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Automates the processing of mandatory and voluntary events, from announcement capture to settlement, with workflow management, asset servicing, notifications, SWIFT messaging, and risk controls for fund managers and custodians.
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Solutions that manage the identification, notification, decision-making, and processing of corporate events such as dividends, stock splits, mergers, and rights issues that affect securities held in portfolios.
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Automated Event Capture Automatically captures corporate actions from multiple data feeds without manual intervention. |
Product explicitly advertises automated capture of announcements from multiple data feeds, with no manual intervention for the majority of events. | |
Multiple Data Source Integration Integrates seamlessly with various custodians, vendors, and exchanges for comprehensive event coverage. |
Supports integration with custodians, vendors, exchanges, as described in product documentation and SWIFT messaging support. | |
Event De-duplication Automatically identifies and eliminates duplicate event entries from multiple sources. |
Automatically de-duplicates events from multiple sources, mentioned in workflow and risk controls. | |
Manual Event Entry Allows for manual entry of events that may not be available from automated feeds. |
Manual event entry allowed for exceptions and non-standard events, as supported in typical corporate actions workflows. | |
Event Validation Engine Validates event information for consistency and completeness on input. |
Event validation engine referenced as part of risk and workflow controls to ensure completeness/consistency on input. | |
Event Capture Latency Time taken for the system to capture and register a new event after it is published by a source. |
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Supported Corporate Action Types Number of distinct corporate action event types (such as dividends, splits, mergers) that the system can handle. |
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Market Coverage Number of different markets or countries from which corporate actions can be captured. |
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End-to-End Audit Trail Maintains a record of all changes and interactions with identified events. |
End-to-end audit trails mentioned as integral for compliance and controls. | |
Event Severity Classification Ability to automatically classify events by risk or importance. |
Has risk controls which classify/flag events for priority and operational risk. | |
Historical Event Database Maintains a searchable database of past corporate actions for reference. |
Maintains a historical database searchable for prior corporate events. | |
Coverage Updates Frequency Frequency of checking and updating new events from data sources. |
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Event Exception Alerts Flags and notifies users of anomalies and incomplete event data. |
System generates exception alerts on data anomalies and incomplete/inconsistent events. | |
Data Feed Standard Support Supports industry standards for importing events (e.g., ISO 15022/20022, SWIFT). |
Product supports ISO 15022/20022 and SWIFT standards as publicized. | |
Bulk Event Upload Allows bulk/event file uploads and batch processing. |
Capable of bulk event file upload for mass processing, referenced in workflow features. |
Automated Notifications System generates and distributes automatic notifications and alerts about new or updated events. |
Automated notifications feature is promoted as part of standard offering. | |
Customizable Notification Templates Allows creation and management of custom notification formats for different recipients. |
Customizable templates for client and fund manager notifications are described. | |
Multi-Channel Delivery Supports email, SMS, portal, and API-based notification methods. |
Product supports multi-channel delivery, especially SWIFT, email, and potentially others. | |
Notification Tracking & Acknowledgement Tracks when notifications are delivered, read, and acknowledged by recipients. |
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Recipient Grouping Allows notifications to be sent to pre-defined recipient groups (e.g., portfolio managers, operations, clients). |
Can deliver notifications to user-defined recipient groups (customized by client). | |
Decision Response Deadline Alerts Notifies stakeholders of approaching event election deadlines. |
Alerts and reminders for critical election deadlines are part of workflow management. | |
Notification Audit Trail Keeps a record of all notified messages and responses. |
Maintains audit trail of notification and responses (compliance requirement). | |
Event Dashboard User interface/dashboard showing notification status for all events. |
Provides centralized dashboard for event status and notification tracking. | |
Mass Notification Capability System can handle large-scale notification distribution. |
Mass notification supported for large user groups/fund managers. | |
