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What is ITIL TOOL DAY?

Each year, ITIL-accredited tool vendors from around the globe showcase how their cutting-edge solutions can be used to support digital transformation initiatives, maximize IT service efficiency, improve workflows, and decrease costs, through real-world use cases.

Get ready to find out how to make the best of your IT efforts and boost performance with software from our Accredited Tool Vendors!

Key Takeaways
Real-world success stories from Accredited Tool Vendors who will present a case study and explain how their tool helped the client.
Expert insights from software providers who chose to become ITIL-Accredited Tool Vendors.
Practical guidance on the benefits of leveraging ITSM tools from ITIL-Accredited Tool Vendors, based on examples from everyday practice and input from our experts.
Vital information about selecting a vendor from a trustworthy source.
Insight into our verified list of vendors, which includes partners with professional teams committed to improving their products and adherence to ITIL best practices.
Speakers will include experts from our ATV partners. Discover our ITIL-Accredited Tool Vendors and check out their innovative solutions here.
09:00-09:05 | Introduction

A brief welcome and overview of the ITIL-Accredited Tool Vendors Programme.

09:05-09:30 | Freshworks

High-performance IT: Driving operational excellence under extreme pressure

In Formula 1, speed, precision and reliability aren't just goals, they are operational necessities. Join Freshworks to understand how world-class teams manage IT complexity under extreme pressure. Discover how modernizing IT service management with AI-powered operations, real-time visibility and streamlined workflows enables rapid decision-making, reduces operational friction and transforms workplace productivity. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for building resilient enterprise IT operations capable of adapting to rapid disruption.

With Jake Bianco and Sukanya Arunachalam

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09:35-10:00 | Matrix42

Early Adopter Approved – From Reactive ITSM to Proactive Service Management

The future of ITSM is not faster ticket resolution – it’s preventing tickets from being created in the first place.

In this session, we’ll explore how early adopters are leveraging AI to transform service management from a reactive support function into a proactive business enabler. Through a series of customer case studies, you’ll learn how organizations are using AI to identify and resolve device issues before users are impacted, prioritize the right work at the right time, automate service workflows using natural language, and turn operational data into actionable insights.

Discover where AI helps predict problems, automate actions and free IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives.

With Teodor Stoica

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10:05-10:30 | KIX

ITIL is not the challenge – implementation is

This session explores how organizations can turn ITIL practices into practical, measurable workflows instead of simply replacing one ticketing system with another. Using a real-world customer scenario, Marcus Hiekel demonstrates how KIX supports Incident, Change, Problem and Service Request Management with ready-to-use processes.

Participants will learn how an open-source ITSM platform combines ITIL-aligned workflows with transparency, flexibility and digital sovereignty, creating the foundation for effective and continuously improving Service Management.

With Marcus Hiekel

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10:35-11:00 | KYBERNA AG

Behind every ATM is a ticket – how modern service management secures critical financial operations.

Cash supply is, in reality, service management. Behind every cash transaction lies a complex network of services, processes, partners and systems. Only through professional incident, service and workflow management can organizations ensure that ATMs remain available, cash is replenished on time, and disruptions are resolved quickly and efficiently.

In this presentation, we will use a real-world example from the financial services and cash logistics sector to demonstrate how a highly available service organization leverages ky2help to digitalize, automate and transparently manage its core business processes.

With Siegfried Huber

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11:05-11:30 | OpenText

Reducing service desk costs with AI-driven ticket assignment

Discover how a global multinational chemical company transformed its service desk operations using OpenText Service Aviator, the virtual agent built into OpenText Service Management. The organization evolved from a human-in-the-loop approach to fully automated ticket assignment, achieving up to 97% first-time routing accuracy. This shift eliminated third-party, per-ticket assignment fees and delivered immediate cost savings while improving efficiency and scalability. In this webinar, we’ll explore the journey from initial rollout to full automation, share key results and preview next steps to further increase accuracy.

With Dean Clayton

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14:00-14:05 | Introduction

A brief welcome and overview of the ITIL-Accredited Tool Vendors Programme.

14:05-14:30 | BMC Helix

Striking gold: How BMC Helix and the Bank of England turned AI into real business value

A genuine partnership in action: Sophie and Amy share how they identified eight value cases together and turned them into a live agentic AI rollout, not just a vendor deployment.
Real results from Employee Navigator: See how HelixGPT-powered self-service conversational ticketing and agent assist are cutting follow-ups, shifting work left and freeing up teams for higher-value work (including measurable hours saved and process efficiency gains).
What's next on the roadmap: Explore the joint six-month agentic plan, from Knowledge Curator and Insight Finder to Proactive Problem Management, and why this is "not just about GenAI" but a rethink of process and partnership.

