Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

January 2024

Building trust and security at the intersection of AI and CX | Conversations with Zendesk Podcast

💡 On this episode, we’re joined by Joey Edwards-Lebair, Senior Customer Insights Manager at Zendesk. 🔋 Joey shares valuable insights into the evolving landscape of customer experience (CX) in the age of artificial intelligence. We discuss how AI is reshaping customer service, the importance of data privacy, and the future of voice communication in the digital-first era. Timestamps: Zendesk makes customer service better. We build software to meet customer needs, set your team up for success, and keep your business in sync.

SLA Compliance: Meeting Service Level Agreements with Precision

If you are a service provider, you know how important it is to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) consistently. Customers expect you to deliver the services you promised with precision, on time, and of the highest quality. That’s why SLA compliance is critical for your business to succeed and meet customer expectations.

How to Create Standard Operating Procedures For Your Service Desk

Service desk Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are a great way to systematize working practices and lead to a more consistent experience for agents and end-users. Done well, they can be used to build up a solid knowledge base for your technical teams, which will improve response times, fix rates, and customer satisfaction. See how to create standard operating procedures for your service desk in this video, and get ready to improve IT support's quality, accuracy, and efficiency!

Service Demand: Mastering the Tech Talent Tightrope

Welcome to our YouTube Shorts series where we delve into the dynamic and often challenging world of service demand in IT and customer service. In this eye-opening episode, we compare the complex tasks faced by IT and customer service teams to juggling reusable water bottles while balancing on a tightrope! We discuss the ironic situation where despite recent tech layoffs, the pool of tech talent is shrinking at an alarming rate. But don't worry, we're not just highlighting the problems; we provide practical and strategic solutions to these challenges.

Make Your Service Desk Mobile With The InvGate Service Desk App

If your organization offers multi-site support across diverse locations or provides remote IT support, having a mobile help desk is indispensable for agents to provide consistent help despite the device where they choose to do so. The new InvGate Service Desk mobile app brings a ton of extra flexibility to adjust the platform to your company's needs and take it with you in your pocket.

How to Choose the Right Customer Support Software for Your Needs

Selecting the right customer support solution can feel like a daunting task, especially with so many options available in the market. However, it's a crucial decision that can significantly impact the success of your customer service department and, consequently, your business at large. Here are some tips from our TeamSupport experts on how to choose the solution that fulfills your requirements without breaking the bank.

Service Level Indicators: Measuring Excellence in Customer Service

If you’re running a business, customer service is king. To keep your customers happy, you need to ensure that your team is meeting their needs and expectations at all times. But how do you know if your team is delivering the level of service your customers demand? That’s where service level indicators come in. Service level indicators (SLIs) are the metrics used to track the performance and reliability of your customer service team.

Revolutionizing Customer Service: The Power of Automation

Businesses are continually seeking innovative ways to enhance efficiency and improve the overall customer experience. One such transformative tool that has gained prominence is automation. In this blog, we will delve into the intricacies of automation, exploring its benefits, applications, and the core components that drive effective customer service automation.

How Zendesk AI is changing the minds of skeptics | Conversations with Zendesk

🔋 With Zendesk #AI, you can expect high-quality automated resolutions that drive impact. This allows agents to focus on more meaningful tasks, instead of repeating the same ones over and over again. Zendesk makes customer service better. We build software to meet customer needs, set your team up for success, and keep your business in sync.

ITIL Problem Management Process Flow: Resolving IT Challenges Effectively

If you work in the field of Information Technology, you know issues are bound to arise sooner or later. Whether it’s a hardware malfunction or a software glitch, problems can impede the normal functioning of your IT systems, causing delays and frustration for your team and customers. This is where the ITIL Problem Management Process Flow comes in handy.

Partnering for progress: exploring Zendesk's Technical Community

Living in a digital world, our concept of community transcends geography to include the virtual spaces from which we connect, share, learn and grow. Zendesk has held to this same notion of community for many years, as Partners in our ecosystem seek one another’s expertise across industries, technologies and languages.

How to make your Marketplace listing shine

It’s fair to say that the Zendesk Marketplace is buzzing with app activity. In my four years as Marketplace Operations Manager, the number of apps available has skyrocketed from 927 to 1,542 – that’s a leap of more than 600! And it’s not slowing down. We’re currently adding 200 to 300 net apps per year, which begs the question: with so many great options vying for customers’ attention, how can you make your app listings stand out? First things first.

Why step-by-step is the way to go with AI | Conversations with Zendesk

🎁 Zendesk #AI is ready out of the box so you can start working on day one, without waiting months or years to understand or train it. Zendesk makes customer service better. We build software to meet customer needs, set your team up for success, and keep your business in sync.

