What is our primary use case?
The primary use case involves creating a lot of workflows related to environment management and services, which are used by customers to enhance their customer service. This involves activities such as managing camping events and obtaining permissions for events in national parks. We designed and automated these workflows using
ServiceNow Customer Service Management.
What is most valuable?
ServiceNow Customer Service Management offers valuable features such as workflow management, an approval cycle, and integration with a payment gateway, which allows for payments to be made using the system. The application engine is useful for modifications that are not native in the system. Additionally, there are integrations with governmental services, which are beneficial for our requirements.
What needs improvement?
Connectivity with AI tools could be improved to facilitate easier orchestration and management. There should be a district address addition to ensure there is auditing for configuration changes, as it is important to follow practical rules and best practices to avoid misconfigurations caused by different developers doing things their own way. We need a recommendation and auditing system.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with ServiceNow Customer Service Management for around eight months.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
During deployment, we faced challenges like upgrading from an on-premises version, as there were multiple ways to achieve the same tasks, which created challenges. Clear guidelines are needed to standardize these processes.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
ServiceNow Customer Service Management is highly stable, which is critical because it operates as a live system 24/7. Except for one issue during an integration, we have not experienced any crashes or outages.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable and offers high scalability as new features are added regularly. It supports the addition of many workflows or activities, making it suitable for various business needs.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of ServiceNow Customer Service Management was easy and straightforward, although there are many ways to set it up. I would rate it a seven out of ten for ease of setup.
What about the implementation team?
First, we gathered requirements from the customer, designed the BRD documents, and obtained customer approval before installation. We selected appropriate tools and configurations for the system, ensuring it meets specific needs.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
ServiceNow Customer Service Management is expensive, with costs around half a million US dollars per year. While suitable for enterprises and medium-sized clients, it may be cost-prohibitive for smaller businesses.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate ServiceNow Customer Service Management a seven out of ten overall. I recommend it to others, but with a caution regarding the price. Customers should ensure that configurations follow best practices to prevent issues.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner