Frequently Asked Questions
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Power Office systems can be installed into any intranet. There are no special
hardware requirements since only a Web server (such as IIS or Apache) is
needed. If you are unsure, ask an Aestiva Account Coordinator to help you.
An Aestiva Array engine is first installed. After that, the Aestiva Power Office engine plus any applications assembled for you are installed using the browser-based interface built directly into Aestiva Array.
Yes. Aestiva can walk you or your server admin through the installation of
Aestiva Array and supply you install notes so you can install it yourself.
We will also provide you documentation and install notes so you can
perform installs and/or upgrades of modules yourself using the browser-based
install facilities built into Aestiva Array.
No. Aestiva solutions use no plug-ins or Java applets. Staff
can use any kind of browser and any kind of computer. Staff can use the
equipment they have in place now.
Yes. Aestiva solutions can support all kinds of browsers. Solutions are
100% browser-native. System can also be hosted on different kinds of
platforms including Mac OS X and Linux. The Aestiva Power Office engine also has automated Blackberry and iPhone (iTouch) detection to support automation solutions that include Blackberry and/or iPhone devices and handheld
wireless scanners.
Solutions using Power Office's intuitive, point-and-click
design make admin training a snap -- enabling Aestiva to train the
product admin over the phone. Admin training is included with every
automation solution.
End-users benefit from an intuitive e-paper interface that includes customizable on-screen help. The intuitive design eliminates the need
for end-user training, an important cost benefit of Power Office-based
solutions.
No. Solutions are point-and-click applications. Even the
administrative and maintenance features are easy to use. Administration
guides and documentation and support is provided.
Yes. Your entire staff can use a solution regardless of technical skill
level. If your user can navigate the Web then they can use an automated
solution from Aestiva.
Purchase includes end-to-end support that includes administrator
training, deployment support, and post-deployment support. Support
for one year is included in the based system offering.
Yes. Automation solutions include security controls defined by your
administrator so you can set up the business processes specific groups of
users can access.
Yes. Automation solutions are highly customizable and highly extensible -- even after a system is live. Many modifications can be done by your designated administrator. More complex changes can be done with a phone call to Aestiva customer support. Sophisticated changes and additions can be quoted and
completed by Aestiva's production department upon request.
No. Aestiva's automation solutions are technically software products, not hosted services. They are installed into your equipment or at your hosting
provider. As a result, automation solutions are one-time purchases.
In addition, automation solutions have no annual fees and optional annual support and upgrade programs are offered at industry-standard rates.
Automation solutions can be set up to support a few users or thousands of
users. For details regarding capacity and costs, please speak to your Aestiva Account Coordinator about your "transaction volume" needs when you set up a solution.
Our Power Office-based solutions include a "systems integration" module
for integrating with external systems. Solutions can receive or send
data to/from external systems using a variety of methods -- including
manual admin panels that support batch uploads and downloads, automated file exchanges, HTTP/HTTPS real-time transactions, and download-from-report options. For details regarding systems integration needs, please speak to your
Aestiva Account Coordinator.