The Evolution of Incident Management Process: A Comprehensive History
Introduction Incident Management Process (IMP) is a crucial component of any IT service management (ITSM) framework. It’s a set of procedures designed to quickly restore normal service operation after an unplanned interruption or reduction in service quality. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the development history of Incident Management Process, highlighting its evolution, key milestones, and the role it plays in ITSM. Early Beginnings: The 1980s The concept of Incident Management Process can be traced back to the 1980s, when ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) was first introduced by the UK government’s Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA). ITIL provided a framework for IT service management, and IMP was one of its core components. The initial ITIL publication, “Service Support,” was released in 1989 and outlined the basic principles of IMP. ...