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How We Replaced Email-Based
Collaboration with a Secure
Request Platform

What was
the goal?

Creating a secure, user-friendly ServiceNow-based platform to manage communication, requests, approvals, document exchange, and analytics between consulting and research teams.
The Client

Key details

Industry:

Management Consulting

Products:

Research Request Management / Secure Collaboration

Locations:

Global

Global management consulting company

Our client is a leading global management consulting firm advising businesses, governments, and institutions on strategy, operations, performance, and organizational transformation.

From Email Communication to Structured Request Management

What was the challenge?

Before the project, communication between consultation sides was handled mainly through email. This created a need for a more consistent, transparent, and secure way to create requests, exchange documents, manage approvals, communicate between teams, and track work progress.

The client also needed a secure environment with controlled access, automated authorization, and integration with a third-party document repository to support role-based access during request assignment changes.

Client's area of presence
Building a Secure Collaboration Platform

How did we help?

SPOC supported the client in building a ServiceNow-based platform for structured request management, secure collaboration, and leadership reporting.

  • Service Portal Creation

    We created a user-friendly Service Portal that enabled structured communication between users and consulting or analytics teams.

  • Request Automation and Approvals

    We configured inbound email request creation, approvals, and Flow Designer processes to automate request intake and governance.

  • Secure Document Repository Integration

    We integrated the platform with an external file repository to support secure document exchange and automatic role and authorization adjustments.

  • Analytics and Backend Configuration

    We customized backend forms and tables and implemented Performance Analytics dashboards to support reporting and leadership visibility.

What were the results?

The project moved communication from email into a structured ServiceNow-based system. Users gained a friendly interface for request handling and collaboration, while teams benefited from automated processes, secure document exchange, and improved reporting.

From Email Threads to Secure Digital Collaboration

What was the impact?

The implementation helped the client:

Replace email-based communication with structured request management
Automate request creation, approvals, and collaboration flows
Improve security through role-based access and document repository integration
Strengthen reporting with Performance Analytics dashboards
Create a user-friendly system that became the accepted way of working
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