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August 2024

Customer Based SLA for B2B Service Providers

A customer-based SLA (Service Level Agreement) can really change the game for B2B service providers. Unlike standard service level agreements, which are more generalized, these agreements focus specifically on your needs, setting clear service agreement terms between the service provider and a customer. This ensures both sides are clear on what to expect, making for a strong partnership.

Understanding Multi-Level SLA Essentials

Multi-level SLAs are key in service level management. As businesses aim for top performance, knowing how to use this agreement is vital. A strong service-level agreement sets clear expectations, making sure service performance meets customer needs. But why just one level? Multi-level SLAs offer more, giving customers experiences that boost satisfaction and loyalty. Picture a partnership where every service level is set, tracked, and checked. That’s what multi-level SLA strategies offer.

Personalizing SaaS Customer Support with AI

As artificial intelligence continues to change the landscape of the digital world, every industry is impacted differently. Software companies face a unique challenge in managing ever-evolving feature updates and complex technology. With AI, service can be simplified and support can be streamlined. At TeamSupport, we know the value of scalable support solutions. Our AI elevates our robust platform and all it has to offer, while maximizing the digital transformation industry-wide.

Mastering Help Desk Management: Your Guide to Ticket Management

Help desk management plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional customer support and driving business success. Whether you’re managing a small support team or overseeing a large-scale operation, mastering the art of help desk management is essential to achieving seamless ticket resolution, optimizing workflows, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

TeamSupport Improves AI Suggested Replies with Advanced Search Update

TeamSupport’s innovative AI Assist is designed to help agents solve problems faster with greater ease. Now we’ve made these tools even more powerful with advanced search capabilities, making it simpler for agents to resolve issues quickly. TeamSupport’s AI Assist incorporates conversational technology, drawing from historical data and previous interactions to provide detailed information and suggest relevant articles from your Knowledge Base, if you’ve set one up.

Zendesk QA Spotlight: AI-powered conversation discovery

Zendesk QA Spotlight is an AI-powered conversation discovery tool that highlights customer service interactions falling into the must-review category, and revealing the greatest learning opportunities for your support team. Timestamps: Zendesk makes customer service better. We build software to meet customer needs, set your team up for success, and keep your business in sync.

What is Incident Management and How Do Incident Management Systems Work?

Disruptions in an IT landscape are inevitable. Whether it’s a system crash, a cybersecurity breach, or a service outage, the ability to respond swiftly and effectively is critical. This is where incident management comes into play—a structured approach to restoring normal service operations as quickly as possible while minimizing the impact on business operations.

How to Create Standard Operating Procedures for Your Service Desk

Service desk Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are a great way to systematize working practices and lead to a more consistent experience for agents and end-users. Done well, they can be used to build up a solid knowledge base for your technical teams, which will improve response times, fix rates, and customer satisfaction. See how to create standard operating procedures for your service desk in this video, and get ready to improve IT support's quality, accuracy, and efficiency!

Using Software to Streamline Support with TeamSupport

For software companies, providing exceptional support isn’t just a value-add—it’s a critical component of maintaining customer loyalty and ensuring the long-term success of their products. Customer support bridges the gap between technology and user satisfaction. TeamSupport’s platform is designed to meet the unique challenges that the software industry faces, and bridge the gap to elevate customer satisfaction.

Building an AI-Ready Zendesk Help Center

About the AI User Group: The A.I. User Group Welcome to the A.I. User Group – a dynamic hub for Zendesk customers eager to dive deeper into the world of Artificial Intelligence. Organized by Zendesk users, for Zendesk users, our mission is to foster a vibrant community focused on learning and sharing insights. We aim to be a resource for everyone, from seasoned Zendesk users to casual enthusiasts, even those pressed for time but curious about AI.

ITIL Service Lifecycle: 5 Stages of the ITIL Service Lifecycle

The ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) service lifecycle is a structured framework designed to manage IT services effectively. With the advent of ITIL 4, this framework has been modernized to meet the evolving demands of the digital age. ITIL 4 encompasses all aspects of IT service management (ITSM), guiding organizations in aligning their IT services with business goals.

Leveraging Data Analytics for Proactive Customer Support

With constantly evolving technology and digital innovation, customer expectations have never been higher. Companies are looking for new ways to exceed these expectations, and that is where data analytics comes in. Platforms like TeamSupport offer powerful analytics tools that stand on the frontier of this transformational shift, transforming customer support from reactive to proactive.

How to Build a Knowledge Base

The knowledge base is an essential part of IT support self-service options, right next to the service catalog and the self-service portal. With a solid knowledge base, you can significantly reduce the number of tickets submitted to the help desk since you allow end-users to solve problems by themselves. In addition, if you set them as private, you can create an internal knowledge base for your agents to set up standard operating procedures and help them troubleshoot issues.

Zendesk Community Developer User Group - What's New Developer Edition

Welcome to the latest edition of "What's New: Developer Edition" hosted by the Zendesk Developer User Group! In this session, we're excited to dive deep into the new features, updates, and tools available for developers on the Zendesk platform. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to Zendesk, this is your go-to source for staying up-to-date with the latest innovations designed to enhance your development experience.

Configuration Item: Understanding The CMDB's Building Blocks

In today's video, we'll explain everything you need to know about configuration items (CIs) in IT and Service Management. What is a Configuration Item (CI)? Why they matter and how they help keep things running smoothly. From hardware to software, we'll explore the different types of CIs, their difference with assets, how to use these attributes to optimize your IT services, and more.

Boost Time-to-Value: Using Automation to Maximize ROI in Service

As service providers continuously look for ways to optimize their operations and deliver superior value to their clients, one critical metric remains top of mind – the return on investment (ROI), particularly the time it takes to achieve this return—referred to as time-to-value.

Customer Service Outsourcing Philippines: PITON-Global on Advanced Technologies and Customer Experience

In the ever-evolving landscape of customer service outsourcing, the Philippines has solidified its reputation as a premier destination, thanks to its skilled workforce, cost-effectiveness, and cultural compatibility with Western markets. This success is underpinned by the adoption of advanced technologies that have transformed the customer service experience, allowing contact centres to deliver exceptional service quality and efficiency.

ITSM Framework: A Service Management System

An IT Service Management (ITSM) framework is essential for ensuring your IT services operate efficiently. It helps align IT services with business goals, enhances overall performance, and improves the customer experience by providing reliable and responsive support. Using a strong service management system helps your IT match your business goals. It also makes your operations more efficient and flexible.