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IT Service Management – basics and tips

March 28, 2019 by Will Maciver

IT service management tools are an important part of improving solution delivery and operating efficiency, as more companies are becoming dependent on computers and the internet. With big data and cloud computing becoming more popular, it is putting a lot of pressure on companies to start using IT service management tools to make sure that they stay online. Investing in such tools can seem expensive. However, they quickly pay for themselves by making sure that no issues with technology get in the way of your businesses. IT service management has become vital, and the following tips will help your plan be successful.

IT Service Management Does Not Need To Be Complicated

For many organisations, IT service management is the best management and support solution. While it can seem like it is complex, businesses can use IT service management principles for service desks that are automated, and help desk solutions to make them more efficient.

Many IT service management tools are built for companies that need complex IT systems or help with management of applications for user support on different systems. This meant that these systems were only used by larger companies. Now, more businesses are becoming dependent on a hybrid of different IT strategies, along with technology teams that focus on ensuring the systems work together to meet the business’s needs.

Work smarter, not harder

When it comes to managing your support team, it is all about the service you provide. Working smarter is the key to solving your resources issues and ensuring the wait on customers is at a minimum. It’s a known fact customers hate to be left waiting. The easiest way to ensure you are able to respond more quickly and resolve their issues as soon as possible is to reduce the overall amount of tickets. Seems simple in theory but it can be that easy in the practical sense as well. Raising customer awareness of self-service options, providing you first set up self-service options, gives them the option to solve their own issues. This leads to fewer tickets, so customers spend less time waiting for an available agent, which ultimately achieves your new working smarter, not harder protocol.

IT Service Management Solutions are Accessible

For a long time, building and creating IT service management systems was an expensive process, which could have major problems. Now many IT service management software can be used via cloud computing or use of cloud based features. This makes the software easier to put in place and to use for any size business. Another feature of more accessible solutions is that some can even be rolled out across multiple departments giving your organisation a more unified system accessible by all your employees.

Do Not Neglect Configuration Management Database

While a configuration management database is difficult to fill and complex to use, they are the foundation for advanced IT service management. For many people and businesses, avoiding configuration management databases is very tempting. However, not having the databases in place, when you are starting, mean that you have to do the work later. Without a configuration management database, you will have many problems and challenges with IT service management tools. Doing the work before having IT service management tools make the work simpler and quicker to complete, and causes less issues.

Having a good IT service management plan in place is a key part of IT team avoiding many risks, lost productivity, and helps them keep a business online. No matter if you are looking to add a service desk, help desk, or fully IT service management platform, having a plan is vital for all businesses.

 

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