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Revolutionizing Troubleshooting Vol.5 : Introducing TroubleshootingIQ

By Pat Calhoun, Chief Executive Officer
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August 12, 2024
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Welcome to the latest installment of our "Intent-less Virtual Agent" blog series. Today, we’re excited to introduce TroubleshootingIQ, our groundbreaking technology designed to address a critical issue faced by many organizations: the inability of service desk agents to keep up with the creation of comprehensive knowledge articles.

 

The Historical Problem

 

For years, service desks have struggled with a significant challenge: agents, overwhelmed with daily tasks, often find it difficult to create and maintain a robust knowledge base. As a result, many organizations end up with a “knowledge discipline” that falls short, leaving employees without the crucial information they need to resolve issues efficiently.

Newer technologies have emerged to create knowledge articles dynamically, which is a great solution for straightforward problems or common questions. However, when it comes to complex issues that involve a series of troubleshooting steps, this approach often falls short. These complex problems require detailed, step-by-step guidance, typically derived from historical tickets and agent transcripts.

 

Enter TroubleshootingIQ

 

TroubleshootingIQ represents a significant leap forward in addressing these complex issues. By combining advanced human reasoning with insights drawn from historical tickets and agent transcripts, TroubleshootingIQ guides users through intricate troubleshooting processes. Here’s how it works:

1. Historical Data Utilization:

  • Overview: TroubleshootingIQ leverages a wealth of historical data, including past tickets and agent interactions, to inform its troubleshooting guidance. This data provides a comprehensive understanding of previous issues and solutions.
  • Benefits: By using historical data, TroubleshootingIQ can offer solutions that are grounded in real-world scenarios and proven fixes.

2. Human Reasoning Integration:

  • Overview: The technology incorporates human reasoning to interpret complex problems and provide step-by-step troubleshooting instructions. This approach bridges the gap between automated knowledge creation and the nuanced understanding often required for complex issues
  • Benefits: Combining human reasoning with data-driven insights ensures that troubleshooting guidance is both accurate and relevant.

3. Dynamic Troubleshooting Guidance:

  • Overview: TroubleshootingIQ dynamically generates troubleshooting steps based on the specific issue at hand, guiding users through each stage of the resolution process.
  • Benefits: This dynamic approach allows for quick resolution of complex issues, significantly reducing the time spent researching solutions.

4. Eliminating the Need for Intents:

  • Overview: Historically, some customers built intents to tackle the automated resolution of complex issues. With TroubleshootingIQ, the need for these intents is eliminated. The technology’s ability to dynamically generate and guide troubleshooting steps removes the need for predefined intents.
  • Benefits: This shift simplifies the setup and maintenance of troubleshooting solutions, reducing the complexity and overhead associated with managing intents.

5. Improved Deflection and MTTR:

  • Overview: By automating the troubleshooting process for complex issues, TroubleshootingIQ helps improve deflection rates and lowers Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR).
  • Benefits: Service desk agents can focus on higher-value tasks, while TroubleshootingIQ handles the time-consuming research and guidance for complex problems.

6. Enhanced User Experience:

  • Overview: Users benefit from a more efficient troubleshooting process that provides clear, actionable steps without the need for extensive interaction with service desk agent
  • Benefits: Enhanced user experience leads to higher satisfaction and faster issue resolution.

The Future of Troubleshooting

 

TroubleshootingIQ is a game-changer for organizations struggling with knowledge management and complex issue resolution. By harnessing the power of historical data and human reasoning, we’re transforming the way troubleshooting is approached, delivering faster, more accurate solutions.

 

As part of our"Intent-less Virtual Agent" series, this blog highlights how Tr oubleshootingIQ addresses a critical gap in traditional service desk operations. Stay tuned for more insights and innovations as we continue to explore new technologies and their impact on the service desk landscape.

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