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Capital Economics Research Platform from Capital Economics
Comprehensive research platform offering economic forecasts, scenario analysis, strategy updates, webinars, and data-driven insights for fund managers and asset allocators.
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Economic Research Platforms for Investment Strategy & Asset Allocation
Comprehensive databases and analytical tools focused on macroeconomic indicators, central bank policies, and global economic trends to inform top-down investment strategy and asset allocation decisions.
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Data Coverage
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Macroeconomic Indicators Access to key macroeconomic data (GDP, inflation, unemployment, etc.) from global sources. |
Platform offers access to a range of macroeconomic data including GDP, inflation, unemployment as per product description and research focus. | |
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Market Data Coverage of asset prices, returns, volumes, and other market dynamics. |
Frequently covers asset prices, returns, economic indicators affecting markets which is standard for macroeconomic research offerings. | |
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Alternative Data Availability of non-traditional data sets (satellite imagery, credit card analytics, etc.). |
No information available | |
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Historical Depth How far back time series data extends. |
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Geographic Coverage Number of unique countries or regions covered by the platform. |
undefined Covers global economies, including developing and developed markets, as indicated on the product page. |
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Frequency of Updates How frequently the data sets are updated. |
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ESG Data Integration Whether Environmental, Social & Governance metrics are included. |
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Real-time Data Feeds Supports access to streaming or push-based real-time data. |
No information available | |
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Proprietary Data Sets Exclusive or premium custom data sets created by the provider. |
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Economic Forecasts Inclusion of consensus and proprietary economic forecast data. |
Economic forecasts are a core service as described in product overview. | |
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Sector and Industry Data Coverage of sector- or industry-specific economic data. |
Offers in-depth analysis by sector and industry as part of regular research updates. | |
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Granular Data Resolution Finest resolution available, such as tick-level or daily. |
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Event Data Coverage of central bank meetings, black swans, and market events. |
Product mentions event-driven research (e.g., central bank decisions, crisis updates). | |
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Source Transparency Availability of details regarding data sources and collection methodologies. |
No information available |
Analytics & Modelling Tools
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Factor Analysis Ability to analyze economic or investment factors. |
Factor analysis and research are part of investment strategy updates. | |
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Signal Generation Automated creation of economic or market signals for use in strategies. |
No information available | |
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Quantitative Models Availability of pre-built and customizable quantitative models. |
Publishes quantitative models and scenario analyses for clients. | |
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Backtesting Engine Support for historical backtesting of strategies and allocation models. |
No information available | |
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Scenario Analysis Built-in tools for stress-testing portfolios under economic scenarios. |
Explicit mention of scenario analysis tools for clients. | |
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Portfolio Optimization Robust tools for optimal asset allocation and risk-return optimization. |
No information available | |
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Correlation & Causality Analysis Analysis of relationships among variables and causal inference. |
No information available | |
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Custom Model Builder Tools that support creation and testing of user-defined models. |
No information available | |
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Machine Learning Integration Support for data-driven ML analytics within the platform. |
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Alpha Capture Tools Ability to identify and visualize sources of potential excess returns. |
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Simulation Speed Maximum speed at which simulations or runs can be completed. |
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Code-free Analysis Offers analysis tools for non-programmers through GUI interfaces. |
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Cross-asset Modelling Ability to model and analyze across asset classes seamlessly. |
No information available |
Reporting & Visualization
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Dashboard Customization Users can create and personalize dashboards for key economic and investment metrics. |
Platform allows users to personalize dashboards, as indicated under product interface highlights. | |
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Automated Report Generation Platform can create and schedule bespoke reports automatically. |
Product overview notes automated and scheduled reports for clients. | |
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Charting & Graphing Wide range of customizable charts and graphs. |
Website screenshots and descriptions show customizable charts and graphs. | |
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Infographic Creation Automatic generation of infographics and summary visuals. |
No information available | |
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Export Formats Number of file formats supported for exporting reports (PDF, Excel, PPT, etc.). |
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API Report Access Reports and visualizations accessible via API. |
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White-labeling Support for custom branding (logos, colors) on platform outputs. |
No information available | |
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Dynamic Filtering Real-time filtering and slicing/dicing of dashboards or reports. |
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Collaboration Tools Built-in tools for sharing, commenting, or collaborating on reports. |
References to collaborative research spaces and team dashboards suggest built-in collaboration tools. | |
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Drill-down Interactivity Ability to explore details underlying summary statistics interactively. |
No information available | |
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Scheduled Distribution Automated scheduling and distribution of reports to defined lists. |
Platform allows clients to schedule and distribute research and reports to subscriber lists. |
Integration & Interoperability
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API Access RESTful or Python/R API for extracting platform data and analytics. |
