Implementing a Service Design & Transition practice
The strategy team of the itSMF UK Service Design Community of Practice recently created a new resource and guide for those seeking to implement Service Design & Transition or take it to the next level.
Gotchas, giggles and acronyms in ITAM and leadership
itSMF UK recently held a member meet-up in association with the BCS IT Asset and Service Management group, the session entitled IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Leadership. Here Barry Corless offers his reflections on the content as both delegate and speaker, and Richard Horton, as event organiser, considers the next steps for ITAM meetings online and in-person.
Legacy load and tech tangles: understanding debt in ITSM
Faith Thomas and Anthony Steer get to grips with a pair of service management bugbears, technical and legacy debt.
New team member at itSMF UK
We are delighted to welcome a new member of the team, with Maria Bellon Berlanga joining as Event Administrator.
PSMA25: vote for your favourite content!
Once again we are inviting itSMF UK members to vote for their favourite authors!
Moving house: some notes for service managers
As he surveys his new property, Richard Horton reflects on certification, contract management, new technology and the need for a waterfall approach.
PSMA25 finalists announced
Find out more about this year’s award finalists.
A day in the life of a service architect
Ever wondered what a typical day looks like for someone juggling the hats of a Service Architect? It’s a dynamic blend of strategy, collaboration, and relentless attention to detail, says Rachael Elliot.
Is it time to ditch our Ronseal® job titles?
Ian MacDonald proposes a value-related rebrand for our ITIL-based roles.
Digital products and services: better together
How we combine digital products and services is now the source of some debate within the industry, says Roman Zhuravlev.
Announcing the 2025 itSMF UK Challenge Cup – enter your team today!
The itSMF UK Challenge Cup is back for 2025 – open to all member organisations and FREE to enter!
Should we include UX/UI in IT service design?
As organisations embrace digital transformation, the once-clear boundaries between service design and UX are starting to blur, says Chevonne Hobbs. This convergence offers an opportunity for designers to rethink how we define, design, and deliver services, not just from a technical standpoint, but a human-centred one.
