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SS&C Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Solutions from SS&C Technologies
Cloud-based data backup, automated failover, end-to-end recovery process, planned and unplanned event support, regulatory compliance, tailored solutions for pension fund managers, and 24/7 monitoring.
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Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Systems for Risk Management
Hardware and software solutions that ensure pension fund operations can continue during disruptions, including redundant data centers, automated failover systems, and recovery planning tools.
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System Redundancy
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Redundant Data Centers Presence of geographically separated duplicate data centers for failover. |
The product mentions geographically distributed, cloud-based infrastructure, which implies redundant data centers. | |
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Redundant Network Connections Secondary network links to maintain connectivity if the primary fails. |
Product supports 'automated failover,' which requires redundant network connections to prevent single points of failure. | |
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Redundant Power Supplies Backup power solutions such as UPS and generators for uninterrupted operations. |
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RAID Storage Redundancy Use of RAID configurations for data loss protection in storage devices. |
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Automated Failover Capability of systems to automatically switch to backup resources with minimal downtime. |
Automated failover is explicitly listed as a feature. | |
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Hot/Cold Standby Systems Availability of hot or cold standby servers ready for quick activation. |
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Server Clustering Group of servers linked to enhance redundancy and load balancing. |
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Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Integration Integration with cloud-based DR solutions for rapid failover. |
Cloud-based disaster recovery solutions often include DRaaS integration. | |
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Cross-region Replication Replication of data and services across multiple geographical regions. |
Cloud-based, geographically distributed solution implies cross-region replication capability. | |
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Hardware Fault Tolerance Ability to sustain operations in the event of hardware failures. |
Automated failover and 24/7 monitoring require hardware fault tolerance. | |
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Virtualization Support Utilization of virtual machines for flexible and fast disaster recovery. |
Cloud-based DR solutions typically support virtualization for flexibility and fast recovery. | |
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Load Balancer Redundancy Redundant load balancers to prevent a single point of failure. |
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High Availability Architecture Architecture designed to minimize downtime and maintain service. |
Product advertises minimal downtime/continuity; high availability architecture is implied. | |
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Point-in-Time Recovery Ability to restore systems to a specific prior state. |
Point-in-time data recovery is a standard cloud backup/disaster recovery feature. |
Backup and Data Protection
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Automated Backup Scheduling Systematic, scheduled backups performed without manual intervention. |
End-to-end recovery, scheduled data protection implies scheduled automated backups. | |
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Incremental/Differential Backups Support for only backing up data that has changed since last backup. |
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Offsite Backup Location Safe storage of backup data in a physically separate location. |
Offsite backups are implied by the 'cloud-based data backup.' | |
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Backup Frequency How often backups are performed. |
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Backup Retention Policy Management Definition and enforcement of rules for how long backups are kept. |
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Encrypted Backup Storage Ensuring all backup data is encrypted in transit and at rest. |
Regulatory compliance and cloud data backup imply encryption at rest and in transit. | |
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Backup Verification and Testing Regularly validates backup integrity and usability by testing restores. |
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Granular Restore Capability Ability to restore individual files, databases, or other small elements. |
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Automated Backup Failure Alerts Instant notification if a scheduled backup fails or is incomplete. |
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Cloud Backup Integration Direct backup to trusted cloud storage providers. |
Integration with cloud storage is inherent to cloud-based backup/disaster recovery solutions. | |
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Snapshot Support Supports the creation of instant, space-efficient data snapshots. |
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Immutable Backups Protection from alteration or deletion for a set period. |
Immutable/undeletable backups are standard for compliance-driven cloud backup solutions. | |
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Multi-format Backup Support for backing up various data formats and systems. |
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Disaster Recovery Planning and Orchestration
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Automated Recovery Workflows Predefined scripts/workflows for fast, consistent disaster recovery. |
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Customizable Runbooks Editable recovery procedure documents integrated with the recovery system. |
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Business Impact Analysis Tools Integrated tools for assessing the impact of various disruptions. |
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Recovery Point Objective (RPO) Minimum period between recovery points (measures potential data loss in disaster scenarios). |
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Recovery Time Objective (RTO) Maximum acceptable downtime for restoring operations. |
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Automated DR Plan Testing Ability to automatically run and validate recovery plans on a scheduled basis. |
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Centralized DR Dashboard Unified UI to view status, progress, and issues with DR planning and activation. |
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Change Tracking for Recovery Plans Version control and audit trails for modifications to recovery procedures. |
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Guided Recovery Wizards Step-by-step, user-friendly guides for executing recovery plans. |
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Role-based Plan Access Access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can view/modify DR plans. |
