Resolution of Zendesk Talk Incident December 15, 2023
How did Zendesk resolve the Talk service incident on December 15, 2023?
The resolution of the Zendesk Talk service incident on December 15, 2023, involved actions from the Talk service provider. They updated their voice processing fleet to use the latest configurations, which helped circumvent the incompatibility with the new data being processed. This update resolved the issues without requiring additional actions from Zendesk.
The incident was linked to autoscaling failures on the service provider's end, which caused a temporary degradation in service. Zendesk has since taken steps to improve error messaging and explore additional alert systems for better incident detection in the future.
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What happened during the Zendesk Talk service incident on December 15, 2023?
On December 15, 2023, Zendesk experienced a service incident affecting Talk features. Between 14:10 and 15:30 UTC, customers reported issues such as dropped calls, difficulties picking up calls, and problems with placing calls on hold or making…
What was the root cause of the Zendesk Talk service incident on December 15, 2023?
The root cause of the Zendesk Talk service incident on December 15, 2023, was an issue with the Talk service provider's autoscaling. This problem led to a transition into Radarless Mode in Zendesk's Call Console, which is activated in response to…
What steps is Zendesk taking to prevent future Talk service incidents?
To prevent future Talk service incidents, Zendesk is implementing several remediation items. These include displaying an error message in the Call Console if the Talk service provider connection is not active and improving current error messages…
How did Zendesk communicate updates during the Talk service incident?
During the Talk service incident on December 15, 2023, Zendesk communicated updates through a series of posts. The first update was at 16:33 UTC, acknowledging the issue and stating that they were investigating reports of dropped calls and feature…
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