The goal of my master's theses was to analyze the requirements of the ITIL framework for a service desk implementation, identify specifics of SME companies and to try to scale down the ITIL implementation of a service desk to the size applicable to SME. In my practical part I'd like devise a functional model of the ITIL compliant service desk featuring Incident, Request, Change, and Problem Management processes based on the Atlassian Jira sotware. After completing the theasis I will answer a question - if it is possible to use ITIL in the SME segment.

Informationsteknologi (IT) är avgörande för organisationer och i samband med att IT har utvecklats har också komplexiteten ökat. Det har resulterat i att organisationer behövt gå från att vara teknikinriktade till att behöva fokusera på leverans av tjänster. För att göra det implementerar organisationer ITSM (Information Technology Service Management) där ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) är det vanligaste och mest använda ramverket inom ITSM. Enligt tidigare forskning är en av de största utmaningarna med ITSM och ITIL att det är för komplext och generiskt, vilket gör det svårt för små och medelstora företag att använda hela ramverket. Service Operation är den fas inom ITIL som ger mest fördelar i organisationen. De två processer som anses vara de viktigaste inom Service Operation är incident- och problemhanteringsprocessen. Incidenthanteringsprocessen är den första processen som bör implementeras i små och medelstora företag och ligger till grund för att problemhanteringsprocessen ska kunna implementeras. Vidare framkommer det att de nio aktiviteterna som definieras i incidenthanteringsprocessen är för omfattande för mindre företag. Syftet med studien är att bidra till forskning kring hur ett mindre mjukvaruföretag kan utforma sin incidenthanteringsprocess för att kunna identifiera det bakomliggande problemet. Syftet besvarades genom att undersöka vilka utmaningar och framgångsfaktorer det finns med hantering av incidenter och problem. En kvalitativ undersökningsmetod har tillämpats där fyra semistrukturerade intervjuer har genomförts på ett mindre mjukvaruföretag i Sverige. I resultatet av studien identifierades sju framgångsfaktorer och sju utmaningar med hantering av incidenter och problem. Kategorisering, prioritering, eskalering och vikten av att identifiera och hantera det bakomliggande problemet är fyra aspekter som ses både som utmaningar men också som framgångsfaktorer. Vikten av att ha ett ärendehanteringssystem och definierade riktlinjer och felsökningsguider ses också som framgångsfaktorer. Ytterligare utmaningar som identifierats är supportprocesser, loggning och dokumentation av incidenter samt samarbete med externa leverantörer. Resultatet visar också att mindre företag bör prioritera de sex första aktiviteterna i ITIL’s incidenthanteringsprocess för att kunna identifiera det bakomliggande problemet. De tre sista aktiviteterna i processen är viktiga för att lösa själva incidenten och för att processen ska vara fullständig. / Information technology (IT) is crucial for organizations, and as IT has evolved, complexity has also increased. This has resulted in organizations needing to shift from being technology-oriented to focusing on service delivery. To achieve this, organizations implement ITSM (Information Technology Service Management), with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) being the most common and widely used framework within ITSM. According to previous research, one of the major challenges with ITSM and ITIL is that they are too complex and generic, making it difficult for small and medium-sized companies to utilize the entire framework. Service Operation is the phase within ITIL that provides the most benefits to an organization. The two processes that are considered to be the most important within Service Operation are the processes of Incident and Problem Management. The Incident Management process is the first process that should be implemented in small and medium-sized companies and serves as the foundation for the implementation of the Problem Management process. Furthermore, it is found that the nine activities defined in the Incident Management process are too extensive for smaller companies. The purpose of this study is to contribute to research on how a small software company can design its Incident Management process to identify the underlying problem. The purpose was addressed by examining the challenges and success factors associated with incident and problem management. A qualitative research method was applied, conducting four semi-structured interviews at a small software company in Sweden. The study identified seven success factors and seven challenges associated with incident and problem management. Categorization, prioritization, escalation, and the importance of identifying and addressing the underlying problem are four aspects that are seen as both challenges and success factors. The significance of having a ticket management system and defined guidelines and troubleshooting guides is also viewed as success factors. Additional challenges identified include support processes, logging, and documentation of incidents, as well as collaboration with external vendors. The results also indicate that smaller companies should prioritize the first six activities in ITIL's Incident Management process to identify the underlying problem. The final three activities in the process are important for resolving the incident itself and for the process to be complete.

Leeroy Group AB är ett IT-produktbolag i Sundsvall som även sköter support för sina produkter. Detta görs i ett egenutvecklat ärendehanteringssystem som under tid utvecklats och skräddarsytts efter verksamhetens behov. Leeroy är nu ute efter ett kraftfullare ärendehanteringssystem som skall ge möjlighet att ta hand om fler ärenden ju mer företaget växer. Detta examensarbete har inkluderat en grundlig förstudie bland de anställda på Leeroy. En kartläggning av krav och behov som finns för Leeroys' supporthantering har gjorts och sammanställts till en kravspecifikation. Leeroy har valt att titta på två stycken utvalda ärendehanteringssystem: Jira Service Desk och Zendesk. Utifrån den kravspecifikation som framkommit görs en dokumentations-inhämtning baserat på dessa krav och behov, för att sedan kunna presentera ett lämpligt alternativ för Leeroy. För att sedan ytterligare göra detta byta till en smidigare process har ett REST API och enklare webbapplikation utvecklats för att kunna hämta in kund-data från den befintliga kund-databasen. Webb-applikationen kommer att fungera som en koncept-applikation där man med sökning mot butiksnamn eller butiksnummer får ut all relevant information som Leeroys' supportanställda behöver.

