Ongoing support refers to a continuous provision of assistance, maintenance or care for an individual, system or program. It can be provided over time and may involve regular updates, enhancements, troubleshooting or other forms of help to ensure that the person or thing being supported is functioning properly and meeting its intended goals. Ongoing support can take many different forms depending on the needs and requirements of the individual or system in question. It could be technical assistance for a software program, maintenance services for equipment, emotional support for someone going through a difficult time, or any other type of help that is needed to keep something running smoothly over an extended period of time.