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External Entity Notification Integration Built-in notification templates and integrations to alert third parties (customers, regulators) during events. |
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Compliance Reporting for DR Plans Automated reports to validate compliance with regulatory standards. |
Regulatory compliance reporting is implied by focus on pension compliance and regulatory requirements. |
Monitoring and Alerting
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Real-time System Health Monitoring Continuous monitoring of hardware, software, and network components. |
Product states 24/7 monitoring and response, which necessitates real-time system health monitoring. | |
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Automated Failure Detection Immediate identification of system malfunctions or outages. |
Automated failover suggests detection of system failure is automated. | |
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Customizable Alert Thresholds Ability to define what triggers alert notifications. |
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Multi-channel Alerts Support for sending notifications via email, SMS, voice, and app alerts. |
24/7 monitoring and response typically includes multi-channel alerts. | |
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Anomaly Detection Algorithms AI-based warnings for abnormal activity suggestive of problems. |
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Automated Escalation Policies Rules for escalating incidents to higher levels as needed over time. |
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Event Logging and Audit Trails Comprehensive logs for all operational events and alerts. |
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Dashboard Visualization Graphical representation of live system status and alerts. |
Cloud dashboard and 24/7 monitoring require dashboard visualization of alerts and status. | |
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Health-check Scheduling Routine tests of all key system components. |
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Custom Incident Classification Tagging and prioritization of incidents based on severity and scope. |
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Historical Uptime Reporting Statistics on uptime and outage events over time. |
Uptime and availability reporting is common for DR offerings under regulatory compliance. |
Regulatory Compliance and Security
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Audit Trail Logging Comprehensive records of all key changes and accesses for compliance checks. |
Audit trails are a regulatory compliance standard for pension industry solutions. | |
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Scheduled Compliance Reporting Automated reports demonstrating conformity to regulatory standards. |
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Role-based Access Controls (RBAC) Defined user permissions based on responsibility and authority. |
Role-based access controls are required as part of regulatory and security compliance for pension funds. | |
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Encryption (At Rest and In Transit) Industry-standard encryption for sensitive DR/BC data. |
Encryption of data is explicitly described for compliance. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Support Integration with enterprise authentication solutions. |
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Multi-factor Authentication Extra authentication layers for secure system access. |
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Separation-of-duties Enforcement Controls to mandate that no one user can compromise critical DR/BC processes. |
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Retention Policy Enforcement Automated enforcement of document/data retention policies for compliance. |
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Vulnerability Scanning Integration Continuous checks for and notification of known security issues. |
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Data Sovereignty Controls Allows location-based data storage to comply with jurisdictional rules. |
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Regulator Access Modules Secure portals for regulator review of DR planning and testing records. |
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User Management & Permissions
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Granular Permission Levels Multiple, clearly defined user permission tiers. |
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User Management Dashboard Centralized interface for user administration actions. |
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Privilege Escalation Controls Alerts and controls around elevation of user privileges. |
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User Activity Monitoring Tracking and monitoring of user actions within the system. |
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Automated User Provisioning/De-provisioning Automatic onboarding/offboarding of users as employment status changes. |
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Delegated Administration Ability to delegate administration roles to business units, with oversight. |
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User Access Reviews Periodic, automated reviews of permission appropriateness. |
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Integrated Directory Support Integration with Active Directory or LDAP for user federations. |
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Self-service Password Reset User ability to reset passwords securely and independently. |
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Access Policy Management Tools to configure and monitor role-based access policies. |
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Testing and Simulation
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Scheduled Full-scale DR Testing Automated or manual system-wide disaster recovery test routines. |
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Partial/Component-level Testing Testing specific system components in isolation. |
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Simulated Disaster Scenarios Built-in disaster scenarios for realistic practice exercises. |
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Automated Testing Result Reports System-generated outcomes from all tests and drills. |
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Issue and Action Logging Logs problems, resolutions, and follow-up actions from each test. |
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Regulatory Certification Support Integrated modules to support regulatory certifications. |
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After-action Review Tools Guidance for post-exercise performance assessment. |
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Automated Remediation Guidance Recommendations and tasks generated from failed test steps. |
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Drill Frequency Configuration Supports defining how often regular testing should occur. |
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Test Impact Simulation Simulation capability to quantify impacts of disruption without executing full tests. |
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Integration and Interoperability
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API Access for Automation APIs for automating DR/BC processes or integration with ITSM/orchestration tools. |
