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What is Pia?

Pia applies Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to recurring IT support tasks for managed service providers (MSPs). The platform combines predefined automations, ticket classification, client self-service, and custom Workflow configuration.

Key Capabilities

  • Task automation: Executes account, access, onboarding, and offboarding procedures using individual automations and PiaPacks, which bundle related automation components.
  • Ticket processing: Classifies and routes incoming requests. AI AutoStart initiates configured diagnostics and automated fixes, with results available to technicians.
  • Conversational self-service: Pia Chat collects requests in Microsoft Teams, guides users through SmartForms, and triggers configured automations. Unresolved requests become tickets with the conversation attached.

Audience & Use Cases

  • Audience: MSP support technicians, service managers, and automation developers.
  • Use cases: Standardizing recurring service requests, automating client intake, and implementing client-specific operational procedures.

Technical Specifications

  • Professional services automation (PSA) integrations: ConnectWise, HaloPSA, and Autotask; additional connections include Microsoft 365 and Pax8.
  • Development tools: Application programming interfaces (APIs) and the Pia Source extension for Visual Studio Code support custom automation development.
  • Execution governance: Configurable approvals, client-specific settings, audit trails, and sandbox testing.

Technical Details

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What is Pia?
Pia applies Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to recurring IT support tasks for managed service providers (MSPs). The platform combines predefined automations, ticket classification, client self-service, and custom Workflow configuration.