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- Demystifying Taxonomy Categorization
- Email-to-Incident is Costly Inefficiency
- Role of CMDB-Management Service-Owner
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- Best of ServiceNow Vancouver
- Enhancing End-User Service Experience
- Comparing ServiceNow-Strategic-PM to Microsoft-PM
- AI and Improved Knowledgebase-Search
- Washington ESC or Knowledge Portal?
- Introducing Security Incident Response
- Vulnerability Response Test Plan
- Efficient Workday to ServiceNow Integration
- AutomatePro AutoTest: Getting Started
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- ServiceNow Executive Reporting Approaches
- SPM Gantt Chart Presentation
- CMDB Health Dashboard
- Incident On-call Best Practices
- BA Product Update Process
- Getting-Started ServiceNow Timesheet Management
- ServiceNow Service Catalog Builder
- 10 Cool Features Standard-to-Pro
- Comparing GRC & IRM
- Starting ServiceNow GRC Process
- Accelerate ServiceNow-Knowledge with Microsoft-Word
- Managing Incident Surge Problems
- High Volume Incident-Management Strategies
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- Pinned KB-Articles & deflection
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- ServiceNow World: Chicago Wednesday, 11/02
- Jeffrey Nicoll, CEO of JIT and ServiceNow Executive Strategist
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Getting Started
- Introduction to Knowledge Management
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- Knowledge Categorization "Find-ability"
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- Role of CMDB-Management Service-Owner
- Vulnerability Response Workspace Module
- How-To Import ServiceNow Stories 🚀
- Best of ServiceNow Vancouver
- Enhancing End-User Service Experience
- Washington ESC or Knowledge Portal?
- TikTok for Digital Leaders
- Mastering Telecommuting Efficiency
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Strategic Portfolio Management
- Understand ServiceNow's 2 SPMs
- Comparing ServiceNow-Strategic-PM to Microsoft-PM
- Efficient Workday to ServiceNow Integration
- ServiceNow Executive Reporting Approaches
- SPM Gantt Chart Presentation
- Strategic Portfolio Management Foundations
- Timeline: ITBM to SPM
- SPM Project Templates
- SPM: Starting a Demand
- AutoMatePro AutoPlan Demand Management
- Strategic PPM Risk Management
- SPM Risk Management Process
- Xanadu Upgrade: ServiceNow SPM
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- AutomatePro AutoTest Reference
- AutomatePro AutoTest: Getting Started
- AutomatePro AutoTest Custom-Testing
- Autotest: Test-Run Defects
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- AutoMatePro AutoPlan Demand Management
- Introducing AutomatePro Control Console
- Troubleshoot AutoTest Run Issues
- QuickStart-AI Service Catalog Test
- 8.2 New AutoTest Features
- AutomatePro AutoTest Operations Process
- Persona Use & Administration
- AutomatePro A-Z Terminology Glossary
- AI-Powered AutomatePro & ServiceNow
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- Security and IT Glossary
- Guided After-Action Report
- Security-Operations GRC Glossary
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- HR Glossary
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- ITSM Capability Model- L1
- One-IT: Effective Ticket Handling
- Service Catalog Order Guides
- Email-to-Incident is Costly Inefficiency
- CMDB Health Dashboard
- Incident On-call Best Practices
- Managing Incident Surge Problems
- High Volume Incident-Management Strategies
- Pinned KB-Articles & deflection
- Stockroom Asset Management Mastery
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- Productivity: Service Operations Workspace
- GRC Managed Risk
- GE Change Acceleration Process
- Overview: Employee Center Pro
- SOX Control-Management and Attestation
- RIDAC: Strategic Portfolio Management
- Artificial Intelligence A-Z Glossary
- Advanced Program Management
- AI: ServiceNow Virtual-Agent Chatbot
- Business Process Optimization Reviews
- Proper Ticket Handling Imperative
- Public Sector Digital Services
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- GRC Industry Reference Matrix
- Broad's AI COVID-19 Solutions
- KAUST: AI-Healthcare Innovation
- Eye Strain: Modern Sources and Solutions
- Covid and Omicron 911, That was my Emergency
- Fresh Juicing for Healing: Dawn's COVID Part 2 (Omicron edition)
- Transforming Healthcare Software Catalogs
- Healthcare Compliance Simplified Framework
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- SecOps Vulnerability Response Lifecycle
- Vulnerability Response Workspace Module
- Vulnerability Remediation RACI
- Security Incident Response Introduction
- Introducing Security Incident Response
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- High Volume Incident-Management Strategies
- Understanding Security Encryption Standards
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- AutomatePro A-Z Terminology Glossary
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- Productivity Tips for Knowledge-Users
- AI and Improved Knowledgebase-Search
- Washington ESC or Knowledge Portal?
