Tech Help Desk Partner Sourcing
Find the Right Technical Helpdesk Support Partner
The Connected Hive matches your business with vetted contact center partners for tier 1 and tier 2 tech support. Partner selection is typically free to you.
- Vetted onshore, nearshore and offshore help desk teams
- 20-30% cost savings vs. an in-house support team
- Partner selection at no cost to you - the partner pays
Led by Tim Austrums, 20+ years of BPO and contact center leadership.
Prefer to talk? Call 952-929-0929
Tell us about your help desk needs
Share a few details and we'll start matching you with the right technical support partners.
Why buyers use The Connected Hive
A vetted partner network
We hand-select help desk teams from an extensive network of vetted BPO partners, so you skip the guesswork.
Lower support costs
Outsourced programs can save 20-30% compared with running a technical help desk in-house.
Usually free to you
Partner selection is typically delivered at no cost to the buyer. The fee comes from the placed partner.
Compliance covered
We know HIPAA and PCI-DSS rules and source partners that can meet them.
Scale up or down
Add help desk capacity during launches, peak seasons or outages, then scale back when demand drops.
RFP and negotiation help
We build RFIs and RFPs, write vendor questions, run site visit audits and support negotiation.
Technical helpdesk support, sourced and matched for you
The Connected Hive is not a call center. We are your advisor. We assess your support volumes, channels, tools and goals, then match you with contact center partners that already run technical help desk programs like yours.
You get onshore, nearshore, offshore or hybrid options side by side, with clear criteria for quality, compliance and cost, so you can pick with confidence.
- Tier 1 and tier 2 technical help desk programs
- Phone, email, chat and social media support channels
- Onshore (US), nearshore, offshore and hybrid delivery models
- Typical partner pricing of $8-$35 per agent-hour by location, complexity and volume
- HIPAA-compliant and PCI-DSS-compliant vendor sourcing
- RFI and RFP creation, vendor questions and site visit audits
- Contact center technology sourcing: AI, chatbots, IVR, WFM and CCaaS
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning for support operations
- Training materials for your supervisors, QA team and managers
Experience behind your match
“I've had the pleasure of working closely with Tim for years, across many verticles and industries, including preparing and presenting winning RFPs, designing and implementing business process solutions, building lasting relationships and networking industry events all over the country. I've seen his unique abilities to bring strategic solutions and align the right partners to accomplish any initiative. His focus on organizational culture and core values when consulting and crafting customized proposals promote results better described as network expansion versus traditional outsourcing. Ethics, fairness and transparency guide his approach in each situation. Tim drives success, defined by meaningful metrics, bringing calibrated measurement to all involved stakeholders.”
“Tim is an expert in strategic thinking, relationship management and sales. His network of contact centers & experts in the industry make him an invaluable resource for anyone he works with. I knew him before he started his own business. It's been amazing to see him start his own firm to help his clients. He is passionate about enriching his clientele but also his connections in his network. He always strives to add value and perspective through industry research and well thought out responses. His consultative approach will make you rethink and consider business decisions to make the greatest impact on financials and ROI. I highly recommend him as an expert in Contact Center Outsourcing: & management, as well as a strategic consultant to optimize organizational efficiencies. He truly is a 'Connected Hive' of insight and information!”
“I've had a professional relationship with Tim for almost 20 years started beginning while in his role at The Connection. He managed our business partnership successfully, overseeing and growing our portfolio of services including, IB DTC Sales, Customer Service, and Lead Generation. As a challenging, seasonal client with unique business requirements, Tim was always innovative, flexible, and fair in creating solutions that provided cost effective programs for our changing business needs. I have continued to rely on Tim as an extremely talented and knowledgeable subject expert in the Contact Center Industry. His openness, reliability, and integrity have resulted in a lasting professional and personal relationship that has been invaluable resource for me and our business.”
What happens after you submit
1. Needs assessment
We talk through your ticket volume, channels, tools, hours, compliance needs and budget.
2. Matched shortlist
We hand-select help desk partners from our vetted network and help you compare them fairly.
3. Selection and launch
We support RFPs, vendor questions, site visit audits and negotiation through to your launch.
Frequently asked questions
Does The Connected Hive run the help desk?
No. We are a consultancy and broker. We match you with vetted contact center and BPO partners who run the technical help desk for you.
What does it cost to work with you?
Partner selection is typically delivered at no cost to the buyer. The fee is paid by the partner we place. Consulting engagements are scoped separately.
How much does outsourced technical support cost?
Typical partner pricing runs $8-$35 per agent-hour depending on location, complexity and volume. Your quote will confirm the range for your program.
Can you find onshore US support teams?
Yes. We source onshore, nearshore, offshore and hybrid models. Onshore usually gives the closest cultural alignment and easier scheduling.
Can partners meet HIPAA or PCI requirements?
Yes. We have HIPAA and PCI-DSS compliance expertise and source vendors that can meet those requirements for regulated programs.
Do you help with short-term or seasonal programs?
Yes. We forge vendor relationships for both ongoing programs and shorter-term campaigns, and can help you scale during peak periods.
Get matched with a technical helpdesk support partner
Tell us what your support team needs. We'll assess your goals and shortlist vetted partners that fit your channels, compliance needs and budget.
- Vetted onshore, nearshore and offshore help desk teams
- 20-30% cost savings vs. an in-house support team
- Partner selection at no cost to you - the partner pays
Prefer to talk? Call 952-929-0929
