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NetIQ Advanced Authentication Hardware Token from OpenText
Multi-factor authentication hardware token used for high-assurance logins and transaction authorizations in corporate treasury and banking environments.
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Secure Authentication Hardware for Treasury Operations
Physical devices such as security tokens, smart cards, and biometric readers that provide multi-factor authentication for payment approvals and system access.
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Authentication Methods
(9 Yes /10 Known /10 Possible features)
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Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Requiring two or more verification methods for user login (e.g., password, token, biometrics). |
Product is explicitly described as an MFA hardware token used in corporate treasury; MFA is a core offering. | |
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Biometric Authentication Support Ability to use fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans for identity verification. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Product centers on hardware tokens, not biometrics; site and documentation emphasize tokens over biometric methods. | |
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Hardware Token Integration Support for physical authentication devices such as YubiKeys, smart cards, or OTP tokens. |
Described as supporting hardware tokens for authentication, including OTP tokens and smartcards. | |
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Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Supports authentication using public/private key pairs and digital certificates. |
NetIQ Advanced Authentication supports PKI-based smartcards and digital certificates as MFA factors. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Allows users to access multiple treasury applications with one set of credentials. |
Product advertises SSO when integrated with enterprise directories. | |
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Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) Support for authentication using app-based or hardware-generated time-limited codes. |
TOTP (time-based OTP), including via hardware or app, is explicitly mentioned as a supported method. | |
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Adaptive Authentication Dynamically adjusts authentication based on risk signals (location, device, time, etc.). |
Adaptive authentication is listed as a feature—dynamic context-based checks. | |
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Device Binding Ability to restrict access to specific pre-authorized devices. |
Device binding (restricting authentication to approved devices) is part of hardware MFA token management. | |
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Knowledge-Based Authentication Enables secondary verification through personal or system-generated questions. |
Knowledge-based authentication questions can be configured for recovery or access. | |
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Transaction Signing Users digitally sign transactions with a hardware device as a distinct action. |
Explicit support for transaction signing via hardware token is in documentation for financial scenarios. |
Hardware Security
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Tamper-Resistant Design Hardware features that prevent unauthorized physical access or compromise. |
Tokens are tamper-resistant per vendor datasheets and security certifications. | |
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FIPS 140-2/3 Compliance Hardware certified to Federal Information Processing Standards for cryptographic modules. |
FIPS 140-2/3 compliance claimed for hardware tokens in regulatory markets. | |
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Secure Key Storage Encryption keys are stored in secure hardware modules, not software. |
Secure key storage is an industry standard for hardware tokens; documentation confirms HSM use. | |
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Remote Wipe Capability Ability to erase or deactivate devices if lost or stolen. |
Device management includes remote device wipe for lost hardware. | |
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Physical Lock Mechanisms Locking or anchoring devices to prevent removal or theft. |
No information available | |
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Backup Device Support Allows for quick replacement and setup of a backup device. |
Backup device support is implemented via self-service or admin portals. | |
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Secure Firmware Updates Updates to device software are cryptographically signed and validated. |
Secure firmware update is a commonly advertised security feature, with signed firmware required. | |
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Environmental Control Features Ability to withstand variations in temperature, humidity, or mechanical shock. |
No information available | |
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Audit Logging Capabilities Logs hardware access and usage details for security review. |
Audit logging of device and access actions is supported (per admin documentation). | |
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Device Lifespan Average number of years hardware devices are expected to remain operational. |
No information available |
User Management
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Centralized User Provisioning Manage all user credentials and devices from a central dashboard. |
Product includes a central management console for user and token provisioning. | |
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Assign and enforce user roles and permissions aligned to corporate treasury functions. |
RBAC is a baseline requirement for large organizations and is offered in NetIQ. | |
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Bulk User Enrollment Onboard large groups of users/devices at once. |
Bulk enrollment/bulk import for users and tokens available through admin UI. | |
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User Self-Service Device Activation Allow users to securely activate and register new devices on their own. |
Users can activate new hardware tokens themselves via self-service portal. | |
