OpenText Core Service Management
What is OpenText Core Service Management?
OpenText Core Service Management Premium (formerly OpenText SMAX) is a native cloud application that delivers a machine learning based service management and asset management capability for customers with options for automated discovery of servers, software, and service models via Micro Focus Universal Discovery and CMDB (comprising of “Universal Discovery” and “UCMDB”) and automation with Micro Focus Operations Orchestration SaaS (“Operations Orchestration”).
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84 Likeliness to Recommend
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98 Plan to Renew
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74 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+85 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love OpenText Core Service Management?
Pros
- Reliable
- Respectful
- Fair
- Security Protects
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Feature Ratings
Business Application Integration
Multi Device Capability
Technician Administration
Systems Management Integration
Integration With IT Tools
End User Self Serve
End User Support Solutions
Service Catalog
Integrated Knowledge Management
Reporting
Multi-Site Functionality
Vendor Capability Ratings
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Data Integration
Ease of Implementation
Vendor Support
Usability and Intuitiveness
Breadth of Features
Ease of Customization
Availability and Quality of Training
Quality of Features
Business Value Created
OpenText Core Service Management Reviews
Rekha G.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jan 2026
Powerful ITSM with codeless flexibility
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates OpenText Core Service Management from other similar products?
A codeless configuration approach means you can tailor workflows and service apps without writing code. This reduce dependency on expensive developer resources and makes upgrades easier because customization are less likely to break .
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Teams can extend or adjust service processes quickly in response to evolving business needs.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Customer often mention that creating dashboard and reports is not as easy or flexible as they did like .
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Initial setup can be complex many users find that the first phase of deployment challenging and may need consultant assistance.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Trustworthy
- Respectful
- Client's Interest First
Cons
- Commodity Features
- Less Efficient Service
- Leverages Incumbent Status
Neha P.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jan 2026
solid and streamlined cloud option.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates OpenText Core Service Management from other similar products?
OpenText Core Service Management apart is its strong integration with the broader ecosystem of enterprise content management and business processes. Unlike many standalone service desk tools, it is fundamentally connected to OpenText's powerful content suite. This means service tickets, knowledge articles, and workflows can natively interact with critical business documents, compliance records, and other structured information stored across the organization. This deep connection allows it to excel in environments where service management is deeply intertwined with document-centric processes, such as handling customer contracts, support cases.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
OpenText Core Service Management is how effectively it bridges the gap between powerful functionality and genuine accessibility. The platform takes the robust, enterprise-grade capabilities you would expect from an OpenText product, particularly its strong roots in ITIL processes, and delivers them through a surprisingly intuitive and modern cloud interface. What stands out is that it doesn't force you to choose between sophistication and ease of use. Setting up service catalogs, managing incidents, or configuring automated workflows feels streamlined, which is a huge plus for teams that need to get up and running quickly without sacrificing.
What do you dislike most about this product?
I find most challenging with OpenText Core Service Management is its overall user experience and navigation. The interface can feel somewhat dated and unintuitive compared to more modern, consumer-like SaaS platforms, which often leads to a steeper learning curve for new team members. Finding specific settings or features isn't always straightforward, and the general feel can be clunky at times. This extends to the administrative side as well, where certain configurations feel more complex than they should be, potentially slowing down initial setup and ongoing adjustments.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
OpenText Core Service Management, my main advice is to honestly assess your organization's existing relationship with the OpenText ecosystem. If you are already heavily invested in their other enterprise content management or business process tools, this platform can be a logical and integrated extension, potentially simplifying your overall architecture. I would recommend taking a close look at the specific workflows and IT service management processes it supports out of the box to ensure they align well with your internal needs.
Pros
- Effective Service
- Saves Time
- Fair
- Altruistic
Cons
- Inhibits Innovation
- Less Productive
- Commodity Features
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Nov 2025
A refreshing alternative to big ITSM suites
Likeliness to Recommend
Pros
- Saves Time
- Generous Negotitation
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product