In the dynamic landscape of managed IT services, staying ahead requires constant innovation and optimization. Managed service providers (MSPs) face the unique challenge of delivering exceptional service to a diverse client base while streamlining internal operations for maximum efficiency. This is where Enterprise Service Management (ESM) software comes into play.

Effective communication between the police and the public is fundamental to maintaining community safety and fostering trust. However, traditional channels of communication, such as calls or in-person meetings, present challenges like long wait times and restricted accessibility. Considering these problems, law enforcement agencies have begun integrating modern means of communication, including live chat, to revolutionize communication with the public.

Last week, Slack’s users realized that under the company’s terms of service, their private data could be used to train artificial-intelligence models. This came as a shock: chat messages convey sensitive company data, and LLMs(large language models, the category of AI models that includes ChatGPT) are known to leak the data they are trained on.

Employee onboarding is the process through which new employees are integrated into an organization. It involves a series of organized activities and training sessions that aim to provide the necessary knowledge and skills required for a successful start. Effective onboarding is crucial as it sets the tone for an employee’s experience within the company.

Find out the fundamental benefits of monitoring work-from-home employees. Learn how Insightful monitoring software can streamline your monitoring efforts and help your team leads and teammates cooperate more effectively and be more productive.

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.

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.

Inefficient processes carry a big price tag for businesses. Formstack’s State of Digital Maturity report found that 51% of U.S. workers spend at least two hours a day on repetitive or inefficient tasks. That translates into an estimated $14,560 per employee per year that could be invested in growth. One of the best tools for streamlining efficiencies (and banishing inefficiencies) is a process map.

Management by objectives (MBO) is a strategic approach to increasing company performance by aligning company and team objectives. In this article, we’ll explain how the MBO process works and some pros and cons of using the MBO model. The idiom “It takes a village” refers to the idea that success stems from collaboration. As a project manager, you experience this firsthand. You rely on your village—or your team—to complete projects.

Bummed about Meta’s recent announcement that it’s shuttering Workplace and recommending Workvivo as an alternative? Don’t be. While it might feel like the impending shutdown leaves you in a lurch, you don’t have to go from bad to worse. This is an opportunity to upgrade to a No. 1 intranet platform purposefully designed to enhance the employee experience.