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ServiceNow

ServiceNow BCM

7.2 /10

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What is ServiceNow BCM?

Disruptions are a persistent threat to any organization. Severe weather, natural disasters, supply chain disruptions, IT and utility outages all have the potential to bring business operations to a halt. ServiceNow Business Continuity Management (BCM) enables business and technology operations to plan, exercise, and effectively recover from business disruptions in less time.

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ServiceNow BCM Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

90 Plan to Renew

73 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+82 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love ServiceNow BCM?

0% Negative

10% Neutral

90% Positive

Pros

Saves Time
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy

Feature Ratings

Average 70

Role-Based Access

Import from MS Office

GRC Integration

Incident Management

Compliance Reporting

Vendor Security Compliance

Plan Management

Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

Data Encryption

Import from other BCM Tools

Mobile App Capability

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 70

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Usability and Intuitiveness

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Implementation

ServiceNow BCM Reviews

Vinayak A.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Submitted Oct 2024

Good tool but lacks essential integrations.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates ServiceNow BCM from other similar products?

Integration with IT Services: ServiceNow BCM connects easily with IT service management, giving a complete view of business continuity related to IT. Automation Features: It has tools that automate tasks, making processes faster and responses quicker during emergencies. Real-Time Reporting: The platform offers advanced reporting tools to help organizations track and analyze their continuity plans effectively. Easy-to-Use Interface: The user-friendly design makes it simple for teams from different departments to navigate and use.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The automation tools help save time and reduce manual work. Real-time reporting provides instant insights into business continuity plans. The user-friendly interface makes it easy for everyone to use.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The setup process can be complex and time-consuming. Some features may feel overwhelming due to their complexity. Limited integration options with other tools can hinder functionality.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Take the time to thoroughly understand the setup process to avoid complications. Explore available training resources to maximize the use of its features. Assess your current tools to ensure they can integrate well with ServiceNow BCM for a smoother experience.

Pros

Caring
Saves Time
Efficient Service
Respectful

Awantika P.

Role: Finance
Industry: Banking
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Powerful, Integrated Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates ServiceNow BCM from other similar products?

ServiceNow BCM differentiates itself by being part of the broader ServiceNow platform, allowing seamless integration with IT Service Management (ITSM) and risk management processes.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

One of the most compelling aspects of ServiceNow BCM is its seamless integration with IT Service Management.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One potential drawback of ServiceNow BCM is the complexity of initial setup and configuration.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

While considering ServiceNow BCM, ensure it integrates with your existing systems, especially if you already use ServiceNow modules. Consider the cost-benefit ratio, especially if using multiple modules, and integrate risk management for a holistic approach to business continuity.

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Unique Features

Cons

Less Inspiring
Less Caring

Zeeshan F.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Submitted Jul 2024

“Intuitive and feature-rich”

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates ServiceNow BCM from other similar products?

ServiceNow BCM stands out with its integrated platform, real-time analytics, automated workflows, and seamless ITSM integration, offering a unified approach to business continuity and risk management compared to other products.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of ServiceNow BCM is its seamless ITSM integration, which enhances workflow efficiency and provides real-time analytics for effective risk management.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The complexity of initial setup can be challenging, but it ultimately leads to a robust and highly integrated system.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend ServiceNow BCM for its powerful integration capabilities and real-time analytics, but be prepared for a detailed initial setup.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

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ServiceNow BCM Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

90 Plan to Renew

73 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+82 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love ServiceNow BCM?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Role-Based Access Enable different levels of access based on role e.g. administrators can modify and see all data or department managers have access only to their data.

Import from MS Office Import existing BCM documentation from MS Office documents not just as attachments, but import it as data into the new tool.

GRC Integration Seamlessly share data between the BCM tool and a Governace, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) product.

Incident Management Facilitate incident response by identifying affected systems or business processes and relevant plans to be executed, and report recovery status.

Compliance Reporting Generate reports that align with the requirements of specific regulations or industry standards.

Vendor Security Compliance The hosted solution is in compliance with cloud security standards such as FedRAMP or SSAE 16 SOC 2, and security certifications such as ISO 27001 and 27000.

Plan Management Ability to assign tasks, schedule tasks i.e. due dates, report plan development status i.e. incomplete tasks, and automate sending task reminders.

Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Determine the impact of downtime and data loss, business process and application criticality ranking, and RTOs/RPOs.

Data Encryption Encrypt data in flight, while it's being uploaded/entered, and at rest, after it is uploaded/entered.

Import from other BCM Tools Import existing BCM documentation from other BCM tools not just as attachments, but import it as data into the new tool.

Mobile App Capability Review, update, and execute plans via a mobile app.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

ServiceNow BCM Reviews

Vinayak A.

Good tool but lacks essential integrations.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Awantika P.

Powerful, Integrated Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Zeeshan F.

“Intuitive and feature-rich”

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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