My experience with ChangeGear Service Desk was pretty positive. We upgraded to ChangeGear Service Desk from an inferior product and it was a breeze. I am a big fan of the ChangeControl module especially because of its ease of use and simplicity.
Pros
Change Control
Ease of Use
Simplicity
Cons
Implementation
Updates
Servers
Likelihood to Recommend
It's perfect for companies of all sizes.
VU
Verified User
Employee in Information Technology (501-1000 employees)
ChangeGear Service Desk is being used by the technology department. This includes multiple teams. ChangeGear Service Desk allows us to efficiently keep track of the work needed to be done on a daily basis, as well as keeping tabs on long running projects. Automation on the customer side allows for quick interaction with our Service Desk (level I support) and, more importantly, using ChangeGear Service Desk allows us to triage incoming incidents or requests to the appropriate teams/individuals.
Pros
The Configuration Management module is an extremely powerful tool. Used correctly, it allows the technology team to keep tabs on equipment, hardware, software, and even spaces.
The amount of detail that you can require as part of the Incident module has been key for our technicians to perform their jobs like a well oiled machine. it includes: customer histories, the different statuses available, requester/customer availability, etc.
The grouping/sorting options that are available are essential in organizing our workflow. Our different teams are able to work together and without duplicating efforts thanks to the options available. It allows for a walled-off garden but with easy access.
Cons
Not sure if this is due to our back end, but ChangeGear Service Desk can sometimes bog down. Speed can always be improved and, while version 6 has been impressive so far, slow downs are still common.
Browser compatibility can sometimes be hit or miss. Certain fields would not work on Chrome, so our department has required FireFox. I have not tested 6 on other browsers but hopefully the upgrade has taken care of this.
The communications with customers are not easy to sift through. With limited attention spans, seeing a subject line filled with 'gibberish' causes our customers to either delete or leave the message forever unread. Again, not sure if due to our implementation, but I would clean that sort of thing up.
Likelihood to Recommend
1. What kind of service-levels are you looking to establish?
2. Are there other programs you are going to be using for other aspects of 'the job?'
3. How many employees are going to be needing access to ChangeGear?
4. Do you want a highly configurable product or something that will come out of the box pre-set?
5. Are you looking to keep track of equipment deployed to the customers you support?
VU
Verified User
Representative in Information Technology (501-1000 employees)
