Optimize People, Process, and Technology: Using Contractors to Handle Rollouts

Because rollouts require concentrated effort to complete work within a specified time, bringing in contractors to assist desktop support can be beneficial.
Date Published October 19, 2016 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

Escalation Process: Avoid Sending Customer Service Over the Cliff!

The most successful incident escalation processes include a Well-defined process, Well-defined tools, and an open dialogue between the support center and all second-level teams receiving escalations.
Date Published October 18, 2016 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

The Benefits of Standard Operating Procedures for Tech Support

SOPs are not only a critical success factor in maintaining the quality of service level management, but also maintaining consistency between employees and departments.
Date Published October 13, 2016 - Last Updated August 15, 2018

#HDIchat Recap: How Do You Keep Raising the Bar for Customer Service?

In last week's #HDIchat, participants discussed the ways in which their organizations keep raising the bar for customer service.
Date Published October 11, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: Have You Replaced Your ITSM/Ticket Management Tool?

In last week's #HDIchat, participants discussed their current ITSM/ticket management tools and plans for replacement.
Date Published October 4, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Focus on Customer Experience: Combining People and Technology to Deliver for Customers

Whether your end users are internal or external, the customer experience is more important than ever. The right people and the right technology can ensure you deliver the best possible experience.
Date Published September 30, 2016 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

Reinventing the Support Center War Room

What if you could cut 75% of the time, cost, and distraction from the problem-solving process? By taking the best of today's collaboration tools and the war room approach, you can!
Date Published September 28, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: Have You Rolled Out Windows 10? When Will You?

In last week's #HDIchat, participants discussed their ongoing and upcoming Windows 10 rollouts.
Date Published September 27, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Focus on Frameworks and Methodologies: They Are Not Mutually Exclusive

Adopting a new framework or methodology requires study, planning, strategizing, and healthy doses of organizational change management for the support center.
Date Published September 26, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: Which Skills Are You Looking for When You Hire for the Support Center?

In last week's #HDIchat, participants discussed sought-after skills for new hires to the support center.
Date Published September 13, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016