2002

RECAP

Product innovations, ITSM insights and best practices, emerging challenges, and more

Looking back at 2022, we've come a long way. In 2022, we received yet another recognition from Gartner® as we moved up in its Magic Quadrant to be named a Challenger in the IT Service Management Tools segment. We were also named a Customers' Choice in the midsize enterprises segment of Gartner Peer Insights 2022.

Let's check out the complete list of new features we introduced, resources we created, reports we were a part of, and a lot more that empowered your IT team and boosted productivity in 2022.

2002

RECAP

Product innovations, ITSM insights and best practices, emerging challenges, and more

Looking back at 2022, we've come a long way. In 2022, we received yet another recognition from Gartner® as we moved up in its Magic Quadrant to be named a Challenger in the IT Service Management Tools segment. We were also named a Customers' Choice in the midsize enterprises segment of Gartner Peer Insights 2022.

Let's check out the complete list of new features we introduced, resources we created, reports we were a part of, and a lot more that empowered your IT team and boosted productivity in 2022.

New features and integrations

ServiceDesk Plus new features
ServiceDesk Plus new features

What's new in ServiceDesk Plus

ServiceDesk Plus Cloud's problem and project management modules have received enhancements to make your ITSM operations more efficient. Create a solution or work-around specific to a problem and add it to the knowledge base easily in one click. Also, access your project's summary and associations right from the project details page and enjoy an improved project template.

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Set workplace standards with facilities service management

A successful facilities service management solution helps minimize disruptions and downtime while maximizing the life span of the facility's equipment and infrastructure. See how you can achieve that in your facilities department with ServiceDesk Plus.

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Asset Life Cycle

We have an exciting new feature for you. We've introduced asset life cycle in ServiceDesk Plus Cloud, allowing you to construct detailed life cycles for assets on a convenient drag-and-drop canvas, set up smart automation, and improve asset governance.

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Sandbox capabilities for ServiceDesk Plus Cloud

Ever had new configurations and automations cause post-deployment disruptions in your IT service delivery? With the new built-in sandbox capabilities, you can effectively configure, test, and deploy configuration changes in a parallel service desk environment without affecting your daily ITSM tasks.

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Zoho Voice integration with ServiceDesk Plus

Quick calls right from your service desk window? Yes, please! The new Zoho Voice integration enables users to leverage the telephony system to make instant calls right from the service desk window. No more switching tabs or windows while working on critical tasks.

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ServiceDesk Plus: Where ITOM meets ITSM

Monitor your entire IT infrastructure, design complex IT workflows, and resolve IT incidents all from a unified service management platform: ServiceDesk Plus. Learn how you can remove bottlenecks and enhance your ITOps through ServiceDesk Plus' integrations with ITOM and alert management tools.

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Reports

ServiceDesk Plus new awards

ManageEngine named a Challenger in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT Service Management Tools

We're elated to let you know that the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT Service Management Tools report recognizes ManageEngine as a Challenger. This is the third consecutive year we have been positioned in the annual research by Gartner.

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The state of ITSM 2 years
into the pandemic

Wondering how the pandemic has affected the state of ITSM? Let's hear it straight from those in the field. ManageEngine surveyed 437 IT professionals about a range of topics in late 2021. Based on their answers, we curated this comprehensive report that details the state of ITSM two years into the pandemic.

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Gartner Peer Insights 2022

Your peers have spoken! They choose ServiceDesk Plus. We are elated that ManageEngine has been named a Customers' Choice in the midsize enterprises segment and the Europe, Middle East, and Africa segment in the 2022 Gartner Peer Insights "Voice of the Customer" for IT Service Management Platforms.

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Resources

  • Articles
  • E-books and guides
  • Toolkit
  • White paper
  • Case studies
ServiceDesk Plus new resources
ServiceDesk Plus new resources

Articles

How to communicate effectively during an IT incident

During an incident, what you see and what your end users see are two different stories. How do you communicate an IT incident to your clients without causing chaos and panic? Find out in this article.

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The growing interoperability between workspace management and ITSM

The transition to hybrid work models continues on, and more than ever, IT teams need to work closely with facilities teams. Check out this integrated approach to overcoming the challenges of growing interoperability between workspace management and ITSM.

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3 techniques to help IT teams handle security incidents better

Cyberattacks have skyrocketed in recent years as hackers have taken advantage of vulnerable IT systems. Managing security threats can be overwhelming unless you have the right information to combat them. Learn about three techniques to help IT teams tackle security incidents better in this comprehensive knowledge article.

