Now Assist for IT Operations Management (ITOM)

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  • Updated February 15, 2024
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    Summary of Now Assist for IT Operations Management (ITOM)

    The ServiceNow® Now Assist for IT Operations Management (ITOM) application enables users to analyze alerts in Event Management by providing a human-readable summary and technical details for effective investigation. This tool leverages generative AI capabilities to enhance alert analysis.

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    Key Features

    • Alert Analysis: Supports tag-based, rule-based, and Log Analytics alert groups, focusing on detailed analysis of parent alerts for other types.
    • Generative AI: Uses AI to assist in interpreting alerts, enhancing operational efficiency.
    • Configuration: Users can configure the application to tailor it to their specific operational needs.

    Key Outcomes

    By utilizing Now Assist for ITOM, customers can expect improved alert handling, quicker insights into operations, and enhanced decision-making processes. However, it is crucial to note that the application is not suitable for critical security alerts and requires oversight due to potential inaccuracies in AI-generated outputs.

    Data processing involves transferring information to a centralized ServiceNow environment, governed by strict internal policies. Customers have the option to opt-out of data collection for future improvements.

    Use the ServiceNow® Now Assist for IT Operations Management (ITOM) application to analyze alerts in Event Management. Alert analyses include a human-readable brief of the alert and technical information to help you investigate the alert more effectively.

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    Important:
    • Some Now Assist products/features are currently unavailable for customers in the FedRAMP, NSC DOD IL5, or Australia IRAP-Protected data centers, self-hosted customers, or in other restricted environments. For more information, see the KB0743854 article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. Be sure to check for availability updates in future releases.
    • Some Now Assist products/features are currently available only for customers in some regions. Be sure to check for availability updates in future releases.
    Note:
    Currently, Now Assist for ITOM only analyzes tag-based, rule-based, and Log Analytics alert groups. For all other alert group types, it only analyzes the parent alert.

    Dependencies

    For a list of Now Assist for IT Operations Management (ITOM) plugin dependencies, see Applications installed with Now Assist for ITOM.

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    Important:
    Don't use Now Assist for ITOM for critical security alerts.