With Sophie Frake and Amy Swales

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14:35-15:00 | Invgate

Structure before scale: Applying ITIL principles across a multilingual, merging organization

When JERA Nex bp (formerly Parkwind) began preparing for a series of mergers that would triple its workforce, the IT team knew their ad-hoc ways of working wouldn't survive the transition. In this session, IT Project Manager Robert de Leij shares how his team structured service management across IT, HR, Procurement and Facilities, — what changed operationally and how they tackled adoption across a multilingual organization.

With Robert de Leij and Matt Beran

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15:05-15:30 | Desk Manager

Desk Manager - the importance of supporting the fundamentals

In this session we will discuss the importance of ITIL fundamentals and how Desk Manager assists our clients in bringing maturity and real value to various operations.

With Gustavo Lomba

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15:35-16:00 | OMNINET

From service management to governed service management

How do ITIL and GRC come together to embed governance, risk and compliance directly into day-to-day service operations?
This presentation explores how ITIL-based processes can move beyond operational efficiency to actively support governance and regulatory compliance. Using practical examples from change, incident, supplier and configuration management, it demonstrates how ITSM and GRC integration enables organizations to make risk-aware decisions, enforce controls, maintain auditability and deliver digital services within clearly defined governance boundaries.

With Michael Dobner and Christophe Faems

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16:05-16:30 | TOPdesk

Beyond the Blue Light: How Terrafix went from legacy system to scalable service management
After a decade with the same service management tool, Terrafix - a supplier of ICT and data systems to the emergency services sector - reached a familiar tipping point: the system that once worked was now holding the team back, with reporting becoming a daily frustration. Terrafix used their TOPdesk implementation as an opportunity to rethink how the team worked day to day.

In this session, we'll walk through:
-Why a 10-year-old system stopped meeting the team's needs
- How the project scope evolved from core Incident, Change and Asset Management into a foundation for future growth
- The practical changes that made the biggest difference
- How the team ensured the right data was captured to make reporting genuinely useful, not just possible

Whether you're weighing up a service management change of your own, or simply want to see how a legacy system transition can become a springboard for better ways of working, this session offers a candid, practical look at what that journey actually involves.