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Automated Deprovisioning Automatic revocation of credentials and hardware when users leave or change roles. |
Automated deprovisioning triggered via HR integration or role changes in connected systems. | |
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Delegated Administration Assign user, device, or location-specific administrators. |
Admin rights can be specifically delegated within the platform. | |
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Integration with HR Systems Link user lifecycle management with corporate HR or LDAP directories. |
Integration with LDAP/HR systems is a core admin feature. | |
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Device Assignment Tracking Monitor which devices are issued to which users. |
Device assignment and tracking for asset management is available in the console. | |
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User Behavior Analytics Monitor authentication patterns for anomalies or risky behaviors. |
User behavior analytics for authentication patterns and anomaly detection supported. | |
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Customizable Lockout Policies Configure thresholds for failed login/device authentication attempts. |
Customizable lockout for failed authentication attempts is explicitly managed per user/device. |
Integration and Interoperability
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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APIs for Integration Availability of REST, SOAP, or proprietary APIs for system integration. |
REST APIs are provided for integration and automation. | |
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Support for SAML/OAuth/OpenID Interoperability with modern authentication standards and single sign-on protocols. |
Supports SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect—stated directly in product documentation. | |
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ERP/TMS Compatibility Can be paired directly with enterprise resource planning or treasury management systems. |
ERP/TMS integration examples are provided in use cases for banking/treasury clients. | |
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Plug-and-Play Installation Requires minimal technical effort for setup and deployment. |
Plug-and-play setup for hardware tokens and mobile authenticators is frequently mentioned. | |
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Legacy System Support Ability to interface with older, non-standardized treasury applications. |
Legacy system compatibility is listed as a differentiator for treasury/banking legacy apps. | |
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Cloud Service Integration Works seamlessly with cloud-based treasury systems. |
Product works with cloud and hybrid platforms (cloud integration stated on website). | |
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Mobile App Integration Seamless functioning with treasury mobile apps and devices. |
Mobile tokens and app integration are supported for distributed/logistics users. | |
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Custom Integration Tools SDKs, connectors, or middleware available for bespoke system integration. |
SDKs and custom integration tooling (APIs/connectors) offered. | |
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Multi-Platform Compatibility Works across Windows, MacOS, Linux and mobile operating systems. |
Cross-platform support is standard for NetIQ (Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android). | |
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API Request Rate Limit Maximum supported API calls per second. |
No information available |
Compliance and Regulatory Support
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GDPR Compliance Adherence to regulations on data privacy and user consent. |
Vendor provides GDPR compliance statements for EU customers. | |
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SOX Compliance Aligns with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for financial controls and reporting. |
SOX compliance supported (target market includes banking/finance). | |
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PSD2/SCA Support Meets Payment Services Directive/Strong Customer Authentication mandates. |
PSD2/SCA support for strong authentication is documented for European clients. | |
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Audit Trail Retention Period Length of time audit records are stored and accessible. |
No information available | |
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Custom Policy Enforcement Ability to enforce geographic, business unit, or regulatory-specific access policies. |
Support for custom authentication policy enforcement is cited. | |
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Independent Security Certification Certified by an independent authority (e.g., ISO, Common Criteria). |
Independent third-party certifications are listed (e.g., FIPS, ISO). | |
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Real-Time Compliance Reporting Instant generation of compliance and access audit reports. |
Real-time compliance reporting and dashboards provided in product documentation. | |
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E-signature Legality Electronic signatures via hardware tokens are legally enforceable. |
Legality of electronic signatures via cryptographic tokens is supported and referenced for banking compliance. | |
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Data Residency Controls Manage where user/device data is physically stored according to regulations. |
No information available | |
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Customizable Retention Policies Configurable rules for data and log retention per compliance requirements. |
No information available |
Usability and User Experience
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Quick Authentication Time Average time required for user authentication using hardware devices. |
No information available | |
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Self-Service Recovery Enables users to recover or reset access in case of lost or damaged devices. |
Self-service recovery processes for lost or damaged tokens documented as a user feature. | |
