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SMC Consulting is your certified
HaloITSM partner in Belgium, France, Luxembourg and
Switzerland handling everything from design and configuration to
migration, training and post-go-live optimisation.
Implementation and consulting led by ITILv4-certified engineers.
We deploy HaloITSM in 6 to 12 weeks, integrated with your existing
stack, with measurable service improvements from day one.
You’re in Good Company
100,000+ users in 75+ countries rely on the HaloITSM platform to deliver IT services at speed. Join leading organizations like Microsoft,
University of Cambridge, Sky, and Cardiff Council who trust our HaloITSM consulting expertise.
What Makes HaloITSM Different? The 12 USPs That Matter to IT Leaders
HaloITSM is not just another service desk. Here is why IT directors and CIOs are choosing it
over ServiceNow, Freshservice and TOPdesk.
Native AI Included, Not a Paid Add-On
AI triage, ticket classification, summarisation, knowledge deflection and expert swarming are built directly into the platform at no extra cost. No usage quotas, no separate AI module. It works from day one.
Full ITIL 4 Out-of-the-Box
Incidents, requests, changes, problems, knowledge management and a full service catalog, all ITIL 4-aligned from deployment. No custom scripting required to get your core processes running.
Predictable All-In Pricing with No Hidden Costs
HaloITSM uses a per-agent subscription model with core ITIL processes, CMDB, ITAM, workflow automation and integrations all included in the base licence. Indicative pricing here. Compare this to platforms that charge per module, per AI interaction or per integration, the TCO difference is significant.
The Deepest Microsoft 365 Integration in Its Category
Embed the self-service portal inside Microsoft Teams, SSO via Azure AD/Entra ID, Intune device sync directly into your CMDB, Teams chatbot for ticket creation, Teams channel notifications, HaloITSM is the most M365-native ITSM platform available today.
200+ Integrations Most Native, No iPaaS Required
Azure AD, Microsoft Teams, Intune, Jira, Azure DevOps, Slack, PagerDuty, Lansweeper, Virima and many more — all natively supported. SMC Consulting configures and tests every integration as part of your deployment.
Highly Configurable No-Code Workflow Builder
Drag-and-drop workflow engine for custom automations, SLA rules, multi-step approval chains and escalation paths. Adapt every process to your specific context without developer dependency.
Enterprise Service Management (ESM) Beyond IT
Extend HaloITSM to HR, Facilities, Legal and Finance using the same platform infrastructure. One tool, multiple service desks, shared CMDB and knowledge base.
Rich CMDB & IT Asset Management
Track hardware, software, licences and configuration items with full dependency mapping. Connect Lansweeper or Virima for automated discovery and service relationship visualisation.
GDPR-Compliant EU Data Hosting
Data stored in EU data centres, GDPR-aligned retention policies, least-privilege access, MFA/SSO enforcement and full audit trails — essential for regulated industries and public sector business in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland.
Real-Time Analytics and SLA Dashboards
Live performance reporting, SLA breach alerts, trend analysis and exportable dashboards — so IT leaders can track service delivery, prove value and drive continuous improvement with data.
Branded Multi-Tenant Service Portal
Branded, intuitive portal with guided forms, knowledge suggestions during ticket intake, live ticket status tracking and seamless Microsoft Teams embedding. Dramatically reduces email-to-IT volume from day one.
Fast Time-to-Value Live in 6 to 12 Weeks
SMC Consulting’s structured implementation methodology means your team is operational quickly, with minimal disruption to ongoing IT service delivery.
How HaloITSM uses AI to cut ticket volume
and accelerate resolutions
HaloITSM AI is not a chatbot layer bolted on top. It is embedded directly into your incident, request and
knowledge workflows reducing manual effort exactly where your team feels it most.
knowledge workflows reducing manual effort exactly where your team feels it most.
AI Triage and Auto-
Classification
Incoming tickets are automatically categorised, prioritised and routed to the right queue the moment they arrive. No manual sorting, no misrouted tickets. Your agents focus on resolution ,not administration.
AI Ticket Summarisation and Context Assist
Agents receive instant AI-generated summaries of long ticket threads, email chains and previous interactions. Hand-offs are shorter, context is never lost, and resolution times drop ,especially during shift changes.
