Self-service offers customers a great opportunity to interact with your service teams in a way that works best for them. And self-service portals offer customers access to information with a click of button and has shown to streamline business practices, improve service efficiency and (even better) increase customer satisfaction. But sometimes users need help in determining where to go or what to do inside their SSP especially when it comes to logging tickets.

Did you know that better customer service has a direct effect on accelerating the sales process? It can have a huge impact on customer retention as well as increasing upsell and cross-sell opportunities. And statistics show that acquiring a new customer can cost five times more than retaining an existing one. Watch this video to learn more about the connection between customer service and sales plus the two main considerations you should look for in a service management platform partner.

Vivantio, a leading provider of customer service optimization software and solutions for demanding B2B service teams, continues to be recognized as a Higher Performer and Momentum Leader in several categories in the G2 2021 Winter Report. G2 is a product review platform where verified users review, rank and share experiences and feedback on various services and software products.

It's time to say goodbye to ITIL v3 as the well-respected framework of best practices and processes is officially retired at the end of 2021. So, what are you options now? Are you looking to build up your credits before time runs out? Or maybe you want to start fresh with the ITIL 4 Foundation course and certification?

To drive better engagement and truly transform customer experience (CX), it's critical to make as much helpful—and current—data-driven information available via self-service. Determining where you are, today, and developing a strategy for advancement can be greatly assisted with the help of an experienced partner. Especially one who can share—and amplify—your vision.

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As businesses struggle to make up for lost time, the pressure on finding extra revenue continues. If you are looking exclusively at your sales team to drive KPIs like Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), you might be missing a major opportunity. Watch the video to learn how the shortcut to higher MRR runs through Customer Service. Ready to learn more? Click below to sign up for your free demo.

When it comes to deciding on a service management solution, pricing matters. But nobody likes surprise charges popping up! That's why comparing platforms simply on an advertised monthly charge per seat is not the answer. Cheaper isn't always better. Vivantio's Director of Digital Marketing Todd Carruth provides 3 questions you can ask to protect yourself from unwanted surprises when selecting your service management solution.