Util Impact Analytics uses machine learning to analyze millions of academic and industry publications to assess the positive and negative impacts of companies' products and services. The solution provides quantified impact metrics aligned with UN SDGs, comprehensive ESG and impact assessments, portfolio analysis tools, and detailed company reports. It offers an objective, evidence-based approach to measuring sustainability impact.
Specialized tools for evaluating companies based on ESG criteria, providing scores, ratings, and insights into sustainability performance to support responsible investment strategies.
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Company Coverage Number of companies for which ESG data is available. |
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Geographic Coverage Regions or countries included in ESG data datasets. |
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Asset Class Coverage Different asset types (equity, fixed income, etc.) analyzed. |
Data includes equities, debt, mutual funds, ETFs, and other asset classes as part of portfolio analytics. | |
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Historical Data Depth How many years of historical ESG data are accessible. |
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Update Frequency How frequently ESG data is updated. |
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Private Company Data Availability of ESG data for private/non-listed companies. |
Coverage includes both public and private companies according to website support statements. | |
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Sector Coverage Variety of industries and sectors included in the dataset. |
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Thematic Coverage Coverage of specialized ESG themes (e.g., gender diversity, climate change). |
Includes specialized ESG themes, especially SDGs and thematic impact areas. | |
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Controversy Data Inclusion Presence of real-time or historical controversy data. |
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Third-Party Data Integration Ability to ingest and reconcile data from multiple external ESG data sources. |
Automated ingestion from academic and industry publications, as well as possible third-party datasets. | |
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Data Source Transparency Clarity and detail in sources for ESG data points. |
Claims full transparency on source attribution – 'Evidence-based, every impact metric is linked to its sources.' | |
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Coverage of Small/Midcap Companies ESG data availability for smaller or less-covered companies. |
Coverage includes small, mid, and large cap companies, as stated in FAQ. |
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Customizable Scoring Ability for users to define or adjust scoring methodologies. |
End-users can apply custom weightings and align reporting to their own scoring preferences and methodologies. | |
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Standardized Methodologies Use of recognized ESG scoring/rating standards (SASB, GRI, etc.). |
Util aligns its methodologies with widely recognized standards such as SASB, GRI, and SDG frameworks. | |
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Sector-Specific Weightings ESG criteria weighting based on industry relevance. |
Sector- and industry-specific weightings available via GICS and sector mapping. | |
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Transparency of Algorithms Clear documentation on how scores and ratings are calculated. |
Documentation details clear algorithmic logic, evidence linkage, and user transparency. | |
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Ability to Drill-Down Detailed view on individual scoring sub-components or metrics. |
Users can drill down to underlying metrics and evidence for each ESG score and impact metric. | |
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Rating Scale Granularity Level of detail (number of tiers/grades) in scoring. |
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Time-Series Ratings Historical time series of ESG scores/ratings available. |
Time-series rating trends available for historical analysis. | |
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Peer Benchmarking Ability to compare ESG ratings against peer groups. |
Peer benchmarking is integral – companies and portfolios are compared to peers and sectors. | |
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Override Functionality Ability for users to override the default rating with their own assessment. |
Users can override with their own impact or ESG scores. | |
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Audit Trail Record of changes made to scores or methodology. |
Has complete audit trails for methodology and data changes according to compliance documentation. | |
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Integration of Qualitative Assessments Support for incorporating research analyst notes or reviews in scores. |
Analyst notes, feedback, and external information can be added to scoring. |
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Carbon Emissions Tracking Tracking and evaluation of direct/indirect greenhouse gas emissions. |
Carbon impact analysis is part of environmental metrics. | |
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Climate Risk Exposure Assessment of a company's exposure to climate-related risks. |
Assesses climate risk exposure through SDG and theme alignment. | |
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Energy Efficiency Metrics Tracking energy use per unit of output or revenue. |
Includes energy efficiency factors in industry and company reports. | |
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Water Usage Data Monitoring of water consumption, scarcity risks, and management policies. |
Tracks water usage as part of environmental factor analysis. | |
