Stephane Maes

Stephane Maes is the CTO and CPO of ESM (IFS assyst) at IFS. An innovator and disruptor, he pragmatically delivers on changing industries, creating new markets and products, or turning around and transforming portfolios. With more than 25 years of experience in the high-tech industry, Stephane has had a big impact on systems that everybody uses every day. Prior to IFS, he held executive positions at Micro Focus, AT&T Bell Laboratories, IBM, Oracle, Huawei, and Ericsson.

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What is Employee Service Management?

Employee Service Management is a comprehensive strategy that goes beyond the traditional paradigms of HR and IT Service Management (ITSM). …

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CMDB best practices: how to successfully implement CMDB in your organization
CMDB best practices how to successfully implement CMDB in your organization

Maintaining a comprehensive inventory of your IT components can be a challenging task. With technology playing a critical role in…

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Having a blast at SupportWorld Live 2023
Having a blast at SupportWorld Live 2023

We’re thrilled to have returned to the great show that is SupportWorld Live (SWL). Gathering the IT service and support…

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7 tips on overcoming resistance to change
7 tips on overcoming resistance to change

Whether it’s a new job, a new relationship, or a new routine, change can be both exciting and challenging. It’s…

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10 rookie mistakes CIOs should avoid
10 rookie mistakes CIOs should avoid

As a Chief Information Officer (CIO), you are responsible for overseeing the technology initiatives and strategies of an organization. Your…

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What is Knowledge Management? Knowledge Management Explained
What is Knowledge Management

What is Knowledge Management? Knowledge management is the process of gathering, organizing, analyzing, and distributing knowledge across an organization to…

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What is ITOM (IT operations management)? | ITOM explained | ITOM vs ITSM vs ITAM
What is ITOM (IT operations management)? | ITOM explained | ITOM vs ITSM vs ITAM

What is IT operations management (ITOM)? IT operations management (ITOM) is a set of processes responsible for building, managing, and…

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Is Peer IT Support Right for Your Organization?
Is Peer IT Support Right for Your Organization? - staff

Peer support is happening in your organization. It’s happening in every organization. Yet research firm Gartner Inc. say only 1%-5%…

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ITSM HACK #1: 5 Tips for remote IT onboarding
ITSM HACK #1: 5 Tips for remote IT onboarding

Good IT service management practice doesn’t just happen. It requires multiple trials and errors to get right and involves a…

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How to get Budget for Modern ITSM Technology
How to get Budget for Modern ITSM Technology

In the current context, CEOs and CFOs are focused on managing cash flow and are cautious about spending. But at…

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What is IT Operations Automation and what are its top benefits?
What is IT Operations Automation and what are its top benefits?

What is IT operations automation? IT operations automation refers to the system that enables the execution of key processes without…

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What is Enterprise Service Management (ESM)?
What is Enterprise Service Management (ESM)?

Enterprise Service Management is about applying a service-oriented business model to the way your organization works internally. It is an operational…

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