- Knowledge Management Pro Features
- Accelerate ServiceNow-Knowledge with Microsoft-Word
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- ServiceNow Document Management System
- Mastering Knowledge Article Pinning
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AI: Generative Artificial Intelligence
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Timeline: ITBM to SPM
Timeline: ITBM to SPM: Herein we explore the transformative journey of ServiceNow’s IT Business Management (ITBM) as it evolves into the powerful Strategic Portfolio Management Foundations (SPM) platform. Our detailed timeline showcases the key features and enhancements introduced in each ServiceNow release, revealing how they continuously revolutionize project and portfolio management. Whether you’re a Standard or Pro user, this timeline offers invaluable insights into the tools that optimize your workflows, enhance strategic alignment, and maximize your investment in ServiceNow.
The Big Solution Challenge from Timeline: ITBM to SPM (started last year)
The ServiceNow rebrand in the San Diego Release introduced significant improvements, including enhanced Resource Management and a unified Task Board. This transparency in visibility and reporting saw further enhancements in the Tokyo Release. From its product inception in 2016 until its rebrand from IT Business Management to Strategic Portfolio Management in 2022, there was essentially no major difference between Standard and Pro Licensing.
SPM Solution Architecture Challenge from 2023 On
The introduction of Task Boards was highly favored. They significantly improved enterprise transparency and reporting. Additionally, the expanded visibility of Resource Management was a welcomed enhancement.
Confusion! What Just Happened?
However, the Product Owner and Solution Architect community now faces challenges. They must leverage the new functionalities introduced in the Utah and Washington releases. This period marks a shift. There was less communication on the change in strategy, yet a greater impact after rebranding from ITBM to SPM. Historically, there was little risk when comparing and contrast license impacts to leverage the latest features from one release to the next. Now, that is no longer the case.
- We upgraded to Washington, why are we missing new Features?
- We are supposed to have better dependencies visibility and custom scoring, where is it?

Features Timeline: ITBM to SPM Table
From the initial capabilities of ITBM to the sophisticated functionalities of SPM, you will discover how each release builds upon the last, equipping you with advanced features to drive your organization’s success. As you delve into the evolution from ITBM to SPM, you will uncover the innovative solutions that elevate your project management to unparalleled heights. Consequently, by learning about the milestones that have defined this journey, you can leverage these advancements to achieve your strategic goals.
Release and Date | Features | Standard License | Pro License |
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Geneva (January 2016) | Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Demand Management, Resource Management | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Helsinki (May 2016) | Enhanced Project Workspace, Program Management, Agile Development | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Istanbul (January 2017) | Financial Planning, Project Status Reporting, Portfolio Workbench | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Jakarta (July 2017) | Time Card Management, Project Task Boards, Enhanced Resource Management | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Kingston (January 2018) | Portfolio Scoring, Financial Charging Models, Enhanced Reporting and Dashboards | ✔️ | ✔️ |
London (July 2018) | Investment Funding, Advanced Demand Management, Enhanced Program Management | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Madrid (March 2019) | Improved Agile Development 2.0, Test Management 2.0, Application Portfolio Management (APM) | ✔️ | ✔️ |
New York (September 2019) | Safe Agile 1.0, Performance Analytics for PPM, Investment Portal | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Orlando (March 2020) | ITBM Roadmap Planning, Early Scenario Planning, Enhanced Financial Management | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Paris (September 2020) | Safe Agile 2.0, Improved Portfolio Workbench, Strategic Planning Enhancements | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Quebec (March 2021) | Digital Portfolio Management, Enhanced Roadmap Planning, Expanded Agile Development Features | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Rome (September 2021) | Investment Funding Enhancements, Improved Resource Management, Advanced Scenario Planning | ✔️ | ✔️ |
San Diego (March 2022) | Strategic Portfolio Management (Rebranded from ITBM), Resource Management Enhancements, Unified Task Board | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Tokyo (September 2022) | Enhanced OKR Integration, Unified Resource Heatmaps, Investment Tracking | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Utah (March 2023) | Automated Ranking, Custom Scoring Frameworks, Enhanced OKR Integration, Advanced Investment Tracking, Scenario Planning | ✔️ | |
Washington (September 2023) | Resource Heatmaps, Milestone Dependencies, Notification Triggers, Enhanced Collaboration Tools, Unified Reporting Dashboards | ✔️ |
This table provides a comprehensive overview of the key features introduced in each ServiceNow release, indicating their availability for Standard and Pro licensing.
Other Resources for Timeline: ITBM to SPM
- Advanced Program Management
- Complete and free PPM(Project Portfolio Management) Training in ServiceNow – from 2 years ago
- Dependencies in SPM – ServiceNow Community
- Features of SPM
- Gantt Chart Presentation
- Get started with Project Management (servicenow.com)
- Resource Reports – heat map criteria – ServiceNow Community
- Investment Funding
- Manage milestones (servicenow.com)
- Objectives and Key Results in SPM
- Own Your Career Path with RiseUp – ServiceNow
- PPM Collaboration (servicenow.com)
- Project Template not Sending Notifications – ServiceNow Community
- Project Management
- Resource Allocation Workbench
- RISK or RIDAC Management
- SPM Benchmarks dashboard (servicenow.com)
- SPM – ServiceNow Community
- Strategic Portfolio Management FAQs
- What’s new in the Utah release for Strategic Portf… – ServiceNow Community
- What’s New in the Washington D.C. Re… – ServiceNow Community