CMDB and ITIL
An up-to-date and functioning CMDB is one of the most important indicators of ITIL implementation success and the organisation’s overall IT maturity, yet many organisations seem to overlook or underestimate its importance in supporting other ITIL processes.
Digital Transformation: Part 14 – Digital disruption. What are the benefits?
Digital disruption offers businesses unique benefits when aligned with a strong digital strategy. Domino’s Pizza, for example, leveraged digital innovation through a mobile app to enhance speed and convenience, leading to greater growth than even tech giants like… read more
Digital Transformation: Part 12 – On premise or Cloud Infrastructure?
When planning digital transformation, it is crucial to align cloud decisions with overall business and operational objectives. Some organisations choose public cloud options, perceiving lower costs and favouring OpEx over CapEx. However, cloud services are not always cheaper… read more
Digital Transformation: Part 13 – A Clear Vision
Embarking on a digital transformation journey doesn’t guarantee success — around 80% of change programmes fail. A clear vision is crucial to be in the 20% that succeed. Achieving this vision requires time and input across the organisation…. read more
What is Agile Scrum?
In today’s competitive global environment, organisations need a winning strategy, which is where Agile comes into play. Agile is a mindset that focuses on people, collaboration, and flexibility, with Scrum as a framework for applying these principles. The… read more
Agile: A Mindset as Well as a Framework
Agile Service Management involves adapting Agile and Scrum principles to IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, with a focus on improving flexibility and efficiency. The Agile Manifesto, often seen as contradicting ITSM practices, actually complements them by emphasising “just… read more
An Effective Self-Service Portal
To optimise IT self-service, it’s crucial to have a well-designed portal that’s easy to access and navigate. Around 60% of issues can be resolved through self-service, reducing the need for email and phone support. Essential features include: By… read more
Lean IT Kaizen Helps Your Organisation Thrive
Lean IT: Driving Continuous Improvement in IT Lean IT originated from Lean manufacturing principles, particularly the Toyota Production System, and focuses on applying continuous improvement to IT services. The core concept of Kaizen, which means “change for the… read more
IT Release Management
IT Release Management: Ensuring Seamless Rollouts IT Release Management plays a crucial role in managing the deployment of hardware and software in a distributed environment, ensuring minimal disruption and operational efficiency. Its primary goals include planning, overseeing rollouts,… read more
Benefits of Agile Project Management
Agile Methodology vs. Traditional Development: Which is Right for You? The Agile methodology is rapidly becoming the go-to approach for managing projects, offering organisations greater adaptability in a fast-changing market. Unlike traditional methods like Waterfall, Agile promotes continuous… read more