By providing a multitude of web forms that address every likely request and by responding, on average, within one business day, GreyStone Power demonstrated to its customers the value of web-based requests. And, by providing service representatives with an easy to use tool for organizing,...
Date Published April 29, 2015 - Last Updated April 30, 2015
Today, the business world is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to a set of technologies collectively known as "Web 2.0." Web 2.0 describes a set of next-generation Internet technologies that make it easier to create online applications that behave dynamically, much like traditional...
Date Published April 29, 2015 - Last Updated January 14, 2016
Software as a service (SaaS) is more than just a cloud-based delivery model. It's a service approach that IT organizations are considering for meeting their ITSM needs. With a SaaS model, IT organizations can focus their staff and infrastructure on high-priority activities and initiatives while...
Date Published April 29, 2015 - Last Updated April 30, 2015
Every company executive will raise their hand and say they believe having loyal customers is a key to business success. But what are executives really doing about it? Most will point to their customer care training or CRM system and say, “That’s how we take care of loyalty here.” Some will also...
Date Published April 29, 2015 - Last Updated January 14, 2016
If you haven't figured out a meaningful way to measure each strategic goal and supporting initiative, it doesn't belong in your plan. If you're not tracking it via your scorecard, don't keep it. If it's not worth the time to measure and track, it doesn't belong in your strategic plan.
Date Published April 29, 2015 - Last Updated April 30, 2015
Rather than the integration of technologies, it's the integration of the IT department with the business organization that challenges so many companies. Despite the efforts of IT and business leaders alike, it remains hard for many IT departments to work in partnership with the business in the...
Date Published April 29, 2015 - Last Updated January 14, 2016
Measurements in support center operations can be useful for identifying required resources for staffing, determining schedules, calculating return on investment, measuring agent and support center performance, justifying needed changes, and understanding organizational productivity. The approach...
Date Published April 29, 2015 - Last Updated January 14, 2016
There are many compelling reasons to launch a webinar program, but there are expenses and time investments that are not immediately obvious. To minimize surprises and achieve expected results, carefully evaluate your internal capabilities and outsource where necessary.
Date Published April 29, 2015 - Last Updated January 14, 2016
Many outsourcing agreements provide clients with the right to benchmark price and service levels. Some clients struggle to successfully gain the benefit of benchmarking. Contrary to popular belief, the primary obstacle to a successful benchmark is not the service provider, but the benchmarking...
Date Published April 29, 2015 - Last Updated January 14, 2016
Whether you're buying for the first time or just replacing your current system, this white paper aims to provide concrete advice on buying and implementing a help desk system. Below, we have condensed the information and focused on what really matters—and, equally important, on what to...
Date Published April 29, 2015 - Last Updated January 14, 2016