Knowledge Deflection at the Point of Request
Before a user even submits a ticket, HaloITSM surfaces relevant knowledge base articles based on what they are typing. Users solve their own issues faster, and your L1 queue shrinks without any extra configuration effort.
AI Expert Matching and Swarming
For complex incidents, HaloITSM AI identifies the best specialists and automatically assembles collaborative swarms. The right expertise reaches the right problem without manual escalation chains.
Explore AI for ITSM
Everything your IT team needs in one ITILv4 platform
Incident Management Resolve Faster, Meet SLAs Every Time
Centralise all incident communications, automate triage with AI, and track resolution against SLA breaches in real time.
“Thanks to HaloITSM the time to log a single phone call has gone from around 5 minutes down to roughly 30 seconds! We now
log roughly 11,000 tickets a month with ease!”
Dan Hill – IT Helpdesk Team Leader, Sports Direct
Service Catalog & Self-Service Portal, A Portal Teams Actually Use
Let users request services, check ticket status and find answers through a branded portal — with guided forms, automated approvals and knowledge suggestions that deflect L1 volume. Embed directly inside Microsoft Teams.
Change Management, Control Every Change, Prevent Failed Deployments
Plan, risk-assess and govern all changes through CAB workflows with full audit trails. Leverage CMDB dependency
maps to understand change impact before approval.
CMDB & IT Asset Management — Centralise Everything You Own
Track all hardware, software, licences and configuration items with full dependency mapping. Link incidents and problems directly to affected services. Discover assets automatically via Lansweeper or Virima integrations.
HaloITSM Integrates With the Tools Your Teams Already Use
No silos. SMC Consulting configures and tests every integration as part of the deployment, so your
teams stay in flow from day one.
Microsoft 365 / Azure AD (Entra ID)
SSO, SAML, user provisioning, MFA, Intune device sync to CMDB, Teams portal embed, chatbot and notifications — the deepest M365 integration of any ITSM tool.
Jira & Azure
DevOps
Bidirectional sync of ITSM tickets with development work items — so IT support and DevOps stay aligned without duplicate data entry.
Okta SSO
SAML-based SSO with full agent and user provisioning. Supports MFA and Conditional Access policies.
PagerDuty & On-Call Routing
Centralise monitoring alerts into HaloITSM. Sync incidents and automate on-call escalation for NOC and cloud operations teams.
Lansweeper & Virima
Automated asset discovery feeds directly into HaloITSM CMDB. Virima adds service mapping and dependency visualisation.
Slack &
Microsoft Teams
Ticket notifications, chatbot interactions and portal embedding — keeping IT visible inside the communication tools users already live in.
SMC Consulting: Your Official HaloITSM Partner in Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Switzerland
SMC Consulting is an officially certified HaloITSM implementation partner operating across four markets. Our ITIL v4-certified consultants deliver local, expert service — in your language, aligned to your regulatory and compliance context.
Evaluating HaloITSM vs Freshservice or ServiceNow?
Here Is What You Need to Know
HaloITSM is consistently rated the best alternative to ServiceNow for mid-market company that need
enterprise-grade ITSM without enterprise-grade complexity or cost. Compared to Freshservice, HaloITSM offers
deeper Microsoft 365 integration, a richer CMDB and a more inclusive licensing model.
| Criteria | HaloITSM | Freshservice |
|---|---|---|
| ITIL 4 Modules | All included out-of-the-box | Core included; some addons |
| AI Capabilities | Fully included, no quotas | Freddy AI — plan-dependent |
| M365 / Teams Integration | Deepest on the market | Available — fewer native features |
| CMDB & ITAM | Rich — with Lansweeper/Virima | Agent-based — different approach |
| Pricing Model | All-in per agent | Tiered plans — can add up |
| EU Hosting / GDPR | Yes — EU data centres | Yes |
| ESM (beyond IT) | Yes — HR, Facilities, Legal | Limited |
| Partner Support | SMC Consulting (BE/FR/LU/CH) | Available via Freshworks channel |
Why Choose SMC Consulting to Implement HaloITSM?
Choosing the right implementation partner is as important as choosing the right platform. Here is what sets SMC
Consulting apart:
Consulting apart:
ITIL v4 Certified Engineers
Every project is led by certified ITIL v4 practitioners who design workflows to be consistent, documented and measurable not just configured to pass a UAT.
Official HaloITSM Partner
SMC Consulting is an officially certified HaloITSM partner across Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Switzerland with direct access to HaloITSM product teams for complex issues.
