Escalation Management
Escalation management Escalation management is used everywhere in IT Service Management and is also part of ITIL recommendations for organisations. Escalation processes can ensure that unresolved problems don’t hang around and issues are dealt with promptly. Telephone pick-up times In… read more
Service Level Management (SLM)
Why Service Level Management? IT Service Level Management (SLM) is essential in any organization so that the level of IT Service needed to support the business can be determined, and monitoring can be initiated to identify whether the… read more
ITIL Service Strategy
The purpose of the Service Strategy stage of the Service Lifecycle is to define the perspective, position, plans and patterns that a service provider needs to be able to execute to meet an organisation’s business outcomes. By adopting… read more
Service Transition
The Service Transition stage of the lifecycle ensures that new, modified or retired services meet the expectations of the business as documented in the Service Strategy and Service Design stages. The objectives of this stage are to plan… read more
Service Operation
Key Components of Service Operation Service Operation encompasses the processes, functions, organisation, and tools necessary to ensure the seamless delivery and support of IT services. These components include: Benefits of Service Operation and Continual Improvement Adopting best practices… read more
Implementing an ITSM Tool
Implementing an ITSM Tool: More Than Just Buying Software Implementing an IT Service Management (ITSM) tool involves more than purchasing software off the shelf or subscribing to a SaaS solution. Before investing in an ITSM tool, it’s essential… read more
What Is IT Service Management?
Most organisations today are completely dependent on IT to enable them to achieve their company vision, business strategy and goals. Organisations use IT to: The quality of an organisation’s IT Services is reflected in its reputation and brand,… read more
ITIL Service Design Principles
ITIL Service Design IT Service Design is a part of the overall business change process. This business change process and the role of IT are illustrated in the figure below One accurate information has been obtained on what… read more
Benefits of a flexible workforce
Since our founding in 1980, Pink Elephant has been a trusted provider of high-quality IT personnel for contract positions. While we continue to deliver exceptional temporary IT resources, the landscape driving demand for contingent staffing has evolved. In… read more
Server Management
Businesses rely heavily on their server infrastructure for key IT functions such as data storage, website hosting, email, and applications. Effective server management is crucial for ensuring smooth Service Operation and optimising performance. Key Server Management Activities The… read more