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IT Support & Service Desk Operations

Federal research and innovation agency. Tiered, ITIL 4 service desk and white-glove IT support, including onboarding, endpoint management, and Desktop-as-a-Service, delivered as part of a prime-led IT support program.

Tier 1–3
Service desk coverage
ITIL 4
Aligned operations
SLA-driven
Response & resolution
White-glove
Onsite & remote

The challenge

A federal research and innovation agency needed responsive, high-touch IT support for a fast-growing, mission-focused workforce. Users expected quick resolution and a seamless experience, while the program required ITIL-aligned operations, clear SLAs, and consistent onboarding and device management as the agency scaled.

Our approach

DAWNE delivered tiered service desk and end-user support as part of the agency's prime-led IT support program. We stood up ITIL 4 service operations with a single point of contact, clear escalation paths, SLA-driven incident and problem management, and modern self-service, so users get help fast and issues are resolved at the right tier.

End-user support, end to end

What our IT support and service desk covers.

From the first ticket to a fully provisioned, secure desktop, with the processes and reporting a federal program expects.

Tiered service desk (Tier 1–3)

A single point of contact with clear escalation, so issues are resolved quickly at the right level.

ITIL 4 incident & problem management

Structured incident handling, root-cause analysis, and major-incident coordination.

Omnichannel intake

Phone, email, chat, walk-up, and a self-service portal, all on one ticketing system.

White-glove onsite & deskside support

Responsive, high-touch support for leadership and mission-critical users.

Onboarding & offboarding

Account provisioning, access, and equipment so new staff are productive on day one.

Endpoint management & imaging

Standardized device builds, patching, and configuration across Windows and Mac.

Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS)

Secure, scalable virtual desktops for flexible access without managing local hardware.

Knowledge base & self-service

Searchable how-to content and automation that deflect tickets and empower users.

ITSM administration

ServiceNow and Zendesk configuration, workflows, and automation tuned to the mission.

SLA reporting & dashboards

Real-time visibility into response, resolution, backlog, and trends for program leadership.

Asset & access integration

Tickets linked to assets and identities so every action stays accurate and auditable.

Continuous improvement & CSAT

Customer satisfaction tracking and trend analysis that drive steady service improvement.

The outcome

Users gained a responsive, single point of contact with SLA-driven resolution and a consistent, white-glove experience. ITIL-aligned operations, clean onboarding, standardized endpoints, and clear reporting gave program leadership confidence that support would scale with the mission, and that every interaction stayed measurable and improving.

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