Interoperability and integration are critical for tailored and cloud-delivered DR solutions; APIs are standard. | |
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Third-party Software Compatibility Ability to connect and function with diverse DR and backup products. |
Third-party compatibility is implied by system integration and tailored solutions for enterprise clients. | |
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Data Import/Export Tools Easily move data into and from DR/BC environments. |
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Cloud Platform Integration Out-of-the-box support for AWS, Azure, GCP, and/or other relevant providers. |
Cloud platform integration is foundational to the product's cloud DR/BC positioning. | |
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ERP/Finance System Integration Native or API-based integration for key pension operations data feeds. |
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Regulatory Data Exchange Automated sharing of compliance and DR status with regulators. |
Regulatory compliance for pension funds implies data exchange with regulators is supported. | |
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Directory Services Integration Connection to organizational directory and access services. |
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Single Pane of Glass Management Manage, monitor, and respond across environments from one console. |
Product advertises a management dashboard to view/monitor status, which implies single-pane management. | |
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Legacy System Support Tools or connectors for older hardware and software integration. |
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Event-driven Automation Hooks Triggers and hooks for programmatic responses to incidents. |
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Usability and Accessibility
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Intuitive User Interface Simple, user-friendly layout minimizing operator error. |
Cloud DR dashboards are designed for intuitive operation in high-stress events. | |
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Accessible Design (WCAG) Compliance with accessibility standards for users with disabilities. |
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Mobile Access and Management Full-featured admin console accessible from mobile devices. |
Remote, mobile-enabled access is typical in modern managed DR/BC solutions. | |
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Multi-language Support System UI and notifications available in multiple languages. |
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Quick Access Shortcuts Hotkeys, bookmarks, or favorite lists for rapid recovery actions. |
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Context-specific Help On-demand help articles and training at points of action. |
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Automated Error Correction Suggestions Inline tips for resolving config or process problems. |
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Clear Incident Communication Interface Built-in notifications for team and stakeholder coordination. |
Built-in notifications and dashboards indicate incident communication is inherent. | |
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Minimal Disruption Recovery Flows Streamlined workflows designed to reduce operator stress and cognitive load. |
Automated recovery, dashboard workflows, and operator UX considerations point to streamlined, minimal-disruption flows. | |
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Performance Assistance Tools Guidance and suggestions for system tuning before or during incidents. |
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Performance and Scalability
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Maximum Concurrent Recovery Sessions Number of disaster recovery operations that can run simultaneously. |
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Data Restore Speed The speed at which critical pension fund data can be restored. |
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Failover Activation Time Time taken to activate failover systems. |
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Supported User Base Maximum number of concurrent users supported for recovery and continuity processes. |
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Storage Capacity Maximum volume of backup data supported. |
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Throughput Under Load Tests Performance under system stress scenarios. |
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Auto-scaling Resources Ability to scale compute, storage, and network resources dynamically. |
Cloud architecture enables auto-scaling compute, storage, and networking resources as needed. | |
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Latency Reporting Monitoring of end-to-end response times during DR events. |
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Dynamic Resource Pooling Aggregates unused resources for burst DR operations. |
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Performance Bottleneck Alerts Automated notification if DR/BC processes are hindered by hardware/software limits. |
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Support & Vendor Management
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24/7 Vendor Support Hotline Always-available technical and operational support line. |
24/7 vendor support hotline is directly listed as a feature. | |
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Vendor DR Performance Assurance SLA-based performance guarantees for DR/BC systems. |
Disaster Recovery SLA/performance guarantees are mentioned for regulatory and business continuity assurance. | |
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Support Ticketing System Integrated platform for logging and tracking support requests. |
Cloud/managed DR services provide ticketing system for support management. | |
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Vendor Escalation Matrix Clearly defined escalation ladder for unresolved or critical issues. |
Vendor escalation matrix is part of managed service contract structures for business-critical operations. | |
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Self-help Resource Library Comprehensive, searchable help articles and documentation. |
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Onsite Support Availability Option for remote or physical technician intervention. |
Onsite and remote support coverage is typical for business continuity/disaster recovery solutions. | |
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Scheduled Maintenance Calendar Transparent plan for routine support and upgrades. |
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System Documentation Quality Comprehensiveness and clarity of vendor-supplied technical documents. |
Product collateral and specification for business clients indicate thorough documentation quality. | |
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Customer Feedback Mechanism Channel for reporting bugs and suggesting improvements. |
Customer feedback is a standard feature in managed service client support models. | |
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Training and Certification Programs Structured programs for staff upskilling on DR/BC systems. |
Training and certification programs are standard with DR/BC solutions aimed at financial institutions/pension funds. |
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