IT Service Management as a Strategic Business Enabler

IT Service Management (ITSM)describes the structured approach companies use to organize their IT in a way that optimally supports business objectives. The focus is on clear service processes, defined quality standards, and measurable results. Information, processes, and responsibilities are designed to ensure that IT services are delivered reliably, securely, and transparently. WithITSM, your IT becomes not only more stable but also strategically valuable—serving as a driver of innovation, new business models, and sustainable competitive advantages.Axsos AGguides you through this process, from analysis to full implementation in just 90 days.

What ITSM Means and What Benefits It Provides

Based on theITIL standard,ITSMoptimizes your IT service processes and measurably improves quality. It enhances collaboration between IT and all business units and ensures smooth business operations.ITSMencompasses four key dimensions that together form an effective IT service structure.

Your data and systems are available and protected at all times. Clear data structures ensure transparency and reliability.

Modern technologies are used efficiently and mastered. With Xurrent as the central platform, a scalable foundation is created.

The IT department serves as a reliable service provider for all departments. A structured service catalog clearly and definitively defines the services provided.

Structured processes, measurable quality, and clear responsibilities form the foundation for stable, efficient IT operations.

ITSM significantly reduces process costs and the time required for all stakeholders, freeing them up to focus on strategically important tasks.

The multilingual platform, with AI support in over 70 languages, makes ITSM suitable for international teams and global organizations.

Xurrent: A Detailed Look at the Service Catalog and ITSM Features

Xurrentis the central platform on which Axsos’ITSM offering is built. It consolidates all relevant service processes into an intuitive environment: a self-service portal featuring the corporate design,a structuredservice catalog, a knowledge base, and customdashboardsfor KPIs and workload. Hosokawa Alpine implementedXurrent, thereby replacing a fragmented tool landscape consisting of Topdesk, Excel, Jira, and Confluence.

A structuredservice catalogclearly and definitively defines all IT services for both users and IT teams. TheWorkflow Designerallows you to visually model processes, set up automations, and customize workflows without any programming knowledge. This ensures that approval processes, onboarding workflows, and service requests are designed to be efficient and traceable.

SLA and KPI monitoringis at the heart of transparent IT operations. Axsos implements custom dashboards that display service levels, response times, utilization, and quality metrics in real time. This allows IT teams and executives to maintain a clear overview at all times and respond to deviations early on.

ESM (Enterprise Service Management)applies provenITSM principles across all areas of the enterprise. HR, facility management, finance, and other departments operate according to the same clearly defined service processes. A single IT solution evolves into an enterprise-wide service landscape that makes your organization faster, more stable, and more scalable.

Based on theITIL standard, Axsos’ITSM solution provides automated compliance management. Companies can confidently navigate complex regulatory requirements without additional manual effort. All processes are documented, traceable, and auditable.

Our Implementation Process and Success Stories

AtAxsos, the path to a structuredITSM landscape follows a proven process. From the initial needs analysis to ongoing performance measurement throughSLA and KPI monitoring, we support your company every step of the way—transparently, reliably, and tailored to your specific needs.

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Analysis of your IT structure

We identify your specific needs, processes, and weaknesses to develop a customized plan.

02

Individual demo

We'll show you exactly how ITSM with Xurrent can boost your efficiency, based on your specific needs.

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quotation preparation

Customized solutions tailored to your company's size, industry, and goals.

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Seamless Implementation

We integrate ITSM quickly and securely into your existing systems. The rollout takes just 90 days.

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performance measurement

With real-time reports and SLA and KPI monitoring, we continuously improve your efficiency and service quality.

Success story: Hosokawa Alpine

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initial situation

Fragmented Tool Landscape

Topdesk, Excel, Jira, and Confluence operated in isolation from one another. A lack of integration, duplicate data entry, and insufficient KPI transparency placed a strain on IT operations.

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Solution

Xurrent as a central platform

Implementation of Xurrent, including a self-service portal, a structured service catalog, a knowledge base, and custom KPI dashboards. Rollout in just 3 months.

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Result

Efficiency & User Capacity

Inquiries are resolved in less than 2 days. In March alone, there were 303 positive responses. High satisfaction and a significant increase in efficiency across the entire IT operation.

