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PARTNER SUCCESS STORY

Fusion Computing Cuts Escalations by 86% with ConnectWise + zofiQ AI

Fusion Computing is a Toronto-based managed IT and cybersecurity services provider serving Canadian SMBs nationwide. They deliver fully managed IT support, cybersecurity protection, cloud services, and AI consulting, operating Microsoft-first environments aligned with industry compliance standards. Their clients include SMBs (small and mid-sized businesses) across Canada seeking secure, reliable, and strategic technology management to support growth and daily operations.

Challenge

Fusion Computing struggled with frequent ticket escalations, slow onboarding, and technicians heavily dependent on team leads for even moderately complex issues. This caused delays in customer response times and placed significant strain on leadership. Rapid changes in security and IT tools increased training demands, making it difficult to scale efficiently. Leadership was forced into continual firefighting rather than focusing on strategic improvements or growing the business.

Solution

By integrating zofiQ into the ConnectWise Platform, Fusion Computing introduced AI-guided troubleshooting, embedded learning, and automated resolution workflows directly into technicians’ daily processes. Technicians gained real-time guidance, context-aware recommendations, and step-by-step instructions without needing constant oversight. The ConnectWise ecosystem created consistent workflows, smarter ticket handling, and more efficient onboarding. This AI-driven enablement strengthened technician confidence, improved operational consistency, and reduced the burden on senior staff.

Results

Fusion Computing achieved an 86% reduction in escalations, allowing leadership to refocus on strategic initiatives. First-touch resolution increased, security ticket performance improved, and technicians became more independent and capable. Onboarding time decreased as new hires ramped up faster with AI-driven support. The organization experienced smoother workflows, higher service quality, and a more proactive support culture, resulting in faster resolutions and a more scalable, efficient service operation.

Fusion Computing, a leading MSP+ (Managed Security Services) and outsourced IT Operations, was navigating mounting service desk challenges stemming from technician skill gaps, inconsistent resolution workflows, and an overextended leadership team. When Fusion adopted zofiQ—now part of the ConnectWise Platform—they unlocked an AI-driven technician enablement solution purpose-built for MSPs. Together, ConnectWise and zofiQ empowered the team to streamline support operations, resolve issues faster, and boost technician efficiency across the board.

"We have seen an 86% reduction in escalations since integrating zofiQ within the ConnectWise Platform." — Zohaib Javid, Service Desk Team Lead

ConnectWise + zofiQ: A Unified AI Solution for MSP Efficiency

Before adopting zofiQ, Fusion Computing’s service desk relied heavily on team leads to resolve even moderately complex issues. This resulted in constant ticket escalations, delayed customer responses, and significant pressure on leadership. Onboarding new technicians was slow and resource-intensive, often limiting the company's ability to scale quickly. At the same time, the pace of change in security and IT tools intensified training demands. Leadership spent more time managing escalations than improving processes or advancing strategic initiatives, creating an unsustainable cycle as the business grew.

Integrating zofiQ within the ConnectWise Platform gave Fusion Computing the structure, intelligence, and automation they needed to transform service delivery. With AI-guided resolution paths embedded directly inside ConnectWise workflows, technicians gained immediate access to contextual troubleshooting support. As a result, Fusion increased first touch resolution from 89% to 91% and saw security ticket resolution rise from 65% to 76%. The most transformative result was an 86% drop in escalations, freeing team leads to focus on leadership, quality improvements, and strategic growth rather than daily firefighting.

"We have seen an 86% reduction in escalations since integrating zofiQ within the ConnectWise Platform."

By leveraging ConnectWise as the backbone of their service operation, Fusion Computing amplified the value of zofiQ’s AI capabilities. The ConnectWise ecosystem provided a unified operational layer where AI insights could be embedded naturally into ticketing, documentation, and resolution processes. This synergy created a smarter, more confident service desk that performed consistently and scaled seamlessly.

