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Incident Management

The latest News and Information on Incident Management, On-Call, Incident Response and related technologies.

What is Critical Incident Management? Definition and Classification

Imagine this: Your company’s entire network goes down, halting operations across the globe. Panic sets in as every minute of downtime means lost revenue and frustrated customers. What do you do? This scenario is a classic example of why Critical Incident Management (CIM) is vital. It's about having the right processes, people, and tools in place to manage high-impact events effectively and minimize damage.

Creating Effective SLO Dashboards: A Comprehensive Guide

In modern software engineering, the concept of Service Level Objectives (SLOs) has become a cornerstone of reliable service delivery. SLOs define the acceptable level of service that a system must deliver, serving as a benchmark for both internal teams and external users. However, setting SLOs is only half the battle; effectively tracking and managing these objectives is crucial to ensure that services remain within the desired thresholds. This is where SLO dashboards come into play.

Health Unit Coordinator - Roles and Responsibilities

In bustling healthcare settings, where patients, doctors, and nurses are always on the move, maintaining order can feel like an uphill battle. The constant activity makes it challenging to stay organized and keep everyone in sync. Which is why it is essential for healthcare facilities to maintain a sense of coordination that enables them to seamlessly deliver quality patient care. That’s where the Health Unit Coordinator come in…

The Incident Management Process: Step-by-Step Guide

There is no way around it: Incidents are bound to happen. Whether it’s a minor hiccup or a major outage, how your team handles these situations can make or break your business’s reputation. This is where a well-defined Incident Management process comes into play. It’s not just about fixing issues; it's about doing so efficiently, minimizing impact, and ensuring that similar problems don’t occur in the future.

What Does an Incident Manager Do? Role and Responsibilities

Have you ever wondered who ensures that your IT services run smoothly, even when everything seems to be going wrong? That’s the job of an incident manager. When critical systems fail or disruptions occur, the incident manager steps in to coordinate a swift and effective response, minimizing the impact on your business. But what exactly does this role do, and why is their role so essential?

Customer Advisory Boards: How to Make Them Work

If you’ve been wondering about setting up a Customer Advisory Board (CAB) at your company, you’re not alone. Many companies, including our product team here at Zenduty, have found them incredibly valuable for getting direct input from clients, shaping product roadmaps, and building stronger relationships. Let’s dive into what makes a CAB effective, drawing from some real-world experiences shared by some of the best in the business.

6 Best Free OnCall Software in 2024, Open-Source and SaaS

In the world of IT and DevOps/SRE, managing incidents efficiently is paramount. When an unexpected issue arises, having the right OnCall software can make all the difference in minimizing downtime and maintaining service reliability. OnCall software ensures that there’s always someone available to respond to incidents, no matter the time of day. This tool is vital for businesses that operate around the clock and cannot afford to let issues go unresolved for long periods.

Learnings from ServiceNow's Proactive Response to a Network Breakdown

ServiceNow is undoubtedly one of the leading players in the fields of IT service management (ITSM), IT operations management (ITOM), and IT business management (ITBM). When they experience an outage or service interruption, it impacts thousands. The indirect and induced impacts have a multiplier effect on the larger IT ecosystem. Think about it. If a workflow is disrupted because of an outage, then there are large and wide ripple effects. For example: The list goes on.

How to Create an Incident Communication Plan in 2024

No matter how robust your IT systems are, every business faces incidents at some point. Incidents can include degraded performance, poor response time, service disruptions, outages, and security incidents such as data breaches. This is why it’s key for businesses to have an incident communication plan that ensures all the affected parties are aware of the status of services. This includes DevOps teams, affected accounts, investors, customers, media outlets, etc.