EcholoN

EcholoN

mIT solutions GmbH
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About

EcholoN is a flexible platform for IT Service Management (ITSM), Enterprise Service Management (ESM), Service Desk, Help Desk, Customer Service and Field Service Management. Its integrated Enterprise Application Framework enables organizations to configure workflows, forms, data structures and roles and to build individual business applications on the same platform. EcholoN supports Incident, Request, Problem and Change Management, Service Catalogs, Knowledge Management, Asset and Configuration Management, customer and contract processes, maintenance and technical service. Workflow automation, notifications, escalations, dashboards and reporting help standardize processes and improve transparency. EcholoN is designed for organizations that need more than a traditional ticketing system and want to connect IT, service departments and business processes on one scalable platform

About

ProProfs Help Desk has been developed to cater to the ever-growing needs of the customer service industry. This tool enables agents to track user queries and requests effectively. This kind of issue tracking leads to faster ticket resolution. ProProfs Help Desk is a cloud-based ticketing system; best known for its “shared inbox” feature. Agents can view, access, and assign tickets to the concerned individual or, team while working on the collaborative email-like interface. Besides, managers can prioritize, label, and mark tickets that demand immediate attention and resolution. They can set up workflow rules around filters, priorities, and service level agreements.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

For IT, service and support teams, service providers, and organizations looking to manage ITSM, ESM, Field Service and business workflows on one flexible platform.

Audience

Organizations of all sizes in all industries

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$5000 one-time payment
incl. 5 User
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$15 per user per month
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.7 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 4.8 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • EcholoN Service Management has unexpectedly optimised our process flows in customer service and support. As a modern industrial company, we were looking for a solution that would support us in making customer service more efficient. EcholoN has fulfilled all our expectations. The software is incredibly powerful and has all the features we need to manage and respond quickly to our customer requests. We especially appreciate the possibility of flexible workflows and the great full-text search and retrieval which gives us a lot of confidence "in our" EcholoN. The cooperation with EcholoN's customer support was also excellent. They helped us set up the software and gave us tips on how to use EcholoN better. The software is also very user-friendly and easy to learn, which saved us a lot of time and effort. Another advantage of EcholoN is the ability to create analyses and reports. These features have helped us to optimise our processes and increase customer satisfaction. We can now identify trends and patterns in tickets and operations and adjust our work accordingly.
  • Thanks to its maximum flexibility, EcholoN can be optimally adapted to individual processes. Both the import and export of data can be easily managed via interfaces: from external systems (e.g. inventory) into EcholoN and from EcholoN to third-party systems. A web-based access to EcholoN is set up for external development and thus supports our change process.
  • Ease of use: Even new employees can quickly find their way around EcholoN, as it is easy to use and only requires basic information on internal processes. Templates and controlled workflows support the processes and daily work. The possibility of working with templates and the use of controlled workflows is particularly helpful in daily work.
  • In the beginning we were looking for an uncomplicated internal helpdesk system and during SYSTEMS 2004 the person in charge at that time became aware of EcholoN. Priorities used to be as follows: Web Client / Web App for employees and Selfhelp for customers / WebServices, Knowledgebase, Asset Management. and LifeCycle Management. Especially for the inventory, we wanted a solution that is both simple and - according to our requirements - expandable: for example, a device and location management, product generation incl. serial no. and barcode, the possibility of printing and mass processing. And preferably everything automated. Of importance were the functions for escalation (automatic monitoring of the workflow, generation of tickets, management of e-mails, monitoring of tickets with escalation), as well as the option to define different ticket statuses and individual workflows. Some of the terms mentioned seem outdated nowadays. However, EcholoN is not. The product can be customised for each client, regular updates and contemporary innovations are available without restrictions.
  • After these years with the many innovations to be operated as well as the changes in the market and our own company requirements, I can only say: we made the right decision to introduce such a flexible tool. It simply keeps up and is always expandable. EcholoN is dynamic, steady and keeps its promises! Pros: The fact that we can grow together Initially, we only wanted a contact centre solution: German-language product, ITIL-based, SQL DB, very good interface concept with a fully developed ETL tool and many standard connectors, easily customisable processes, standard workflows and simple interface design for the most diverse use cases, escalation, reporting etc.. This became a ticket and helpdesk system, an IT service management with service portal for internal IT and then an enterprise service management for the entire VIVANTES landscape (hospitals, individual departments, laboratories, medical practices, rehabilitation clinics, warehouse, purchasing, logistics). The HR department got enthusiastic and implemented its "HR-Digital" project with EcholoN. The demand is constantly increasing and in the course of digitalisation, a central solution for the entire company was sought. EcholoN won the Europe-wide tender "Solution for mapping digital processes".

Cons

  • It is important to understand that implementing a service management solution is not an easy task and to take the time to think through the process. It is best to start with the predefined standards. Don't change everything at once and let the colleagues from EcholoN do their consulting. Listen and also rethink sometimes, allow for new things. ;)
  • We are always able to implement all requirements: Either alone or together with mIT solutions.
  • At first, EcholoN seems complex. Once you get used to it and understand the idea, it is easy. It should also be considered that the system allows you to design all process requirements and use cases on your own.
  • The extent to which EcholoN can be set up depends on the respective requirements. It is due to our own desire for constant improvement that implementation sometimes takes a little more time. In any case, project management and support are available to assist. As soon as the product has been fully adapted to individual preferences, I am happy to make EcholoN's best recommendations - due to its high flexibility and ease of use. Although the manufacturer (mIT solutions GmbH) is currently operating under the motto "web first", the Windows client is not forgotten. Unfortunately, the innovations and release notes tend to contain references to the web client. The manufacturer will inform you on request whether a desired implementation can be realised in the following or one of the later versions.
  • EcholoN offers many possibilities, i.e. you want to use these possibilities: preferably all of them and immediately Always keep a cool head and go step by step!

