What is a Help Desk?
Definition: A source of technical support for hardware or software. Helpdesks have people who can solve the problem directly or pass it on to someone else. The Help Desk software provides the means to access and track problems until they are resolved. It also provides management information related to support activities. See technical support and support tickets. IT support is generally considered more tactical, with the primary objective of helping to quickly resolve the immediate needs of end-users, as well as technical problems and accidents. The helpdesk is reactive in nature, but it should be efficient and fast. IT support can be separated or part of a larger service center operation to improve customer services for the entire organization. Here are some key help desk features: Act as a single point of contact (SPOC) for IT support Use of a tracking solution for all incoming incidents Automatic ticket monitoring, routing, and e-mail notifications ...