Services Types & Times

We deliver 4 types of Services. Here’s how it works.

Management
Patch, update, maintain, reconfigure, monitor for and respond to threats on existing managed systems such as computers, networks, virtual servers, email/cloud IT systems.
How To Get Help

Invisible work.
No request needed.

Response Time

Based on severity.

Support

Fix issues on managed accounts and devices:

  • Slow computers
  • Errors and crashes
  • Server issues
  • Software installation (with approval)
  • Login failing
How To Get Help

Email or open a ticket in support portal

Response Time

Based on severity.

Service Requests

Add, remove or make changes to existing systems. 

  • New staff onboard
  • Staff offboard
  • New Computer Setup
  • Security Screenings
  • IT Projects
How To Get Help

Email or Service Request Form in support portal.

Response Time

Five (5) business days notice is required to complete minor changes across multiple systems. Projects are quoted and scheduled with approval.

Skills Training

Not broken. Training required.

  • How do I share a file with a client?
  • How do I add a delegate to my calendar?
  • How do I re-sync OneDrive?
How To Get Help
See Knowledge Base in support portal + video clip training in your Bigger Brains account.
Response Time

Available 24/7.

What Is Urgent?
Urgent
30 Minute Response*

A system managed by Us is down or breached. Examples:

  • Network or server failure
  • Ransomware infection
  • User entered info in to phishing scheme

*During business hours (8:30am-5pm) where Help Desk Support Plan with Service Level Agreement is part of your Services with Us. After hours service is only provided in Urgent cases, with a three (3) hour response time.

High Priority
1 Hour Response*

A system managed by Us is preventing critical business functions for most or all users. Examples:

  • Frozen server which prevents all staff from accessing server resources.
  • Blocked email domains – no one can send or receive.
What Is Not.
Normal
3 Hour Response*

A system managed by Us has issues affecting individual users but not preventing all work. Examples:

  • Outlook issues (but web app still works)
  • Printer problems, but you can still work, email, share files etc.
  • Slow computer cleanup
Service Requests & Scheduled Changes
1 business day response. Scheduled 5+ days out.

Service requests. Examples:

  • Buy a new computer
  • Scheduled staff onboard or offboard
  • Renew software license
  • Projects or Changes
Shared Responsibility
Let’s Work Well Together

We love to help people with techaches.
The more context you include in a help request, the faster we can get the right person on it. A quick note about what changed, what you were doing, or who else is affected goes a long way.

Thank you for using “urgent” and “emergency” for situations that genuinely are. It helps us respond appropriately when it counts.

Clear details in.
Fast, accurate help out.
Reboot Your Computer

Security patches only work after a restart.

Until then, your device has gaps that attackers actively look for.

A single unpatched machine can be the entry point for a breach that affects your entire organization.

Please reboot your computer when prompted. Thank you.

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