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# OTRS Features

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## Platform (5)

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

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## Ticket and Case Management (7)

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

SLA Management

Offers tools for managing and tracking service-level agreements (SLAs)

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

Customer/Contact Database

Central repository for account and contact information

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## Communication Channels (4)

Customer Portal

Allows fully customizable portal for customer to enter tickets, provide feedback and communicate with service agents

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

Voice

Make and receive calls directly in the application. Track and record calls for analysis.

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## Incident Management (5)

Automate Ticket Routing

Routes tickets automatically to the appropriate user.

Ticket Prioritization

Prioritizes tickets based on factors configured by the user.

Ticket Notifications

Notifies the IT team when a ticket needs action.

Knowledge Base

Provides a forum for answers to common questions.

Knowledge Base/Ticket Integration

Integrates knowledge base articles into a ticket.

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## Reporting (3)

Dashboards

Displays important metrics relating to performance.

Time Tracking

Tracks time worked on a ticket.

Surveys

Provides surveys to measure employee satisfaction.

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## Access & Usability (4)

Mobile

Enables access to service desk features via mobile device.

Self Service

Enables employees to view the status of their tickets.

Active Directory

Provides a directory of all users within an organization.

Multi-Channel Access

Enables access to service desk features through multiple channels such as email, phone, or the portal.

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## Administration (9)

Change Management

Tools to track and implement required IT changes in a system.

Asset Management

Tools to organize and manage all IT assets within an organization.

Reports & Analytics

A means to view and analyze a large amount of data in order to gain business insights.

Screen Sharing

Provides screen sharing options to allow access to view or control real-time activities.

File Sharing

Provides easy and seamless file transfer and sharing capabilities to increase productivity and collaboration while working remotely.

Session Recording

Provides the ability to record remote access and support sessions.

Unattended Remote Access

Provides remote access to computers at any time, without an end-user present.

Multi - Session Handling

Provides multiple technician support simultaneously.

Multi-Monitor Support

Allows users to switch between multiple end users‚Äô monitors with a single click.

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## Service Desk (3)

Help Desk

A place for users to submit tickets when they require IT help.

Incident Reports

Reports based on IT incidents so IT members can prioritize high risk issues and maintain a record of problems and how often they occur.

Process Workflow

The ability to create flowcharts and other means to outline specific processes to ensure that all requirements are met.

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## Functionality (4)

Ticketing System

Provides a service desk for users to submit tickets for IT-related issues.

Performance Logging

Tracks action-by-action asset performance with machine- or human-readable logs.

Alerting

Creates alerts when tracked assets encounter errors or performance issues.

Automation

Automates repetitive tasks associated with IT service operations and maintenance.

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## Management (5)

Reporting

Provides graphics, dashboards, and general reporting around IT service, assets, and incidents.

Administration Console

Provides administrative tools for routine maintenance, upkeep, and tracking.

Access Management

Gives administrators control over user privileges and accessibility for IT assets.

Asset Management

Gives administrators control over hardware and software resource allocation and tracking.

Policy Dictation

Controls policies and configurations across business applications and hardware.

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## Maintenance (2)

Remote Reboot

Remotely wake, restart, and install applications on sleeping devices.

Remote Printing

Print files from remote computer onto the local printer, without having to transfer the file between computers.

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## Communication (4)

Text Chat

Connects instantly via group chats, web-based chats, offline messaging, persistent chat groups, and customer-initiated chat.

VoIP

Provides voice over IP calling solutions.

Video Conference Call

Provides pre-session or in-session video call options to resolve issues.

Screen Annotations

Allows to draw, highlight, encircle, and box certain areas on the screen of the remote computer to enhance support and communicate better.

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## Security (2)

Data Encryption

Implements encryption standards to secure data both in transit and at rest.

Compliance

Provides compliance to multiple industry standards like HIPAA and GDPR.

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## Device Support (3)

Mobile Device Access

Allows mobile device access to provide support or connect to your computer from anywhere.

Multi-Platform Support

Provides support across iOS, Mac, Android, PC and other devices.

Cross-Platform

Allows cross-platform device support, supporting Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and Chromebook devices.

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## Performance (1)

Reporting

Provides robust reporting capbilities like session details, technician performance information, and end users‚Äô survey summaries.

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## Generative AI (2)

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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## Agentic AI - Service Desk (7)

Autonomous Task Execution

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Multi-step Planning

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Cross-system Integration

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Adaptive Learning

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Natural Language Interaction

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Proactive Assistance

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Decision Making

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives

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## Agentic AI - Help Desk (3)

Autonomous Task Execution

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Natural Language Interaction

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Proactive Assistance

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

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## Agentic AI - IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools (7)

Autonomous Task Execution

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Multi-step Planning

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Cross-system Integration

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Adaptive Learning

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Natural Language Interaction

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Proactive Assistance

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Decision Making

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives

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