ServiceNow is one of the best automation technology available for enterprises today. As it serves the important task of the unifying different functions of an enterprise under one integrated platform, enterprises cannot afford ServiceNow partners that do not have the adequate expertise. Beside technical knowhow, you need to look for something more in your partner. The partner should be able to look at the bigger picture which includes both human and technical components. They have to expend their resources ensuring that your employees are comfortable using the tool. In this blog, we look at the challenges faced in picking up a ServiceNow partner.
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Challenges In Selecting a Good ServiceNow Partner
· Credibility
It is difficult to establish the credibility of ServiceNow partners unless they come with references from reliable sources. It is difficult to verify if the partner in question is still actively working with the company they claim to be working with.
It is difficult to obtain information such as the gap between the actual time taken to implement the ServiceNow platform and the time promised.
· Expertise
Companies find it difficult to find ServiceNow partners who can meet their exact requirements, and is experienced in managing the specific solution the company needs.
For instance, if your enterprise is witnessing a fall in its staff productivity due to overload of requests, a partner with proven expertise in ITSM would be the right fit for you.
· In-house talent
Many ServiceNow partners may further outsource some of the tasks that you have given them responsibility of. There is a lack of direct communication between you and the outsourcing firm your partners are collaborating with. This may lead to some compromises in terms quality and data-security in the services you receive.
Factors To Consider While Selecting the Best ServiceNow Partner For Your Enterprise
Let us look at the most important considerations that enterprises should take into account while selecting their ServiceNow Partners:
· Specialisations And Core Abilities
Looking for ServiceNow partners with specific capabilities such as Product-launch service delivery, HR Service delivery, Customer-Service Management, is the best strategy when it comes to finding the right ServiceNow partners.
This would ensure that partner in question has sound knowledge in the discipline they specialise in. It would make sure that they have a full understanding of the process and infrastructure they need for a timely delivery of the implementation of the ServiceNow platform.
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Client And Industries They Have Served
ServiceNow partners who already have worked with businesses that are similar to you in term of size and model, etc, and in the industry you belong to, are your best bet. This would ensure that your ServiceNow partners are well aware of the potential setbacks that may occur in delivering their service in your niche.
It ascertains that they know how to configure, customize, and integrate the ServiceNow platform in accordance with your specific requirements. Such partners help you to adopt the best practices in your industry. They would make sure they take all the essential precautions to prevent service interruptions.
· Certifications
It is important to look at the certifications earned by the ServiceNow partners to understand their level of commitment towards their job. For example, an ISO certified ServiceNow partner means that they have spent a good amount of time and other resources to master the ServiceNow platform.
· Employee Training
ServiceNow is a platform that keeps evolving. This necessitates everyone working on the platform to add new skills, update their knowledge and improve their expertise.
A quality ServiceNow partner will direct a lot of their resources towards the training and certifications of their employees. This proves their thirst to constantly increase their knowledge to learn about the different upgrades and improvements to the ServiceNow platform.
How We Assist You in Making the Most of the ServiceNow Platform
Our end-to-end Service Now Solution helps companies to explore the full potential of the ServiceNow platform. Our experts take diligent care to help companies to migrate their data to the new ServiceNow platform as glitch free as possible. They ensure that there are minimal disruptions to daily operations due to the migration.
In the process of the integration to the ServiceNow platform, we ensure that no individual or process is left behind. We make sure all people and processes are perfectly aligned. This results in greater productivity of staff and processes. We understand that only certified ServiceNow professionals can ensure a seamless migration. Hence, we do not attempt to cut costs by employing individuals without proper certification.
Our ServiceNow services have helped many companies to increase their ROI. The key to this success is our thorough research of your present processes and the constraints that you face in your particular line of business. As an ISO certified partner of ServiceNow, we are committed to adherence of international standards in all the services we deliver.
We do not believe in making our clients wait and hence our professionals leave no stone unturned to meet deadlines.
Who We Are and Why Are We Considered as Industry Experts?
This article is penned by experts at Flatworld Edge. We use our 10+ years’ experience to provide customized software deployment services to businesses of diverse categories. Our ServiceNow services include ServiceNow consulting, ServiceNow Implementation, ServiceNow Customer Management, ServiceNow IT Management and ServiceNow Operations Management.