Field service

What is field service?

Field service describes the performance of services and technical work that is carried out directly on the customer's premises or at external locations. This includes activities such as repairs, maintenance, installations and technical support. The management of these field service activities is referred to as field service management and includes the planning, coordination and optimization of assignments.


Why is field service important?

Field service is important for companies for various reasons:

  • Direct customer support: Fast and direct on-site support significantly improves customer satisfaction.
  • Efficient troubleshooting: Technical problems can be solved directly and often faster, without customers having to wait a long time for a solution.
  • Competitive advantage: Companies that offer fast response times can position themselves better against the competition.


Where is field service used?

Field service is used in many industries, such as:

  • Telecommunications companies: Technicians carry out installations and repairs of routers and lines at customers' premises.
  • Energy suppliers and municipal utilities: Maintenance of electricity, water and gas connections directly at the systems.
  • IT services: Configuration and repair of network infrastructures on site.

With Conntac 's field service management solution Entry, companies can optimize their field service assignments and plan the deployment schedule of their technicians.


Who works in field service?

Typical occupational fields in field service include

  • Technicians and installers who solve technical problems for customers.
  • Service agents who work in the Network Operation Center.
  • Specialists in the field of network technology who are responsible for the installation and maintenance of networks and distributors.


How does the Entry solution support field service?

The Entry solution offers functions that make the day-to-day work of field service teams easier, such as

  • Real-time coordination: tracking of deployments in real time via the dashboard.
  • Mobile app for technicians: Access to all deployment data directly via the app.‍
  • Automated reports: Documentation of operations to increase efficiency.