Managing IT support can quickly become overwhelming as businesses scale, especially when tickets pile up faster than your team can resolve them. Automated ticketing systems are a powerful way to organize and address incoming requests efficiently. Did you know that 90% of customers expect immediate response times? According to a survey by Hubspot, customers deem an “immediate” response to support issues to be around 10 minutes.

Managing IT issues often begins with a single trouble ticket —an entry that logs a user’s problem or request. While you might also hear it referred to as a support ticket, service request, or incident report, the concept remains the same: a structured way to track and resolve technical needs. Imagine a team juggling dozens of incoming emails, phone calls, and chat messages about system outages or software glitches. Staying organized can quickly become overwhelming.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear AI? Excitement? Fear? An image of robots taking over? Or perhaps it’s just the subtle hope that technology will finally take some of the repetitive work off your plate. Either way, it’s hard to ignore the conversations surrounding the future of AI in IT and its potential to reshape the way we work.

When IT support teams have a great ticket management process, users get faster resolutions, and organizations minimize downtime. However, if you’re not following best practices for ticket handling, the process often comes with challenges: backlogs, miscommunication, or delays in prioritizing issues.

When employees need answers quickly, hunting through multiple platforms for the right information can be frustrating. That’s why connecting your company’s knowledge base to Teams is such a valuable move. Microsoft Teams is already the central hub for many organizations, so integrating your knowledge base simplifies access to information, streamlines support, and strengthens your omnichannel strategy. But how does this work in practice?

There are many reasons for implementing a knowledge base in HR. An effective knowledge base gives employees and HR teams quick access to policies, procedures, and answers to common questions, fostering smoother operations across the board. Why invest in an HR knowledge base? For one, it supports broader Knowledge Management efforts that can make a real impact on your organization. According to Gallup, the cost of replacing an employee can run between 50% to 200% of their annual salary.

Are you looking to create a knowledge base? You don’t know where to start? Well, let me tell you that you’re in the right place. A knowledge base (KB) is a central tool within the scope of Knowledge Management. It can be a game-changer if you’re looking to improve self-service support, reduce repetitive support tickets and questions, and improve overall information sharing among employees.

Smooth offboarding and efficient laptop returns are crucial steps for businesses, not only for operational efficiency but also for maintaining security. An effective offboarding process ensures company devices are returned promptly and securely, protecting data and preserving equipment for future use. The stakes are high: missed steps or mismanaged returns can leave sensitive data vulnerable and strain your resources when IT assets go unaccounted for.