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The Top 3 Methods For Training Field Technicians
As the field technician role continues to evolve and expectations of field workers continue to rise, providing effective training becomes ever more critical. In a recent study of more than 100 service executives conducted by Service Strategies, 71 percent of respondents indicated that they plan to increase their investment this year on staff training. In fact, increased staff training was the top reported area of investment respondents plan to...  Continue Reading..
Mobile Security Threats
5 New Rules For Keeping Your Company's Data Safe
Today’s field service industry depends more than ever on connected devices, and managing human communications is just the tip of the iceberg. While machines and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are empowering new insights and control for companies managing field operations, the accompanying risks are escalating. Today’s adversaries are much more advanced and persistent in their efforts to break into networks than before, and advanced...  Continue Reading..
Field Service Creativity
The Role Creativity Plays In Field Service
On those long days when your field service team is challenged by meeting customer demands, navigating recurring issues, dealing with unexpected travel delays and the like, creativity is the vehicle to problem solving, designing new customer experiences, and staying energized as a team.   Continue Reading..
Field Service Blockchain
How To Use Blockchain In Your Industry
The new disruptor, blockchain, provides applications to virtually every industry. What is blockchain? Blockchain technology provides a decentralized and distributed mechanism for record keeping. In financial terms, it is a digital transaction ledger distributed across multiple servers, making it more secure especially in a trustless environment. The application goes far beyond finance though.  Continue Reading..
3 Assumptions About Your Employees That Inhibit Field Service Innovation
Can you think of an area in your life where the anticipation of change was far worse than the change itself? I’ll share an example of my own. When my first son was born, he slept in our room for the first few months. When the time came to move him to his nursery, he was sleeping well – and the anticipation of rocking the boat was dreadful. I put it off and put it off, terrified of a return to sleepless nights. In reality, the...  Continue Reading..
Field Service VR AR
5 AR Predictions For 2018
It will be interesting to see how the use of Augmented Reality (AR) in field service progresses in 2018. While the value proposition is strong, I think the hype around the technology makes it difficult for companies to clearly assess the impact it could have on their organizations. Brian Ballard, CEO and co-founder of Upskill, joins me to summarize five trends we can expect this year.  Continue Reading..
Field Service Management Strategy
Now Is The Time To Develop Your Field Service Management Strategy
Have you developed or revised your Field Service Management (FSM ) strategic plan to be ready for the future? Now may be the time to identify and evaluate both your strategy and vendors that can adapt to new technologies for FSM.  Continue Reading..
What Issues Are Preventing The Broader Adoption Of Wearable Technology?
Spencer Gisser, Research Associate, Enterprise Mobility & Connected Devices at VDC Research joins us to discuss his recent research on wearable technology and its impact on field service.  Continue Reading..
Apple Business Chat
Apple's Business Chat Launches This Spring
With the release of iOS 11.3 in the spring, Apple will launch Business Chat – a new feature in iMessage that enables customers to engage directly with businesses. Business Chat allows a customer to open an iMessage window from Safari, Maps, or Siri, and start a conversation with a business. Through this chat, customers can talk with a business’s service representative, make payments via Apple Pay, and even schedule appointments.  Continue Reading..
Expert Tips On How To Improve The Customer Experience
Author and customer experience futurist Blake Morgan gives practical advice on how to better meet the growing needs of your customer base.  Continue Reading..

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