A support portal is an integral part of any business that provides service to its customers and end-users. Yet oftentimes two of the terms most associated with support portals – “help desk” and “service desk” – are used interchangeably. Are they the same? What do they do? Do you need both? Here we break down the crucial distinctions between the two.
Comparing help desk software features can help narrow the choices in the software selection process, enabling organizations to find the solution with the capabilities that answer their service requirements. Compare the features of top help desk software products from leading vendors and discover what these solutions have to offer.
The effectiveness of the help desk has a direct impact on the bottom line. The help desk is the primary channel between your customers and your organization. Providing an optimal help desk experience can improve customer satisfaction rates and cost efficiency.
The value proposition for help desks is changing. Instead of merely tactically responding to the unforeseen needs of IT end-users, the future is all about helping organisations get a better return for their IT and related investments. So where are the differences?
IT professionals under pressure to do more with less should take a serious look at automating software management processes. The benefits are not confined to cost control.
When a support professional has access to knowledge, they can quickly assist customers with problems and inquiries. As a result Knowledge Management has become an essential practice
within today’s support centers. Customer service and support software allow companies to manage the interactions with customers and employees. When combined with Knowledge Management, the support center is able to improve efficiencies, increase satisfaction, and reduce the cost of service.
New graphical workflow modeling, a knowledge base search engine with auto-suggest, and an integrated employee web portal for self-service makes the latest version of TechExcel HelpDesk a viable solution for any size business. TechExcel HelpDesk provides the flexibility and process control to help meet your help desk, IT service, and change management needs. This demo shows some of the most important features of TechExcel HelpDesk.
Businesses increasingly view information technology as a strategic investment – an investment that is expected to align with the larger goals of the company and deliver competitive advantages. Well-defined IT service management processes ensure that the business is not only ready for change, but that it may take a proactive approach and push for changes that make the company more competitive and profitable.
The healthcare CIO is now in a position of direct influence on the quality of patient care. Doctors, pharmacists, administrators and medical research teams are more reliant than ever on electronic information and medical technology. As such, healthcare CIOs are gaining a stronger position to drive innovation, process change, and IT/business alignment. In healthcare, any system that is supporting a patient is not only business critical, its 24×7 availability is more critical than almost any other industry.