[ HelpDesk Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/helpdesk/reviews) [ HelpDesk Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/helpdesk/reviews) # HelpDesk Features ##### ## Platform (6) Mobile User Support Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. Customization Allows users to customize chat colors, text, logos, and branding. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Integration Integrates with other customer service software to improve support and enhance functionality Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress Dashboards Displays important metrics relating to performance Show More ##### ## Ticket and Case Management (6) Ticket Creation User Experience User Experience of creating and submitting a ticket Ticket Response User Experience User Experience of responding and receiving a response Workflow Route tickets based on values of fields, changes to ticket status and time based conditions Automated Response Respond to common requests with standard reply Attachments/Screencasts Documents and files can be attached to the ticket to communicate with customer issues/resolutions Ticket Collaboration Share and collaborate on tickets with multiple customer service representatives Show More ##### ## Communication Channels (3) Email to Case Ability for customer service agents to communicate via email and email conversations are automatically tracked in ticket Live Chat Support Ability for customer service agents to communicate with customers via live chat to solve problems live Social Media Integration Integration to social networks such as Twitter and Facebook to allow customers and agents to communicate via social networks Show More ##### ## Self-Service Experience (5) Knowledge Base Provides a repository of information that can be used by those seeking support. Searchable Articles Makes articles in the knowledge base searchable on the web. Community Forums Enables users to engage with other users to solve common issues. Mobile Optimization Optimizes the customer self-service experience on mobile devices Personalization Gives the user targeted, personalized results based on their activity or preferences Show More ##### ## Self-Service Platform (4) Branding Allows users to add custom branding (logos, brand colors, etc.) to self-service portals, chatbots, etc. Automation Automates some or all operation related tasks Artificial Intelligence Utilizes artificial intelligence to improve workflows or customer experiences Integrations Allows easy integrations with applications, such as messenger applications, APIs, and customer support tools Show More ##### ## Administration (6) Database Management Administrators can access and organize data related to incidents, requests, and changes to produce reports or make data more navigable. Data Workflows Operationalizes data delivery workflows to easily scale repeatable preparation needs Issue Management Provide workflows to create and escalate issues related to risks and requests Integrations Integrates with live chat, chatbots, help desk, or other customer service software User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took Show More ##### ## Compliance (4) Policies and Controls Ability to control file/folder access by user or group, external sharing permissions, editing policies, device location restrictions, sharing by device, etc. Data Governance Ensures user access management, data lineage, and data encryption Compliance Deliver standard reports for compliance standards and frameworks such as ISO, SOX, PCI, and HIPAA. Auditing Perform ad-hoc or ongoing IT audits at different levels of the company. Show More ##### ## Data Security (4) Risk Data Attributes Identify risk data attributes such as description, category, owner, or hierarchy. Data Transport Protects data with some form of encryption as it leaves your secure or local network. Access Management Allows administrators to set user access privileges to permit approved parties to access sensitive data. Multi-Factor Authentication Requires a second level of authentication, such as sms messaging or customized tokens, to access data. Show More ##### ## Channels (3) Multi-Channel Coverage Software incorporates multiple digital communications channels. Open Listening Allows incorporation of inbound contacts from non-marketing channels. Physical Media Includes physical media (mail, flyers, billboards, etc.) in the channels mix. Show More ##### ## Design (5) Communications Strategy Development Allows planning and deployment of an overall communications strategy. Create Content Includes or integrates with content creation apps. Personalization Outbound communications are segmented and personalized. Inbound Identification Inbound contacts are identified and handled based on history. Regulatory Compliance Software verifies compliance with GDPR, CAN-SPAM, and other legal requirements. Show More ##### ## Usability (3) All-Employee Access Permits use by job roles outside of service department Supporting Documents Allows linking of useful information such as screen shots Two-Way Communication Provides direct contact between CSRs and customers outside of milestones Show More ##### ## Reporting (3) Priority Case Alerts Informs stakeholders of activity on escalated or high-value cases Trend Analysis Evaluates frequency of types of complaints Performance Monitoring Includes a dashboard or other means of performance monitoring Show More ##### ## Knowledge Management (3) Knowledge Base Enables the creation of an internal repository of knowledge articles Publishing Workflows Provides workflows for writing, editing, approving, and publishing knowledge article content Analytics Helps users understand which knowledge articles are working and identifies areas of improvement Show More ##### ## Customer Support (3) Intelligent Search Offers a search function that auto-suggests the knowledge articles that best fit the agent’s query Suggestions Analyzes customer support tickets or conversations to suggest relevant knowledge articles Decision Trees Allows for the creation of flowcharts or decision trees that guide agents step-by-step through resolving customer issues Show More ##### ## Generative AI (8) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 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