Information Technology Service Management
ISO 20000-1:2018 is an internationally recognized standard for Information Technology Service Management (ITSM). It is part of the ISO/IEC 20000 series of standards published jointly by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). ISO 20000-1:2018 specifies the requirements for an organization to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an effective IT service management system.
The standard is designed to ensure that organizations provide high-quality IT services that meet the needs and expectations of their customers while maintaining compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. It aligns IT service management practices with business objectives, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness in delivering IT services.
Key components of ISO 20000-1:2018 include:
- Service Management System (SMS) requirements: This outlines the requirements for establishing the ITSM system within the organization, including defining the scope of services and documenting processes and procedures.
- Planning and implementing service management: This section focuses on planning and implementing new or changed services, as well as managing resources and service levels.
- Resolution processes: This covers incident management, problem management, and other processes for addressing service-related issues and restoring services.
- Control processes: Ensuring proper change management, release and deployment management, and configuration management.
- Release and deployment management: Managing the release of new or changed services into the live environment.
- Continual improvement of ITSM: Monitoring, measuring, and continually improving IT service management processes and services.
By implementing ISO 20000-1:2018, organizations can improve the management of IT services, enhance customer satisfaction, and increase the efficiency of their IT operations. ISO 20000-1:2018 is applicable to all types and sizes of organizations, whether they provide IT services internally or externally. Achieving ISO 20000-1:2018 certification involves undergoing an external audit by a certification body to verify compliance with the standard’s requirements.