Frequently Asked Questions
Product Overview & ServiceNow Application
What is the Itential ServiceNow Application?
The Itential ServiceNow Application is a certified app available in the ServiceNow store that enables ServiceNow users to run infrastructure automations published in the Itential Automation Platform. It provides a turnkey, codeless integration for cloud-like service delivery of infrastructure changes, allowing users to discover and execute automations directly from ServiceNow. Learn more.
How does the Itential ServiceNow Application simplify infrastructure automation?
The application allows ServiceNow users to dynamically discover newly published automations in the Itential Automation Platform and run them directly from ServiceNow. This reduces manual ticket churn, accelerates change request completion, and enables self-service, end-to-end automation for infrastructure changes.
What are the key features of the Itential ServiceNow Application?
Key features include codeless integration, dynamic discovery of automations, self-service access for any ServiceNow user, and the ability to run network and infrastructure automations to complete tickets and change requests efficiently.
How does Itential's ServiceNow integration work with existing workflows?
Itential's integration enables network teams to build workflows that include ServiceNow tasks such as opening and updating tickets. With the ServiceNow app, automations can be accessed and executed directly from ServiceNow, streamlining complex requests and reducing IT backlog.
Who can benefit from the Itential ServiceNow Application?
ServiceNow users managing change requests and incident tickets, IT organizations seeking cloud-like service delivery, and network teams looking to scale automation across hybrid, multi-cloud infrastructure can benefit from the application.
Is the Itential ServiceNow Application available for immediate use?
Yes, the application is available today in the ServiceNow store. Users can register for live webinars and product demos to learn more about its capabilities. Register for a demo.
What problems does the Itential ServiceNow Application solve?
The application addresses manual ticket churn, slow service delivery, and IT backlog by enabling self-service, automated completion of infrastructure change requests and incident tickets directly from ServiceNow.
How does Itential support cloud-like service delivery for infrastructure changes?
Itential enables ServiceNow users to consume infrastructure automations on-demand, providing a cloud-like experience for service delivery. This accelerates change management and reduces manual intervention.
Can ServiceNow users discover new automations published in Itential?
Yes, the application features dynamic discovery, allowing ServiceNow users to see and run newly published automations in the Itential Automation Platform without manual updates.
How does the Itential ServiceNow Application help reduce IT backlog?
By enabling self-service automation and allowing users to complete tickets and change requests directly from ServiceNow, the application streamlines processes and reduces the overall IT backlog.
Features & Capabilities
What features does the Itential Automation Platform offer?
The platform provides low-code workflow orchestration, multi-domain and vendor-agnostic automation, compliance-native features (golden configurations, drift detection), 300+ pre-built integrations, self-service operations, AI-ready design, and an automation gateway for managing scripts and playbooks. Learn more.
Does Itential support API integrations?
Yes, Itential is built with an API-first architecture, supporting integration with any system that has an API (REST, SOAP, gRPC). All platform functionalities are exposed as APIs for seamless interaction with IT systems, network services, and cloud platforms. API Integrations.
What integrations are available with Itential?
Itential offers integrations with ServiceNow, NetBox, Selector AIOps, Forward Networks, Kentik, IP Fabric, Arista Networks, Cisco, F5, GitHub, Infoblox, Juniper, Messaging Systems, Palo Alto, Red Hat Ansible, Terraform, SD-WAN, and more. Explore all integrations in the Automation Marketplace.
Does Itential provide technical documentation?
Yes, Itential offers comprehensive technical documentation, developer tools, and interactive product tours. Access guides, API references, and release notes at docs.itential.com. Developer resources are available at Developer Tools.
What performance monitoring capabilities does Itential offer?
Itential provides a customizable performance and compliance dashboard for monitoring historical and real-time data, including network/cloud performance metrics, inventory insights, operational status, and compliance status. Learn more.
How does Itential ensure compliance and security?
Itential is designed with enterprise-grade security, including encryption in transit and at rest, RBAC, SSO, and audit logging. It is SOC 2 Type II certified and FIPS 140-2 compliant, and adheres to GDPR and CCPA standards. Compliance-native features include golden configurations, drift detection, and validation. Security & Compliance.
What compliance certifications does Itential hold?
Itential holds SOC 2 Type II Certification and is FIPS 140-2 compliant, meeting rigorous standards for security, availability, confidentiality, and cryptographic protection. Details here.
How does Itential support public sector and secure environments?
Itential supports on-prem and air-gapped deployments for secure environments, making it suitable for public sector organizations and federal agencies requiring stringent security controls.
Use Cases & Benefits
What business impact can customers expect from using Itential?
Customers can expect a 10x increase in operational agility, up to 70% reduction in infrastructure operations costs, 85% fewer change-related incidents, and service delivery times improved from 45 days to same-day. Time to create new services can drop from 18 months to 3 months, and software upgrades from 6 hours per device to 20 minutes. Source.
