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                    28/05/2024 | Tobias Kortas
                    Kanban board – for agile project management

                    Kanban board – for agile project management

                    Kanban is a method used in agile project management to make work processes visible and thereby improve them. A Kanban board is a project management tool that uses the principle of visualization. This means teams can work transparently on tasks and problems. This article shows how Kanban can be used effectively and will be used as a feature in OTRS.
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                    22/12/2023 | Tobias Kortas
                    Process optimization – how continuous improvement works

                    Process optimization – how continuous improvement works

                    A process is a repeatable path a business takes to achieve its goals. Process optimization is used to analyze this path, improve it and intervene in a targeted manner in the event of obstacles or innovations. This article explains why this is so important, what the goals of process optimization are and which methods are best suited for this.
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                    12/12/2023 | Tobias Kortas
                    Process management improves work quality and efficiency

                    Process management improves work quality and efficiency

                    Processes move goals forward. So if a business wants to achieve its goals, it should definitely take a close look at its processes. This article explains what business process management is and how it can be successfully implemented.
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                    20/11/2023 | Bernd Maus
                    ITSM Processes – Guidelines for efficient ITSM

                    ITSM Processes – Guidelines for efficient ITSM

                    ITSM processes are essential for efficient IT service management (ITSM). The ITSM framework that’s based on the ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) forms the basis for this. Find out why no IT organization should be without ITSM processes and what needs to be considered when implementing and realizing them.
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                    09/11/2023 | Tobias Kortas
                    IT Change Management Process: How to effectively handle technical changes

                    IT Change Management Process: How to effectively handle technical changes

                    The only thing that is truly constant is change, especially within business context. In fact, modern leaders rely on various frameworks for handling change. In the IT organization, the most common framework for handling change to a service is the ITIL change management process. In this article, we'll take a look at this process, its advantages and its role in the future of ITSM.
                    Digital Transformation | Processes & Workflows
                    14/12/2022 | Enrico Schwenke
                    HR Processes – Digitization and Automation as the Key to Success

                    HR Processes – Digitization and Automation as the Key to Success

                    Today more than ever, HR management must be future-oriented. HR departments that are adapted to the times no longer have only administrative activities, but also contribute to the success of the company. Well-functioning and automated processes are prerequisites for this.
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                    21/09/2022 | Enrico Schwenke
                    What is CRM? How does it support customers and help the business?

                    What is CRM? How does it support customers and help the business?

                    More than ever, differentiation from the competition is based on customer service and the customer experience. In this context, the term CRM is heard more and more often. What exactly does it mean?
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                    25/07/2022 | Bernd Maus
                    Change Management – Models, Processes and Software

                    Change Management – Models, Processes and Software

                    Change Management enables the structured implementation of activities that are necessary to achieve the goals of an organization or company. Learn two of the most important models and reduce your company's risk during the change process. With the right software, you reduce the risks for your company in the change process.
                    Digital Transformation | ITSM
                    09/02/2022 | Francisco Cruz
                    Why process automation is easier with experts

                    Why process automation is easier with experts

                    The decision to automate a process is not the end of the story. It's the implementation that counts - and that's easier with experts. Let's see why.
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                    13/12/2021 | Enrico Schwenke
                    Business Process Automation Trends: Where Do Companies Stand?

                    Business Process Automation Trends: Where Do Companies Stand?

                    What is the state of workflows and business process automation in companies? The latest OTRS Spotlight looks at obstacles and BPM trends.
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                    30/11/2021 | Francisco Cruz
                    What is important in customer service as the company grows?

                    What is important in customer service as the company grows?

                    What are the challenges for customer service in growing companies, and how can they be met?
                    Customer Service | Digital Transformation
                    23/08/2021 | Luciano Alves De Oliveira
                    Improve Response Times with Automated Security Processes

                    Improve Response Times with Automated Security Processes

                    Automated security processes are more important today than ever before. Fast response times can avoid damage and high fines. Get informed now.
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                    28/06/2021 | Nils Leideck
                    How artificial is artificial intelligence?

                    How artificial is artificial intelligence?

