FAQs

Operational

Can the Pia pod be moved around?

ConnectWise, Halo, and Autotask, all allow for movement and control

Do the tickets come in and are triaged to appropriate resources?

This is an additional configuration which is turned on after go-live and requires configuration by the Partner.

How does Pia match up machines with people?

The packages will ask you for a user and then run a query to find the devices with the Pia agent installed which the user has recently logged into.

Does Pia work in online or desktop version CW?

Works on both.

Success Metrics

What happens if multiple techs pick up the ticket?
  • Status change
  • Time entries

The reporting is based on tickets where Pia automations were run and Pia automatons themselves.

Larger MSPs frequently have co-managed clients. What’s the option to get their 'boots on the ground' techs access OTHER than the canvas? Follow up: in our co managed solutions we move tickets back and forth between our staff and the clients IT people, can you move from canvas to full Pia and vice versa?

Pia can be used in each interface independently but will notify the agent if Pia is already running on a ticket.

Can Pia set TSI on the tickets or would that still need to be manual?

Pia can set the TSI automatically as part of the triage function.

How Does Pia Measure Consistency?

Please define consistency. If this is in relation to improved service consistency from the use of Pia, metrics such as ticket repoens etc

What do we need from us (the MSP) to drive success? Adoption, executive buy in. Commitment and engagement.

All of the above.

Should I worry about rolling out Pia to the lower headcount/ticket generating clients?

Pia has advantages here as it removes the need to understand or have knowledge of clients environments. This means you can resolve tickets without needing to consult other staff or knowledge base articles. It also reduces the risk and impact of losing knowledge from key resource regarding any client.

Compliance

Can you delegate a share mailbox on a terminated user?

It is already part of the terminate user package to do this.

Does Pia update the agreement when it completes the new user automation?

Agreement management is in development. It will provide automatic alignment of agreement SKUs.

How do we deal with zero trust applications?

We are currently working with Threatlocker to whitelist Pia as a globally trusted application. In them meantime we can provide guidance on how to whitelist Pia.

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To learn more about Pia, organise a product demo, get in touch with the Pia team

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