We are on the threshold of an era when we can take advantage of advanced technologies to assist us and, more importantly, those we support.
Date Published April 19, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017
Technology hard trends in artificial intelligence, cyber security systems, cloud computing, data analytics, and virtualization will shape the future of tech support.
Date Published April 11, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017
In training, you can guide learners’ attention to what is most important by using repetition, telling stories, asking questions, and creating relevant hands-on activities.
Date Published March 29, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017
Problem management is supposed to help identify and remediate the underlying causes of unplanned interruptions (incidents) to services.
Date Published March 27, 2017 - Last Updated April 19, 2019
In order for support organizations to be truly successful, ticket documentation should be an every time event, not a sometimes event.
Date Published March 23, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017
SLAs establish a minimum level of service a tech support organization will provide to customers.
Date Published March 22, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017
We often hear about the skills drought in IT and how difficult it is to find qualified staff. Follow these steps to improve your chances of finding the right candidate.
Date Published March 21, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017
The computer is meant to serve the person, not the other way around. The purpose of technical service and support is to restore the assistance technology offers.
Date Published March 16, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017
When support centers offer self-service, does it truly save money or merely shift the work to the customer?
Date Published March 7, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017
Many people enter the work force lacking the basic fundamentals required to effectively troubleshoot and diagnose problems. They need to be taught how.
Date Published February 23, 2017 - Last Updated December 6, 2017