Structured 6–12 Week Delivery
A proven methodology: discovery, design, build, migration, training, go-live and hypercare with clear milestones and no surprises.
End-to-End Service
From initial scoping to post-go-live optimisation, our team handles design, configuration, integrations, data migration, role-based training and ongoing CSI.
25+ Years Enterprise Experience
SMC Consulting has archived digital transformation for hundreds of large enterprises across Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Switzerland since the early internet era.
Local Expertise, European Reach
Native support in English, French and Dutch. Deep understanding of local regulatory requirements, data residency obligations and enterprise IT governance models.
Ready to Modernise Your IT Service Management
With HaloITSM?
Our certified HaloITSM consultants will show you the platform in action, scope your project, and deliver an implementation
roadmap within a week of your first conversation at no cost and no obligation.
roadmap within a week of your first conversation at no cost and no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions About HaloITSM
Is HaloITSM fully ITIL 4 compliant?
Yes. HaloITSM ships with out-of-the-box ITIL 4 processes covering incidents, requests, changes, problems, knowledge management and the service catalog. SMC Consulting tailors each workflow to your specific SLAs, team structure and service catalog from day one.
How long does a HaloITSM implementation take?
Standard scopes — incidents, requests, change management and a basic CMDB — typically go live in 6 to 12 weeks. Complex multi-integration deployments or large-scale CMDB expansion projects are scoped individually. SMC Consulting provides a clear timeline at kick-off.
Which countries does SMC Consulting cover for HaloITSM?
SMC Consulting is the certified HaloITSM partner in Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Switzerland. We provide local-language support, regional compliance guidance and on-site workshops where needed.
Can HaloITSM integrate with Microsoft 365 and Azure AD?
Yes — and it offers the deepest M365 integration in its category. This includes SAML SSO via Azure AD/Entra ID, user and agent provisioning, Intune device import into the CMDB, Microsoft Teams chatbot, Teams portal embedding and channel notifications — all natively supported.
Is AI included in HaloITSM without extra cost?
Yes. AI triage, classification, ticket summarisation, knowledge deflection and expert swarming are included in the HaloITSM platform. SMC Consulting’s implementation bundle includes these AI capabilities with no separate module fees or per-interaction quotas.
Can you migrate our data from Freshservice to HaloITSM?
Yes. We follow a structured four-step migration methodology: inventory and mapping → data migration (tickets, knowledge base, CMDB) → parallel run → cutover with hypercare. We also retarget SSO, reprovision agent teams and rebuild key workflows to match your existing processes.
Does HaloITSM support Enterprise Service Management beyond IT?
Yes. You can extend the same HaloITSM platform to HR, Facilities, Legal and Finance — with dedicated portals, catalogs and SLAs for each department, all running on shared infrastructure. One platform, multiple service desks.
Is HaloITSM GDPR-compliant with EU data hosting?
Yes. HaloITSM offers EU-hosted data centres, GDPR-aligned retention policies, least-privilege access controls, complete audit trails and MFA/SSO enforcement — essential for regulated sectors and public organisations across Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Switzerland.
How much does HaloITSM cost?
Indicative pricing is $49 to $70 per agent per month (billed annually), with most ITIL modules, automation, CMDB/ITAM and integrations included in the base licence. Contact SMC Consulting for a firm quote including implementation, integrations and migration costs specific to your scope.
Related pages
- Incident Management ITSM: Process & ITIL v4 Guide | SMC
- Problem Management (ITIL 4) in HaloITSM
- Change Management (ITIL 4) in HaloITSM
- IT Asset Management (ITAM) in HaloITSM
- Incident Management ITIL | HaloITSM Experts
- Service Request Management ITSM | ITIL v4 Process – SMC
- HaloITSM Consulting & Deployment | Certified Partner | SMC
- Migration HaloITSM | 15-Day Guided Trial
- Migrate from Freshservice to HaloITSM — Secure & Structured
- HaloITSM ROI Optimization
- HaloITSM Fast Track Implementation | Go-Live in Weeks
- ESM – Bring Service Management Beyond IT - SMC Consulting
- Freshservice - Modern ITSM - SMC Consulting
- IT Asset Management: Take Control | SMC
- Free ITSM Operational Checklist: 12 Proven ITILv4 Criteria
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