Metrics: Why Measure Incidents and Requests Separately?

If you are not measuring incidents and service requests separately, start doing it. It’s a big step on the road to better support and service management.
Date Published July 28, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

What Is Backlog?

Backlog is important to both the service provider and its customers and supplies. A clear definition is essential to avoiding miscommunication.
Date Published July 22, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: What Is Your Biggest Project Right Now?

Last week's #HDIchat featured some truth-telling about project management, from single project focus to multiple simultaneous upgrades and changes.
Date Published July 19, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: How Difficult Is It for You to Get the Reports You Want Out of Your ITSM Tool?

Last week's #HDIchat featured some truth-telling about reporting and explored getting what you ask for in your RFP for a ticketing or ITSM tool. How does your organization measure up?
Date Published July 19, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Bull's-Eye! Ticket Categorization in IT Support

Designing a ticket categorization structure that not only makes sense, but which can also stand the test of time is an important, if difficult, task. Support organizations must strike a balance between selecting categories that are easy for analysts to choose correctly and producing reports that...
Date Published July 14, 2016 - Last Updated July 14, 2016

Outsourcing IT: Lessons Learned

Follow the journey of one company that transformed their localized help desk into an outsourced global service desk that provides 24x7 support.
Date Published July 3, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Metrics: The Effects of Successful Tier 0 (Unassisted) Support

Self-service is an important tactic for successful end-user support. But be aware that Tier 0 does have effects on the traditional metrics support centers use.
Date Published June 22, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Metrics: First Level Resolution

First Level Resolution (FLR) is a measure of efficiency and effectiveness that shows how many resolutions you provide without hierarchical escalation.
Date Published June 20, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Customer Satisfaction Management

Customer satisfaction management involves understanding the issues beyond the data points that key performance indicators provide.
Date Published June 17, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

OLAs Are About Procedures and Teamwork

The targets and commitments documented in our Service Level Agreements (SLAs) depend greatly on the strength of our Operational Level Agreements (OLAs).
Date Published February 25, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016