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The Great Tug-of-War: Customisation vs. Configuration in Government

New article articles in ServiceNow Community · May 12, 2026 · article

In the ServiceNow world, "Customisation" is often treated like a dirty word. Every RFP claims to want a "100% OOTB" implementation to minimise technical debt. However, once the project hits the Requirements Gathering phase, the "Legislative Reality" sets in, and the pressure to customise becomes immense.

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