It support · Production

AI + ITSM: Freshworks comprehensive guide to AI-powered IT service management

The problem

Traditional ITSM operates in a break-fix mode that prevents IT teams from delivering strategic value; modernizing requires breaking down barriers, leveraging AI, and aligning ITSM with broader business goals.

Workflow diagram · grounded in source
1
AI agents handle self-service
ai_action
“53%of tickets deflected by organizations leveraging AI agents for self-service”
2
Generative AI assistant responds
ai_action
“26.55%reduction in response times is achieved with generative AI-powered assistants”
3
Employee service management output
output
“68,042 hourssaved by Freshworks using Freshservice for employee service management”
Reported outcome

Organizations using AI agents for self-service deflect 53% of tickets; generative AI-powered assistants achieve a 26.55% reduction in response times; and Freshworks saved 68,042 hours by using Freshservice internally for employee service management.

Reported metrics
Response time reduction26.55%
tickets deflected by AI self-service53%
hours saved (Freshworks internal)68,042 hours
Reported stack
Freshservice
Source
https://www.freshworks.com/freshservice/resources/ai-powered-itsm-guide/
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Frequently asked questions

What did this team achieve with this AI workflow?

Organizations using AI agents for self-service deflect 53% of tickets; generative AI-powered assistants achieve a 26.55% reduction in response times; and Freshworks saved 68,042 hours by using Freshservice internally…

What tools did this team use?

Freshservice.

What results were reported?

Response time reduction: 26.55%; tickets deflected by AI self-service: 53%; hours saved (Freshworks internal): 68,042 hours (source-reported, not independently verified).

How is this it support AI workflow structured?

AI agents handle self-service → Generative AI assistant responds → Employee service management output.