- Completely Web Based
- This help desk software is installed on your web server, and only a web browser is needed to use it.
| - Remotely Hosted
- Remotely hosted is a help desk service provided by another company. Often times, only a web browser is needed.
| - Publications
- Books, magazines, and articles on help desk related issues.
| - Research and Reviews
- Benefit from other people's research, reports, and reviews of help desk related issues.
| - Outsourcing
- A collection of companies that can be hired to do your help desk work for you.
| | - Local Software with Web
- This help desk software requires local installation on each server or workstation, but also has some web integration.
| - Local Software
- This help desk software requires local installation on each server or workstation.
| - Organizations and Associations
- These organizations set the standards, establish certification and training programs, and to encourage member participation and collaboration.
| - Knowledgebase Software
- This is software that offers knowledgebase/FAQ features only. Some help desk packages already include this.
| - Instant Chat Messaging
- This is software dedicated to offering live chatting features. Some help desk packages already include this
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