With David Rose

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Featured Speakers
Jake is a Customer Success leader at Freshworks, partnering closely with the McLaren Formula 1 Team to drive value and operational excellence through modern IT service management. As the Customer Success lead for the McLaren account, he works closely with the team to understand their unique operational demands and how technology can support performance in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment. With first-hand insight into McLaren’s Freshworks journey, Jake brings a practical perspective on how AI, automation and modern IT operations can reduce friction and enable teams to perform at their best.
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Sukanya Arunachalam is a Principal Customer Success Engineer at Freshworks, with over 12 years of experience working across customer support and success, service management and employee experience. She enjoys understanding how service teams actually work: where processes slow people down, where tools or technology add unnecessary complexity, and where AI and automation can genuinely make a difference. Today, she works with organizations to improve employee service experiences, strengthen IT service management practices and find practical ways to bring AI into everyday operations. Having worked across technical consultancy, leadership and customer success, Sukanya brings a practitioner’s perspective to service transformation. She is particularly interested in making AI less about the hype and more about creating simpler, more useful experiences for employees and the teams supporting them.
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Teodor is Vice President of Innovation at Matrix42, where he turns emerging technologies into practical solutions for enterprise service management. With over 20 years of experience in product engineering and technology leadership, he has led global teams and delivered solutions across service management, endpoint management and endpoint security. His work focuses on applying AI and automation to everyday IT challenges, helping organizations move from reactive support to proactive, intelligent service management.
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Marcus Hiekel is an ITSM Sales Consultant at KIX Service Software. He has over 15 years’ experience in building strategic partnerships and in software and IT sales. As an open-source and ITSM enthusiast, he demonstrates how interconnected processes, clear workflows and digitally savvy solutions create real added value for businesses.
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Siegfried Huber is a software developer and technical project manager at KYBERNA AG. As part of the Software & Platforms division, he is responsible for the technical implementation and further development of client projects, as well as for integrating individual requirements into the ky2help platform. Thanks to his in-depth technical expertise and experience in project management, he acts as the link between client requirements, solution design and successful implementation.
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Dean is senior product manager at OpenText, with over two decades of experience in IT operations and service management. Dean focuses on building enterprise service management (ESM) applications that harness AI and automation. He works closely with customers to optimize their service management strategies, always with a practical mindset and a dash of humor. Dean is always on the lookout for new solution—if it makes service delivery faster and a bit more clever, it’s probably on his radar.
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In her current role as Head of Service Operations and Tooling, Sophie leads 24/7 operational teams across Data Centre Operations, Observability and ITSM Tooling. Together, they are responsible for the resilience and stability of the critical technology services that underpin the Bank of England’s ability to deliver financial stability for the United Kingdom. While she is deeply passionate about technology, she is equally committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Alongside her role, she co-chairs the Bank of England’s Women in Technology Community, helping to create opportunities for connection, development and support across Technology.
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Amy is a UK-based Principal Customer Success Manager at BMC Helix, working with strategic customers across the UK and Nordics, including the Bank of England. Her focus is making sure customers get measurable value from their Helix investments and achieve their business objectives. She partners with customers on adoption, outcomes and long-term success planning across the Helix toolset, including ITSM, Operations Management and AIOps. An ITIL 4 certified Customer Success Manager, Amy is known for building trusted, lasting customer relationships.
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Robert is an IT Project Manager at JERA Nex bp, where he led the company's transition from a regional IT team to an enterprise service management operation supporting employees across multiple countries. He got ITIL-certified before the transition, led the evaluation of multiple vendors and implemented InvGate Service Management to bring structure to IT and beyond.
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Matt has over 20 years of experience in Service Management. He has served in multiple roles, including positions on the service desk, as a consultant, and experience designer. His clients included enterprises of many sizes and industries.Known for challenging industry norms and practical approaches to Service Management, Matt is now a Sr. Product Marketing Specialist at InvGate, a software company building better IT experiences.He is also the host of Ticket Volume, a podcast powered by InvGate, where he discusses topics such as IT, ITSM, Asset Management, cybersecurity, governance, and career development, along with different guests. In addition, he is a highly-regarded speaker at conferences. His favorite topics introduce new ways of thinking about service experiences and improving team collaboration.
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Gustavo has been at Desk Manager for about 6.5 years. He enjoys writing and reading, but above all, he values structures, whether they involve processes, data, numbers or writing standards.
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Michael Dobner is Chief Sales Officer of the OMNINET group and Managing Director of OMNINET GmbH (Switzerland), strengthening the entire group of companies with his extensive experience. Mr. Dobner has been with OMNINET for over two decades. As a true OMNINET cornerstone, he started back in 2005 and established a partner channel for the DACH region. In 2008, he took the next significant step in his career by founding our OMNINET subsidiary for the CIS countries and successfully leading it. Today, he currently oversees all sales activities of the entire OMNINET group, bringing both new ideas and a wealth of proven strategies to the role.
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Christophe Faems is a Senior Executive with extensive international experience in GRC, information security and IT service management. He has helped organizations across the banking, telecommunications, aviation, real estate and public sectors strengthen IT operations, security and governance to meet evolving regulatory requirements. Specializing in GRC strategy, ISO 27001, NIS2, cybersecurity, risk management and ITIL, Mr. Faems helps organizations transform compliance into business value. At OMNINET, he leads the GRC Business & Solutions practice, delivering integrated solutions that improve resilience, streamline compliance and support strategic business objectives.
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David is UK Consultancy Manager at TOPdesk. He works with IT and service teams to turn service management into measurable impact, aligning people, process and tools, and helping teams move from reactive support to trusted advisors. He believes that great service organizations are built on a simple mindset: be relentless in finding better ways to deliver customer value. He leads teams supporting organizations across sectors to improve service performance and customer experience.
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What Is the ATV Programme?

The ITIL-Accredited Tool Vendor Programme provides organizations with a list of verified tool vendors who create and implement software that fully aligns with ITIL best practices.

  • For Tool Vendors:
    PeopleCert’s ATV accreditation validates that their teams and tools adhere to ITIL best practices, which enhances their credibility and trustworthiness.

  • For End Customers:
    It simplifies their tool selection process, while ensuring they implement high-end, efficient and copyright-compliant software.
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