Legacy Tools: Not Built for Today's Helpdesk

Published by LogMeIn on Aug 14, 2009

Today's enterprise includes branch employees, field workers and telecommuters who work beyond the firewall on a variety of devices, including laptops, desktops, Macs and smartphones. This increased mobility can help drive efficiency and boost the bottom line, but the helpdesk needs the right tools to support this new workforce. While many organizations employ legacy tools that come bundled within a suite of applications, these tools often can’t effectively support helpdesk workers or mobile employees. This paper explores the challenges of supporting a remote workforce with legacy tools and the hidden costs of these tools. It also highlights best practices that organizations can use to choose enterprise helpdesk tools that better meet the needs of remote employees, while also helping to cut costs. Key takeaways include:•The New Enterprise Mobility and its impact on the helpdesk•The challenges and costs of using legacy tools to support workers beyond the firewall•Success stories from companies who made the switch from legacy tools•Tactics for selecting a helpdesk solution for your organizationGet this white paper today and find out how legacy tools can fall short when it comes to supporting today's mobile workforce. See how it easy it is to make the switch to best-in-class helpdesk solutions.