Improving Customer Service in Technical Support: Personalization

Technical support centers must demonstrate their value. They can add value with personalization, concierge services, walk-up, excellent self-service, and more.
Date Published October 20, 2015 - Last Updated May 11, 2016

The Customer of Tomorrow Is Here Today

The interconnectedness of devices for home and business—the Internet of Things (IoT)—demands a new definition of support.
Date Published September 22, 2015 - Last Updated May 11, 2016

Managing Technology Assets in the Immediate Future

What will be the continuing impact of technology on ITAM, and what additional changes should be anticipated in the next five years?
Date Published August 10, 2015 - Last Updated May 11, 2016

How Big Data Will Reinvent the Service Desk

The service desk is at a crossroads. Specifically, a new approach to incident and problem management is needed, and Big Data is the place to start.
Date Published August 10, 2015 - Last Updated May 11, 2016

The Future of Work

Collaboration is the future of work—it paves the way to innovation and progress, and it's the best thing you can do for your team and organization.
Date Published August 3, 2015 - Last Updated May 11, 2016

Scanning the Horizon: The Future of Technology and Support Organizations

IT is no longer in complete control of business technology, and for some organizations, that’s a hard pill to swallow. The first step toward this new future requires taking action and scanning the horizon for new opportunities.
Date Published July 20, 2015 - Last Updated May 11, 2016

If It Is Broke, Don't Fix It

At today's speed of business, replacing a device is often more cost- and time-effective than repairing it. What has shaped this trend, and what effect is it having on technical support?
Date Published July 20, 2015 - Last Updated May 11, 2016

Dramatic Business Transformation Ahead: The Internet of Things Takes Shape

The Internet of Things is taking shape, and as dumb end points gain smarts, support desk call volumes will rise. Are you ready?
Date Published July 13, 2015 - Last Updated May 11, 2016

Improving Support Effectiveness: Best Practices for Knowledge Management Initiatives

Support teams implementing knowledge management solutions tend to focus their attention on the knowledge repository and the search tool they are adopting. But consideration solely for these technical aspects is not sufficient to guarantee success in a knowledge-centric service management initiative.
Date Published July 13, 2015 - Last Updated January 12, 2016

The Social Engineering Threat: Ducking the Cybercriminal's Sucker Punch

The service desk can play a pivotal role in preventing data breaches and thwarting cyber-crimes. Tools alone aren't enough; it takes training, documented procedures, and support from senior management.
Date Published July 6, 2015 - Last Updated May 11, 2016