“I was particularly impressed by how quickly we were able to roll out the system. Within three months, we had already successfully integrated several areas and were able to analyze them in real time—something that would have been unthinkable in the past.”

Stefan Majewski, Head of IT Operations, Hosokawa Alpine

From ITSM to ESM: Structures for the Entire Organization

IfIT Service Managementbrings structure, transparency, and efficiency to IT, thenEnterprise Service Management (ESM)applies precisely these principles to the entire enterprise. ProvenITSM processes are transformed into enterprise-wide service standards, spanning everything from HR to facility management to finance. This creates a centralized, digital service landscape in which all departments collaborate according to clearly defined processes. Your organization becomes faster, more stable, and more scalable overall.Axsos AGsupports you on this journey as a strategic partner that combines technology with responsibility.

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Jamil Isayyed

Jamil is an experienced digital process professional, has a rich international background in the information technology and services industry spanning Germany, Greece and Palestine. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Scrum Master certification from the Scrum Alliance with a focus on Computer Software Engineering. Jamil is passionate about leading and building high-performance teams that deliver exceptional experiences and create valuable opportunities for clients. In addition to his main role, he is the Director of Axsos Academy GmbH. In this role, he leads a dynamic German-Palestinian bootcamp designed to help young people enter the IT market and build a successful career.

Bernd Length

Bernd Länge has been working in the IT industry for over 20 years and advises clients and interested parties on cyber security issues as well as on the development and implementation of information security management and data protection. In this role, he acts as an external data protection and information security officer for clients. It is important to him to take a pragmatic approach and work closely with clients, partners and vendors to ensure that clients' enterprise security is up to date.

Martin Müller

As a technology enthusiast and committed leader, he has been helping companies in the IT sector to shape the future of work for over 20 years. Thanks to his quick thinking and ability to develop effective solutions, he is able to formulate a clear vision of what our future way of working will look like. Step by step, he overcomes challenges and drives us forward into the future. However, he does not accomplish these tasks alone. He has a competent team that he trusts completely and can rely on. Together they overcome every hurdle! Through positive, critical thinking, the second-best solution often leads to incremental success - after all, even an empire wasn't built in a day. This approach makes him unique in his role and he looks forward to working with you on the path to the future.

Rolf Stephan

His enthusiasm for information technology led Rolf to study computer science and graduate from the University of Karlsruhe, now the KIT / Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Rolf has been working in the IT sector ever since and knows the industry inside out - both nationally and internationally. For more than 25 years, he has focused on international cooperation between experts across all cultures. He also pursued this approach in the first company he founded, AD Solutions AG, which quickly developed into a renowned international IT service provider with several branches in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the USA. Rolf Stephan has been General Manager since 2010 and CEO of AXON IVY AG, headquartered in Switzerland, since 2021. He has been an investor, shareholder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Axsos AG since 2009.

Frank Müller

Frank is a passionate IT expert and visionary entrepreneur. He loves and believes in peace and freedom. For him, these values are more than just words. They are the result of great awareness, responsibility and a solid foundation. His foundation is his faith in Jesus and his unconditional love for people. Frank builds his great visions on this foundation, such as his commitment to peace in the Holy Land. He is not afraid to realize creative and unconventional ideas, such as founding a medium-sized company that spans four countries and cultures and offers its employees a great deal of freedom. Founding a bootcamp academy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic is certainly one of these ventures. Through these efforts, Frank creates new innovations and added value for his customers and the people who travel with him. With more than 32 years of IT experience and 15 years as an entrepreneur, Frank helps other entrepreneurs focus on their core business and translate their needs into technology opportunities and implementations. His team and he can translate these requirements into a customized IT strategy, processes and technologies. Frank always has a heart for the people he supports and wants to encourage them to break new ground and develop their potential. Frank is open to exchanging ideas with people who see values not as CSR or marketing chatter, but as the basis of their actions. He seeks contact with people who want to change the world for the better. He also welcomes those who are looking for support from him or his team on their journey into the cloud, digitalization or the use of AI.