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In the fall of 2020, POMS Corp., a leader in the manufacturing industry, decided that enough was enough. For years, the POMS support team had battled a ticketing system that seemed to create more problems than it solved. Support requests were frequently buried and lost, only to resurface too late. Some tickets were even left unanswered, leading to unsatisfied customers and frustrated team members.

Any well rounded IT Service Management (ITSM) solution must also be able to integrate different software applications. Incorporating and coordinating different capabilities and features on your platform will both significantly expand your toolbox and level up your support processes. So, to make sure you are getting the most out of your ITSM tool, we have put together this InvGate Service Desk integration cheat sheet with a list of all the possible integrations to complement the solution.

Enterprise workflow automation is here to set digital shortcuts to automate repetitive tasks. Don’t get us wrong, this term is not new; the concept of workflow automation has been around for decades, evolving alongside advancements in technology. But now, growing organizations work alongside cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and robotics to build powerful tools to automate and streamline their workflows across the enterprise for greater efficiency and agility.

In the digital age, where instant gratification is the norm, immediate responses to customer inquiries can make or break a brand's reputation. This rings especially true for software companies. Jackrabbit Technologies, an online class management software provider catering to children's activity centers, learned this firsthand. Before their partnership with TeamSupport began in 2011, Jackrabbit relied solely on emails to handle customer support.

Change is an inherent part of technology and Service Management — constantly evolving to meet new challenges and improve efficiency. In the realm of IT operations, the term "change request" is a pivotal tool for facilitating these necessary adaptations, guiding the transition of services and systems with precision and control. The concept of a change request spans multiple disciplines. However, keep in mind that this article zeroes in on its specific application within the service desk environment.

Contact center customers don’t always behave the way we expect. Even though there are more self-service options than ever, customers are likely to call when they need help. Still, that doesn’t mean convenience isn’t important: customers still prefer AI-powered chatbots and help center articles to troubleshoot and answer quick questions. It’s hard to know exactly how the convergence of technology and personalized care will change center operations in the future.