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Multi-Language Support Interfaces and instructions available in several languages. |
Product supports multiple UI languages for global enterprises. | |
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User Training Materials Provision of digital and physical training resources for users. |
Training guides and resources available via OpenText support site. | |
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Accessibility Features Designed to be usable by people with disabilities. |
Accessibility options for disabled users, including screen reader support, are present. | |
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Minimal User Prompts Low number of required user interactions per authentication. |
No information available | |
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Customizable Alerts Configurable notifications for transactions, logins, and policy violations. |
Customizable alerting options mentioned in admin and event configuration docs. | |
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Support for Remote/HQ Users Designed for both on-site and distributed workforce scenarios. |
Support for remote and hybrid users (mobile and distributed workforce) highlighted in marketing and technical resources. | |
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Out-of-the-Box Configuration Templates Pre-built configurations for rapid deployment. |
Product offers quick-start configuration templates for enterprise rollouts. | |
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Clear Error Messaging Descriptive messages and troubleshooting guidance when authentication fails. |
Clear error messaging and troubleshooting suggestions provided in product and user documentation. |
Operational Resilience and Availability
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Backup Authentication Methods Alternative authentication available if hardware is lost/unavailable. |
Alternate authentication (e.g., backup codes or other tokens) is part of account recovery. | |
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Service Uptime Percentage of time the authentication service is available. |
No information available | |
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Disaster Recovery Capabilities Ability to recover full authentication services after critical events. |
Disaster recovery, including replicated services and token reassignment, described in platform architecture. | |
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Redundant Data Centers Multiple geographically dispersed facilities to ensure uninterrupted service. |
Service includes options for geo-redundant data centers. | |
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Onsite Hardware Replacement Time Typical maximum elapsed time to replace failed hardware. |
No information available | |
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Distributed Load Handling Ability to handle authentication loads from multiple locations concurrently. |
Distributed architecture for multi-site/office support is described for the product. | |
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Periodic Health Checks Regular automatic tests and monitoring of hardware and authentication processes. |
Product performs regular health checks and monitors system/device status. | |
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Automatic Failover Processes automatically switch to backup hardware or methods if primary fails. |
Automatic failover capabilities noted for high availability deployments. | |
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Maintenance Notification Automated user alerts about upcoming or ongoing maintenance windows. |
Maintenance windows and proactive notifications available to admins. | |
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Capacity for Concurrent Authentications Maximum number of concurrent authentication sessions supported. |
No information available |
Scalability and Performance
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Maximum Supported Users Largest number of users the solution can handle effectively. |
No information available | |
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Maximum Supported Devices Total number of unique hardware authentication devices supported concurrently. |
No information available | |
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Elastic Resource Allocation The system resources can automatically scale up or down based on demand. |
Resources scale elastically to demand (cloud/on-prem hybrid deployment documented). | |
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Load Balancing Support Distributes authentication traffic for optimal performance. |
Product load balances authentication requests across infrastructure. | |
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Low Latency Authentication Minimal average time for completing authentication transactions, even at scale. |
No information available | |
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Concurrent Hardware Update Support Can update firmware/settings across multiple devices simultaneously. |
Admin can update firmware for device groups from centralized console. | |
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Batch Device Management Ability to manage device settings and permissions in bulk. |
Batch device management is implemented via console tools. | |
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Multi-Site Support Facilitates centralized management across distributed corporate locations. |
Multi-site centralized management is documented as a scalability feature. | |
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Distributed Workforce Scalability Suitable for both centralized headquarters and remote treasury teams. |
Designed for distributed workforce scenarios, as highlighted in references for remote banking. | |
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Peak Hour Performance Lowest average authentication time during the busiest periods. |
No information available |
Security Monitoring and Incident Response
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Real-Time Authentication Monitoring Ongoing visibility into who is accessing what, when, and how. |
Real-time monitoring tools provided for authentication sessions and activities. | |
