The document discusses how ITSM (IT service management) tools can support the success of DevOps. It notes that DevOps aims to provide competitive advantages through efficient development and operational excellence. ITSM tools focused on the service lifecycle can help improve practices, manage services, and facilitate collaboration between development and operations. The document argues that ITSM tools need to be DevOps-capable by enabling better decision support, integrating DevOps with the service value chain, and allowing feedback to development. Key ITSM tools that can support DevOps include CMDB/CMS, incident management, problem management, knowledge management, and change management. With ITSM support, DevOps can provide more effective development, faster time to market, better competitiveness