API access for institutional and enterprise clients is indicated in the product API documentation. | |
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Connectors for BI Tools Native integrations with tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik. |
No information available | |
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Custom Data Upload Ability to upload and analyze proprietary datasets alongside platform data. |
No information available | |
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Cloud Storage Integration Can connect with cloud data storage providers (AWS S3, Azure Blob, etc.). |
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Direct Database Access Supports connections to external SQL or NoSQL databases. |
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File Format Support Number of supported data import/export file types (CSV, JSON, XML, etc.). |
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Real-time Push/Streaming Supports live streaming of analytics or data to downstream systems. |
No information available | |
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Open Standards Compliance Compatibility with widely adopted open standards for data exchange. |
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Mobile App Connectivity Platform supports mobile access and integration. |
No information available | |
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Scripting/Plugin Support Allows user extensions via Python, R, or plugins. |
No information available |
Research Content & Insights
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In-house Analyst Research Original reports and commentary from the platform’s internal research teams. |
Site advertises original commentary and reports from a large in-house economics research team. | |
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Third-party Research Access Aggregation or syndication of top-tier external research providers. |
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Thematic Research Coverage Access to research on major investment or macroeconomic themes. |
Thematic and topical research coverage (e.g. interest rates, inflation, policy) is mentioned throughout the platform's marketing. | |
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Event-driven Analysis Timely insights and analysis following economic or market events. |
Analysis following major market and economic events (black swans, central bank decisions) is a prominent service. | |
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Custom Research Requests Users can commission bespoke research or analysis. |
Bespoke research options and custom analysis available for institutional clients. | |
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Research Archive Size Number of historical reports or research notes available. |
No information available | |
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Analyst Access Direct access to research analysts for Q&A or briefings. |
Direct Q&A sessions and expert webinars imply analyst access. | |
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Research Alerts Custom alerts for newly published research on defined topics. |
Platform supports research/topic alerts (custom notifications for new research on tracked topics). | |
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Global Macro Coverage Focus on international macro research (EM, DM, cross-border flows). |
Service offers international macroeconomic and cross-border themes, including EM and DM coverage. | |
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Quantitative Commentary Data-driven research and commentary using quantitative methods. |
Many insights and research deliverables are explicitly data-driven and use quantitative methods. |
User Experience & Customization
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User-friendly Interface Modern, intuitive interfaces for navigation and workflow. |
Platform highlights ease-of-use and an intuitive user interface on product website. | |
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Personalization Options Users can save and personalize layouts, views, and workflows. |
End users can personalize dashboards and research alerts, as per product features. | |
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Multi-language Support Number of languages the UI is localized in. |
No information available | |
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Accessibility Features Built-in support for visually/hearing-impaired users. |
No information available | |
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Custom Workspace Creation Users can build and save complex workspaces matching investment team needs. |
Clients can configure and save custom workspaces, suitable for teams. | |
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Responsive Design Platform renders well on devices of different sizes. |
Platform is web-based and responsive, works across desktop, tablet, and mobile layouts. | |
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Notification Preferences Granular controls over notification and alert settings. |
Users can manage email/alert notifications and tailor their preferences. | |
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Keyboard Shortcuts Time-saving keyboard shortcuts and workflow accelerators. |
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Help & Onboarding Assistance Built-in tutorials, guided tours, and onboarding resources. |
Onboarding support and tutorials are part of user training services listed. | |
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User Community & Forums Access to forums and peer-to-peer support communities. |
User community/forums referred to in the support section; offers peer-to-peer forums. |
Collaboration & Workflow
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Shared Workspaces Ability to create and share project or research workspaces among teams. |
Platform enables sharing and collaboration within client teams using shared dashboards and notes. | |
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Commenting & Annotation Tools for commenting on dashboards, charts, or research. |
Comments and feedback tools for dashboards/research are described as collaborative features. | |
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Task & Project Management Integration with task lists, project tracking, or workflow engines. |
No information available | |
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Version History and Audit Trails Version tracking for research, models, and data usage. |
No information available | |
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Access Control & Permissions Robust, role-based security for restricting access and sharing. |
Enterprise platform features robust user permissions and access control. | |
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E-mail & Calendar Integration Integration with Outlook, Google Workspace, or similar. |
Integrates with Outlook and Google Calendar to schedule webinars and events. | |
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Instant Messaging Integration Supports Slack, Teams, or custom chat for real-time collaboration. |
No information available | |
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Real-time Collaboration Multiple users can work simultaneously on shared materials. |
No information available | |
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Activity Notifications Alerts for changes, comments, or team activity. |
Activity and publication alerts are available to notify users about research and collaboration updates. | |
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Approval Workflows Support for research or report publication approval processes. |
No information available |
Security & Compliance
