School automation is the secret component of robust administration in 2024. ‍ In my two decades of experience as a senior business executive and consultant working with global organizations of all sizes, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of automation across various sectors. Education, in particular, has undergone significant changes with the adoption of automation, revolutionizing administrative processes, and enhancing operational efficiency within schools. ‍

As you may know, StatusGator status pages allow end-users to submit what we call issue reports — problems with services that may not yet appear on your status page. You have always been able to get notified via email of those. But now you can also receive issue reports as tickets in your helpdesk. Integrations with Freshdesk, Freshservice or Zendesk have just been released.

With the increase in customers utilizing ConnectWise PSA (professional services automation) as their ticketing system, Exoprise has launched a new ConnectWise PSA integration. This integration, available for both Internal IT and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), enables automated ticket creation and resolution for Microsoft 365, cloud, UC and SaaS outage events into ConnectWise. Any network related event can be monitored and raised into ConnectWise in real-time.

IT help desk software assists IT professionals in ensuring IT health and providing ongoing support for IT environments. It is essentially the backbone of IT operations. Since this software is vital, finding the perfect solution for your organization is key. We’ve investigated possible solutions and compiled the best IT help desk software solutions to help you find one that fits your organization’s needs.

A well-implemented school CRM can streamline communication, strengthen relationships with students and families, and ultimately fuel a thriving school community. However, navigating the process of choosing and utilizing a school CRM can feel overwhelming. This guide will equip you with the knowledge and steps you need to successfully implement and leverage a CRM for your school's benefit.

The best customer onboarding software will help drive customer success and retention. Acquiring new customers is just the first hurdle. When I'm first introduced to a new service, a smooth onboarding process makes all the difference. It sets the tone for the entire relationship and directly impacts my likelihood of becoming a loyal, long-term user. This is where customer onboarding software comes in, helping businesses like yours turn those initial sign-ups into engaged brand advocates.