IT Ticketing/help desk solution is responsible for managing the life cycle of tickets, from creation to closure.
The ticketing process has many states, and each is vitally important to the success of the process and the quality of service delivered.
Ticket States:
State Description Open Ticket is logged but not yet investigated
In Progress
Ticket is assigned to the agent and is being investigated
On Hold
The responsibility for the ticket shifts temporarily to another entity to provide further information, evidence, or a resolution.
Awaiting user’s response
If any additional information is required from user, this state can be selected.
Closed
Ticket is marked Closed after it is in the Resolved state for a specific duration and it is confirmed that the ticket is satisfactorily resolved