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# Contact Intelligence FAQ

> Answers on how Contact Intelligence stores devices, apps, OS, VPN, and insights to help the Triage Agent ask smarter questions and personalize MSP support.

## For the Triage Agent

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  <Accordion title="How does Contact Intelligence help the Triage Agent?">
    It gives Magic AI instant awareness of a contact’s environment — such as devices, applications, operating system, and work setup — so it can ask smarter, more relevant questions from the very first message.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What kind of information does it recall?">
    For each contact, Contact Intelligence stores high-level context such as:

    * **Workstation** – the main device or naming pattern typically used.
    * **Devices** – list of devices linked to the contact (e.g., laptop, mobile, printer).
    * **Applications** – apps commonly used by the contact.
    * **Department** – the department or role associated with the user.
    * **Operating System** – primary OS in use.
    * **Insights** – up to five observed patterns or behaviors (e.g., frequent VPN issues, prefers Teams for chat).
    * **Authenticator** – MFA method, if identified.
    * **VPN** – whether VPN is used and which client.
    * **Work Location** – typical environment (home, office, hybrid, unknown).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How does that improve triage accuracy?">
    The AI adapts its questions based on known context.
    For example, if Contact Intelligence shows the user connects through NordVPN, the AI might ask *“Are you currently connected to your NordVPN client?”* instead of a generic connection check.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens for contacts without prior data?">
    The triage agent begins normally. As tickets are resolved, new context is automatically added — improving accuracy in future interactions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will existing contacts already have memory?">
    Yes. When Contact Intelligence is turned on for your workspace, Thread backfills memory from recent past activity, so summaries are available for established contacts right away rather than only building from new tickets.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## For the Technician

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How does Contact Intelligence help technicians?">
    It provides a summarized view of the contact’s setup — including hardware, software, VPN, and environment — so technicians start each thread with context already in view.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Where can I find this information?">
    **Inbox:** Within the **Contact Card** on the right-hand side of any thread.

    **Contacts Section:** Accessible through the **Contacts** view in the left navigation.

    **Super Magic:** Type questions like “What do we know about this contact?” to retrieve a quick summary.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What does a memory entry look like?">
    Example:

    * **Workstation:** MacBook Pro 15”
    * **Devices:** iPhone, Canon 5053 printer
    * **Applications:** Office 365, Outlook
    * **Operating Systems:** Windows 10, macOS
    * **VPN:** NordVPN
    * **Work Location:** Home
    * **Insights:** Works primarily from home and connects through NordVPN for secure access.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why is this better than reviewing chat logs?">
    Instead of searching through past conversations, Contact Intelligence displays a concise, AI-generated summary of the user’s environment and habits — giving technicians instant context at a glance.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does it change PSA workflows or time tracking?">
    No. Contact Intelligence only enhances context. It does not modify tickets, billing, or PSA data.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  See **Assistive AI** and **Inbox** updates in the [changelog](/changelog/q3-2026).
</Note>


## Related topics

- [Contact Intelligence Overview](/ai-agents/contact-intelligence.md)
- [CSM / Account Manager](/start-here/roles/csm-account-manager.md)
- [What is Thread?](/get-started/what-is-thread-an-overview.md)