Setting up the ServiceNow Customer Service Management can be quite complex. It generally takes time because the platform is oriented towards large enterprises. Implementing it involves working with multiple teams and ensuring they agree on the processes you plan to manage. You must provide clear guidelines and facilitate team discussions to align the processes. Although the setup isn't quick, taking the necessary time for implementation can result in a fast return on investment.
The overall deployment can take three to five months, depending on the complexity of processes and customization. The deployment process for the ServiceNow Customer Service Management solution largely depends on how much customization you need. If you follow ServiceNow's recommendations, take the time to participate in workshops, and adapt your processes accordingly, the technical deployment can be straightforward and relatively easy.
However, the deployment can become complex if you need a lot of customization or don't invest time in reviewing and aligning your processes with the platform. Essentially, the more you stick to the standard recommendations, the smoother the deployment process.
If heavily customized, the solution can require extensive maintenance. The partner you hire to implement or customize it may not always follow best practices in ServiceNow development. As a result, maintaining these customizations can be complicated once the implementation is done. However, if you don't customize the solution, maintaining the platform is generally straightforward and not difficult.