The thesis is divided into three parts. In the first part we describe the theoretical basis for what we explain and analyze in practice in other parts of this thesis. In this section, we can find all stages of the service life cycle according to ITIL methodology (IT Infrastructure Library), which serves to all organizations involved in managing IT services. We focus mainly on the current version of ITIL V3, which is grouped in five books and gradually through the entire service life cycle. Whereas it is not used only one standard in practice, there are also described other methodologies which are often used. In the second part there is shown the practice of service delivery in IT area for company Pražská energetika a.s. There are mapped individual processes, roles and functions of one of the stages -- Service Operations. The primary goal of this section is a detailed description of the Service Desk function, where we compare theory with practice. In the last, third part we analyze obtained data, for the purpose to evaluate function of Service Desk. One of the objective of this analysis is a data prediction, which we will achieve by using time series. The results of this analysis will be provided to the company management.

The goal of this diploma thesis is to create a methodology for rapid assessment of Service Desk function. The thesis comprises three logical units. The introductory part describes a theoretical framework of methodologies used for general functions of IT services. As a part of this section, the case study of delivery of IT services in company Pražská energetika a.s. follows. In the second part, the diploma thesis describes a methodology based on introductory analysis for evaluation of Service Desk in certain aspects of its operation including related issues of lifecycle of providing IT services. The final part of the thesis provides a case study which is based on application of the proposed methodology on several selected companies.

This thesis is focused on managing the internal Service desk in medium and large companies. In the theoretical part is firstly defined what it's ICT service and how it is managed. It is followed by a characteristics of theoretical Framework ITIL, which deals with ICT services management. Then, a further theoretical framework COBIT is characterized, which also deals with the management of services, and these two frameworks are compared. The practical part consists of case study. A case study is based on analysis and evaluation of the current status of internally provided service Service desk at ALS Czech Republic. The analysis and evaluation is based on the knowledge and information contained in the theoretical part. The outcome of this work is general guidance for management of internally provided service Service desk in medium and large companies.

The goal of this diploma thesis is to translate theoretical concepts of knowledge management into the context of providing end user support by the service desk. It strives to define specifics caused by globalized and outsourced way of providing customer service. The thesis extends the traditional interpretation of knowledge management in this field by setting up a balanced view regarding both explicit and tacit knowledge and considers also appropriate tools and methods for its efficient creation, maintenance and sharing. Final part contains a case study, showing those applied concepts in practice of a company. The thesis is concluded by a set of generally usable recommendations for more effective management of customer support knowledge.

Master thesis deals with the evaluation of the quality of customers of the company ALVAO, s.r.o., using fuzzy logic. MS Excel and MATLAB programs were used for this evaluation, in which models will be created and programmed. The introductory part of the work is devoted to the theoretical background, which is necessary for understanding the whole issue. The second part of the work presents the company ALVAO, s. r. o.. In the design, main, part of the work are processed fuzzy models and a demonstration of the evaluation of real customers of the company.

Master’s thesis deals with Service Desk application effectiveness assessment and proposal for its modification. This proposal will increase application’s effectiveness of suported processes. New version of application will be adapted to ITIL v3. The proposal for modification is created by adapted models of enterprise architecture. The thesis contains analysis of current version of application, which is an input for proposal of modification.

There are more requirements for business to be able to run its operations successfully in terms of legal compliance and revenue streams optimisations. Businesses are placing high demands on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to adapt to changing conditions. However, ICT organisations tasked with providing increased service levels at lower costs do not have the resources to reinvent itself with every technological or regulatory change. Without frameworks in place to leverage automation and best practices, these ICT, organisations are consumed with the day-to-day operations of ICT with little time and few resources left to develop new services that add value to the business. There is, therefore, a definite requirement for a central repository system in order to enhance ICT service delivery and strategy for continuing to improve service, lowering per-service delivery costs and enabling ICT organisations to bring new services that support competitive advantages. The company of choice in the study is Sentech, which has recently adopted some of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes; these are service desk, incident management, and change management. The company is still in the middle of deciding on whether to implement the configuration management process which will eventually lead to Configuration Management Database (CMDB). This study attempted to indicate the role and the importance of running the CMDB together with the rest of other ITI L processes. The study also indicated how the other processes cannot function effectively without a proper CMDB platform. The primary objective of the study was to identify the importance and the role of CMDB in an ICT environment. The organisation implemented a number of processes such as configuration and change management. To be successful with using the ITIL change management process, it is important that the people, processes, and technologies work together in a coordinated manner to overcome the political roadblocks that usually inhibit cooperation between groups in the same organisation. The study has indicated that the current ITIL processes, such as change management are not achieving the required results due to a lack of proper CMDB. General recommendations on the implementation of the CMOB based on the study were: •Get executive and Board of Directors' support on the implementation of CMOB. •The organisation needs to redefine the role of the General Manager - ICT to a more appropriate role of Chief Information Officer reporting directly to the board. •The organisation must define detailed business processes and procedures. •The organisation must set a clear scope of the CMOB. •The relevant stakeholders on the CMOB must be identified . •A full state of the current ICT processes must be determined. •The business case on the CMOS must be formulated and documented. •Set goals on what the CMOB will have to achieve. •The organisation must create a plan on the implementation of the CMOB. •Identify responsibilities on maintaining the CMOS. •Create awareness within the organisation around CMOB. •Training on CMOB must be offered to the personnel. •The organisation must baseline all ICT assets. •Plan for ongoing management of the CMOB. It is believed that the objective of the study has been met. From the investigation, it has been clear that there is a dire need for an implementation of a central repository system like the CMOS to support other service delivery and support processes. If the recommendations are implemented within Sentech, the company will secure a more effective and efficient service delivery on the ICT platform. Furthermore, Sentech can become an ICT leader and gain a competitive advantage over its fellow competitors. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2010.