                    Artificial intelligence has been part of our lives for a long time. What exactly do we mean by this, how is machine learning to be classified and is AI used everywhere?
                    AI & Automation | Digital Transformation
                    04/11/2020 | Jens Bothe
                    Security Incident Management Process – Planning and Implementation

                    Security Incident Management Process – Planning and Implementation

                    How does an incident management process work? What has to be considered in case of an incident? And how can STORM help?
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                    27/07/2020 | Christopher Kuhn
                    5 Ways Business Process Management Solutions Support Data Privacy Compliance

                    5 Ways Business Process Management Solutions Support Data Privacy Compliance

                    By focusing on processes and automation, businesses can better manage compliance with today's data privacy and protection regulations.
                    Customer Service | Processes & Workflows
                    08/06/2020 | OTRS Experts
                    10 Steps to Process Design Preparation for OTRS Process Management

                    10 Steps to Process Design Preparation for OTRS Process Management

                    Building processes in OTRS? A piece of cake with good preparation. We show you 10 steps that are part of a good preparation.
                    Best Practices | Processes & Workflows
                    04/05/2020 | Nils Leideck
                    Improve Call Center Efficiency: Process Management is The Key

                    Improve Call Center Efficiency: Process Management is The Key

                    Call centers may handle several hundred inquiries every day. Learn how you can make your processes more efficient and thus increase customer satisfaction.
                    Best Practices | Processes & Workflows
                    17/06/2019 | Sabine Lüders
                    Top 3 Mistakes Made When Implementing Digital Transformation Initiatives

                    Top 3 Mistakes Made When Implementing Digital Transformation Initiatives

                    We show you which 3 mistakes are often made by companies when it comes to digital transformation.
                    Digital Transformation
                    12/06/2019 | Christopher Kuhn
                    Improving Enterprise-Wide Service Operations

                    Improving Enterprise-Wide Service Operations

                    Have you ever thought about using ITIL to structure other areas of your business than IT?
                    ITSM
                    27/05/2019 | Jens Bothe
                    Infrastructure Security Requires Team Work

                    Infrastructure Security Requires Team Work

                    Infrastructure security is a critical concern that requires coordinated attention by governments, businesses and individuals.
                    Security & Compliance
                    15/04/2019 | Francisco Cruz
                    How ITIL 4 Increases Business Flexibility

                    How ITIL 4 Increases Business Flexibility

                    ITIL 4 can help you to break out of silo thinking through more flexibility.
                    Security & Compliance
                    11/03/2019 | Christopher Kuhn
                    Are You Asking the Right Questions About Automation?

                    Are You Asking the Right Questions About Automation?

                    Automate processes and create space for others. When does it make sense? When is the processing by employees make more sense? Read the advantages and disadvantages here.
                    AI & Automation | Best Practices
                    28/01/2019 | Christopher Kuhn
                    GDPR: Here come the fines…

                    GDPR: Here come the fines…

                    The GDPR has been active since May 2018 and the first large fines have now been imposed.
                    Security & Compliance
                    07/01/2019 | Sabine Lüders
                    4 Questions to Ask Yourself If Your 2019 Competitive Strategy Includes Digital Transformation

                    4 Questions to Ask Yourself If Your 2019 Competitive Strategy Includes Digital Transformation

                    We will show you what actions you can take to drive digital change.
                    Digital Transformation
                    12/11/2018 | Sabine Lüders
                    The Impact of Digital Transformation on Customer Service Teams

                    The Impact of Digital Transformation on Customer Service Teams

                    How does their role change in an organization as more and more tasks are handed off to technology, AI, etc.
                    Digital Transformation
                    13/08/2018 | Sabine Lüders
                    Why Digital Transformation Isn’t About Technology

                    Why Digital Transformation Isn’t About Technology

                    About the role that fear plays in accepting and adapting to the ideas behind digital transformation.
                    Digital Transformation | ITSM
                    09/07/2018 | Sabine Lüders
                    Digital Transformation Means Freedom

                    Digital Transformation Means Freedom

                    Digital transformation encourages us to become more efficient through standardization, automation and the subsequent digitalization of these constantly recurring tasks and procedures.
                    Customer Service | Digital Transformation

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