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5 ways to test your BCDR potential

Everybody needs a disaster plan, including your business. However, a plan isn't just documentation. How do you know your business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan is effective? What is ManageEngine's disaster recovery testing process? Read this article to find out.

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RCA in IT: 5 mistakes that can hamper your RCA

Here are five mistakes that can hamper your RCA in IT. By properly performing RCA, you can take the right corrective and preventive measures.

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E-books and guides

ITSM for manufacturing enterprises: Real-life ITSM success stories of 2 manufacturing giants

ManageEngine improved ITSM workflows to reduce complexity and solve business challenges for two manufacturing giants. Read the real-life ITSM success stories in this riveting e-book.

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IT release management: ManageEngine's playbook for faster, successful rollouts and continuous delivery

Release and deployment management is the process of rolling out software updates or deliverables to users without interrupting services. I's not just about getting it out there; it's also about how fast and efficiently it's done. Find out how to master release management in our e-book.

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Enterprise change management: How ManageEngine has surfed the waves of change since the 90s

Change management has remained a crucial subject for decades in the IT world. Yet, even after years of learning and experimenting, IT leaders still find it challenging to execute changes perfectly in an IT ecosystem. Find out why and learn how to navigate changes in your enterprise in this compelling e-book.

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What is an IT ticketing system?

A ticketing system can make or break your service delivery. Check out this extensive guide on IT ticketing systems, how to discover the right ITSM solution for your enterprise, and the best practices that will elevate your service desk's efficiency.

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No-code ITSM

Struggling with typical service desk solutions that require complex codes for simple stuff? See how a modern, no-code ITSM platform can be a great alternative for you.

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The change agent

The key change orchestrators or change agents have a huge role to play during the entire IT change enablement process. Who are these change agents? What are the types of change agents, and what skills do they require? What are their roles and responsibilities? Get the answers to these questions and more in this guide.

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What is the role
of an incident commander?

What happens when an organization faces a major incident? The service desk team gets bombarded with tickets, and the IT team goes into a frenzy, struggling to firefight on both ends. This is where an incident commander steps in. Learn more in this intriguing, helpful guide about the role of an incident commander.

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The 3 key failure metrics your service desk needs to start tracking

Metrics are a key source of information about the functioning of a service desk. But with so many metrics focused on tracking success, sysadmins sometimes fail to measure failure. Check out this guide about the three key failure metrics you need to start tracking in order to consistently improve your service desk's operations.

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Toolkit

Quickly assess your IT incident management practices with
our toolkit

Struggling to keep your head above water when it comes to IT incidents? Or perhaps you're doing great in this area. Either way, here's a quick assessment to determine if your IT incident management practices match the industry's best standards. Use our self-assessment toolkit to identify your weak zones so you can make improvements to elevate your incident management game.

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Whitepaper

Tuning your ITSM to a hybrid, digital workplace

The world is changing fast and taking unexpected turns. During lockdown, we had to work from home, and now there's another new norm around the globe: hybrid work. How can IT managers build an adaptable, successful ITSM process for hybrid work? Check out this white
paper to find out.

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Case studies

An ESM platform for e-commerce logistics services

Learn how eStore Logistics, the largest third-party logistics company in Australia, prevented an asset loss of $120,000 by using ServiceDesk Plus.

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Unified service management for aged care

Check out how Benetas, a leading not-for-profit organization, unified its service management processes across six different departments with ServiceDesk Plus.

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A service management solution for the logistics industry

See how CouriersPlease, a specialized metropolitan parcel delivery business, adopted ServiceDesk Plus to deliver better customer service experiences.

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An enterprise management platform for aged care

Learn how ServiceDesk Plus helped Regis (the largest provider of aged care in Australia) unify, automate, and accelerate service delivery to its 9,000 employees.

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Cloud ITSM solutions for a co-operative society

Check out how Farmlands Co-operative, a nationwide rural supply co-operative of 70,000 shareholders from rural communities around New Zealand, migrated to the cloud to deliver hassle-free self-service to its employees.

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Perfect IT and ESM solutions for Australian Community Media

Australian Community Media found the perfect fit to kick-start its service management again with ServiceDesk Plus. See how ServiceDesk Plus became the media company's singular answer to managing all its service processes after using ServiceNow.

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Streamlined service delivery for an international commercial
law firm

Check out why a global commercial law firm chose ServiceDesk Plus as the service management platform for all its non-IT needs.

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Consolidation of
IT services and beyond for the manufacturing industry

See how an automotive components supplier took its first step towards unifying its IT, HR, facilities, and engineering departments with ServiceDesk Plus.

