PC Ware Support

SLA (Service Level Agreement) Policies

1. Response Time

- Critical Issues (P1):

Response within 1-8 hours the response time will depend on the service level agreement the clint subscribe with PC Ware. This applies to system outages or critical issues that impact core business operations, such as software crashes or data corruption.

- High Priority Issues (P2):

Response within 4-8 hours, priority is given to on plan clients. These may be issues that are significant but not affecting the overall operation, like functionality loss in a non-critical area.

- Medium Priority Issues (P3):

Response within 1 business day. These issues are typically non-urgent bugs or problems that have a workaround.

- Low Priority Issues (P4):

Response within 2-3 business days. This could include minor issues, general inquiries, or enhancement requests.

2. Resolution Time

- Critical Issues (P1):

Resolution or workarounds provided within a few hours (typically up to 1 business day). Priority is given to on plan clients.

- High Priority Issues (P2):

Resolution within 1-2 business days.

- Medium Priority Issues (P3):

Resolution may take 3-5 business days, depending on the complexity.

- Low Priority Issues (P4):

Resolution times vary, often based on scheduled releases or updates.

3. Support Channels

  • Phone support: Available during business hours.
  • Email support: Available 24/7 but response times are within the agreed SLA.
  • Portal access: Allows submitting tickets, tracking status, and accessing knowledge base resources.

4. Escalation Procedure

  • Critical/High-Priority Cases: When issues are not resolved within the expected SLA, customers can escalate cases to a higher-level support tier (e.g., senior engineer or support manager).
  • Escalation Contact: Contact info for escalation, including timelines for when escalation should happen if the issue is not resolved within the target resolution time.

5. Exclusions

  • Customer configuration issues: If a problem is related to custom configurations or third-party add-ons, the response time may differ.
  • Non-supported products: If you’re using an unsupported version of the software, you may not be covered under the current SLA.

6. Customization and Specific SLAs

  • Depending on the customer’s specific needs (e.g., high-volume users or critical industries), PC Ware may offer custom SLA agreements tailored to those businesses.