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Maritime and Coastguard Agency: First Organisation Audited Against the Global Best Practice Standard for Service Desk v9.0

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is set to become the first organisation to undergo a Service Desk Certification (SDC) audit using the newly launched Global Best Practice Standard for Service Desk v9.0. This marks a significant milestone for both the MCA and the wider service management community, underscoring the agency’s commitment to modern, customer-focused, and resilient service delivery.   The GlobalContinue reading “Maritime and Coastguard Agency: First Organisation Audited Against the Global Best Practice Standard for Service Desk v9.0”

From Uncertified to World-Class: Why Every IT Leader Should Start the SDC Journey Now

“Achieving Service Desk Certification (SDC) 5-star status once felt like a pipe dream… but we proved it’s about mindset, not size.”— Alex Harding, Head of IT Services, Runshaw College In a time when digital services underpin every aspect of business and daily life, the Service Desk has never been more important – or more scrutinised. Service Desk Managers and ITContinue reading “From Uncertified to World-Class: Why Every IT Leader Should Start the SDC Journey Now”

World Class 5-star Service Desk Accreditation to Microland and Clifford Chance

🎉 SDI is delighted to announce that the Microland and Clifford Chance Service Desk has secured the prestigious SDI Service Desk Certification 5-star ‘World Class’ status for the first time. This outstanding achievement not only underscores Microland’s and Clifford Chances’ unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional services but also serves as a shining example of the tangible benefits of the SDI Certification journey. This accreditation recognises Microland’sContinue reading “World Class 5-star Service Desk Accreditation to Microland and Clifford Chance”

Best Practice for Managing Service Desk Teams [+ Case Study Examples]

For many organisations, the service desk is the beating heart of the user experience. It is the centre of operations that keeps everything going smoothly. However, perceptions are not always the same as results. Even if your service desk team meets all pre-defined performance metrics, this doesn’t mean they are realising their full potential – or that they are satisfied.Continue reading “Best Practice for Managing Service Desk Teams [+ Case Study Examples]”

CGI’s Success Story: 12 Years of Excellence with World Class Status

We’re delighted to share the fantastic news that CGI UK’s service desk has secured the prestigious SDI 5-star ‘World Class’ status for an impressive twelfth consecutive year. After completing three days of rigorous auditing by our SDI Certification team, CGI’s service desk once again achieved the highest score ever awarded in the Service Desk Certification (SDC)programme– a remarkable 99.99%!  Continue reading “CGI’s Success Story: 12 Years of Excellence with World Class Status”