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Data Encryption All data is encrypted at rest and in transit. |
Product information states all data is encrypted at rest and in transit, standard for institutional platforms. | |
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Audit Logs Detailed logging of data access, downloads, and user actions. |
Audit logs and user activity monitoring are detailed in the compliance documentation. | |
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Multi-factor Authentication Use of multi-factor authentication for all or privileged users. |
Multi-factor authentication is mentioned as a security feature for user access. | |
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Compliance Certifications Number of major certifications achieved (SOC2, ISO27001, GDPR, etc.). |
No information available | |
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User Permission Granularity Number of distinct user roles or permission levels available. |
No information available | |
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Data Residency Options Support for data storage in specific geographies/jurisdictions. |
Vendor offers data residency options per client region, as outlined in compliance documentation. | |
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Single-sign-on Integration Integration with SSO providers (Okta, AAD, etc.). |
Single sign-on integration is available for enterprise accounts. | |
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Data Retention Policies Automated enforcement of user-defined data retention/deletion policies. |
No information available | |
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IP Whitelisting Restrict platform access by defined IP address ranges. |
No information available | |
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Privacy Compliance Tools Tools for supporting GDPR, CCPA, and global privacy regulation requirements. |
Platform supports GDPR and CCPA requirements, as mentioned on the compliance page. |
Performance & Reliability
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Uptime Guarantee Service-level uptime commitment from vendor. |
No information available | |
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Page Load Speed Average time to load key dashboards/reports. |
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Query Latency Typical latency for user queries or report refreshes. |
No information available | |
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Concurrent User Support Maximum number of users supported at once. |
No information available | |
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Data Throughput Maximum volume of data processes per second. |
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Disaster Recovery RPO/RTO Recovery Point and Recovery Time Objectives in case of outage. |
No information available | |
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Scaling Capacity Max number of data series or size of data sets handled. |
No information available | |
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Resource Usage Monitoring Built-in monitoring for platform/system resource usage. |
No information available | |
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24/7 Platform Monitoring Vendor provides round-the-clock platform health monitoring. |
24/7 platform health monitoring is described in the service level documentation. | |
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Real-time Failover Automatic failover to redundant systems for high-availability. |
No information available |
Support & Training
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Onboarding & Implementation Support Availability of guided onboarding and implementation services. |
Guided onboarding and implementation support are part of the enterprise service package. | |
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24/7 Helpdesk On-demand access to support via web, phone, or chat at all hours. |
24/7 helpdesk support is detailed as part of customer support offerings. | |
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Dedicated Account Manager Assigned point of contact for support and account questions. |
Dedicated account manager provided for institutional-level and enterprise clients. | |
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Training Materials Comprehensive documentation, videos, and how-to guides. |
Training materials available including documentation, videos, and guides. | |
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Live Training Sessions Availability of instructor-led workshops or webinars. |
Live webinars and training sessions scheduled regularly for clients. | |
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User Knowledge Base Searchable library of FAQs, troubleshooting steps, and guides. |
User knowledge base available via online portal. | |
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Implementation Timeline Usual time from contract to go-live. |
No information available | |
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SLA First Response Time Service level agreement for first support response. |
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User Feedback Integration Platform actively incorporates user suggestions in product roadmap. |
Vendor highlights regular inclusion of client/user feedback in platform updates. | |
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Local Language Support Number of languages spoken by support teams. |
No information available |
Cost & Licensing
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Transparent Pricing Clearly published and understandable fee schedules. |
Clear pricing indicated on website with visible schedules and no hidden fees. | |
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Flexible Licensing Options Supports multiple licensing models (named user, enterprise, consumption-based, etc.). |
Platform supports named user and enterprise licensing for flexibility. | |
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Trial or Sandbox Access Prospective users can try the platform with demo data before purchase. |
Free trial (sandbox) access offered for prospective clients with demo data. | |
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Tiered Feature Bundles Core vs. premium tiers available to match user needs and budgets. |
Website describes multiple subscription tiers for different feature bundles. | |
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Volume Discount Availability Discounts available for large contracts or long duration agreements. |
Discounts for large volume contracts or long-term agreements advertised to enterprise clients. | |
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Usage/Consumption Metering Ability to track and report on data/feature consumption in real time. |
Platform tracks and reports feature/data consumption for enterprise/bulk users. | |
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Unbundled Data Pricing Pay only for specific data sets or add-ons required. |
Clients can pay only for needed data sets; unbundled pricing option stated for some offerings. | |
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Contract Length Flexibility Options for short-term, annual, or multi-year contracts. |
Subscription options include monthly, annual, or multi-year contracts to match client needs. | |
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Migration Cost Support Provider assistance or incentives for migration from legacy platforms. |
No information available | |
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Cancellation Terms Transparency Clear, upfront terms for cancellation and exit. |
Cancellation and exit terms are clearly defined and upfront in subscription documentation. |
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