Dealing with a ransomware attack when it’s happening is extremely difficult. It’s better to put the work in now to shield your business from such attacks, or at least from the worst effects of such attacks. Here are some tips from a cybersecurity expert on how to do that.
Tag(s): supportworld, service quality, service management, best practice
Date Published October 19, 2021 - Last Updated January 20, 2023
Even with the best intentions to transform, organizations that lack in-house cloud knowledge may struggle to compete. Learn why cloud skills are becoming a necessity in the IT industries, and how best to train up your workforce to best utilize cloud technology.
Tag(s): supportworld, service quality, technology, service desk, service desk technology, service management, cloud computing, change management, training
Date Published October 14, 2021 - Last Updated January 20, 2023
The competition for strong candidates for IT workers has never been stronger, and that means hiring and retention efforts must be flawless. Here are some suggestions for what to focus on to make sure you have the best candidates and retain the best workforce.
Tag(s): supportworld, IT service management, business of support, remote support tools, human resources
Date Published October 13, 2021 - Last Updated January 20, 2023
In this second part of a series on how to coordinate service management within an organization, we discuss why many organizations are now differentiating access to applications and data based on job roles. We also provide suggestions for how to adopt role-based provisioning.
Tag(s): supportworld, costs, IT service management, business intelligence, business of support, cost models
Date Published October 13, 2021 - Last Updated January 20, 2023
In this second part of a series on how to coordinate service management within an organization, we discuss why many organizations are now differentiating access to applications and data based on job roles. We also provide suggestions for how to adopt role-based provisioning.
Tag(s): supportworld, costs, IT service management, business intelligence, business of support, cost models
Date Published October 13, 2021 - Last Updated January 20, 2023
There is broad consensus for utilizing cloud technology, but less consensus for how to do it effectively. Results from an Accenture survey point to risk of missing out on strategic advantages if organizations focus strictly on cost-savings from the cloud.
Tag(s): supportworld, service quality, service management, best practice, cloud, cloud computing
Date Published October 4, 2021 - Last Updated January 20, 2023
As part of our "From the Vaults" series, we are resurfacing a look at how a poorly planned IT transformation can be similar to a zombie apocalypse in yielding end-of-the-world results. Here is how your skills in IT service and support might help you survive just about anything.
Tag(s): change management, supportworld
Date Published September 29, 2021 - Last Updated January 20, 2023
End users may be satisfied with their level of IT service and support on the surface, but they still want to have immediate, human connections with support when things go wrong. Here is why automation isn’t always the answer, and how to affordably provide that support utilizing AI tools.
Tag(s): supportworld, service quality, service management, best practice
Date Published September 29, 2021 - Last Updated January 20, 2023
To find the root cause and speed up issue resolution, IT teams need a clear view of the correlation between user experience, measurable network behavior, and underlying network issues. Here is what to look for to flesh out the vague complaints from end users.
Tag(s): supportworld, service quality, service management, best practice
Date Published September 28, 2021 - Last Updated January 20, 2023
A multi-cloud strategy eliminates the need to decide between application portability and full functionality for specific workloads. However, new security challenges emerge as more organizations launch or expand their multi-cloud strategies as part of their digital transformation initiatives....
Tag(s): supportworld, service quality, service management, best practice, security management, cloud computing, cloud
Date Published September 27, 2021 - Last Updated January 20, 2023