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Transformed service delivery for a leading healthcare group

Learn how a 130-year-old nonprofit healthcare group from the United States decided to overhaul its two-decade-old legacy service desk with ServiceDesk Plus

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ITOps consolidation across 6 continents for a global leader in construction

Learn how ServiceDesk Plus reduced the operational costs and high complexity of delivering IT services for one of the world's leading manufacturers of cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and other sustainable building solutions.

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Streamlined complex IT environments around the globe

Learn how the ManageEngine team adheres to the best practices of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge and uses its framework to deliver the promised business value.

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ServiceDesk Plus for enterprises

ServiceDesk Plus for enterprises
ServiceDesk Plus for enterprises

Build a comprehensive, scalable HR service management strategy for your organization

Bring order to the chaos of documents and spreadsheets in your HR department. Learn how your organization can implement and benefit from a better approach to HR service delivery and provide exceptional employee experiences.

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How an effective ITSM strategy helps manufacturing companies realize gains

Manufacturing organizations haven't evaded the digitization of anything and everything either. It's imperative for manufacturing organizations to stay on top of IT incidents to reduce manufacturing downtime.

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Build a safe, secure service management platform for your healthcare organization

The healthcare industry is becoming more data-driven and technology-enabled by the day. This will lead to more efficient and effective care for patients. In order to enable smooth ITOps, it's imperative for healthcare organizations to have an effective service management strategy in place. Read this article to find out how you can build and implement one for your healthcare organization.

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Videos

  • Masterclass 2022
  • Use cases
  • How-to guides
ServiceDesk Plus new videos
ServiceDesk Plus new videos

Masterclass 2022

We recently concluded a splendid year of the Masterclass series, a user education initiative from ServiceDesk Plus. It was an exhilarating journey as it garnered more than 9,000 registrations. The 2022 series is divided into two seasons with different themes.

Season 1

We were all just coming out of lockdown, and offices were opening up, yet not everyone was turning up to the office every day. A lot of people chose to stay back and work from home permanently. However, a large chunk of people chose the new norm: hybrid work. So, we dedicated this season to showing our customers how they can leverage ServiceDesk Plus to expertly provide services even in the hybrid work model. Here's the list of all the episodes for both the cloud and on-premises offerings of
ServiceDesk Plus:

Module

Cloud

On-premises

Incident management

Episode 1

Episode 1

Service management

Episode 2

Episode 2

Change management

Episode 3

Episode 3

Asset management

Episode 4

Episode 4

Feature roundup

Episode 5

Episode 5

Season 2

This season was a more advanced series where we delved a bit deeper into the functioning of ServiceDesk Plus. We discussed different topics, such as form rules, customizations, automations, and workflows, so our customers could learn how to unlock the full potential of ServiceDesk Plus. Here's the list of all the
episodes of Season 2:

Module

Cloud

On-premises

Designing dynamic templates

Episode 1

Episode 1

Configuring no-code and low-code automations

Episode 2

Episode 2

Building life cycles and workflows

Episode 3

Episode 3

Microsoft 365 integration

Episode 4

Episode 4

Feature roundup

Episode 5

Episode 5

Use cases

Building an employee onboarding process: A real-life example

Learn how you can build a successful onboarding process for your organization with four real-life examples.

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IT major incident management process: Real-life examples

Check out these real-life examples to learn how you can design a better major incident management process for your enterprise.

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IT change management: Real-life examples of normal changes

Learn how you can roll out changes effectively and help your organization embrace them in this video where we discuss some real-life examples.

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IT asset management example: An educational institution

Learn IT asset management best practices from a real-life example of an educational institution.

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Miscellaneous

ServiceDesk Plus in 2022
ServiceDesk Plus in 2022

What is ServiceDesk Plus?

Ever wondered who we are, what we stand for, and what it is that we bring to the table? Check out this page to learn why over 100,000 customers have put their trust in ServiceDesk Plus to transform their IT service desks and deliver exceptional employee experiences.

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Looking to rightsize your ITSM with a fresh solution?

Looking for a better alternative to your ITSM solution? Check out how ServiceDesk Plus supersedes its competition in the market and why it's the right fit for your organization.

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Transform your ITSM with ServiceDesk Plus

Learn how ServiceDesk Plus, a full-stack ITSM suite, is the best platform to help transform ITSM for your organization.

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Keeping the lights on

Learn how the IT services team for the National Health Service (NHS) Digital has fought its way through the hurdles of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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