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Service Escalation Process

DEL follows a structured 5-level escalation process to ensure every support issue is resolved efficiently and effectively — from first-line triage to manufacturer-level engineering and RMA.

5
escalation levels
15 minutes
P1 · Level 1 Response
4–8 hours
P1 · Total Resolution Target
3–10 days
Replacement / RMA
5-Level Path

How a support ticket moves through DEL

Every ticket follows the same structured path — each level has clear ownership, methods, timeframe, and escalation triggers. The full ladder is below; the priority matrix follows.

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First-Line Support

Responder
Support desk technician
Method
Phone, email, or ticket
Actions
Log issue, gather information, attempt basic troubleshooting
Timeframe
Immediate acknowledgment
Trigger
Issue not resolved within 30 minutes
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Remote Technical Support

Responder
Senior technical engineer
Method
Remote access, phone guidance
Actions
Deep diagnostics, configuration review, remote remediation
Timeframe
Within 2 hours of Level 1 escalation
Trigger
Issue not resolved within 2 hours
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On-Site Field Engineer

Responder
Field service engineer
Method
On-site visit
Actions
Physical inspection, hardware replacement, on-site repair
Timeframe
Per SLA — 2 to 24 hours depending on location
Trigger
Hardware fault requiring manufacturer involvement
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Manufacturer / Vendor Escalation

Responder
Vendor technical support team
Method
Vendor support portal, direct engineer engagement
Actions
Advanced diagnostics, firmware patches, engineering review
Timeframe
24 to 72 hours
Trigger
Defect requiring vendor RMA or engineering fix
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Replacement / RMA

Responder
DEL logistics + vendor
Method
RMA process
Actions
Advanced replacement, depot repair, or credit
Timeframe
3 to 10 business days
Trigger
Replacement received and verified
SLA Summary

Priority matrix — response & total resolution

Total resolution time combines Level 1 response plus Level 3 on-site dispatch plus engineering work. AMC customers receive tighter targets.

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P1 — Critical

Level 1 Response
15 minutes
Level 3 On-Site (Dhaka)
2–4 hours
Total Resolution Target
4–8 hours
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P2 — High

Level 1 Response
30 minutes
Level 3 On-Site (Dhaka)
4–8 hours
Total Resolution Target
8–24 hours
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P3 — Medium

Level 1 Response
2 hours
Level 3 On-Site (Dhaka)
8–24 hours
Total Resolution Target
24–48 hours
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P4 — Low

Level 1 Response
4 hours
Level 3 On-Site (Dhaka)
Next business day
Total Resolution Target
48–72 hours
5-Level Path

The ladder starts with a ticket

Every ticket enters at Level 1 with an SLA clock attached — submit yours and track it through to resolution.

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