Frequently asked questions
FAQ Question 1

What is incident management software and how does it work?
Incident management software gives organisations a structured, automated process for logging, triaging, routing and resolving service disruptions. When an issue is reported, the software classifies it, assigns it to the right team and tracks it through to resolution against a defined service level agreement. Halo Incident Management is built on the ITIL 4 framework and automates the entire process from first contact to closure, with AI-powered triage, real-time dashboards and complete audit trails included as standard.
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How does Halo Incident Management differ from a basic helpdesk tool?
A basic helpdesk tool captures and tracks tickets. Halo Incident Management does that and much more. It applies ITIL-aligned processes automatically, manages unlimited SLAs with automated escalation, integrates AI-powered triage and resolution recommendations, connects directly with problem management and change management workflows, and provides the real-time reporting and audit trails that enterprise service management requires. It is a complete service management capability, not a ticket tracker.
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Does Halo Incident Management support ITIL best practices?
Yes. Halo Incident Management is fully aligned with the ITIL 4 framework out of the box, covering incident categorisation, prioritisation, escalation, resolution and closure processes without any additional configuration. ITIL-aligned workflows, SLA management, major incident handling and problem management integration are all included as standard within the same licence, with no additional modules required.
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Can Halo Incident Management handle incidents from multiple channels including email, phone and Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Halo captures incidents from every channel your organisation uses, including email, self-service portal, Microsoft Teams, phone call logging, API integrations and automated monitoring alerts. Every channel feeds into the same incident management process, with the same SLA framework applied and the same reporting available regardless of how the ticket was raised. Multi-channel intake is included as standard with no additional configuration required.
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How does SLA management work in Halo Incident Management?
Halo allows you to define unlimited SLAs and OLAs across any combination of ticket type, priority, customer group or team. SLA targets are tracked in real time against every open incident, with automated warnings triggered as targets approach and escalation rules applied when thresholds are breached. SLA performance is reported on live dashboards and through scheduled reports, giving service managers the real-time visibility they need to protect delivery and demonstrate performance to stakeholders.
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How does AI improve incident resolution in Halo?
Halo AI contributes to incident resolution at every stage of the process. On arrival, AI classifies and routes the ticket without manual intervention. During resolution, AI-powered knowledge suggestions and historical case recommendations surface the most relevant solutions directly within the ticket. Proactively, AI monitors SLA risk and alerts managers to at-risk tickets before targets are breached. All AI capabilities are included in every Halo licence at no additional cost.