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AI-Driven IT Service Management Can Boost Customer Experience and Business Growth: New Insights from Info-Tech Research Group

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Info-Tech Research Group’s latest research details a strategic framework for IT leaders to transition from outdated IT service management to a modern enterprise service management model. By leveraging advanced technologies like generative AI, the research aims to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive substantial organizational growth.

TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – As organizations face increasing pressure to modernize and digitize their operations, many IT leaders are struggling with outdated IT service management (ITSM) practices that fail to meet the demands of modern digital enterprises. To help IT navigate these challenges, Info-Tech Research Group has published its latest blueprint, Elevate Your Service Capabilities to Drive Enterprise Value. The new resource provides insights on how IT leaders can transform their service management strategies into an enterprise service management (ESM) framework. The firm advises that by integrating advanced technologies like generative AI, IT leaders can ensure their service management practices are not only aligned with organizational objectives but also positioned to drive significant growth and enhance customer experiences in an increasingly competitive market.

“Over the next decade, digital and technology-first services will be how customers and communities primarily engage with your offerings, be that your products, platforms, experiences, support, or any other outcome,” says Carlene McCubbin, associate vice president of research development at Info-Tech Research Group. “Exceptional service then becomes the key differentiator for organizations, prompting technology leaders to shift focus from IT services to enterprise services. In turn, these tech-driven services will bring immense value to customers and your organization.”

Info-Tech’s blueprint emphasizes the transformative impact of exponential technologies on organizations and industries. The firm’s reference to the concept of Exponential IT, which is also a recently revealed research center, is intended to address the ever-increasing demands of today’s organizations. The concept encompasses not just the rapid advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning but also emergent tech trends, digital transformations, and the strategies needed to thrive in an era of exponential technological evolution. With this evolution in mind, Info-Tech details in its latest resource how traditional IT service delivery models may struggle to keep pace with the rapidly evolving needs of organizations and departments as they strive to modernize and remain competitive.

“Delivering exceptional tech-based services requires a complete overhaul, placing the customer at the center of design, orchestration, and delivery,” explains McCubbin. “This transformation demands merging enterprise and business architecture, customer experience, and service planning practices as the foundation for enterprise value.”

Info-Tech recommends organizations shift their focus to an enterprise view of services with customer experience and value at the forefront. This shift can be achieved by setting achievable targets to elevate each service capability and determining actions to reach those targets, including potential use cases for AI. The firm explains that by leading the charge in offering capabilities to the business, IT can evolve from being merely an order-taker or service provider to ultimately co-owning outcomes for the organization.

In Elevate Your Service Capabilities to Drive Enterprise Value, Info-Tech outlines three critical steps IT leaders should follow to transition their services from traditional IT-centric models to enterprise service management practices and drive toward an Exponential IT future:

Define a Guiding Star: This step involves IT leaders adopting an Exponential IT mindset, establishing a clear vision and guiding principles, and identifying value and success metrics.Assess Technology and Capability Readiness: IT must identify the current and target state for key ITSM capabilities, assess gaps, and review recommendations to progress each capability through targeted milestones.Build an Effective Roadmap: The final step requires prioritizing initiatives to form a comprehensive roadmap and finalizing it with a robust communication plan.

The comprehensive blueprint provides practical guidance for IT leaders to transform IT service management into a strategic asset. By leveraging exponential technologies and adopting a strategy focused on delivering customer value, the firm explains that IT leaders can ensure their services support organizational growth and drive significant transformation. Embracing this forward-thinking approach will enable organizations to effectively meet future customer expectations, positioning them as pioneers in delivering exceptional digital experiences.

The proactive strategy outlined by Info-Tech in the newly published resource not only enhances service delivery but also fosters long-term innovation and competitiveness in the digital age.

For exclusive and timely commentary from Carlene McCubbin, an expert in operating models & design, and access to the complete Elevate Your Service Capabilities to Drive Enterprise Value blueprint, please contact pr@infotech.com.

