When selecting a third-party tool to supportproblem management, two key requirements are critical:

Cross-team collaboration: The ability to foster collaboration across different teams is essential, as problem management often involves multiple stakeholders working together to identify, assess, and resolve problems. Tools that facilitate this collaboration can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of problem management.

Changeable impact or categorization: As problems evolve, their categorization or impact may need to be adjusted. A tool that supports flexible categorization and the ability to modify impact assessments ensures that problem management remains accurate and up-to-date​​.