Protect budgets. Modernize internal service operations. Minimize platform overhead.

Rethinking ServiceNow? See why Wellington City Council switched.

Freshservice helps agencies unify service management, automate repetitive work with AI, and strengthen operational visibility,  while maintaining security, compliance, and cost predictability.

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The results speak for themselves

Freshservice helped Wellington City Council replace an outsourced ServiceNow setup and modernize onboarding and asset management, boosting visibility, automation, and control without growing the IT team.

2,500+

Employees supported

Unified IT operations across libraries, pools, civic services, and internal departments.
Day-one

Employee readiness

Automated onboarding across HR, payroll, and IT systems.
Full

Asset control

Enabled real-time visibility into devices and licenses.

Why state & local agencies choose Freshservice

State and local IT teams support multiple departments and community services, often within tight resource constraints. Freshservice unifies service management, assets, and operations in one platform, enabling agencies to operate efficiently without added administrative overhead.

See how Suffolk County Council selected Freshservice for its simplicity, flexibility, and cost effectiveness.

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"Freshservice has given us full control over our IT assets and saved us a lot of money."

Technology Service Manager, Wellington City Council
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FAQs

Have other councils migrated from complex legacy platforms?
Yes. Councils and public sector organizations have transitioned from ServiceNow and other legacy systems to Freshservice to uncomplicate operations and improve visibility. Structured onboarding, guided configuration, and data migration support help agencies move with clear timelines and minimal disruption to frontline services.
Can Freshservice support multiple departments beyond IT?
Absolutely. Many councils start with IT and expand to HR, Facilities, Finance, and other internal service teams. Workspaces allow each department to manage its own workflows and reporting within a shared governance framework, creating a unified service model across the organization.
Is Freshservice proven in public sector environments?
Yes. Freshservice supports public sector organizations globally, including city councils and regional authorities. With built-in ITSM, ITAM, automation, and AI capabilities, agencies improve service visibility, strengthen SLA performance, and manage assets more effectively without the operational overhead of maintaining a heavyweight platform.