IT Service Management (ITSM) is a strategic approach to IT management, with a focus on delivering value to customers. ITSM clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of every individual and department with regard to IT services. It allows for increased productivity, lower costs, and improved end-user satisfaction.
ITSM goes beyond traditional IT support. It describes the processes and tools IT teams use to manage IT services, end to end, and covers all information technologies within an organization. ITSM aligns an IT team’s goals with the broader objectives of the business, and that their actions support the overall mission.