Info-Tech LIVE 2024 Conference

Registration is now open for Info-Tech Research Group’s annual IT conference, Info-Tech LIVE 2024, taking place September 17 to 19, 2024, at the iconic Bellagio in Las Vegas. This premier event offers journalists, podcasters, and media influencers access to exclusive content, the latest IT research and trends, and the opportunity to interview industry experts, analysts, and speakers. To apply for media passes to attend the event or gain access to research and expert insights on trending topics, please contact pr@infotech.com.

About Info-Tech Research Group

Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.

To learn more about Info-Tech’s divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services and SoftwareReviews for software buying insights.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.

For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.

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HitPaw FotorPea V6.0.0 Introduces Natural Upscale, AI Upscale, and AI Denoise for Better Image Quality

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NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative tools, today announced the release of HitPaw FotorPea V6.0.0, bringing advanced AI image enhancement capabilities and a more efficient image management experience. The latest update introduces Natural Upscale, AI Upscale, and AI Denoise to help users enlarge images with more natural details, enhance AI-generated artwork while preserving its original style, and reduce image noise without compromising fine textures. The update also adds My Gallery for streamlined image organization and Credit History for more transparent credit tracking.

WHAT’S NEW IN HITPAW FOTORPEA V6.0.0

1. Natural Upscale: More Natural Details at Higher Resolutions

Enhanced Detail Reconstruction: Improves image clarity and restores textures when enlarging low-resolution images.Natural-Looking Results: Reduces repetitive patterns and artificial-looking details for more realistic textures.All-in-One Enhancement: Combines upscaling, sharpening, and denoising to improve blurry, compressed, and low-quality images in one process.

2. AI Upscale: Enhance AI-Generated Images While Preserving Their Original Style

Optimized for AI Artwork: Designed for AI-generated images, anime, illustrations, and line art.Balanced Detail and Smoothness: Combines More-Detail GAN and Smooth models to enhance textures while maintaining smooth areas.Style Preservation: Increases image resolution while retaining the original artistic style, making images more suitable for creative projects and printing.

3. AI Denoise: Explore Denoise-Max While Preserving Fine Details

AI-Powered Noise Reduction: Reduces visible noise while reconstructing important image details.Texture Preservation: Balances denoising and texture retention to avoid overly smooth results.Ideal for Photo Refinement: Particularly useful for portraits and high-quality photos with visible noise or delicate textures.

4. My Gallery: Find, Compare, and Manage Photos with Ease

Easy Photo Organization: Keeps edited images organized in one gallery.Quick Image Access: Quickly find previously edited photos.Side-by-Side Comparison: Compare images to review enhancement results.

ABOUT HITPAW FOTORPEA

HitPaw FotorPea is an AI-powered image enhancement solution from HitPaw. Combining advanced AI technology with intuitive editing features, it enables users to enhance image quality, restore details, improve clarity, generate images from text prompts, and refine visuals through smart editing tools. From photo restoration and AI enhancement to creative image generation, HitPaw FotorPea empowers creators, professionals, and everyday users to bring their visual ideas to life.

COMPATIBILITY AND PRICING

HitPaw FotorPea is compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7 (64-bit) and macOS 10.15 and above. Subscription plans start at $22.39/month for Windows and $25.59/month for Mac.

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ABOUT HITPAW

HitPaw is a leading AI-powered multimedia software company dedicated to providing innovative tools for photo, video, and audio creation. By combining advanced artificial intelligence with intuitive, user-friendly interfaces, HitPaw enables creators to enhance their workflows, explore new creative possibilities, and produce professional-quality content with greater ease and efficiency.

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HIPAA MEDIA NOTICE

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ATLANTA, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Southwire Company and Affiliates Employee Health & Welfare Plan (the “Plan”) is providing notice of a data security incident involving systems maintained by Southwire Company, LLC (“Southwire”). Southwire became aware of unusual activity on its systems on January 29, 2026. Upon identifying the incident, Southwire promptly took steps to secure its environment and engaged third-party cybersecurity specialists. The investigation determined that an unauthorized party acquired certain files on Southwire’s systems between November 2025 and January 2026. Southwire has been diligently working to review the affected files, to determine the nature of the information that may have been impacted, and to whom the information relates. In late October, Southwire learned that the information varied by individual and may have included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, health plan information (including plan numbers) and medical information.

