Jitbit Helpdesk: A New Look on the Horizon (Whether We Like It or Not)

We're thrilled (read: mildly terrified) to announce that a full UI redesign for Jitbit Helpdesk is finally in the works. This refresh aims to bring a more contemporary look to our platform while maintaining the efficiency and ease of use that has been our hallmark.

Google OAuth Support for Gmail Mailboxes in Jitbit Helpdesk

Jitbit Helpdesk has started rolling out support for Google OAuth in our SaaS version specifically for connecting Gmail mailboxes. This is an important update that aligns with Google's ongoing efforts to enhance security by phasing out login/password authentication for IMAP and SMTP in favor of OAuth.

We just submitted a PR to Microsoft to make .NET (and Jitbit Helpdesk) faster

The SaaS paradox, Shifting to Linux, and a love/hate letter to Microsoft

As your SaaS application balloons in size and complexity, you're smacked right in the face with what I call "The SaaS Paradox" - where 90% of your work, blood, sweat, and tears become completely invisible to your customers. Let's break down this thankless iceberg of effort:

AI features in Jitbit Helpdesk

TL;DR

1. Jitbit Helpdesk can now use AI to generate automatic ticket responses by using your Knowledge Base articles for context. Just enable "ChatGPT" integration in Administration - Integrations - ChatGPT and enjoy the benefits.
2. We've also rewritten the "suggested KB articles" module to use a local (as in "your data is not shared with anyone") Large Language Model (LLM) to vectorize a ticket and locate similar content, which improves relevance drastically.

Both features are available in the SaaS version only (explanation below) at no additional cost.

Repairing Windows' Location Services

I've just spent two hours figuring out how to repair Location Services in Windows 10, and I simply can't resist sharing my battle scars. Although it's somewhat off-topic for this blog, as we primarily focus on helpdesk software and customer support, I believe someone might find this information useful. After all, a significant portion of helpdesk, tech support, and sysadmin tasks revolve around addressing Windows glitches, and I've yet to come across comprehensive resources on this particular issue.

SaaS helpdesk outage post mortem

We received a GDPR violation notice :)

A couple of months ago our little startup received an email notifying us that we were violating GDPR. They went on to warn us about a potential massive and terrifying lawsuit. The reason? Our website was using Google Fonts, which apparently transferred user data to Google without their consent - a big no-no.

Streamlining HR Operations: Exploring Helpdesk Software Solutions

Human Resources (HR) departments play a pivotal role in managing an organization's workforce and maintaining employee satisfaction. With numerous tasks ranging from onboarding and payroll to performance management and employee relations, HR professionals often find themselves overwhelmed with administrative responsibilities.

6 Lesser Known Helpdesk Ticketing Features Everyone Loves

We track feature usage. And as it turns out, along with the "core" helpdesk functions, like tight email integration (creates tickets from incoming emails), or "single sign-on" (authenticates users against the company's existing accounts), here's some lesser known but VERY productive help desk features our customers love: