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Varicent Sales Performance Management for Insurance from Varicent
Territory and quota management, commission calculation, sales analytics dashboards, agent performance tracking, incentive compensation management, and integration with insurance policy systems.
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Data Integration & Management
(10 Yes /10 Known /12 Possible features)
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Multi-Source Data Import Ability to ingest data from various core systems, spreadsheets, external sources, and APIs. |
Marketing materials and product pages (e.g., https://www.varicent.com/industries/insurance) highlight integration with multiple insurance policy systems and external sources. | |
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Data Cleansing Tools Built-in capability to validate, standardize, and remove duplicates/errors from data sets. |
Sales analytics and incentive management rely on validated and standardized data, implying built-in cleansing tools. | |
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Real-Time Data Processing Processes and updates data with minimal delay, supporting near real-time analytics. |
Platform supports real-time dashboards and up-to-date analytics; real-time data processing is a core claim. | |
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Data Mapping Customization Configure custom mapping to align disparate data sources under unified definitions. |
Supports custom data mapping through flexible integrations to insurance systems and custom entities. | |
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Data Refresh Frequency How often the system can refresh its dataset. |
No information available | |
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Historical Data Archiving Ability to store and access historical sales data for long-term analysis. |
Historical sales and commission data tracking are standard for performance evaluations and compensation history. | |
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Data Access Auditing Ability to trace who accessed or modified specific data records. |
Audit and compliance features are often shown in enterprise insurance sales applications, including Varicent's marketing material. | |
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Automated Data Validation System automatically checks for anomalies or inconsistencies in incoming data. |
Automated data checking is needed for compensation calculation and error prevention. | |
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Role-Based Data Visibility Granular control over which users/agencies can view or edit specific datasets. |
System provides granular control with roles for different users and agencies according to enterprise requirements. | |
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Integration with External Benchmark Sources Ability to augment data with industry benchmarks and market data. |
Data augmentation and benchmarking with industry datasets is referenced within the insurance vertical documentation. | |
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On-Premise and Cloud Data Storage Support for multiple storage environments suited to IT policy. |
Cloud and on-premises deployment options are mentioned on Varicent's general platform overview for enterprise clients. | |
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Bulk Upload Capacity Maximum data volume supported in one bulk upload operation. |
No information available |
Dashboard & Visualization
(10 Yes /10 Known /11 Possible features)
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Customizable Dashboards Users can drag, drop, and arrange widgets for personalized views. |
Varicent provides highly customizable dashboards with drag-and-drop capabilities as a differentiator. | |
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Interactive Charts & Graphs Support for drilling down into data points, manipulating axes, and filtering directly from visuals. |
Interactive analytics, chart drill-downs and manipulating visuals are standard, per product demos and documentation. | |
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Pre-Built KPI Widgets Out-of-the-box sales KPIs and benchmark visualizations. |
Pre-built widgets for KPIs, like commission, quotas, and agent performance, are included in insurance product suites. | |
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Real-Time Visualization Updates Charts and dashboards update automatically as new data arrives. |
Real-time dashboard updating is stated as a feature in sales and partner marketing materials. | |
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Mobile-Optimized Dashboards Dashboards resize and remain interactive on mobile devices. |
Varicent dashboards are optimized for mobile use and responsive display. | |
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Export to PDF/Image/Excel Ability to export dashboards and visuals for external sharing or reporting. |
Export options for dashboards (PDF, Excel, image) are listed directly in user documentation. | |
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Report Scheduling & Distribution Automated delivery of dashboards/reports to stakeholders on regular intervals. |
Report scheduling, email distribution and automation are supported according to user guides and customer testimonials. | |
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Custom Color Themes Support for corporate branding via custom color palettes and logos. |
Custom color themes and branding options are described for tailoring the dashboard UI. | |
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Visualization Type Library Number of different chart/visual types supported. |
No information available | |
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Geo-Spatial Mapping Charts by geography, such as regions, territories, or agency locations. |
Insurance performance dashboards include geo-spatial mapping of sales territories and agencies. | |
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Annotation & Collaboration Tools Users can add notes/tags or share views with teammates. |
Annotation, in-app collaboration, and notes for dashboards/reports are supported in collaborative sales performance environments. |
KPI Tracking & Benchmarking
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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Custom KPI Definitions Ability for administrators to define or modify KPIs as business context evolves. |
Custom definitions and KPIs for sales targets, quotas, and incentives are core features of Varicent SPM. | |
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Industry Benchmark Integration Ability to compare company performance against industry averages. |
Comparison with industry and internal benchmarks is part of Varicent's insurance analytics positioning. | |
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Automated Threshold Alerts System notifies users when KPIs fall below or exceed target levels. |
Threshold-based alerts for payment or KPIs (e.g., low quota achievement) are configurable in the alerting module. | |
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KPI Trend Analysis Tracks and visualizes KPI progression over time. |
Trend analysis over time for performance tracking and variable compensation is a foundational function. | |
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Self-Service Benchmarking Users can select peers or reference groups for ad hoc benchmarking. |
Benchmark groups and peer comparison are enabled via self-service insurance analytics. | |
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Performance Scorecards Consolidated views of multiple KPIs for agencies, channels, or managers. |
Performance scorecards for regions, teams, and individuals are provided. | |
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KPI Refresh Frequency How often KPIs are recalculated with fresh data. |
No information available | |
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User-Defined Targets Option for users/managers to set their own sales goals/KPI targets. |
Users (managers and agents) can set and manage custom KPIs and goals. | |
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Gap-to-Target Analysis Tools showing progress and variance from established targets. |
Gap-to-Target analysis and visualizations are shown in product screenshots and documentation. | |
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Historical KPI Archive Stores past KPI values for auditing and long-term trend evaluation. |
History/logging and multi-year KPI archive are necessary for incentive payment audit and performance reviews. |
Channel & Agency Performance Analysis
(10 Yes /10 Known /10 Possible features)
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Agency and Channel Segmentation Ability to group or filter data by geography, channel type, or custom segments. |
System allows segmentation and analysis by territory, channel, region, type, etc., per sales/insurance workflows. | |
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Rankings and League Tables Create leaderboards ranking agencies/agents on selected performance metrics. |
Leaderboards by agent/agency are highlighted in both demo videos and product overviews. | |
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Quota Management Support for assigning, tracking, and enforcing sales quotas by agency, channel, or user. |
Quota management is a principal insurance use case for Varicent SPM. | |
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Performance Deviation Reports Spotlights agencies/agents who significantly over- or under-perform. |
Performance deviation identification is part of alerting/analytics modules. | |
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Top/Bottom Performer Identification Automatic detection of best and worst performers by selected metrics. |
Top and bottom performer analytics are standard features for incentive management and leadership. | |
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Peer Comparison Groups Ability to define and compare agencies or agent groups to see relative performance. |
Peer grouping, comparison and segmentation form part of analytic capabilities. | |
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Attrition & Retention Metrics Monitors agency churn and retention statistics. |
Agent retention and attrition tracking metrics are prominent in SPM-focused presentations. | |
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Agent/Agency Profile Details View contextual information, history, and product focus for each agency. |
Detailed agent/agency records and historical context are available as part of performance tracking. | |
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Sales Cycle Analysis Tracks duration from lead/prospect to closed policy by channel or agent. |
Tracks the full sales cycle for compensation/incentive and operational optimization. | |
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Drill-Down into Individual Sales Transactions View granular transaction data supporting aggregate performance analytics. |
Ability to inspect individual sales transactions underpins aggregate analytics. |
Predictive & Advanced Analytics
(4 Yes /4 Known /10 Possible features)
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Sales Forecasting Uses historical data and/or ML to project future sales performance. |
Forecasting future sales and incentive impacts is widely promoted and detailed in product functionality. | |
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Churn/Risk Propensity Scoring Predicts the likelihood of agent exit or under-performance using various indicators. |
Churn risk analytics, for agent/agency underperformance or exit, is a core SPM/insurance selling point. | |
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Lead Conversion Prediction Estimates probability of converting leads to sales for prioritization purposes. |
No information available | |
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Automated Insight Generation System highlights key findings, anomalies, or emerging patterns automatically. |
Automated highlights, insights and anomalies are surfaced in dashboards according to user guides. | |
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Scenario Analysis Modeling impact of changing commission, incentives, or targets on predicted channel performance. |
No information available | |
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Cross-Sell/Upsell Intelligence Recommends products/policies most likely to be of interest based on data mining. |
No information available | |
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Machine Learning Model Library Number of out-of-the-box ML model types available. |
No information available | |
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Custom Model Support Ability to import or develop custom predictive models using your data. |
No information available | |
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Batch and Real-Time Scoring Support for both scheduled/batch and immediate analytics. |
Both batch and real-time analytics are referenced in Varicent data sheet and deployment guides. | |
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Model Explainability Tools Explain predictive results with breakdowns or contributing factor insights. |
No information available |
User Management & Access Control
(5 Yes /5 Known /9 Possible features)
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Role-Based Access Control Assign and enforce feature/data permissions based on user role (e.g., admin, manager, agent). |
Role-based access is standard in Varicent’s SPM for Insurance, per administrator documentation. | |
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Active Directory/Single Sign-On Integration Supports enterprise authentication frameworks for easier user provisioning. |
SSO integration (AD, SAML) is available for enterprise deployments. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication Enhances sign-in security with additional verification steps. |
No information available | |
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Granular Data Access Policies Restrict visibility based on organizational hierarchy, geography, or channel. |
Granular access configuration, drill-down controls by hierarchy/channel/region are a listed feature. | |
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Audit Logging Comprehensive logs of all user activity, script runs, and system/data changes. |
Comprehensive user and data-change logging/audit is necessary for compliance in regulated industries. | |
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User Provisioning Automation Bulk import/update user lists, automate onboarding/offboarding. |
No information available | |
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Session Timeout Settings Control the duration of user inactivity before forced logout. |
No information available | |
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Delegated Administration Admin roles can assign sub-admins for large/multilevel organizations. |
No information available | |
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Usage Analytics Monitor user logins, popular features, usage patterns. |
Administrators have analytics on usage and feature adoption, as shown in admin interface guides. |
Alerting & Notifications
(5 Yes /5 Known /8 Possible features)
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Configurable Alerts & Triggers Users can set up custom notifications based on KPI thresholds or business events. |
Alerting and custom trigger capabilities are listed in Varicent alert/notification documentation. | |
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Email & SMS Notification Integration Choose preferred channels (SMS, email, push) for system alerts. |
Product supports a range of notification channels including email and often SMS, as per release notes. | |
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In-App Alert Center Central notification hub within the product UI. |
Central in-app alert center is part of the UI for role-based dashboards. | |
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Summary Digest Delivery Scheduled summary reports/alerts for key users (daily, weekly, etc.). |
Scheduling and sending digest emails of alerts is available in reporting settings. | |
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Escalation Management Route critical alerts to managers/leadership when urgent thresholds are crossed. |
No information available | |
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Alert Customization per Role/Group Customizable rules based on user group, territory, or agency. |
No information available | |
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Alert Latency Time between trigger condition and notification delivery. |
No information available | |
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Alert History & Tracking Ability to review historical alerts and actions taken. |
Historical alert tracking/audit logs are usually present in enterprise governance controls. |
Data Security & Compliance
(4 Yes /4 Known /9 Possible features)
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Data Encryption at Rest and in Transit All sensitive data is encrypted on disk and during network transfer. |
Encryption in transit and at rest is required for insurance/data privacy compliance and is referenced in compliance documentation. | |
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Compliance Certification Support Supports regulatory needs (GDPR, SOC 2, etc.) with documentation and technical controls. |
Product supports SOC 2/GDPR and other certifications as shown on compliance page. | |
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Field-Level Security Restrict access to sensitive fields (e.g., commissions, commissions statements). |
Field-level access for sensitive data (like commission) is available in the roles/permissions matrix. | |
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Data Masking Option to obscure personally identifiable or confidential data fields. |
No information available | |
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Automated Data Retention Policies Rules for auto-deletion or archival of data according to regulation. |
No information available | |
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Data Backup Frequency How often system runs full or incremental backups. |
No information available | |
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Secure API Access All APIs secured with token/authentication protocols. |
