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Global News Agency: 24/7/365 Support

Client is a global news agency with $8B in revenue. They are known for their extensive coverage, in-depth reporting, and operates with a vast network of journalists and photojournalists.

Challenges

Ensure the platform remains operational 24/7/365, especially during high-traffic & breaking news events.

Provide timely support to editors for seamless news publishing & managing content.

  • Meet stringent SLAs for response and resolution times to maintain service quality.

Solutioning

  • Established an incident management process with dedicated support teams available 24/7 to address and resolve issues swiftly.

  • Defined and adhered to SLAs for response(Under 15 mts) and resolution times(4 hrs), ensuring that critical issues were addressed within agreed timeframes.

Set up multiple support channels, including a helpdesk, live chat, & phone support, to provide immediate assistance to Reuters’ editorial team.

  • Provided on-demand support to Reuters editors, including troubleshooting and guidance on using the CMS and other platform tools.

Outcomes

  • Achieved 99.99% system uptime, ensuring the Reuters platform remained highly available during critical news events.
  • Reduced average incident resolution time by 50%, addressing technical issues quickly to minimize disruption.

  • Met or exceeded 95% of SLA targets for response and resolution times, demonstrating reliability and commitment to support standards.
  • Improved editor response times by 50% through effective support and training, enabling faster and more accurate news publishing.

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