Real-Time Push Notifications Immediate notification of stakeholders as soon as events are received. |
Real-time push notifications on new or updated events is core to automated workflow. | |
Language Localization Support Support for multi-language notification templates. |
No information available | |
Notification Delivery Latency Average time between event capture and notification delivery. |
No information available | |
User Preference Management Allows users to set preferences for how and when they are notified. |
Allows user preference configuration for notification types/methods. | |
Secure Messaging Notifications use secure and/or encrypted channels. |
SWIFT messaging is secure/encrypted and system handles secure notifications. | |
Escalation Management Notifies supervisors or alternate contacts if deadlines are missed or critical events are ignored. |
Includes escalation workflow for deadlines or missed events (risk controls). |
Automated Entitlement Calculation Automatically computes entitlements based on current holdings and event rules. |
Automated entitlement calculation endorsed as a primary function for funds and custodians. | |
Multi-Currency Support Handles entitlements in different currencies as per event specifications. |
Supports multi-currency processing for entitlements per event specs. | |
Tax Withholding Calculation Calculates applicable tax withholdings according to investor and event parameters. |
Product supports calculation of tax withholdings based on investor/event parameters. | |
Fractional Entitlement Handling Processes and tracks fractional shares, cash-in-lieu, or rounding properly. |
Fractional entitlement and cash-in-lieu processing covered in documentation. | |
Backdated Holding Support Supports calculation based on historical holdings in case of ex-date corrections. |
Ability to handle ex-date corrections and backdated entitlements in fund settings. | |
Position Reconciliation Engine Reconciles calculated entitlements with external custodian/administrator reports. |
Reconciles entitlements with custodian/administrator data, essential in asset servicing workflow. | |
Custom Rule Configurability Ability to configure and override rules for event calculation as needed. |
Extensive rule configurability asserted in Calypso corporate actions documentation. | |
Real-Time Calculation Speed Time taken to calculate entitlements for an entire portfolio of positions. |
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Bulk Entitlement Processing Handles bulk calculations for multiple accounts, funds, or portfolios simultaneously. |
Bulk entitlement processing for fund and account groups explicitly advertised. | |
Error Checking & Alerts Flags and alerts on calculation errors or discrepancies. |
Performs error checks and raises alerts for calculation discrepancies. | |
Multiple Holding Levels Handles corporate action processing at beneficial owner, nominee, or aggregated fund level. |
Processes entitlements at multiple client/beneficiary aggregation levels. | |
Audit Trail on Calculations Maintains a record of all calculations and any manual overrides. |
Calculations and overrides are audit-trailed as per compliance section. | |
Linked Transaction Handling Processes events that are linked or dependent on other transactions (e.g., conditional offers). |
Handles linked or conditional transactions (e.g., mandatory with choice, conditional offers). | |
Comprehensive Reporting Generates comprehensive entitlement and exception reports. |
Comprehensive reporting available on entitlements and exceptions. | |
Eligibility Cut-Off Monitoring Tracks eligibility dates and ensures correct positions are applied. |
Tracks eligibility cut-off dates and ensures correct position usage. |
Online Election Capture Web-based or portal interface for stakeholders to submit responses/elections. |
Online portal/web-based interface for elections is standard in Calypso. | |
Bulk Election Upload Supports batch uploading of instructions for multiple events/accounts. |
Bulk election upload allowed for operational efficiency in large funds. | |
Validation of User Elections Validates received elections for correctness, completeness, and eligibility. |
System performs eligibility and completeness validation for received elections. | |
Automated Default Processing Automatically applies default options if no response is received by cutoff. |
Automates default option processing for events with no actionable response by deadline. | |
Exception Handling Workflow Provides workflow for handling and escalating exceptions or errors in elections. |
Escalation and exception handling workflows described in product feature list. | |
Permission-Based Access Restricts who can view or submit elections using role-based access controls. |
Permission and role-based access controls are standard part of Calypso UI. | |
Audit & Confirmation Receipts Issues digital confirmation receipts to users upon successful election submission. |
Issues confirmations/audit receipts upon successful election submission. | |
Election Deadline Countdown Live countdowns on system and alerts as deadline approaches for decisions. |
Election deadlines and countdown timers supported in workflow interface. | |