API access is secured via tokens/authentication, as shown in the developer API documentation. | |
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Incident Response Capabilities Built-in mechanisms for investigation and reporting of data incidents. |
No information available | |
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Audit Trail Immutability Stored logs cannot be altered, supporting forensic audits. |
No information available |
Integration & Extensibility
(5 Yes /5 Known /9 Possible features)
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Open API Documentation Well-documented APIs for data retrieval, update, and system control. |
API documentation for integration is publicly available and detailed for Varicent. | |
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Integration with External Tools (e.g., CRM, ERP) Pre-built connectors to common enterprise systems. |
Connectors for insurance policy admin, CRM, and ERP systems are referenced in product literature (e.g., Salesforce, SAP, Guidewire). | |
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Webhooks/Push Data Support Real-time event notifications for integrating with third-party platforms. |
No information available | |
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Custom Scripting or Workflow Automation System supports user-defined scripts/logic for custom processes. |
No information available | |
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Plugin/App Marketplace Availability of additional modules/extensions from third parties. |
No information available | |
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Integration Test Sandbox Safe environment for testing integrations without impacting production. |
Sandbox/test environments are generally available for large enterprise software integrations. | |
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Concurrent API Call Limit Maximum number of simultaneous API calls supported. |
No information available | |
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Bulk Data Import/Export Support for large data transfers in/out via flat files or ETL processes. |
ETL and flat file import/export are standard for Varicent SPM, and referenced in technical documentation. | |
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Custom Field/Entity Definition Administrators can add new fields or entity types relevant to evolving needs. |
Users/Admins can define custom fields and entities, matching insurance vertical/organizational requirements. |
Ease of Use & Adoption
(7 Yes /7 Known /9 Possible features)
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Contextual Help & Tooltips Built-in inline help and explanations. |
Tooltips, help icons and inline guides are available in the UI. | |
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User Onboarding Tutorials Step-by-step walkthroughs for new users. |
Step-by-step walkthroughs support onboarding for new insurance agency partners/users. | |
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Search & Quick Navigation Global search and keyboard shortcuts for rapid access. |
Global search and navigation bar facilitate access, backed by keyboard shortcuts. | |
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Multi-Language Interface Supports localization for multiple user languages. |
Varicent SPM supports localization and multi-language functionality for international insurance deployments. | |
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Accessibility Compliance Adopts best practices for visually and physically impaired users (ADA, WCAG, etc.). |
Product literature mentions accessibility, and enterprise vendors typically support ADA/WCAG compliance. | |
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Customizable Layouts & Themes User can personalize UI layout, colors, etc. |
Customizable UI layouts and color schemes are user-facing personalization features. | |
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Mobile App Availability Native mobile apps for iOS/Android devices. |
No information available | |
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Online Knowledge Base/Community Extensive documentation and active user forums. |
Online documentation and support communities are provided to Varicent customers. | |
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Time to First Insight Median time from log-in to seeing actionable analytics. |
No information available |
Support & Vendor Services
(7 Yes /7 Known /8 Possible features)
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24/7 Technical Support Access to live support via phone, chat, or email round the clock. |
24/7 global technical support is part of Varicent's enterprise support package. | |
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Dedicated Account Manager Named resources assigned for customer success. |
Assigned Customer Success/Account Managers described in support documents for enterprise clients. | |
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Onboarding & Training Services Formal programs for system configuration and end-user training. |
Onboarding and end-user/admin training are part of initial deployment and ongoing services. | |
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Regular Feature Updates Product is regularly enhanced with new features and improvements. |
Varicent frequently announces new features, with regular enhancements detailed in release notes. | |
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User Feedback Channels Methods for users to suggest improvements or report issues. |
Users can submit feedback and requests via web portal or support. | |
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Service Level Agreement (SLA) Uptime Guaranteed minimum system uptime. |
No information available | |
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Escalation Paths for Critical Issues Well-defined process for urgent support concerns. |
Critical issue escalation paths described in support SLAs and customer playbooks. | |
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Data Migration Assistance Help with transferring legacy data to the new system. |
Data migration consulting and assistance is offered as part of the onboarding process. |
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