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SLA & Scope of Service - EPOKA TPM

SLA & Scope of Service -Tailored to Every Asset in Your Infrastructure

EPOKA Third Party Maintenance SLAs are built from three independent dimensions: coverage window, response time, and scope of service.
Each can be configured per asset, so servers, storage and networking all get the level of protection they actually require.

100+ Countries covered
35+ Years in IT markets
ISO 9001 / 27001 certified
Common SLA combinations
24×7×4H
Around the clock - four-hour priority response. Mission-critical systems.
24×7×NBD
Around the clock, next business day response. Important infrastructure.
9×5×4H
Business hours, four-hour response. Non-24/7 operational environments.
9×5×NBD
Business hours - next business day. Dev, DR, and secondary systems.
How EPOKA SLAs Are Structured

Three Independent Dimensions - Configured Per Asset

A maintenance SLA is built from three independent variables. Understanding each one separately makes it straightforward to configure the right level of protection for every asset in your estate - without applying a blanket rate to infrastructure with very different criticality profiles.
1

Coverage Window

The hours during which support is active and SLA response obligations apply. Outside the window, incidents are queued and the SLA clock begins when the window reopens.

24×7
Around the clock, every day - including weekends and public holidays. SLA response clock runs at all times.
9×5
Standard business hours - typically 09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday. SLA clock pauses outside these hours.
2

Response Time

How quickly we must begin active resolution after a support case is opened - whether that means remote diagnosis, parts dispatch, or engineer dispatch to site.

4H
Four-hour priority response. An engineer begins active resolution within four hours of case creation, any time, any day.
NBD
Next Business Day response. Parts or on-site engineer arrives by end of the next business day following case creation.
3

Scope of Service

The service components included in your contract. Scope defines what EPOKA physically provides - from spare parts supply only through to full on-site field engineering.

SPM
Spare Part Management - component supply and logistics. Your team handles installation.
RTS
Remote Technical Support - certified engineer access for diagnosis and guided resolution.
OSS
On-Site Service - engineer dispatched to your location for physical hardware work.
FSP
Full Support Package - SPM + RTS + OSS combined under one scope commitment.
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Built from coverage window × response time. Scope of service is agreed separately for each asset and can vary within the same contract.

Scope of Service

What We Actually Deliver

Scope defines the physical service components included under your SLA. Choose the scope that matches your team's capability and operational model - from spare parts supply only to full on-site engineering. Scope can be configured per asset within a single contract.

Spare Part Management (SPM)

EPOKA supplies and logistics the replacement components to your location within the contracted response time. Your internal team handles physical installation. Ideal when you have qualified engineers on-site but want guaranteed parts availability for post-warranty and EOSL hardware.

Component supply Regional depot dispatch Logistics within SLA Defective return management

Remote Technical Support (RTS)

Access to certified engineers for telephone and remote-access diagnosis, guided troubleshooting, and step-by-step resolution support. No engineer visit - designed for organisations with on-site capability that need expert guidance during a hardware failure.

24/7 engineer access (on 24x7 SLAs) Remote diagnosis Guided troubleshooting Escalation management

On-Site Service (OSS)

A certified field engineer is dispatched to your location to perform physical hardware work - component replacement, diagnosis requiring physical access, and post-repair verification. Engineer arrival within the contracted SLA response window, globally in 100+ countries.

Engineer dispatch within SLA Physical component replacement Post-repair verification 100+ countries

Full Support Package (FSP)

SPM + RTS + OSS combined under a single scope commitment. EPOKA manages the complete response - from initial remote diagnosis through parts logistics and on-site engineer visit - without requiring your team to coordinate separate elements.

All SPM components All RTS components All OSS components Single point of contact
Ticket Created

From Ticket to Resolution - Four Steps

Every incident follows a consistent sequence - tracked in real time through the EPOKA Service Hub, with every step timestamped against your contracted SLA. Your team has full visibility throughout, without needing to call or email to check status.

1

Avoid High OEM Renewal Costs

Your team opens a support ticket via the EPOKA Service Hub or by telephone. The SLA countdown begins immediately and the case is assigned to a certified engineer for the relevant platform.

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2

Remote Diagnosis

A certified engineer contacts your team to begin remote diagnosis - identifying the failed component before any physical work begins. Many cases are resolved or root-caused at this stage.

3

Parts or Engineer Dispatch

Replacement component dispatched from the nearest regional depot, or an on-site engineer dispatched, to meet your contracted response time commitment

4

Resolution and Reporting

Component replaced and system verified. Case closed with a full timestamped record in the EPOKA Service Hub - tracked against your contracted SLA commitment.

Global SLA Delivery

The Same SLA, Delivered Consistently Across All Your Locations

A contractual SLA commitment is only as good as the delivery infrastructure behind it. EPOKA meets SLA response obligations globally through a combination of regional spare parts depots and a field engineering network covering 100+ countries

For multi-site and multi-country contracts, the same SLA structure applies across all locations - one contract, one set of response obligations, one point of contact for escalation. You do not manage regional variations in coverage quality.

All supported assets, open tickets, and SLA performance data are visible through the EPOKA Service Hub - giving your team a single source of truth for your entire maintenance programme.

100+
Countries with on-site field service and spare parts logistics
35+
Years in secondary IT markets - deep EOSL parts sourcing capability
24/7
Around-the-clock coverage available across all SLA tiers
ISO
9001 · 14001 · 27001 · 45001 certified across all operations
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FAQ - OEM Support Alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common questions about switching from SLA & Scope of service support to third party maintenance.

What is an OEM support alternative?
An OEM support alternative is a maintenance solution provided by a third party service provider instead of the original equipment manufacturer. These services allow organisations to support enterprise hardware after warranty expiration or End of Service Life (EOSL), often with more flexible contracts and cost-efficient options compared to OEM renewal.
What is the difference between 4H and NBD response time?
4H means an engineer begins active resolution within four hours of case creation, whether that is remote diagnosis, parts dispatch, or engineer dispatch to site. NBD (Next Business Day) means parts or an on-site engineer arrive by end of the next business day following case creation. 4H suits mission-critical systems where downtime has immediate business impact, while NBD suits infrastructure with higher tolerance for resolution time.
What is included in Spare Part Management versus Full Support Package?
Spare Part Management (SPM) covers component supply and logistics only - EPOKA delivers replacement parts to your location within the contracted response time, and your internal team handles installation. Full Support Package (FSP) combines SPM with Remote Technical Support and On-Site Service, so EPOKA manages the complete response from initial remote diagnosis through parts logistics and on-site engineer visit, without requiring your team to coordinate separate elements.
Which SLA combination is used for mission-critical infrastructure?
24x7x4H is the most common SLA for mission-critical systems. It provides around-the-clock coverage with a four-hour priority response commitment, and is typically applied to production servers, primary SAN and all-flash storage, core network switches and routers, and mission-critical firewalls - any infrastructure where downtime has immediate and significant business impact.
Can third party maintenance support hardware after EOSL?
Yes. We specialise in supporting hardware after OEM support ends, offering diagnostics, spare parts replacement, and on-site engineering services to maintain infrastructure beyond EOSL. Read more on the EOL and EOSL hardware support page.
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