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Top Features to Look for in Field Service Dispatch Software

Field service dispatch software is essential for managing field service operations as it helps overcome various challenges faced by Internet Service Providers that rely on field technicians. One major challenge is scheduling and dispatching technicians in real time, which can be complex and time-consuming. Dispatch software streamlines this process, allowing for efficient scheduling, automated dispatching, and real-time updates, ensuring [...]

By Sonar|2023-06-02T09:08:56-05:00May 5, 2023|Field Operations|

Training and Retention Strategies for Field Technicians

Field technicians hold responsibilities that help lead ISPs to success. Their everyday duties are heavily reliant on a business and customer stand point. They take on-site jobs and interact with the customers of an ISP. With managing on-site installations and repairing issues with technical equipment, field technicians influence the face of a company and take part in managing customer [...]

By Sonar|2023-04-12T17:24:06-05:00April 17, 2023|Business Strategies for ISPs, Field Operations|

Maximizing Productivity in the Field with Task Templates

Field technicians play an integral role in the telecommunications industry and perform various tasks, including installations, repairs, and maintenance. Given the importance of their work, field technicians need to be highly efficient, accurate, and accountable. One effective way to achieve these goals is by using task templates. Task templates are a simple yet powerful tool that can help field [...]

By Sonar|2023-03-28T16:47:26-05:00April 8, 2023|Field Operations, Sonar Features|

Dispatcher Do’s & Don’ts

A dispatcher is a person behind the scenes who helps field technicians execute their onsite jobs. They are heavily relied on to make sure the field technicians have everything they need to complete a job order. This may involve scheduling appointments, ensuring equipment, proper routing, etc. They are responsible for understanding the customers' timely needs and their technician's availability. [...]

By Sonar|2023-03-09T14:21:45-06:00March 8, 2023|Business Strategies for ISPs, Field Operations|

5 Business Intelligence Reports for Field Operations Managers

Field operations managers play an integral role in ensuring an ISP's success as they oversee field technicians, manage field operations, and improve business efficiency. Gathering data in the field is essential for making informed decisions, improving processes, and achieving successful outcomes. Tracking and understanding the data collected will help to plan and budget for future operations, track progress and [...]

By Sonar|2023-02-16T08:48:15-06:00February 15, 2023|Business Strategies for ISPs, Field Operations|

10 Signs You Have Outgrown Your Field Technician Software

As an Internet Service Provider, it's imperative to regularly assess your current technology stack to ensure it's still meeting your needs and supporting your growth. Field technician software is an integral part of many businesses, but it's not uncommon for ISPs to outgrow their current solution. If you're starting to experience limitations with your field technician software, it may [...]

By Sonar|2023-02-02T16:33:13-06:00February 4, 2023|Business Strategies for ISPs, Field Operations|

Essential Field Service Metrics for Dispatchers & Field Technicians

As an Internet Service Provider, it is essential to keep up with your company’s key performance indicators, also known as KPIs. KPIs help with assessing many key factors within your business, such as when you need to hire more staff, expand your coverage, or perhaps extend your support hours. KPIs are productive indicators for keeping track of your [...]

By Sonar|2023-02-16T09:20:48-06:00June 10, 2022|Field Operations|

Challenges & Best Practices for Field Technician Scheduling

Scheduling field technicians is unlike scheduling a member of your office staff; it comes with considerations of drive time, stock levels, and the length of time a job will take, amongst a number of other nuances. Without being mindful of the time taken for a technician to drive between appointments, you risk losing space in their day that [...]

By Sonar|2023-02-16T09:26:31-06:00January 14, 2022|Field Operations|

How to Transform Your Field Operations with a Field Tech Mobile App

With the rapid advancement in technology comes a shorter depreciation period. Combining this with an ever-growing population means that natural evolution is an expanding field service industry. However, this expansion also comes with enhancement; gone are the days of solely servicing copper phone lines with minimal customer interaction. Field technicians are now relied on to act as the [...]

By Sonar|2022-12-07T16:34:19-06:00June 2, 2021|Field Operations|

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