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title: Portfolio and Catalog
slug: citsmart-8-en/portfolio-and-catalog
description: Discover the importance of Service Portfolio Management in optimizing your service offerings and maximizing business value. Learn how to effectively manage your entire service portfolio, monitor service status, and make informed investment decisions. Enha
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createdAt: 2022-01-19T21:39:41.000Z
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## Presentation

The Service Portfolio Management process is responsible for managing the service
 portfolio throughout the service lifecycle, focusing on the value that services
 deliver to the business.

The Portfolio is the representation of all services and their status. Its
 command is a dynamic method for managing investments in service management
 throughout the organization and directing those investments to create value.