An IT Support Blog from London

Technology is propelling business innovation forward in ways never seen before. For instance,  enterprises are experiencing firsthand the many uses of artificial intelligence. AI today is no longer a futuristic concept but a practical solution that is proving to be valuable in many aspects of corporate operations, particularly in the area of IT support.

Given the huge strides AI has taken in recent years, it’s no surprise that its tangible benefits are felt across IT support in various industries. Artificial intelligence applications are gradually reinventing the way support services are delivered. They automate routine tasks, provide predictive insights, streamline help desk processes, tailor fit user engagements based on past interactions, and more.

No modern enterprise today could survive without an IT support team—or for that matter, even a single IT professional could suffice for smaller operations. The reality is that technology has become such an integral part of every business operation that the lack of tech support would lead to significant problems within the organisation. From operational efficiency to innovation to security, IT support serves a crucial role in all these. In addition, a positive customer experience — ranked by 52% of consumers as a factor that could get them to do repeat business with the company, is largely driven by a reliable business support or help desk team.

Good IT support however, doesn’t just develop by chance. Organisations need to invest in people with the right technical skills and attitudes as well as the appropriate tech support tools. This combination ensures excellent customer service with the expertise needed to successfully resolve the diverse technical challenges faced by internal and external customers. Still, the foundation of great IT support doesn’t just lie in the human element; it's equally about leveraging the right mix of IT services.

It's widely acknowledged that today's business environment is predominantly driven by technology. Remote work setups and digital solutions have become major components of every organisation. This makes the IT service desk an essential element that helps ensure seamless operations and user satisfaction.

The modern IT service desk should be designed to promote a culture of continuous improvement. This encourages the IT team to evolve and meet the needs of the digital workplace, empowering enterprises to boost support capabilities and elevate the customer experience. If you’re looking to do this in your organisation, it’s important to make your IT service desk suitable and effective for your business.

This blog post explores seven impactful strategies for optimising the IT service desk. The aim is to provide useful insights that will lead to actionable guidance for IT leaders and service desk managers.

Cloud computing has emerged as a game-changing force in today’s world that is highly-dependent on technology. The cloud is redefining how organisations manage and deploy their infrastructure as well as how they deliver IT services. In this blog post, we look into the factors that have propelled this shift into cloud-based IT support, focusing on the numerous advantages that it brings to almost every type of enterprise and industry.

Scalability and cost-savings are only a few of its key benefits, but these two alone have made the cloud not just an just an option. For many, it has become the only feasible alternative for a profitable and competitive business model. Along with the upsides of cloud technology however, are also the critical factors to consider. This article explores all these factors too, so that enterprises are able to utilise the cloud’s full potential while ensuring that risks are minimised.

Whether you’re a corporate executive, an enterprise manager, or a small business owner, it’s important to understand the necessity of keeping up with new technology. That’s if you don’t want to be left behind by competition. Add to this the continued shift to remote work and the growing reliance on virtual collaboration, and you’ve got a business landscape that’s ever evolving. One that, more than ever, needs reliable IT support. That’s why it’s essential for IT teams to innovate and find new solutions. This way, they can help users maintain productivity, and contribute to the organisation’s goals.

One promising technology on the horizon is augmented reality (AR), which is increasingly being integrated into tech support solutions. AR has the potential to revolutionise IT support and training by providing real-time assistance no matter where an employee is located. In this article, we’ll explore how AR can be used in IT support and its potential for the future of tech support.

Amidst the global pandemic and even in its wake, remote work saw massive adoption in organisations worldwide. Along with it came a major reshaping in the dynamics of business operations. Enterprises embraced technology wholesale, especially digital solutions that enabled them to seamlessly shift to this new working paradigm. Through tech-enabled capabilities, many organisations were able to drive success in various aspects of the business, such as agility, customer relations, cybersecurity, and more.

Remote working, in particular, has allowed employees to perform their functions even without their physical presence in the office. Telecommuters (as they are also referred to) not only enjoy better work-life balance; they've shown increased productivity as well, according to research. Employees’ capability to work flexibly however, would not be possible if not for key support factors in place. Remote IT support, for example, is a valuable resource that remote workers have come to heavily rely on in the last few years.

In this blog post, we discuss how remote work impacts IT support and explore the importance of reliable IT support as more enterprises expand their remote operations.

As with all other industries, the Managed Services Provider (MSP) sector faces numerous challenges. Coming out of the pandemic, 64% of MSPs have managed to stay competitive, while the rest lagged behind. Still, there’s fierce competition and changing client expectations to deal with. That’s why MSPs need to come up with a framework that’s sustainable and cost-effective for both the customer and their business.

Given these demands, MSPs are driven to leverage the wide availability of tech solutions and automation tools. Using the ‘think cloud’ mantra, MSPs are using the various SaaS solutions out there to keep up with technology adoption, all while efficiently managing integrations, tools, people, and processes.

In this article, we'll explore 5 ways that MSPs can level up their services with SaaS solutions. We'll also put particular focus on how SaaS and automation can make IT support smoother so it contributes to the overall business operations. But first, let’s refresh our knowledge on cloud technologies.

Despite the rapid advances in technology today, there continues to be serious efforts across the globe to pursue initiatives geared towards sustainability. Businesses’ environmentally-conscious approach in their operations gives them the opportunity to do their corporate social responsibility, while putting them in a good light with consumers. There are many areas in industries and enterprises where sustainability can be achieved—manufacturing, transport, packaging, storage, disposal; and yes, even IT services, systems, and tech support can be green.

Green IT puts clear focus on our technology practices and the impact that these could have on the environment. Now working towards responsible digital IT may seem daunting at first glance because sustainability and IT are inherently at odds. Server farms for instance, use up loads of resources. However, if you look closely enough there are still a number of ways where companies and employees can promote green computing.

In this blog post, we discuss the importance of sustainability in IT, how this can be applied in IT support, and the different green initiatives that businesses can promote to achieve sustainability goals.

IT support is a fundamental service every organisation should provide regardless of size or industry. Reliable tech support creates a lasting positive impact for both external and internal customers. For end-users, a successfully-resolved tech issue with the company’s software product leaves them with a pleasant customer experience — one that they are likely to share with others. At the same time, IT support services that can promptly troubleshoot employees’ technical issues promotes productivity and general operational efficiency.

Larger enterprises may opt to have two separate support teams responsible for troubleshooting internal network problems and for dealing with customer concerns respectively. Smaller businesses, on the other hand, often maintain just one IT team to handle both external and internal tech support. Regardless of the logistics, one thing has become clear as people and organisations rely more on technology: IT solutions and automation tools are a great help in streamlining processes and improving service quality.

In this post, we highlight 6 help desk automation tools that can boost your business’ IT support desk.

Given the advanced IT solutions that are available to enterprises today, there’s no question that the business landscape is evolving—and fast. Technology is the driving force behind these rapid changes and if companies are not prudent enough, the influx of different tech tools can drive up IT spending without the anticipated benefits. One way of making your tech solutions work for you in ways that can create a real impact on your bottom line is to engage the services of a managed services provider or MSP.