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Waste Management Assessment of waste generation, recycling, and disposal policies. |
Waste management, circularity, and environmental impacts are covered per data schema. | |
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Biodiversity Impact Analysis of company operations impact on biodiversity and ecosystems. |
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Environmental Policy Disclosure Tracking public disclosure of environmental policies and commitments. |
Tracks public disclosures and environmental policies in company reports. | |
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Green Revenue Tracking Measurement of revenue derived from environmentally positive activities. |
Green revenue and 'positive impact' revenue tracked by SDG/Theme association. | |
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ESG Data for Supply Chain Inclusion of environmental data from company’s supply chain. |
Supply chain impacts, including environmental risk, tracked across reports (per analytics documentation). | |
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Alignment to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Mapping to relevant UN SDGs in environmental analysis. |
Multi-layer mapping to SDGs in impact analytics; cited as a core feature. |
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Diversity & Inclusion Metrics Tracking gender, minority, and board diversity statistics. |
Diversity, inclusion, and workforce metrics are explicitly offered. | |
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Labor Practices Assessment Evaluation of working conditions, labor rights, and employee relations. |
Labor rights and fair work assessment incorporated via evidence-driven analysis. | |
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Community Engagement Measurement of company initiatives for community health, welfare and education. |
Community engagement impact metrics calculated via evidence and SDG relevance. | |
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Human Rights Adherence Assessment of policies and practices for upholding international human rights. |
Human rights adherence, policy, and controversy data tracked for companies. | |
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Health and Safety Data Monitoring of workforce safety, accident rates, and regulatory compliance. |
Health, safety, and accident metrics are incorporated per ESG reporting templates. | |
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Product Responsibility Evaluation of product safety, quality, and customer satisfaction metrics. |
Product safety and responsibility indicators included in impact metrics. | |
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Social Supply Chain Risks Assessment of social risks within the supply chain (forced labor, child labor, etc). |
Supply chain social risk analyses (e.g., forced labor, child labor) available in enterprise package. | |
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Philanthropy Tracking Mapping of corporate giving, foundations, and charitable contributions. |
Tracks and maps philanthropic activities and donations to impact outcomes. | |
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Employee Training Metrics Data on employee training hours, programs, and development outcomes. |
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Social Controversy Monitoring Real-time or historical monitoring of negative social events or controversies. |
Social controversy indicators and monitoring are included in reporting modules. |
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Board Structure Evaluation Analysis of board composition, independence, and expertise. |
Board structure and independence are assessed in governance datasets. | |
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Executive Compensation Analysis Tracking of executive compensation compared to company performance. |
Executive compensation data tracked as part of governance section. | |
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Ownership Transparency Disclosure and analysis of ownership structures and significant shareholders. |
Ownership transparency is included in the company profile governance analytics. | |
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Shareholder Rights Protection Analysis of shareholder voting rights and anti-takeover mechanisms. |
Tracks shareholder rights and governance practices per report templates. | |
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Audit and Controls Assessment of internal controls, risk management policies, and audit independence. |
Internal controls and audit frameworks assessed in governance impact. | |
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Anti-Bribery and Corruption Evaluation of anti-bribery, corruption policies, and enforcement mechanisms. |
Anti-bribery and anti-corruption impact metrics included in evidence-based scoring. | |
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Transparency of Disclosures Quality and frequency of corporate disclosures on governance practices. |
Frequent and high-quality corporate governance policy disclosures analyzed. | |
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ESG Integration at the Board Level Extent to which the board considers ESG in its oversight. |
ESG integration at board level is documented and assessed. | |
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Whistleblower Protection Mechanisms Availability and effectiveness of employee whistleblower programs. |
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Governance Controversy Monitoring Detection and tracking of governance-related controversies or violations. |
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Portfolio ESG Scoring Aggregating ESG scores at the portfolio level. |
Portfolio-level scoring and analytics is a flagship feature. | |
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Scenario Analysis Modeling how ESG events or improvements impact performance metrics. |
Scenario analysis modules provided for what-if analysis on portfolios and companies. | |
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ESG Attribution Analysis Identifying how ESG factors drive risk and return in a portfolio. |
Attribution analysis of ESG and impact data—understood as a differentiator for Util. | |
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Benchmark Comparison Comparing portfolio ESG ratings against relevant benchmarks. |
Supports comparing ESG/impact scores to benchmarks and indices. | |
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Carbon Footprint Calculation Aggregated measurement of portfolio carbon exposure. |
Provides carbon footprint aggregation at the company and portfolio level. | |
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Engagement Tracking Monitoring and reporting on shareholder engagement activities. |
Tracks shareholder and stakeholder engagement at the portfolio level (reports and analytics). | |
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Exclusion/IQ Screening Excluding companies based on ESG compliance or controversy thresholds. |
Exclusion and screening features available by SDG, theme, or controversy score. | |
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Impact Measurement Monitoring real-world environmental or social outcomes tied to investments. |
Impact measurement module directly ties investments to quantifiable SDG outcomes. | |
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Automated Reporting Generation of regular, customizable portfolio ESG reports. |
Automated, customizable reporting—ESG/impact and regulatory—with download options. | |
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Regulatory Alignment Portfolio-level mapping to SFDR, EU Taxonomy, or other ESG regulations. |
Supports regulatory mapping and reporting for SFDR, EU Taxonomy, and more. |
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API Access Availability of APIs for automated data access and integration. |
API integrations and automated data access featured on the product page and developer docs. | |
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Data Export/Download Ability to extract ESG data in various formats (CSV, Excel, etc.). |
Download/export functionality for data (CSV/Excel/XML) documented. | |
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Integration with PMS/OMS Plug-and-play links with portfolio or order management systems. |
Supports integration with PMS/OMS systems, as referenced in enterprise FAQ. | |
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Custom Data Fields/Tags Ability to create and use custom metadata for data organization. |
Custom fields and tags available for data and reporting organization per admin documentation. | |
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Direct Database Connectivity Connection to client SQL or other databases for advanced analytics. |
Available for enterprise clients—direct DB links for enhanced analytics. | |
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Third-Party Platform Integration Pre-built connections to major investment/analytics platforms (Bloomberg, FactSet, etc.). |
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Bulk Data Uploads Ability to ingest custom or proprietary datasets at scale. |
Bulk data ingestion supported for custom datasets. | |
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SSO/Identity Management Single sign-on and identity integration with corporate IT systems. |
Supports SSO and SAML-based identity integration per documentation. | |
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Data Synchronization Automated data updates between the ESG platform and other systems. |
Automated data feed synchronization with external and internal systems enabled. | |
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Webhooks for Event Triggers Support for webhooks to trigger downstream workflows on new ESG events/scoring changes. |
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Customizable Dashboards Personalized dashboard and workspace arrangements. |
Customizable dashboards available for all users. | |
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Advanced Visualization Tools Charts, heatmaps, and other visualizations for ESG data. |
Advanced charting, heatmaps, and visual reporting tools available. | |
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Report Template Library Pre-set templates for various ESG report types. |
Pre-built ESG and SDG report templates included. | |
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Narrative Generation Auto-generated textual summaries and insights. |
Generates automated narrative summaries in reports. | |
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Collaboration Tools Commenting, user tagging, and shareable links for analyses. |
Collaboration features (comments, tagging, sharing) built in as part of SaaS platform. | |
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Multi-language Support Interface and reporting available in multiple languages. |
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Accessibility Compliance Adherence to WCAG or other accessibility guidelines. |
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Mobile/Tablet Interface Mobile-responsive design or dedicated apps. |
Web platform is mobile responsive (per user experience notes). | |
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Scheduled Report Delivery Automated creation and delivery of regular ESG reports. |
Automated, scheduled emailing/delivery of reports is available. | |
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Permissioned Views/Sharing Granular control over who can access or edit ESG reports and data. |
Permission-based sharing and access for all reports and dashboards. |
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Regulatory Reporting Templates Pre-built templates for SFDR, TCFD, EU Taxonomy, etc. |
Regulatory reporting templates (SFDR, EU Taxonomy, etc.) are included as part of compliance suite. | |
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Automatic Regulatory Updates System updates to reflect latest regulatory changes. |
System is regularly updated to reflect regulatory changes (SFDR/Taxonomy/other). | |
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Audit Logs Detailed record of user actions for audit purposes. |
Detailed audit log available for compliance and regulatory needs. | |
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Disclosure Readiness Checklist Checklist functionality to track status of required disclosures. |
Compliance and disclosure readiness checklists available in workflows. | |
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Flagging of Non-Compliance Risks Automated alerts when companies or portfolios are at risk of ESG non-compliance. |
Automated flagging and alerts for non-compliance risks within the product. | |
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Document Repository Central repository for ESG policies, audit reports, and disclosures. |
Central data/document repository for ESG, reports, and related documents. | |
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Workflow Approvals Integrated workflow for review and approval of ESG disclosures/reports. |
Integrated workflow approval features present for larger organizations. | |
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Multi-Regime Support Support for tracking and reporting under different regulatory regimes. |
Multi-regime (multi-framework) tracking and reporting present. | |
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Red Flag Alerts Real-time alerts for regulatory, reputational, or compliance concerns. |
Product delivers real-time compliance, reputational, and regulatory red flag alerts. | |
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Legal & Compliance Integration Features enabling alignment with legal and risk monitoring systems. |
Legal and compliance monitoring and integration with risk systems available. |
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Data Provenance Tracking Traceability of data to its original source. |
Full traceability from metric to original data source and evidence is a core differentiator. | |
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Error Checking & Anomaly Detection Automatic identification of data inconsistencies. |
Automated data validation, error, and anomaly detection for all ingest processes. | |
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Source Diversity Use of multiple sources to triangulate ESG data. |
Uses multiple independent sources, including academic research and industry data. | |
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Timeliness Metrics Tracking lag between data availability and reporting. |
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User Data Feedback/Correction Facility for users to flag and correct erroneous data. |
Users can flag and submit corrections to data; feedback is reviewed. | |
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Audit Trails Record of all changes to client data sets. |
Audit trail of changes to client data (per compliance documentation). | |
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Completeness Scores Quantitative measure of data completeness for each entity. |
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Update Frequency Documentation Clear communication regarding regularity of data refresh. |
Update frequency and data refresh schedule clearly published. | |
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Manual Review/Override Capability Ability for manual review/approval of key data points. |
Manual review and override of specific data points enabled for advanced users. | |
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Dispute Management Tools System for lodging and resolving data quality disputes. |
Dispute resolution system included for enterprise clients. |
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Data Encryption at Rest and in Transit Protection of ESG data with strong encryption. |
All client and internal data is encrypted at rest and in transit per SOC2 documentation. | |
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Role-Based Access Control Granular permission management for users and teams. |
Role-based access and permissioning available for teams/admins. | |
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Multi-factor Authentication Support for enhanced authentication mechanisms. |
Multi-factor authentication available as option for all users. | |
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GDPR/CCPA Compliance Adherence to major global data privacy regulations. |
Product is GDPR/CCPA compliant (privacy policy and technical documentation). | |
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Disaster Recovery System redundancies and recovery protocols tested regularly. |
Disaster recovery and BCP procedures in place (per IT/SOC2 docs). | |
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SLA for System Uptime Service level agreement specifying minimum uptime. |
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24/7 Customer Support Access to customer support at all times. |
24/7 support for enterprise and premium subscribers. | |
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Onboarding and Training Resources Comprehensive user training and onboarding materials. |
Comprehensive onboarding and live/recorded training resources available. | |
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Knowledge Base and Community Forums Online support content and user discussion boards. |
Extensive documentation, guides, and community forums for product support. | |
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Incident Notification System Alerts users regarding outages, security, or data incidents. |
Incident notification via status page and in-app alerts. |
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