IT support

Computer problem solvers

IT support is the service of helping people with computer and technology problems—troubleshooting software issues, setting up equipment, resetting passwords, and keeping systems running.

In most organizations, IT support is the department you contact when your email won't load or your laptop crashes: Have you tried calling IT support?

Opposites
role in technology ecosystem

IT supportend user

Ultimate product recipient

Luddite

organizational function

IT supportsales

Revenue from goods moved

front office · customer service · revenue generation · marketing · HR

technical service type

IT supportsoftware development

Creating computer programs

tech innovation · R&D · building systems · hardware repair · network design

Family

support, technical support

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G