what could possibly be so great about working within the servicenow ecosystem why should I switch and learn service now is the salary potential really that high how difficult is it to get started do I have to be a technology Guru to make it these types of questions have been popping up a lot recently as more and more people are starting to hear about servicenow and are wondering if it's truly worth it to switch to those same types of questions are also being asked by other people who are brand new to the platform and are searching for reassurance to validate that they've made the right choice the reasons to be excited will vary person to person but if you're looking for a high level overview of why you should be excited about working within the servicenow ecosystem you found the right video [Music] hi my name is Alan Andreas and welcome to Allen Ovation if you enjoy servicenow content and want to learn more about the platform be sure to subscribe to our Channel and leave a comment below to let us know what type of topics you'd like to see in future videos in my opinion we're at a unique point of the servicenow journey for some quick context let's review a few numbers in 2018 servicenow had 5 400 customers fast forward five years and by the end of 2022 service now had penetrated about 85 percent of the Fortune 500 and had over 7 700 customers that's a difference of 2300 customers and divide that by five just to get an average per year and that's a gain of 460 net new logos every single year additionally by the end of 2022 annual contract values over one million dollars grew 22 percent when compared to 2021. what all of this means is that more customers are purchasing servicenow and more customers are increasing their servicenow investment each year and there's still plenty of growth potential as the momentum continues in an upward trajectory if you only take away one thing from this video it's that servicenow is a rocket ship and now is the perfect time to make the leap and join the ecosystem now you may be thinking okay so all those number numbers sound great for service now as a company but what's that mean for me what do I get out of it well you don't get to those types of numbers without a passionate ecosystem so let's take a look at things through a lens that directly benefits you and review 12 reasons why you should be excited servicenow is a fast growing platform and there is a high demand for professionals with servicenow skills this demand has created a thriving community of developers administrators and Consultants who are passionate about the platform the unemployment rate within the servicenow ecosystem is estimated to be around one percent and there are thousands and thousands of jobs out there servicenow offers a powerful platform for building custom applications and workflows this creates opportunities for Innovation and encourages people to push the boundaries of what is possible within the platform the phrase the art of the possible is certainly well known within the ecosystem due to all the possibilities with the platform the servicenow community is highly collaborative and supportive with numerous forums user groups and events where people can connect with like-minded professionals and share ideas and best practices and learn from each other servicenow has really stepped up their game with publishing training content within their learning management system now learning by providing free introductory and micro certification courses additionally all Mainline certification courses now have an on-demand learn at your own pace option whereas previously they were only available via the live instructor format which required a commitment of two to three eight hour days as the demand for servicenow skills continues to grow there are many opportunities for career growth within the ecosystem whether working as a consultant business analyst developer or administrator professionals can build rewarding and challenging careers within the servicenow ecosystem you can control how far up the ladder you want to go as some do prefer to stay as a system administrator or developer others end up moving up to project management sales or becoming an architect the opportunity for a higher salary in this ecosystem is very high if you put in the time and effort the potential for higher salary does not happen automatically and is not guaranteed but the opportunity is definitely there in my opinion it's extremely worth it to dedicate two to three months to learning about a specific servicenow product by studying practicing volunteering for shadowing opportunities and helping on the servicenow community forums this holistic approach to understanding specific applications will benefit you greatly in the long run while we're here at the halfway mark don't forget to support us by subscribing to the channel and liking this video servicenow offers a comprehensive Suite of tools and services that go beyond it such as HR Service delivery customer service management risk and compliance field service management security operations and more servicenow continues to innovate and introduce new products and features in every new release which occurs twice annually and throughout the year other features are introduced via the servicenow store this wide range of offerings is not only a benefit to its customers but to you as it gives you the opportunity to specialize in an area of the platform that you find interesting which leads you to being motivated and excited to come to work each day servicenow's user interface is intuitive and easy to use which makes it more accessible to non-technical users and enables faster adoption you don't have to be a technology Guru to use the platform with numerous low code no code features almost anyone can build an application within the platform using features like app engine Studio servicenow is a cloud-based platform which means it is highly scalable flexible and accessible from anywhere making it easier for teams to collaborate as an additional benefit to you the chance of being able to work remotely is very high servicenow's third-party Marketplace called the servicenow store offers a wide range of pre-built applications and Integrations and add-ons that user can purchase and use to extend the platform's capability and functionality this offers organizations and additional Revenue Source by being a member of the technology partner program thus creating employment opportunities for you if you're wanting to focus on developing applications the servicenow community is global which provides opportunities for professionals to connect with peers from around the world exchange ideas and learn from different perspectives the additional benefit here is that you'll be exposed to requirements and regulations that you may not normally think about such as general data protection regulation also known as gdpr having a global perspective on data and Security will set you apart from your peers people working within the ecosystem are excited about servicenow's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility servicenow has made a commitment to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions and reducing its environmental impact by using renewable energy sources and reducing waste Additionally the company has developed products and solutions that help organizations manage their own and environmental impact and Achieve sustainability goals servicenow also has a strong focus on social responsibility and has made significant efforts to support diversity equality and inclusion in the workplace including launching a 100 million dollar investment fund for minority entrepreneurs and supporting various non-profit organizations these sustainability and social responsibility initiatives have resonated with many Professionals in the servicenow ecosystem who are passionate about making a positive impact on the world and working for companies that share their values so there you have it 12 reasons why you should be excited about working within the servicenow ecosystem there are plenty of more reasons out there but we do hope it's given you enough information to see why people are motivated and passionate about the servicenow platform I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to watch this video and if you enjoy servicenow content like this please consider subscribing to the channel and like this video once again my name is Alan Andreas host of Val Invasion and until next time take care