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Anti-pattern: Using the IBM Rational Jazz Tools in Place of a Help Desk Suite

October 20, 2015 by Kenny Smith

A common anti-pattern for the Jazz tools (RTC, RQM, and DNG) is using them in place of a true help desk application. Help desk apps are designed to handle the recording of calls to the desk, categorizing the problems, and assisting the call agent with remediating those problems. In some cases a help desk system … Read more

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