Rod Weir

Rod Weir

Rod is the founder of PRD Software, and loves to code, write, play guitar, hit tennis balls hard, and everything to do with helpdesk, service desk and creating the best service management software!

What is helpdesk software?
October 31, 2024

What is helpdesk software?

Helpdesk software is a broad term for business software that can add value and productivity to a number of key areas within the enterprise.

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Helpdesk and service desk email templates
October 28, 2024

Helpdesk and service desk email templates

Improve the quality, content and visual presentation of your service-desk email Email plays an important role at the service-desk, whether it be in-coming, out-going, or just internal communication with other members of your support team.

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ITIL + Service Management solution = ROI?
October 1, 2024

ITIL + Service Management solution = ROI?

Recently PRD Software / HelpMaster were approached by a large government organization that are looking to replace their current service management software.

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A few good database administrators
September 25, 2024

A few good database administrators

CIO: “Did you order the schema change?” DBA: “You want answers?

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27 years of helpdesk software!
July 2, 2024

27 years of helpdesk software!

July 2nd, 1997 will always be a special day in the history of PRD Software.

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Helpdesk roles and responsibilities
June 19, 2024

Helpdesk roles and responsibilities

The service desk / helpdesk is a core part of any business that manages technology, services and solutions.

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ITIL Compliant service-desk software
June 16, 2024

ITIL Compliant service-desk software

Is there such a thing as an ITIL compliant service desk application…helpdesk software even?

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Professional Telephone Skills for the Helpdesk
June 12, 2024

Professional Telephone Skills for the Helpdesk

Ring….ring…. “Hello helpdesk……have you tried turning it off and on again?

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People, Process and Technology
June 11, 2024

People, Process and Technology

If you had to choose only 2 from the 3 words above as ’tools’ that could be used to implement service management and helpdesk delivery, which would you pick?

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The Job state field - aka helpdesk tennis
June 9, 2024

The Job state field - aka helpdesk tennis

Many support scenarios are similar to a game of tennis. Helpdesk tennis.

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