| » Does Aperio work with any file format? | |
| » Will Aperio change my files? | |
| » How does Aperio find the data in my network? | |
| » Will Aperio coordinate with all my systems? | |
| » Does my organization need to alter or adapt its business practices to work with Aperio? | |
| » What types of businesses use Aperio? | |
| » Do I have to load a program onto my PC? | |
| » Will I need training to use Aperio? | |
| » How much space does it take up on the server? | |
| » Will Aperio search on only the server where it is installed? | |
| » Will Viewpoint help with the installation? | |
| » Is Aperio customizable? | |
| » What kind of support is provided for Aperio? | |
| » Why should I choose Aperio, as opposed to building my own solution? | |
| » Is there a Return on Investment for Aperio? | |
| » What are the advantages of Aperio? | |
| » Where did the name Aperio come from? | |
| Q: | Does Aperio work with any file format? |
| A: | Yes, Aperio recognizes all of the commonly used formats and any others can be easily accommodated in our installation process. |
| Q: | Will Aperio change my files? |
| A: | No. Aperio only locates your file and adds meta tags to the Aperio Catalog in order to provide more information to enable better search and linking results. |
| Q: | How does Aperio find the data in my network? |
| A: | Aperio has specialized tasks that you configure to scan specific areas on your network. Typically your testing processes will drop new files into these locations and Aperio will periodically discover the new files and add them to Aperio's information. |
| Q: | Will Aperio coordinate with all my systems? |
| A: | Yes, Aperio is meant to be used with other systems in your organization. |
| Q: | Does my organization need to alter or adapt its business practices to work with Aperio? |
| A: | No. Aperio does not require a change in current methodologies or processes to enhance your business. Aperio adapts to your business, not vice-versa. |
| Q: | What types of businesses use Aperio? |
| A: | Technology companies producing high value components or products find Aperio valuable in making their test and technical data available with a search and reporting tool. |
| Q: | Do I have to load a program onto my PC? |
| A: | No, you access Aperio via your Web browser, Aperio itself resides on a server. |
| Q: | Will I need training to use Aperio? |
| A: | Just a little. Our on-line Quick Start guide takes a just a few minutes to scroll through and then you're ready to set up your own parameters in myAperio. Your company will have a few administrators who will receive more intensive on-site training. |
| Q: | How much space does it take up on the server? |
| A: | The Aperio application code takes up very little server space. Aperio does require space for the contents of the catalog, this starts at approximately 1 GByte and can grow to 10's of GBytes. |
| Q: | Will Aperio search on only the server where it is installed? |
| A: | No, Aperio will search all servers that are networked with the one where it is installed. |
| Q: | Will Viewpoint help with the installation? |
| A: | Yes, we will be on-site working with your team during the installation process to ensure that everything goes smoothly. In addition, we will have follow-up visits with your team to see how things are going and ensure that your use of Aperio is optimized. |
| Q: | Is Aperio customizable? |
| A: | Since each organization does things a little differently, we work with you during the demonstration phase to understand your unique set up. Together we establish the guidelines for Aperio to use in searching your data. We also set up the common reports that you need to run your business. |
| Q: | What kind of support is provided for Aperio? |
| A: | We offer two levels of support, Standard and Premium. They include various levels of call support, on-site service, and upgrades. |
| Q: | Why should I choose Aperio, as opposed to building my own solution? |
| A: | Aperio has two distinct differences and advantages over a home grown solution. The first is our experience in solving these types of problems for like companies, so we have thought about the nature of the problem and the solution. The second is that we bring multiple disciplines to bear in solving the problems, an approach that is more difficult for you to put in place and maintain. The combination of these two factors means that you get a benchmark solution that keeps your organization up to date in terms of both technologies and practices. And because Aperio is customized to your organization, you are not locked into a cookie cutter solution. |
| Q: | Is there a Return on Investment for Aperio? |
| A: | Yes, Aperio pays for itself in less than a year according to the analyses done by our customers. To help you calculate what the savings would be to your organization, we have put together some example calculations. Please contact us for a copy. |
| Q: | What are the advantages of Aperio? |
| A: | Aperio makes it easy for you to first locate your technical data and then access it in multiple ways. Because it is a web-based solution, users have ease of access in a format that is simple, yet powerful. Without changing your files, Aperio presents your data in ways that you define and save you significant amounts of time. |
| Q: | Where did the name Aperio come from? |
| A: | Aperio comes from Latin, and means to uncover, or reveal. |