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ServiceNow

ServiceNow

Enterprise Workflow Automationservicenow.com

ServiceNow unifies enterprise workflows on a single cloud platform, enabling organizations to automate complex processes, reduce operational friction, and deliver better employee and customer experiences at scale.

Last updated Jun 23, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jul 6, 2026

Founded
2004
HQ
Santa Clara, California, United States
Connections
161

At a glance

Employees
10001+
Funding
~$83M (pre-IPO)
Revenue
$8B–$10B annually
Stock
NOW
141integrations1competitors1corporate family1acquisitions

About

Market leader in enterprise IT service management and workflow automation, competing at the top tier of the cloud software industry alongside Salesforce, SAP, and Microsoft

ServiceNow is a global enterprise software company that provides a cloud-based platform for automating and managing digital workflows across a wide range of business functions. Founded in 2004 by Fred Luddy, the company initially focused on IT service management (ITSM) before expanding into broader enterprise workflow automation covering HR service delivery, customer service management, security operations, and more. Its Now Platform serves as a unified system of action that connects people, functions, and systems across organizations. ServiceNow has grown into one of the most prominent enterprise SaaS companies in the world, consistently ranking among the top cloud software providers by revenue and market capitalization. The company serves thousands of enterprise customers globally, including a significant portion of the Fortune 500, and has built a robust ecosystem of technology partners and third-party integrations. Its AI-powered capabilities, branded under 'Now Intelligence,' have become increasingly central to its product strategy. While ServiceNow is not an AdTech company in the traditional sense, it intersects with the advertising and media industry through workflow automation, IT operations, and customer experience management solutions adopted by large media, publishing, and advertising holding companies. Its platform can support campaign operations, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration within organizations that operate in the AdTech space.

Business model

SaaS

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Now Platform

    Core cloud platform for building and running enterprise workflow applications with low-code/no-code capabilities

  • IT Service Management (ITSM)

    Comprehensive IT service desk and incident, problem, and change management solution

  • IT Operations Management (ITOM)

    Visibility and automation across IT infrastructure and cloud operations

  • HR Service Delivery

    Employee service center and HR workflow automation for onboarding, case management, and more

  • Customer Service Management (CSM)

    End-to-end customer service workflows connecting front and back office

  • Security Operations

    Automated security incident response and vulnerability management

  • Now Intelligence / AI

    AI and machine learning capabilities embedded across the platform including virtual agents and predictive analytics

  • App Engine

    Low-code development environment for building custom enterprise applications on the Now Platform

  • Strategic Portfolio Management

    Enterprise project and portfolio management for aligning work to business strategy

Key features

Single cloud platform for cross-enterprise workflowsAI-powered automation and virtual agentsLow-code/no-code application developmentReal-time dashboards and analyticsExtensive integration and API capabilitiesRole-based access control and governanceMobile-first employee and customer portalsProcess mining and continuous improvement tools

Use cases

IT service desk and incident managementEmployee onboarding and HR case managementCustomer service and support workflow automationSecurity vulnerability and incident responseEnterprise application developmentVendor and contract managementDigital transformation program managementOperational workflow automation for media and advertising companies

Customer segments

Large enterprises and Fortune 500 companiesGovernment and public sectorFinancial services and bankingHealthcare and life sciencesTechnology companiesTelecommunicationsMedia and entertainment

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Proprietary Now Platform (cloud-native)JavaScript / Glide scriptingREST and SOAP APIsMachine learning and AI (Now Intelligence)Integration Hub (iPaaS capabilities)ServiceNow App Engine (low-code)Multi-instance cloud architecture

Security & compliance

SOC 1 Type IISOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018FedRAMPGDPRHIPAAPCI DSSCCPA

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 2004 · Founded
  2. 2019Absorbed Appsee4 sources
Connection details
See integrations with ServiceNow (141) See acquisitions by ServiceNow (1)

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