This section is all about understanding the evolution of ITSM over the years, and future trends that will shape its course.

  1. What is help desk software?
  2. What are the types of help desk software?
  3. What are the differences between a help desk and a service desk?
  4. What are the features of help desk software? (Free checklist attached)
  5. What are the benefits of help desk ticketing software?
  6. Why is a help desk important for your business?
  7. How does help desk software work in different industries? (Workflow attached)
  8. How do you choose help desk software that works for you?
  9. How do you measure help desk metrics and KPIs?
  10. What are some best practices to improve your help desk performance?
  11. What are the benefits of automating routing help desk activities?
  12. Why do organizations need an integrated help desk software?
  13. What are the key challenges IT help desks teams are likely to face?
  14. What's the future of help desk support?
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