itSMF International
Overview of itSMF International
itSMF (the IT Service Management Forum) is a global, independent, internationally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to IT Service Management. The itSMF organization is wholly owned and principally run by its members. It consists of a controlling and coordinating body, itSMF International and a rapidly growing number of international chapters – each with a large amount of autonomy but all adhering to a common code of conduct.
itSMF was started in the UK in 1991 and the founding chapter has made a huge contribution over the years in establishing it as an international organization, as well as supporting the development of ITIL and associated qualifications and certification schemes.
The itSMF community currently comprises 52 chapters, a number which is expected to increase throughout 2009. Each of these chapters are self managed, but receive a varying amount of guidance and support from the international body. Whilst there are variations in products and services across chapters, the core principle remains the drive towards a common end goal – excellence in ITSM.
itSMF Chapters
There are 52 officially approved itSMF Chapters around the world with each Chapter offering various services (membership, events and publications) to its members.
