Why do so many CMDB initiatives fail after the transformation project ends?

Why do so many CMDB initiatives fail after the transformation project ends?Because configuration data naturally decays.New devices appear. Applications move. Cloud resources change. Ownership shifts. Discovery tools detect noise. And before long, the CMDB becomes another database nobody fully trusts.In this ITSM Podcast episode, we explore why CMDB accuracy should not be treated as a one-time clean-up project, but as a permanent operating capability.We’ll discuss:Why automated discovery is essential, but should not be trusted blindlyHow staging queues prevent discovery noise from polluting your CMDBWhy change management is the best place to keep CI data accurateHow service owners, application owners, and platform teams should share accountabilityWhy executives should stop funding repeated CMDB rebuilds and invest in a sustainable operating model insteadThe key message:A reliable CMDB is not created by a project.It is created by the way IT works every day.2026 Works4Me