The Benefits of Using TeamSupport Software for Your Business

In today's fast-paced business world, customer support is not just a department; it's the backbone of your company. As businesses continue to evolve, so do their customer support needs. This is where TeamSupport software comes into play. TeamSupport is the number one ticketing and live chat solution for customer-centric businesses.

CX Trends 2024: Unlock the power of intelligent CX

We’re facing a seismic shift in the world of customer experience with rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, data analytics and other emerging technologies shaking the very foundations of our industry. Businesses are rethinking the structure of everything, from their tech stacks to their teams. In just a few years time, these forces will radically transform the pivotal connection between customers getting support and the organisations that provide it.

Enterprise Workflow Automation: Transforming Business Operations

Are you seeking ways to enhance your business operations, boost efficiency, and optimize productivity? Your solution lies in Enterprise Workflow Automation with the aid of advanced management software. By automating critical business processes through the utilization of workflow management software, your organization can unlock new levels of operational excellence and elevate performance to new heights.

Be confident in your artificial intelligence with Zendesk AI

💯 Here at Zendesk, we're committed to making the confidence level of each customer service prediction available to you transparently. 👏 Why? Human oversight is crucial to applying #GenerativeAI in CX because technology should complement, not replace, human interactions. Zendesk makes customer service better. We build software to meet customer needs, set your team up for success, and keep your business in sync.

What is Change Management in Cyber Security? System Integrity

In this blog, we will explore the concept of change management in cyber security and its importance in maintaining system integrity. Change management is a structured process that organizations implement to handle system or service changes related to information security. By effectively managing these changes, businesses can mitigate security risks, adapt to new cyber threats, and ensure the smooth implementation of cybersecurity initiatives.

A Step-by-step Guide for E-commerce Customer Service Strategy

The COVID-19 crisis has pushed us all out of our comfort zones – both merchants and consumers. What might have evolved over a decade happened within eight weeks in 2020, when retailers quickly launched e-commerce websites and figured their way through digital payment, order fulfillment, and warehouse management processes. Consumers got equally adventurous too.

What do customers really want from bots? #ZendeskAI has the solution

👎 What customers don't want: Bots that behave like humans👍 What customers do want: Bots that understand what they want, can solve requests quickly, or can escalate to a human 🎯 Get on the same page as your customers. Zendesk makes customer service better. We build software to meet customer needs, set your team up for success, and keep your business in sync.

Transform your customer service teams into superheroes with #ZendeskAI

🚀 Our intelligent bots can automate answers, reducing ticket volume and allowing customer service agents to level up as experts by focusing on essential tasks at hand. Zendesk makes customer service better. We build software to meet customer needs, set your team up for success, and keep your business in sync.

Want accessible, fine-tuned AI for the best CX? Choose Zendesk.

🔌 Zendesk's artificial intelligence is different than others: We use data gathered from billions of real customer service interactions, combined with our deep expertise in the industry. 🔋 This allows our #AI to be not only accessible, but come with pre-trained solutions and customizable solutions that customers can use and see the value from day one.

A History of Customer Support Technology

There are more ways than ever for customers to get in touch with tech support. Ever wonder what customer service looked like 50 or 60 years ago? It certainly wasn’t as accessible or intuitive as it is today. Here’s a look back at how customer support technologies evolved over the last century, and a peak at where they’re going next.

What is Change Management in HR: Navigating Organizational Transformation

Organizations must be prepared to adapt and change to remain competitive. This is where change management in human resources (HR) comes in. Change management is the process of planning, implementing, and guiding organizational change. It is crucial to ensure that employees are engaged and on board with the changes to achieve desired outcomes smoothly. HR professionals and teams play a critical role in successful change management.

What Is ITIL Problem Management in ITSM?

As an organization, you rely on technology to drive business success and deliver efficient operations. However, IT service disruptions can pose a severe threat to this success, leading to lost revenue, decreased productivity, and poor customer experience. This is where problem management comes in. Problem management is a vital process that aims to ensure stable and reliable IT service operations.

What is Change Management & Why It Matters

Change is a constant in any business, and managing change effectively is critical to an organization’s success. Change management is the process of guiding individuals, teams, and organizations through transitions. Successful change management involves a well-defined strategy that enables businesses to manage change efficiently, minimize disruptions, and achieve effective outcomes.

ITSM Categories: Streamlining Operations

Are you struggling to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and enhance your IT service delivery? Understanding the different categories within IT Service Management (ITSM) can help streamline your operations, increase efficiency, and improve precision. By exploring the various ITSM categories, you can leverage their benefits and build a solid foundation for your IT service management practices.