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • ProProfs Help Desk has allowed us to automate up to 80% of our customer service tasks and duties. Earlier, agents had to manually pick tickets for themselves, but not anymore. Similarly, we can create canned responses for order confirmations, return requests, etc., to offer faster and consistent replies.
  • The simplicity is what I love and cherish about ProProfs Help Desk. My team has experimented with multiple other platforms, but none of them were comfortable for us and user-friendly. As soon as I log in to my help desk platform, I know exactly which tickets demand immediate action and must be resolved first.
  • The complete set of features and capabilities that ProProfs Help Desk offers allows us to organize all our customer service conversations easily. One of my favorite features is the "Canned responses" feature which allows me to respond to common customer questions in seconds.
  • ProProfs Help Desk allows our team to offer support on the move with a dedicated mobile app. The app is quite light, includes all the major features, and can be accessed via any smartphone.
  • ProProfs is one such brand that is known for its awesome support. One of my business friends recommended this tool to me and said you will love how they treat you. And that has been exactly the case. Their team is super friendly and keeps sharing how they are improving or what new features they are working on.

Cons

  • We don’t have any complaints about this tool as it comes packed with powerful automation features.
  • The tool offers multiple reporting metrics, such as first response time, ticket resolution time, etc. However, I feel there should be a separate section for advanced reporting and analytics.
  • There is not much that I dislike about this tool, to be honest. However, integration options are quite limited, which can be a point of concern for some companies.
  • As per my recent conversation with the ProProfs team, the app for iOS users is still a work in progress and will be launched soon.
  • I would love to see more integration options with team collaboration tools such as Slack, MS Teams, or WhatsApp.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

mIT solutions GmbH
Founded: 1994
Germany
www.echolon.de

Company Information

ProProfs
Founded: 2006
United States
www.proprofs.com

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Categories

Categories

Customer Service Features

Alerts / Escalation
Appointment Management
Call Center Management
Email Management
Knowledge Base
Live Chat
Performance Metrics
Queue Management
Self Service Portal
Social Media Integration
Surveys & Feedback
Virtual Assistant
Workflow Management

Help Desk Features

Alerts / Escalation
Automated Routing
Community Forums
Customizable Branding
Document Storage
Email Integration
Incident Management
Interaction Tracking
IT Asset Management
Knowledge Base
Known Issue Management
Live Chat
Multi-Channel Communication
Multiple Brands / Products
Network Monitoring
Real-time Chat
Self Service Portal
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Ticket Management

ITSM Features

Asset Tracking
Availability Management
Change Management
Configuration Management
Contract/License Management
Dashboard
Incident Management
Problem Management
Project Management
Release & Deployment Management
Self Service Portal

Service Desk Features

Change Management
CMDB
Incident Management
IT Asset Management
Knowledge Base
Mobile Access
Procurement Management
Remote Control
Self Service Portal
SLA Management

IT Service Features

Contract Management
Incident Management
IT Asset Management
Knowledge Management
Release Management
Self Service Portal
Service Catalog
Service Reporting
Ticket Management

Issue Tracking Features

Assignment Management
Dashboard
Escalation Management
Issue Auditing
Issue Scheduling
Knowledge Base
Project Management
Recurring Issues
Scheduling
Task Management

Customer Service Features

Alerts / Escalation
Appointment Management
Call Center Management
Email Management
Knowledge Base
Live Chat
Performance Metrics
Queue Management
Self Service Portal
Social Media Integration
Surveys & Feedback
Virtual Assistant
Workflow Management

Help Desk Features

Alerts / Escalation
Automated Routing
Community Forums
Customizable Branding
Document Storage
Email Integration
Incident Management
Interaction Tracking
IT Asset Management
Knowledge Base
Known Issue Management
Live Chat
Multi-Channel Communication
Multiple Brands / Products
Network Monitoring
Real-time Chat
Self Service Portal
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Ticket Management

ITSM Features

Asset Tracking
Availability Management
Change Management
Configuration Management
Contract/License Management
Dashboard
Incident Management
Problem Management
Project Management
Release & Deployment Management
Self Service Portal

Service Desk Features

Change Management
CMDB
Incident Management
IT Asset Management
Knowledge Base
Mobile Access
Procurement Management
Remote Control
Self Service Portal
SLA Management

Integrations

Alcatel-Lucent IP Desktop Softphone
Apex PBX
Botpress
Bottomline Secure Payments
ChatGPT
Element
Mailchimp
Matrix42 Software Asset Management
Mattermost
Microsoft Outlook
Nagios XI
OpenText ZENworks Service Desk
Paessler PRTG
Paessler PRTG Enterprise Monitor
Paessler PRTG Hosted Monitor
ProProfs Chat
Slack
Telegram
WhatsApp
ZENworks Asset Management

Integrations

Alcatel-Lucent IP Desktop Softphone
Apex PBX
Botpress
Bottomline Secure Payments
ChatGPT
Element
Mailchimp
Matrix42 Software Asset Management
Mattermost
Microsoft Outlook
Nagios XI
OpenText ZENworks Service Desk
Paessler PRTG
Paessler PRTG Enterprise Monitor
Paessler PRTG Hosted Monitor
ProProfs Chat
Slack
Telegram
WhatsApp
ZENworks Asset Management
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