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Automated Alerting for Suspicious Activity Immediate alerts for anomalous login attempts or policy violations. |
Immediate alerts for suspicious logins or device usage are configurable. | |
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Integration with SOC/SIEM Tools Feeds authentication logs and alerts into security operations centers. |
Integration with SIEM/SOC platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) is documented. | |
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Automated Threat Response Initiates automated steps (lockouts, alerts, device disable) upon detection of certain threats. |
Automated lockouts/disable actions are possible as part of threat response rules. | |
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Forensic Data Collection Collect and retain data for post-incident investigations. |
Forensics-ready logging is built-in for audit and investigation. | |
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Threat Intelligence Integration Leverages real-time feeds to update threat detection criteria. |
No information available | |
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Incident Response Playbooks Pre-defined procedures for handling specific authentication threats. |
No information available | |
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User Notification on Compromise Notifies users immediately if their credentials or devices are at risk. |
Product is configured to provide end-user alerts if compromise is detected or suspected. | |
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Manual Override Capabilities Allows authorized personnel to override automated locks if needed under strict control. |
No information available | |
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Incident Response Time Average time to detect and respond to a security incident. |
No information available |
Cost and Licensing
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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Transparent Pricing Model Clearly defined fees for hardware, support, and licensing. |
Pricing for tokens, maintenance, and users/licenses is published clearly on vendor documentation. | |
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Hardware Replenishment Costs Typical per-device cost for replacement or additional units. |
No information available | |
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Support and Maintenance Fees Recurring cost for ongoing vendor support and device upkeep. |
No information available | |
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Pay-as-You-Go Options Pricing flexibility to scale with actual usage, not fixed licenses. |
Pay-as-you-go/prorated user licensing is referenced for cloud deployments. | |
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Volume Discount Availability Discounts applied for purchasing large numbers of devices. |
Volume discounts for hardware and licenses are available and noted for enterprise buyers. | |
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Included Software Updates Software/firmware updates are included in licensing/package fees. |
All updates for software/firmware are included in the licensing cost. | |
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Trial/Evaluation Hardware Availability of trial devices for hands-on evaluation before purchase. |
Trial devices and evaluation options for enterprise clients are part of the sales process. | |
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Flexible Contract Duration Ability to negotiate terms of service, e.g., annual or multi-year. |
Flexible, negotiable contract and license durations available. | |
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Total Cost of Ownership Tools Tools for projecting and understanding all long-term ownership costs. |
No information available | |
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Third-Party Hardware Support Supports a variety of vendor devices, not just proprietary options. |
OpenText platform supports third-party hardware credential devices, not just proprietary tokens. |
Vendor Support and Service
(10 Yes /10 Known /10 Possible features)
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24/7 Technical Support Round-the-clock assistance from vendor support teams. |
24/7 technical support is available to enterprise customers. | |
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Comprehensive Documentation Extensive user and administrator guides with troubleshooting. |
Comprehensive online and downloadable documentation is provided. | |
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Dedicated Account Manager Named support resource for ongoing partnership and escalation. |
Dedicated account manager inclusion as an option for enterprise contracts. | |
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Custom SLAs Option to negotiate Service Level Agreements for uptime, support speed, etc. |
Customizable SLAs for support and uptime are outlined in standard enterprise agreements. | |
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Customer Training Services Provision of onboarding and specialist training for treasury staff. |
Vendor provides onboarding and training services to corporate/treasury clients. | |
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Local/Regional Technical Presence Access to in-region expertise and hardware support. |
Local and regional support resources documented for key geographic markets. | |
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Community and User Forums Active information-sharing spaces for users and admins. |
Online community forums and knowledge base available to all customers. | |
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Automated Ticketing System Structured, trackable process for raising and resolving issues. |
Automated ticketing and support request system built into support portal. | |
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Proactive End-of-Life Notifications Alerts about support and update discontinuation for hardware models. |
Vendor provides proactive end-of-life hardware/support notifications. | |
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Onsite Support Availability Ability to request onsite engineer visits for urgent incidents. |
Onsite hardware and support availability offered to enterprise/banking clients. |
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