Key Benefits

  • Technicians at Fusion Computing became significantly more confident after the ConnectWise + zofiQ integration because AI guided troubleshooting enabled them to work independently without relying heavily on leadership. Instead of escalating tickets for confirmation or assistance, technicians gained access to accurate, step by step instructions directly inside their ConnectWise workflows, which improved efficiency while strengthening morale and ownership.
  • The combined platform also accelerated continuous skill development by embedding real-time learning moments into everyday support tasks. As technicians worked through tickets, zofiQ provided explanations, guided resolutions, and context-aware recommendations that deepened troubleshooting expertise. Over time, this reduced recurring mistakes, built a more knowledgeable team, and elevated customer service quality.
  • Fusion Computing additionally benefited from a more proactive, forward-thinking support culture. zofiQ’s POD model encouraged technicians not only to resolve immediate issues but also to identify underlying causes that could lead to future problems. This shift from reactive ticket handling to proactive prevention reduced service interruptions and helped the team anticipate customer needs before issues escalated.

Onboarding also improved dramatically. New technicians reached productivity much faster because zofiQ served as an always-on mentor within the ConnectWise environment. Instead of depending on senior engineers for training, new hires could leverage AI guidance to understand processes, follow verified workflows, and solve issues accurately from day one. This accelerated ramp time helped Fusion scale its team more efficiently as its customer base grew.

Ultimately, improvements in technician confidence, skill development, proactive work habits, and onboarding efficiency directly led to a dramatic reduction in escalations. With fewer escalations clogging the workflow, Fusion achieved faster resolution times, more consistent customer experience, and more predictable service delivery—all while freeing leadership to focus on growth and long-term strategic initiatives.

Dedicated Private AI—Now Even Stronger Under ConnectWise

zofiQ’s private AI architecture ensures that all MSP and customer data remains fully contained within the organization’s-controlled environment and is never used to train global models. With the backing of ConnectWise’s secure infrastructure—including a zero trust framework, SOC 2 controls, and MSP-focused governance—Fusion Computing gains even greater assurance that sensitive information remains private and protected at every stage.

Rapid Deployment in Minutes

Fusion Computing was able to deploy zofiQ inside ConnectWise in minutes, enabling their team to benefit from AI powered guidance almost immediately. Because the system integrates seamlessly with ConnectWise data and workflows, technicians experienced value on day one without requiring extensive configuration or disruption.

AI-Generated Workflow Discovery Powered by the ConnectWise Ecosystem

With access to ConnectWise’s rich API environment, zofiQ can automatically identify inefficiencies, map workflows, and generate AI-driven automations that streamline service operations. This capability allows Fusion to continuously improve processes while offloading repetitive tasks to automation. As a result, technicians can focus on more critical work while AI handles routine steps, documentation, and operational tasks.

"Since bringing zofiQ onto ConnectWise, our service desk resolves more issues on the first touch, escalates less, and works more efficiently—even while onboarding new clients."

Key Takeaways

  • Massive Reduction in Escalations: Fusion Computing reduced ticket escalations by 86% after integrating zofiQ into the ConnectWise Platform. This dramatic decrease allowed team leaders to shift away from constant firefighting and toward strategic initiatives that support long term growth and service improvement.
  • Stronger, More Independent Technicians: The AI guided troubleshooting embedded within ConnectWise gave technicians the confidence and resources to resolve issues independently. With accurate, step by step instructions accessible directly inside their workflows, technicians no longer needed to escalate routine or moderately complex issues—improving morale and strengthening ownership of their work.
  • Accelerated Skill Development: Technicians experienced continuous upskilling as zofiQ delivered real time explanations, recommended actions, and contextual guidance during everyday ticket handling. This ongoing learning reduced recurring errors, built a more knowledgeable team, and enhanced the consistency of customer service delivered across Fusion’s client base.
  • Shift Toward Proactive Support: With zofiQ’s POD model, technicians adopted a more forward-thinking mindset by examining underlying causes and anticipating future issues rather than reacting solely to the symptoms at hand. This shift reduced service interruptions and created a more proactive and preventive support culture.
  • Improved First Touch Resolution and Efficiency: ConnectWise + zofiQ helped increase Fusion’s first touch resolution rates while streamlining workflows, enabling the service desk to handle more issues on the initial contact. This improvement supported faster response times and enhanced overall customer satisfaction.
  • Faster, More Effective Onboarding: New technicians ramped up more quickly thanks to AI-driven guidance embedded in their daily workflow. The platform effectively acted as an always-available mentor, reducing the need for intensive senior-level training and enabling new hires to contribute productively in a much shorter timeframe.