Cybersecurity is on the mind of every business leader, and for good reason: The number of data breaches rose 24% between 2020 and 2021, according to global ThoughtLab research co-sponsored by ServiceNow. Organizations everywhere need advanced security programs to navigate today’s fluid threat landscape. Here are three ways to help do that: 1. Create a framework Customers are increasingly concerned about data security.
Fintech companies around the world are transforming how financial services are delivered. Nowhere is that more apparent than in customer service, especially around complaints, disputes, and fraud operations, with new entrants redefining what good looks like. Australian firms such as Afterpay, the buy-now, pay-later giant acquired by Square, have succeeded by offering new products and experiences in line with consumer preferences for simple, intuitive, streamlined services.
Knowledge managers have an ongoing challenge: They want to encourage customers to self-serve and quickly find answers to their questions. They also want to minimize frustration if customers can’t quickly find an answer. Delivering great self-service is key to customer experience. It’s in everyone’s best interest if a customer doesn’t open a case (or incident). But where is the line between keeping your customer happy and causing undue delays?
Remote work, the Great Resignation, political and social unrest. The past few years have flipped the talent landscape on its head, and employees are rethinking what they want from work. At the same time, companies know they need to recruit, develop, and retain a workforce that can respond to evolving business demands. As the relationship between an employee and employer evolves, talent strategy must get personal.
Modern digital experiences play a major role in how government agencies serve their communities. Digital enhancements can streamline processes, improving reliability and accessibility for employees and citizens. Both groups need to access services through multiple channels. Modernized solutions that enhance employee experiences can improve service delivery across the board.
No matter what business or industry you’re in, you want your business partners to deliver. Sometimes what we get is unexpected: toxic ingredients, software bugs, data breaches, sketchy hiring practices, unvetted subcontractors. As hundreds and even thousands of third and fourth parties become more integral to business, your risk posture and success trajectory are heavily influenced by your partners’ business practices. That’s why you need automated third-party risk management.
Knowledge has been a fantastic time of keynote sessions, fireside chats, roundtables, and demos. We were excited to be able to bring people together again to four live, in-person events—in New York City, The Hague, Las Vegas, and Sydney—as well as provide a digital experience for those unable to make it to a live event.
After two years away, Knowledge 2022, our annual user conference, brought together ServiceNow experts, customers, and partners in four live venues: New York, The Hague, Las Vegas, and Sydney. Attendees gathered to spark new ideas, gain practical guidance, access hands-on training and interactive sessions, and network.
In a world where executive and buyer attention spans are declining, how do sales and marketing professionals create the most relevant and timely experiences for customers and prospects to learn about your company’s solutions? By designing account-specific experiences that ensure the right message is delivered to the right executive at the right time.
Companies shifting to permanent hybrid work environments are up against major challenges, including additional investment in new physical experiences for employees. This is complex and expensive. It involves bringing together systems, technology, and teams that have historically been siloed. But with every challenge comes an incredible opportunity to make work better.