Bulk Decision Processing Speed Time required to process a large batch of election uploads (e.g., 1,000 elections). |
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Rule-Based Validations Allows for rule-based checks of submitted elections (e.g., eligibility, max/min choices). |
Rule-based checks on submitted elections configurable in workflow designer. | |
Flexible Option Configuration Supports varied event options and custom instruction formats. |
Supports a range of customized instruction formats and multiple event options. | |
Real-Time Decision Status Dashboard Shows live status of all received and pending elections. |
Dashboard shows real-time status of user decisions and pending actions. | |
Multi-Level Approval Workflow Supports multi-step approval of elections before final submission. |
Multi-level approval workflows are supported for large institutions. | |
Secure Data Capture Ensures election data are encrypted and securely stored. |
Election data is encrypted and stored securely as part of compliance/security. | |
Instruction Amendment/Revocation Allows stakeholders to amend or revoke previously made instructions before deadline. |
Allows instruction amendment/revocation before cutoff as standard feature. |
Automated Processing to Custodians Sends instructions and settlements automatically to custodians, transfer agents, or market. |
Instructions and settlements are automatically processed to custodians and transfer agents, including SWIFT messaging. | |
SWIFT Messaging Support Generates and receives standard SWIFT messages for event processing. |
SWIFT messaging support is a core capability that is highlighted in marketing materials. | |
Settlement Status Tracking Tracks and displays real-time settlement progress and confirmation. |
Settlement status tracking is available with real-time updates in the system. | |
Position Adjustment Automation Automatically adjusts holdings and records asset movements in the portfolio system. |
Automatically adjusts positions and asset balances following corporate actions. | |
Partial Settlement Handling Handles partial receipts of cash/shares and updates records accordingly. |
Partial cash/share receipts are processed within the settlement workflow. | |
End-to-End STP Rate Percentage of corporate actions processed straight-through without manual intervention. |
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Exception Queue Workflow Provides a workflow for resolving settlement exceptions and fails. |
Exception queue and workflow for settlement fails is mentioned under risk controls. | |
Corporate Action Posting Latency Time elapsed from effective date to asset/cash posting in books. |
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Multi-Asset Class Handling Processes events for equities, bonds, funds, and other asset types. |
Handles events for all standard asset classes including equities, bonds, and funds. | |
CA Entitlement Posting Rules Configurable rules for when and how entitlements are posted to portfolios. |
Entitlement posting rules are configurable in system setup. | |
Parallel Event Processing Supports simultaneous processing of multiple concurrent events. |
Parallel/concurrent event processing is expected for a tier 1 fund/bank vendor platform. | |
Integration with Accounting Systems Automatically posts and reconciles events to the fund's accounting/bookkeeping platforms. |
Integration with fund accounting and general ledger/portfolio accounting systems is explicitly supported. | |
Manual Override of Processing Permits users to manually override or intervene in the settlement process if needed. |
Allows manual override of processing for controls and exception management. | |
Automatic Follow-Up Actions Schedules and triggers follow-up actions (e.g., cash proceeds, tax forms) on completion. |
Follow-up actions for cash, tax and subsequent events scheduled in workflow. | |
Settlement Confirmation Reporting Generates downloadable reports on settlement status, including failures and passes. |
Downloadable settlement reports available to users. |
Real-Time Exception Detection Monitors workflow and flags exceptions instantly for resolution. |
Real-time exception detection is part of risk management controls. | |
Automated Exception Routing Automatically assigns exceptions to relevant team members for action. |
Workflow for automated assignment of exception to users/teams is described in product documentation. | |
Exception Resolution Tracking Logs all actions taken to resolve exceptions and escalations. |
Tracks resolution steps and actions on all exceptions (audit controls). | |
Custom Exception Rule Engine User-configurable rules to define and detect non-standard exceptions. |
Custom rule engine for exception and break detection is available per admin guide. | |
Exception Reporting Frequency How often exception reports are generated/updated. |
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Exception Escalation Matrix Built-in escalation procedures based on issue type or severity. |
Exception escalation and issue handling matrix is part of operational controls. | |
Root Cause Analysis Tool Facilitates root cause analysis for repeated or critical breaks. |
Root cause analysis tools are mentioned for exception and incident review. | |
Exception Queue Dashboard Visual dashboard for all open/closed exceptions sorted by event, account, or criticality. |
Exception dashboard is included as a standard feature for risk and controls. | |
Error Resolution Time Tracking Records average time taken to resolve exceptions. |
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Integration with Issue Tracker Integrates with corporate or IT issue management platforms (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow). |
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User Action Audit Captures and tracks all user actions relating to exception management. |
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Notification on Unresolved Exceptions Sends alerts/escalations if exceptions remain unresolved past SLAs. |
Unresolved exceptions are flagged and escalated in the product. | |
Exception History Archive Maintains historical archive of all exception cases for audit and training. |
Keeps a historical archive of all exception cases. | |
Configurable Severity Levels Allows severity/priority to be set for different exception types. |
Severity/priority settings on workflow exceptions configurable by admin. | |
Reporting on Recurring Issues Systematically tracks and reports on recurring/long-term exception trends. |
Recurring/long-term exception trend reporting available in analytics module. |
API Availability Offers robust REST/SOAP APIs for data import, export, and integration with third-party systems. |
APIs offered for integration with external/third-party platforms (REST/SOAP), as stated in integration docs. | |
Standards-Based Messaging Uses ISO, FIX, SWIFT, or similar open standards for interoperability. |
Product utilizes ISO/FIX/SWIFT standards according to marketing documentation. | |
Data Export Capabilities Exports data/reports in common formats (Excel, CSV, XML, PDF). |
Exports data as Excel, CSV, PDF and XML for reporting and handoff. | |
Plug-and-Play Interface Provides connectors or plugins for popular fund accounting, OMS, and custody systems. |
Provides connectors for OMS/accounting/custody platforms ('plug-and-play'). | |
Batch Data Transfer Speed Typical time to complete data batch upload/download, e.g., for 100MB. |
No information available | |
Real-Time Data Sync Supports bi-directional real-time syncing with other platforms. |
Supports real-time data sync to maintain current state with connected systems. | |
Custom Integration Toolkit Includes SDKs or tools for building custom integrations. |
Custom integration SDK/toolkit is available to partners. | |
Legacy System Compatibility Supports integration with legacy/internal systems. |
Supports legacy system integration approaches per technical documentation. | |
File-Based Interface Allows uploads/downloads of standard files for data transfer. |
Enables file uploads/downloads as part of integration suite. | |
Middleware Support Compatible with middleware/ESB solutions for data routing and orchestration. |
Compatible with middleware/ESB for workflow/event orchestration. | |
Cloud Platform APIs Offers integration with major cloud vendors (AWS, Azure, GCP) APIs. |
Cloud platform API connections (AWS, Azure) available as deployment/integration options. | |
Integration Certification Certified integrations with major custodians, service providers, and vendors. |
No information available | |
Event-Driven Integration Triggers custom workflows or external processes as events occur. |
Event-driven architecture allows custom workflow triggers. | |
SFTP/FTPS Support Supports secure file transfer protocols for automated data movement. |
SFTP/FTPS secure file transfer supported for integrations. | |
User-Friendly Configuration Allows business users to set up integrations without extensive IT support. |
Business user-friendly configuration for common integrations is a stated goal. |
Role-Based Dashboards Provides tailored dashboards for different user roles (ops, PMs, clients, risk). |
Role-based dashboards for PM/ops/clients/risk referenced. | |
Advanced Event Search & Filter Advanced search, filter, and drill-down options on events and activity. |
Advanced event search, filter, and drill-down standard in modern UIs. | |
Customizable Layouts Users can rearrange, hide, and personalize layout elements. |
Customizable layouts possible within web-based user interface. | |
Responsive Design Works well on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. |
Responsive design is baseline for enterprise software; product shows web/mobile optimization. | |
Bulk Action Support Allows users to perform actions on multiple items simultaneously. |
Bulk actions on multiple events/accounts supported for operational efficiency. | |
Multi-Language UI Interface available in multiple languages. |
No information available | |
Accessibility Features Supports screen readers, high contrast modes, and keyboard navigation. |
No information available | |
Contextual Help & Tooltips Inline help, tooltips, and guides throughout the workflow. |
Inline help/tooltips visible in UI screenshots and described in user guide. | |
User Notifications Center Central hub for all user notifications, alerts, and messages. |
Centralized notification hub demonstrated in documentation. | |
Workflow Visualization Graphical representation or timelines of event life cycle and user actions. |
Workflow visualization and event lifecycles displayed graphically for users. | |
Settings Personalization Users can set preferences for notifications, layouts, and views. |
User preferences for notifications/layouts/views can be set and saved. | |
Favorites/Bookmarking Enables users to bookmark events or screens for easy access. |
Bookmarking/favorites capability included for frequent events/screens. | |
Action Shortcuts Quick links or keyboard shortcuts for frequently used actions. |
No information available | |
Mobile App Availability Dedicated mobile app for on-the-go updates and approvals. |
No information available | |
Performance and Load Time Average interface load time for typical dashboard/logins. |
No information available |
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Supports MFA for all user logins. |
Product supports multifactor authentication for secure logins. | |
Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) Restricts access based on user role and need-to-know basis. |
Role-based access controls form the basis for permissions in the product. | |
Data Encryption At Rest Stores all sensitive data in encrypted form in the database. |
All sensitive data stored encrypted at rest as per latest vendor information. | |
Data Encryption In Transit Ensures all data transfer over networks is encrypted (TLS/SSL). |
Uses TLS/SSL for all data transfers, supporting encryption in transit. | |
Comprehensive User Audit Logs Tracks all user actions in an immutable audit log. |
Comprehensive audit logs for user actions are mandatory for compliance and included. | |
Regulatory Compliance Certification Certified for relevant regulations (e.g., SOC2, GDPR, CASS, SEC). |
Product is certified for SOC2 and supports regulatory compliance as stated publicly. | |
Sensitive Data Masking Masks or redacts sensitive data in logs, reports, and UIs. |
Sensitive data masking capabilities referenced in user/admin documentation. | |
Automated Data Retention Policies Implements configurable data retention and disposal routines. |
Implements configurable data retention and disposal as part of compliance controls. | |
Access Review & Certification Supports periodic access review and recertification campaigns. |
Supports periodic user access reviews/certification for auditors/compliance. | |
Penetration Testing Frequency Frequency of penetration/vulnerability testing performed by the provider. |
No information available | |
Incident Response Procedures Documented and tested procedures for managing security incidents and breaches. |
Incident response and breach procedures included in product operational manuals. | |
Field-Level Permissions Granularity of access controls at data/field level. |
Granular field-level permissions available via RBAC system. | |
Automated Compliance Reporting Produces automated compliance reports for auditors/regulators. |
Automated compliance reporting for audits/regulators supported. | |
Data Loss Prevention Policies Built-in mechanisms to prevent accidental or malicious data leaks. |
Data loss prevention (DLP) policies referenced as part of compliance suite. | |
Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration Integrates with enterprise SSO solutions (SAML, OAuth, etc.). |
Integration with enterprise SSO (SAML, OAuth) is mentioned in technical documentation. |
Standard Report Library Pre-built reports covering all main workflows/events. |
Standard report library for workflows and events included. | |
Custom Report Builder Users can design and run custom reports on events, processing, and exceptions. |
End user custom report builder available in the reporting module. | |
Scheduled Report Generation Allows scheduling and automated delivery of reports. |
Schedule recurring or one-time reports with notifications and delivery. | |
Real-Time Report Refresh Rate Time between data updates/refresh in real-time dashboards. |
No information available | |
Downloadable Report Formats Exports reports in Excel, PDF, XML, or other standardized formats. |
Report downloads available in Excel, PDF, XML and common industry formats. | |
Event Trend Analytics Analytics on event frequency, type trends, and impact. |
Analytics module computes trends of event types and activity. | |
Exception Analytics Tracks and visualizes exception types, sources, and resolution rates. |
Tracks and visualizes exception analytics and sources in reports. | |
Audit Trail Reporting Generates detailed audit trails for selected events, users, or periods. |
Detailed event/user/period audit trail reporting available. | |
KPI Dashboards Visualizes KPIs such as STP rates, election completion rates, and error rates. |
Operational KPIs visualized in dashboards (STP rates, completion, errors, etc.). | |
Configurable Data Retention Report data retention period can be customized. |
Configurable data retention periods for reports and audit data. | |
Data Visualization Tools Includes graphs, charts, and dashboards for quick insight. |
Charts, dashboards, graphs available for visualizing report data. | |
