ITIL-Verified · Included in every licence

Change Control that works
without the complexity.

Halo ITSM includes ITIL-aligned change management as standard. Structured intake, visual workflows, CAB approval with voting, risk and impact assessment, backout plans — all in one platform. No extra module, no extra cost.

6
Stage lifecycle
3
Change types
CAB
Approval with voting
£0
Extra module cost

From draft to closed.
Every step tracked.

Every change request moves through a structured six-stage lifecycle — built in, not bolted on. At each stage, Halo enforces the right actions, captures the right data, and keeps a full audit trail automatically.

1 Draft 2 Authorisation 3 Scheduled 4 Implementation 5 Review 6 Closed

CAB members vote directly in Halo — accepting or rejecting with a mandatory reason. Rejections are logged against the change record with the reviewer's comments, so nothing falls through the cracks.

Halo ITSM change request ticket showing 6-stage lifecycle and CAB approval with rejection reason
Halo ITSM change management visual workflow builder showing all 6 stages and transitions

Your process,
configured visually.

Halo's no-code workflow builder lets you map your change process exactly as it works in your organisation. Drag stages, define transitions, set automation rules — no developer required.

  • Standard, Normal, and Emergency change types — each with their own workflow, approval requirements, and risk thresholds.

  • Automation triggers at each stage — notify stakeholders, escalate overdue approvals, update linked assets, or fire webhooks to external systems.

  • Clone and adapt workflows for different teams, risk levels, or business units — no need to rebuild from scratch.

Every field the CAB needs.
From day one.

Halo's change request form is built around ITIL best practice. Every field your CAB needs to assess a change is captured at submission — no chasing for information later.

Change Plan — step-by-step implementation detail
Test Plan — validation approach before go-live
Backout Plan — rollback procedure if the change fails
Risk & Impact — structured assessment captured on submission
Downtime Required & Duration — scheduling and impact planning
Related Assets — linked directly to your CMDB records
Halo ITSM new change request form showing Change Type, Risk, Impact, and plan fields

Everything change management needs.

Built in. No add-ons, no configuration required to unlock basic functionality.

Standard, Normal & Emergency Changes

Three change types — each with configurable workflows, approval requirements, and risk thresholds. Pre-approved standard changes bypass CAB automatically.

CAB Approval with Voting

CAB members vote to accept or reject directly in Halo. Rejections require a reason — captured automatically against the change record for full traceability.

Change Calendar

A shared calendar view of all scheduled changes across the organisation. Spot conflicts, manage freeze windows, and coordinate implementation windows at a glance.

Change Plan, Test Plan & Backout Plan

Three structured plan fields built into every change request. Captured at submission, reviewed at authorisation, referenced at implementation — no separate documents needed.

CMDB Integration

Link changes directly to affected CIs and assets in the CMDB. See the downstream impact of a change before it's approved — and track which CIs were touched after closure.

Full Audit Log

Every action, every vote, every status change — logged automatically against the change record. Timestamped, attributed, and exportable for compliance reporting.

Change management is standard.
Not an add-on.

Unlike ServiceNow — where full change management capability requires additional module licences — Halo includes everything out of the box at a single monthly cost.

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All change types

Standard, Normal, and Emergency — all included with separate workflows and approval paths.

Visual workflow builder

No-code workflow configuration. Map your process exactly as it works — without a developer.

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ITIL-verified out of the box

Halo's change control is ITIL-verified. No framework configuration required — it's ready from day one.

Frequently asked questions

Change management in Halo — answered directly.

What change types does Halo support?
Halo supports Standard, Normal, and Emergency change types. Standard changes are pre-approved and bypass the CAB. Normal changes go through the full authorisation workflow including CAB review and voting. Emergency changes follow an expedited path with appropriate risk controls. Each type has its own configurable workflow and approval requirements.
Does Halo support CAB approval workflows?
Yes. Halo includes a built-in CAB approval process where reviewers vote to accept or reject a change directly in the platform. Rejections require a reason, which is captured against the change record automatically. You can configure who is on the CAB, set approval thresholds, and automate notifications when changes are awaiting review.
Is Halo change management ITIL-aligned?
Yes. Halo ITSM has been independently verified against the ITIL Best Practice Framework for Change Control. The six-stage lifecycle (Draft, Authorisation, Scheduled, Implementation, Review, Closed) follows ITIL guidance out of the box, with no additional framework configuration required.
Is change management included in the Halo licence?
Yes. Change management is fully included in every Halo ITSM licence at no additional cost. There are no module fees to unlock CAB workflows, the change calendar, or the visual workflow builder. All capabilities described on this page are available from day one of your Halo implementation.
Can Halo change management integrate with Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Halo's native Microsoft Teams integration includes notifications for change approvals and rejections, so CAB members can be notified in Teams when a change is awaiting their review. Agents can also interact with tickets via Teams without leaving the app.

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