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What is a single point of contact (SPOC)?

The single point of contact (SPOC) is an interface to simplify communication between end-users or customers and IT staff or other internal departments. In IT service management, a SPOC streamlines communication by handling all inquiries, issues, and requests, ensuring consistent and efficient service. This approach simplifies processes, reduces confusion, and helps maintain accountability by centralizing interactions through one channel. 

You can think of it as an employee portal in a helpdesk where the employee can report any issue or request any service in a service catalogue. The employee has no difficulty finding out whom to contact when they need help. Whatever their query is they can address it via SPOC. The concept of SPOC is closely related to a service desk. Modern service desks usually offer web-based employee self-service portals. This way the recording of requests is linked to a system where issues are tracked and resolved. This smoothens communication and ensures a great user experience.

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Example of Service Catalogue in ALVAO Service Desk

Example of a single point of contact in ALVAO

If there is a company where employees often face IT issues, like software glitches or hardware troubles. Instead of having to figure out which IT specialist to contact, they simply reach out to a designated helpdesk—the Single Point of Contact (SPOC). This helpdesk team handles all requests, either resolving the issue directly or assigning it to the right expert. This setup makes it easy for employees to get help quickly, while ensuring that all IT issues.