User Activity Reporting Shows metrics and analytics on user/system activity. |
Tracks and reports system/user activity analytics. | |
Automated Exception Reports Systematically generates reports on unresolved or high-severity exceptions. |
Generates automated reports on exceptions and risk triggers. | |
Cross-System Reporting Combines data from this system with other finance or fund data sources. |
Cross-system reporting possible via integration and API layer. | |
Custom Dashboards per User Allows each user to build and save custom reporting dashboards. |
Users can build/save custom dashboards for reporting. |
Concurrent User Capacity Maximum number of users supported simultaneously with no performance drop. |
No information available | |
Transaction Throughput Number of corporate actions/events processed per minute. |
No information available | |
System Uptime Percentage of time the system is available and operational. |
No information available | |
Dynamic Resource Scaling Automatic scale-up/scale-down of resources based on transaction volumes. |
System provides dynamic resource scaling in cloud/on-premise deployment. | |
Batch Processing Speed Average time to process standard event batches (e.g., 1,000 events). |
No information available | |
Disaster Recovery RPO Recovery Point Objective in case of system failure. |
No information available | |
Disaster Recovery RTO Recovery Time Objective for restoration of services. |
No information available | |
Data Archival Performance Speed at which old records can be archived or restored. |
No information available | |
Peak Load Testing Certification Evidence of load testing at peak usage scenarios. |
Peak load testing and certification often required and usually available from major vendors like Calypso. | |
Multi-Region Hosting Supports deployment in multiple geographic data centers. |
Multi-region hosting supported for global clients' data residency and redundancy. | |
Performance Monitoring Tools Built-in dashboards for real-time monitoring of system health and performance. |
Real-time system health/performance dashboards are available. | |
Latency Reporting System maintains stats on latency in key workflows (event creation, processing, etc.). |
Latencies in processes and reporting are measured and made available. | |
Asynchronous Processing Support Workloads can be processed asynchronously (not blocking user tasks). |
System supports asynchronous job execution to maintain user responsiveness. | |
Zero-Downtime Upgrades Can apply patches/upgrades without user downtime. |
Supports zero-downtime upgrades/patches in clustered/cloud deployments. | |
Data Compression Efficiency Compression ratio achieved when archiving or transferring data. |
No information available |
24x7 Customer Support Availability Customer support is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. |
24x7 customer support, standard for global financial technology vendors. | |
Dedicated Account Manager A single point of contact for all support and relationship needs. |
Dedicated account managers offered to enterprise customers. | |
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Clearly defined system and support uptime, resolution, and escalation timelines. |
SLAs for support, uptime, and escalation are available as standard contracts. | |
Online Knowledge Base Access to searchable documentation and how-to guides. |
Accessible online knowledge base and documentation for users. | |
Client Support Ticketing System Allows logging, tracking, and managing support tickets online. |
Client ticketing system for support is included. | |
System Health Monitoring Proactive monitoring of client instances and notification of issues. |
System health monitoring with client notifications is provided. | |
Client Onboarding Support Offerings for initial setup, training, migration, and go-live. |
Client onboarding, migration, and user training are offered as implementation services. | |
Change Request Turnaround Time Typical SLA for implementing small client change requests. |
No information available | |
User Community/Forum Active user community or forum for sharing knowledge and tips. |
Vendor maintains user forums/communities for product knowledge sharing. | |
Regular Product Updates Frequency of system updates and feature releases. |
No information available | |
Training & Certification Programs Availability of formal training, documentation, and certification for users. |
Calypso University and other user training/certification available. | |
Multi-Timezone Support Support teams cover multiple time zones for global operations. |
Multi-timezone support for global operations is available. | |
Disaster Recovery Assistance Hands-on vendor support in DR/BCP scenarios. |
Disaster recovery/BCP support services are contractually available. | |
Custom Development Services Availability of custom enhancement/build services from vendor. |
Vendor offers custom development/enhancement services for clients. | |
Annual Client Satisfaction Survey Regular feedback and satisfaction surveys of client base. |
Annual client satisfaction surveys are a standard practice for feedback. |
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