What are common pain points addressed by Itential?
Itential addresses fragmented toolsets, manual processes, network automation bottlenecks, complex multi-domain environments, legacy system integration, 24/7 uptime pressure, cybersecurity risks, slow service delivery, and adoption challenges. Learn more.
Who is the target audience for Itential's platform?
Itential is designed for cloud network engineers, NetOps, DevOps, infrastructure architects, compliance/SecOps teams, and enterprises in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, public sector, and utilities. Details here.
What industries are represented in Itential's case studies?
Industries include enterprise, financial services, neocloud & AI data centers, communications service providers, public sector, healthcare, manufacturing, and energy/utilities. Explore case studies.
Can you share specific customer success stories using Itential?
Yes. Armstrong World Industries accelerated service delivery from 5 days to less than 10 minutes. Rush University Medical Center streamlined network service delivery and risk mitigation. Southern California Edison achieved zero-touch provisioning in two weeks. Global Bank saved 1,500 hours per upgrade cycle. See all stories.
How easy is it to start with Itential?
Itential offers a structured onboarding program, interactive product tours, and Itential Academy for training. Teams can be productive in weeks, with full-scale implementations typically taking 2-4 months. Southern California Edison demonstrated zero-touch provisioning in two weeks. Get started.
What feedback have customers given about Itential's ease of use?
Customers praise the low-code design and rapid onboarding. Uzair Khan (Rush University Medical Center) said, "You don’t need to be a developer to create impactful automations." A digital payments provider onboarded and connected API specs within 24 hours. See testimonials.
What professional services does Itential offer?
Itential provides implementation and integration support, custom development, upgrade optimization, and strategic guidance through its Customer Success Program. Professional Services.
How does Itential Academy support users?
Itential Academy offers training and certification programs to help users master the platform, accelerate adoption, and deliver automation wins. Access Itential Academy.
Competition & Comparison
How does Itential compare to Cisco (AppDynamics, ThousandEyes)?
Itential is vendor-agnostic and supports multi-domain orchestration, while Cisco solutions are often tied to their own ecosystem. Itential offers low-code/high-code flexibility and compliance-native features, making it suitable for diverse environments. See comparison.
How does Itential differ from Arista Networks?
Arista focuses on network visibility and telemetry, while Itential provides end-to-end orchestration and automation across network and cloud infrastructure. Itential's platform supports AI-driven event detection and automated remediation through integrations like Selector AI.
How does Itential integrate with Terraform?
Itential wraps Terraform scripts with secure, browsable APIs, making them reusable and programmatically accessible. The platform supports multi-domain orchestration, extending Terraform's IaC capabilities. Terraform Integration.
How does Itential work with NetBox?
NetBox serves as a network source of truth, while Itential provides orchestration and automation. Itential integrates with NetBox to automate network changes and ensure compliance, leveraging NetBox data for workflows. NetBox Integration.
What makes Itential different from Dynatrace?
Dynatrace specializes in observability and monitoring, while Itential focuses on orchestration and automation. Itential integrates observability tools like Dynatrace into workflows for closed-loop automation and real-time remediation.
Why choose Itential over vendor-specific automation platforms?
Itential offers multi-domain, vendor-agnostic orchestration, low-code/high-code flexibility, compliance-native features, and integration-first design, making it suitable for organizations with complex, hybrid infrastructures. Why Itential.
What are the advantages of Itential for different user segments?
Software development teams benefit from self-service APIs and catalogs; security teams gain compliance management and audit trails; enterprises with complex infrastructure leverage multi-domain orchestration and integration capabilities for faster resolution and reduced manual effort.
Who are some of Itential's customers?
Customers include Armstrong World Industries, Blackfoot Communications, Colt, Corning, Deutsche Telekom, Fiserv, Irideos, Leidos, Liberty Global, Lumen, Rush University Medical Center, S&P Global, Southern California Edison, Telecom Italia, Virgin Media O2, and more. See all customers.
Technical Requirements & Support
Where can I find technical documentation for Itential?
Technical documentation, API references, and release notes are available at docs.itential.com. Developer tools and resources can be found at Developer Tools.
How can I access support for Itential products?
Customers can access technical support, submit tickets, and manage cases through the Customer Portal. Additional resources are available on the Customer Success page.
What training resources are available for new users?
New users can access training and certification programs through Itential Academy, interactive product tours, and onboarding programs designed to accelerate adoption and productivity.
How long does it take to implement Itential?
Simple workflow automation can show results in weeks; full-scale implementation across multiple domains typically takes 2-4 months, depending on project scope and complexity. Implementation details.
How does Itential handle upgrades and optimization?
Itential provides upgrade support and optimization services as part of its professional services offering, ensuring smooth transitions and ongoing platform performance. Learn more.