and Service Management industry, should pay attention to this international news item and address its fallout in our work standards.

  • By Georgina Otubela

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    Bridging the Skills Gap. Attracting, Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Talent in ITSM

    During a recent micro meeting, a panel formed of committee members discussed the skills gap affecting various industries due to the rapidly evolving technological landscape. This issue is of particular concern within Information Technology, and Service Management.

    This article aims to follow up on some actions taken since the discussion. We want to thank Georgina Otubela, a panellist and brand-new committee member, for her valuable contribution. 

  • ISO/IEC 20000‐1:2018 and IT4IT

    Comparing ISO/IEC 20000 and IT4IT

     

    A comparison between ISO/IEC 20000 and IT4IT. This paper is being updated and currently unavailable. Check back in the near future!

  • By Dolf van der Haven

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    Can I get an ISO/IEC 20000-1 Certification with Exclusions?

    Saturday 14th October 2023 marks 'Worlds Standards Day', and to mark this occasion, we are delighted to publish this paper from Dolf van der Haven that answers a question we are often asked. 

    "Can I get an ISO/IEC 20000-1 Certification with Exclusions?"

  • By Igor Saglier

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    War Stories: Managing cloud-based services with ISO/IEC 20000-1

    War Stories: Real-world examples of ISO / IEC 20000-1 in action

    In this document, our committee member Igor Saglier (Head of Technologies Profiling - Orange (France) discusses the management of cloud-based services with ISO/IEC 20000-1. 

  • Presenting a Comparative Analysis: ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 vs CMMI Services

    Effective IT service management is pivotal to success across industries in today's competitive business landscape.

     

    As businesses strive for high-quality, reliable services and enhanced customer experiences, they turn to frameworks for optimising service practices.

    This paper presents a comparative analysis of ISO/IEC 2000-1:2018 and CMMI. Read on for more. 

  • By Dolf van der Haven

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    The Service Management System (SMS) and Automation

    One question we are often asked is:

    "Can we automate the Service Management System whilst respecting ISO standards"?

    Our committee member and Service Management expert, Dolf van der Haven, delivers fantastic answers to this question in the enclosed article. 

  • By Suzanne Van Hove, Marc Taillefer

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    Sustainability..Amplified!

    One global concern today is declining climate conditions. While there are various defined goals for the year 2030 and even extending to 2050 - what can be done now, yes, NOW?

     

  • Use of XLAs in ISO/IEC 20000-1

    Ever since the service management frameworks were introduced, we have learned about SLA, the Service Level Agreement, as the bridge between those who purchase and use services and those who provide them. 

    Read more within this article...

     

  • By Dolf van der Haven

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    Service Management of Artificial Intelligence

    How do AI and a service management system (SMS) work together? Read the article from Dolf van der Haven to see how the SMS manages this disruptive technology.

  • Service Disruption, Information Technology, and Innovation

    Over the past few years, we have heard the terms ‘innovation’, ‘information technology’ and ‘service’, but what few know is that the three terms are linked together. See how they interact in the full article.

     

  • Artificial intelligence

    AI Standardization initiatives in Canada

     

    Canada has more than eight hundred (800) companies working in various aspects of the artificial intelligence (AI) fields.

Myth or Fact?

This corner will address some of the misconceptions surrounding ISO/IEC 20000-1.

Please let us know if there is a question, and we will address it in an upcoming article. 

Send your question(s) to [email protected]
In our first discussion, SC40/WG2 explores the "generic service" and what that means within ISO/IEC 20000-1. Click here to read the explanation.
Our second "Myth or Fact" discusses whether you must gain ISO/IEC 20000-1 certification to conform to the standards. 

You can learn more on this intriguing topic through this link, as put together by our committee member Lynda Cooper. 

If you'd like to learn more, join our group on LinkedIn for more information and valuable resources. 
Our third "Myth or Fact" discusses where creativity and innovation occur in ISO/IEC 20000-1 requirements. 

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This article discusses creating and innovation in ISO/IEC 20000-1 requirements, clauses, service design, build and transition.

Learn more at this link, as put together by our ISO’s JTC1/SC40/WG2 – Service Management experts. 

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