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Feature Spotlight - Document Library

Although not all incidents are the same, resolvers often need similar resources or follow standard processes when responding to them. To save valuable time and effort, teams who frequently reference or attach the same files when sending incident notifications can use the xMatters Document Library to store everything in one place. You can easily add and organize files such as screenshots, maps, or response plans and attach them to incidents from within the library or directly on the incident console. For sensitive documents, set permissions so only certain roles can access, modify, or delete them.

Why engineering teams are moving from PagerDuty to incident.io On-Call

Recently, we hosted a webinar on migrating from PagerDuty, where we explored why so many engineering teams are rethinking their on-call tools. This blog post is based on that conversation, diving into the frustrations teams face with PagerDuty and how incident.io On-Call offers a better way forward.

From Beeps to Breakthroughs: How Mobile Apps are Taking Over Pagers in Healthcare

In recent years, the healthcare industry has been facing a pivotal shift on the communication front, with smartphones outpacing pagers as the tool of choice. So, I want to highlight how this shift came to be and why legacy pager systems fall short in the era of real-time communication and collaboration. From patient outcomes to streamlining workflows, I will uncover how HIPAA-compliant mobile technology is transforming the way doctors, staff, and patients communicate.

The Importance of Automated Incident Notification for Cybersecurity Teams

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented rate. Organizations must be prepared to detect and respond to incidents swiftly to mitigate potential damage. One of the most critical components of an effective incident response strategy is an automated incident notification system like OnPage. Such systems ensure that on-call cybersecurity teams receive alerts in real-time, enabling them to take immediate action.

Emergency notification software

During an emergency, swift delivery of critical information is key to successfully managing a crisis. Unfortunately, when teams don’t employ effective emergency notification software, response times can be significantly delayed. That’s why choosing the best emergency notification system software for your team ultimately ensures that notifications are always delivered promptly to ensure the protection of lives and valuables.

Why OnPage Outperforms Epic Secure Chat for Critical Communication

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) like Epic are undoubtedly pivotal to modern healthcare. With their intuitive interfaces and deeply integrated clinical decision support systems, Epic has become a cornerstone in patient care. But when it comes to communication, particularly for urgent and critical workflows, Epic Secure Chat often leaves healthcare providers searching for alternatives. At OnPage, we’ve built a platform specifically designed to meet the nuanced demands of healthcare communication.

APAC Rundeck by PagerDuty Meetup - February 2025

Join us for an informal 1-hour virtual event where the open-source Rundeck by PagerDuty community comes together to share automation stories and use cases. Whether you're new to Rundeck or looking to elevate your automation game, this meetup is packed with valuable takeaways for everyone! Automating with Rundeck for Smarter Operations Jade Chen, Associate DevOps Engineer at MYOB, shares how Rundeck by PagerDuty is a powerful ally for enhancing team’s efficiency and improving customer service through automation features and remote API calls.

Demo Roundups! Security Incident Management

Cyber attacks can harm businesses operations, diminish brand reputation, and decrease revenue making a robust security strategy essential. PagerDuty Operations Cloud leverages the power of AI and automation to respond, automate, and remediate security incidents ensuring cyber resiliency. Host: Mandi Walls (DevOps Advocate @ PagerDuty) Guests: PagerDuty’s Casey Clems (Security Engineer) and Sam Ferguson (Principal Product Manager).

IT Service Management (ITSM): A Complete Guide

As digital transformation accelerates, organizations face increasing complexity, tighter budgets, and relentless pressure to provide exceptional service. This creates a constant challenge in balancing cost, stability, and service. IT Service Management (ITSM) strategically designs, delivers, manages, and improves IT services by aligning them with business goals and optimizing service delivery.

ITSM vs. ITOM: What are the key differences?

IT service management (ITSM) and IT operations management (ITOM) both have the mandate to ensure your organization’s IT systems and infrastructure run smoothly and efficiently. These two frameworks are essential for any modern IT environment, but their roles are often confused or misunderstood. Simply put, ITSM focuses on the user-facing side of IT, streamlining services and aligning IT processes with business objectives.