Southwire is mailing letters to individuals whose information it has reason to believe may have been impacted and is offering 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services. As part of Southwire’s ongoing commitment to the security of personal information in its care, it has enhanced its existing technical and administrative controls and continues to evaluate opportunities to further strengthen its systems and reduce the risk of a similar incident occurring in the future. At this time, the Plan is not aware of any misuse of individuals’ information as a result of this incident. Nonetheless, the Plan recommends that individuals remain vigilant by reviewing account statements, credit reports, and other financial records for unusual activity.

Individuals with questions about this incident or who would like additional information should call 1-833-931-3700 toll-free Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm Central Time (excluding major U.S. holidays). Be prepared to provide engagement number B175949 when calling.

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QuikStor and LoquiAI Put AI on the Front Lines of Tenant Communications

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New integration connects LoquiAI’s AI-powered voice, two-way SMS, and website chat agents with the QuikStor platform, helping operators capture more leads and serve tenants around the clock without adding headcount.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — QuikStor, a leading self-storage facility management software provider, today announced a new integration with LoquiAI, an AI-powered platform that handles customer-initiated phone calls, two-way SMS conversations, and website chat for businesses. The partnership connects LoquiAI’s intelligent agents directly to QuikStor’s platform, giving operators a smarter, faster way to respond to tenant and prospect inquiries around the clock.

“QuikStor has been an exceptional technology partner. Their developer-friendly APIs and responsive engineering team made it remarkably easy to connect LoquiAI directly to their platform.” — Mike Sheffey, Founder and CEO of LoquiAI

Every missed call is a missed opportunity. For self-storage operators managing multiple facilities with scaled-back teams, the lag between when a customer reaches out and when they get an answer is often the difference between a rental and a lost lead. LoquiAI closes that gap with AI agents that answer calls and texts instantly, pull live data from QuikStor, and guide customers through inquiries, availability checks, and reservations without ever requiring a staff member to pick up the phone.

Unlike broadcast SMS tools or basic chatbots, LoquiAI handles real, two-way conversations. When a prospective tenant calls or texts, the agent responds with accurate, up-to-date information pulled directly from QuikStor and moves the conversation forward. If the conversation calls for a human touch, the agent transfers seamlessly to a staff member.

With LoquiAI, operators can also configure the agent’s voice, tone, and conversational style to match their brand, ensuring every interaction feels consistent with the experience the company has already built.

“QuikStor has been an exceptional technology partner. Their developer-friendly APIs and responsive engineering team made it remarkably easy to connect LoquiAI directly to their platform,” said Mike Sheffey, Founder and CEO of LoquiAI. “Together, we’re enabling self-storage operators to deliver intelligent, 24/7 customer engagement across phone, text, and website chat—helping them capture more rental opportunities, improve tenant satisfaction, and operate more efficiently without increasing staffing costs.”

The LoquiAI integration is now available for QuikStor Management Software customers. For more information, visit quikstor.com or loquiai.com.

About QuikStor

QuikStor is the modern AI-powered SaaS operating platform for the self-storage industry, built by operators, for operators. QuikStor delivers a fast, reliable, purpose-built facility management system designed to power intelligent automation and streamlined operations. Backed by trusted self-storage industry veterans and privately held, free of outside investor pressure, QuikStor combines deep operational expertise with modern architecture to give operators the confidence, performance, and long-term partner they need to scale. Learn more at quikstor.com.

About LoquiAI

LoquiAI is an AI-powered customer engagement platform that helps self-storage operators automate customer interactions across voice, two-way SMS, and website chat. Integrated with facility management systems like QuikStor, LoquiAI handles inquiries, assists with rentals, and seamlessly escalates conversations to human staff when needed—delivering 24/7 service and improving operational efficiency.

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Duff Ferguson, QuikStor, 1 213.325.1112, dferguson@quikstor.com, https://quikstor.com

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