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START-UP
s e r v i c e s
Timely, error-free installation
Network configuration verified
Minimal interruption to ongoing operations
Customer trained to perform basic troubleshooting
Operators trained how to maximize productivity
Lower start-up costs
Initial software configuration and setups complete
More efficient output
WHY START-UP SERVICES MATTER
Start-up services enable fast, efficient production when your organization implements new technology for card issuance, print finishing, passport issuance, card delivery or desktop card issuance.
WHAT ARE START-UP SERVICES?
Start-up services help our customers reach maximum productivity quickly after investing in a Datacard®solution.
Start-up services usually include installation and training, and may also include custom integration, project management and network configuration.
Installation refers to the pre-work we do to make your site ready for installation, as well as the physical process of unpacking, powering up and testing the system. It also includes
basic operator training. In addition, we offer additional training services for specific systems. All of these activities are performed by seasoned
Datacard experts.
Ultimately, start-up services enable you to get new systems up and running at full capacity on a faster schedule. We have installed these systems in many different environments, so we understand what needs to happen in order for your staff to maintain high throughput and deliver outstanding results.
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START-UP SERVICES SNAPSHOT
• Installation - Site preparation - Unpacking and setup
- Test equipment, network connections and setups
- Basic operator training • Training
- Operator certification training - System administrator training - Maintenance training - Customized training • Additional Services - Custom integration - Project management - Network configuration
WHAT ARE INSTALLATION SERVICES?
When you leverage the expertise of Datacard technical specialists to install your new products, the typical outcome is a faster, smoother process that minimizes the interruption to current operations. Of course, every situation may require different services, so options are available for each unique installation.
In general, standard installation includes the physical setup of the system and end-to-end testing to make sure it is functioning correctly. Our team integrates the system into your operating environment and performs basic network and database connections, establishes initial user rights and permissions, and verifies that the system is processing production data accurately.
Installation may also include a site preparation review, analysis of production applications, project planning, verification and installation of software, initial configuration and setup of software, and basic operator training, during which operators learn to operate modules, replace supplies, detect errors and troubleshoot common issues.
CRITICAL ADVANTAGES
Achieve peak productivity faster Maintain successful operation over time Avoid common errors Produce output more efficiently Mitigate risks of launching a new platformWHAT ARE TRAINING SERVICES?
We provide four types of training to make sure your operators, administrators and maintenance engineers have the tools, skills and knowledge to manage new systems effectively, make adjustments to increase productivity and produce high-quality output with consistency and repeatability.
• Operator certification training. This is a detailed, intense training session, during which
operators learn how to optimize system performance and achieve maximum utilization of the new equipment in the shortest period of time.
• System administrator training. These sessions give system administrators, shift
supervisors and lead operators the tools and knowledge to produce output (cards, passports, finished packages) efficiently. Training focuses primarily on correct handling of data files and job setups.
• Maintenance training. Designed for the technicians who work on your equipment, these
sessions focus on error recovery, scheduled maintenance and mechanical repair.
• Customized training. We can create a custom package of training services for virtually
any requirement.
TRAINING SNAPSHOT
• Datacard delivers an average of 150 courses per year resulting in more than 650 students trained • On average, more than 100 students per
year are trained through Web courses • Datacard offers regularly scheduled
training courses at our facilities, and we can also deliver training at your site • Training available for virtually all
Datacard®products for card issuance,
passport issuance, card delivery, print finishing and desktop card issuance Flexible options help ensure your team can be trained quickly and comprehensively.
WHAT ELSE DOES START-UP INVOLVE?
• Custom integration. For unique customer requirements, we offer a range of customized
integration services, including:
- Software development - Hardware customization
- Database design - Server configuration and networking
- System(s) integration - Smart card application development
To help integrate our systems with third-party equipment, we can also provide system architecture design, documentation, technical project management, staging and testing, as well as services that simplify the transition to multi-application smart cards.
• Project management. Managing the logistics of a large-scale, multi-site installation can
be a serious challenge. We offer project management support to help you plan and coordinate installation, training and employee communications. We have significant experience implementing large national ID programs, driver’s license programs, and secure ID programs for corporations and universities.
• Network configuration. This includes the IT tasks necessary to integrate new
Datacard®systems with your current network environment, software or systems from
5. 3. 1. 2. 4. 9. 7. 8. 10. Custom integration (if required) Project management (if required) Site preparation Initial configuration and setups for hardware and software
Product unpacking and setup
Verification and installation of hardware and software
Integration of solution in operating environment Complete end-to-end testing of the solution Basic training for your staff
Review operational procedures 11. Complete successful installation 6.
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Start-up services enable your organization to select new products with confidence, knowing that every aspect of installation and training will be handled by dedicated professionals with years of hands-on experience and unparalleled technical expertise. Let us show you how our services can help you attain maximum productivity faster and more cost-effectively.
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