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Customers include:

 BP
 Volvo

 Northern Constabulary [POLICE]

 Wolverhampton City PCT [NHS]

 Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
 Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
 Test Valley Borough Council
 Coventry City Council
 Wolverhampton City Council
 Sandwell City Council
 Stoke-on-Trent City Council

 

   
Frequently Asked Questions

 How much does DataSmart® Notification cost? Are there any hidden charges?
 Do I have to pay every year?

Limits
 How many notifications can I make using DataSmart® Notification?

Requirements
 What operating systems does DataSmart® Notification work on?
 Is DataSmart® Notification compatible with Windows NT?
 Is DataSmart® Notification compatible with Macintosh/UNIX?

Installation - Use
 Is DataSmart® Notification easy to install?
 Is DataSmart® Notification easy to use?
 Do we need Sibilo to come and configure DataSmart® Notification for us?
 Do I have to be an Administrator in order to install and use DataSmart® Notification?
 Does DataSmart® Notification expire?
 Can I install DataSmart® Notification on more than one computer?
 Can multiple users use DataSmart® Notification at the same time?
 Do you have a client-server version of DataSmart® Notification?

Technical Support
 Is technical support provided?
 How can I backup the notification data stored in DataSmart® Notification?
 What should I do if I accidentally delete DataSmart® Notification from my computer?
 I misplaced my original DataSmart® Notification CD? Can I have a replacement copy?
 I understand AutoUpdate updates DataSmart® Notification from the Internet. Can I still get upgrades if my computer is not connected to the Internet?
 Why do I need updates?

Registration
 Do I need to register DataSmart® Notification?
 Do I pay for registering DataSmart® Notification?
 How do I register DataSmart® Notification?

 

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How much does DataSmart® Notification cost? Are there any hidden charges?

DataSmart® Notification Standard Edition costs £145+VAT and there are no hidden charges.

Do I have to pay every year?

No, the above are one off prices.

 
     

  Limits  
 


How many notifications can I make using DataSmart® Notification?

The number of notification entries that can be created using DataSmart® Notification is limited only by the amount of physical memory installed on the computer.

 
     

  Requirements  
 


What operating systems does DataSmart® Notification work on?

DataSmart® Notification is fully compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT (Service Pack 6), Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Is DataSmart® Notification compatible with Windows NT?

Yes, DataSmart® Notification is compatible with Windows NT, provided that the Service Pack 6 is installed. Find out more here.

Is DataSmart® Notification compatible with Macintosh/UNIX?

No, DataSmart® Notification currently runs only on Windows based platforms.

 
     

  Installation - Use  
 


Is DataSmart® Notification easy to install?

Yes, just insert the CD and follow the on-screen wizard instructions to install the product.

Is DataSmart® Notification easy to use?

Yes. DataSmart® Notification has an interface similar to most Microsoft products. Our customers say they master the software within half an hour. DataSmart® Notification also comes with a comprehensive set of help documents, which provide full context support.

Do we need Sibilo to come and configure DataSmart® Notification for us?

No. DataSmart® Notification sets-up itself automatically and can be used in a matter of minutes.

Do I have to be an Administrator in order to install and use DataSmart® Notification?

Preferably Yes. DataSmart® Notification uses Microsoft's encryption interface, CryptoAPI, to secure sensitive data. CryptoAPI might not run properly if the user is not the administrator of the machine (applies only to Windows NT/2000/XP). A patch will be available shortly for users that are not administrators of their machine. Please be aware that the level of security offered by DataSmart® Notification is reduced if the patch is installed.

Does DataSmart® Notification expire?

No, DataSmart® Notification can be used indefinitely. A user should not, however, disclose the registration code to anybody by any means. If we find a registration code published on the Internet or used by somebody else, we will disable the user's AutoUpdate feature and he/she will not be able to get further updates to DataSmart® Notification. We may also pursue legal action against anybody using pirate copies of DataSmart® Notification or encouraging piracy.

Can I install DataSmart® Notification on more than one computer?

DataSmart® Notification can be installed on more than one computer provided that a license is obtained for each computer.

Can multiple users use DataSmart® Notification at the same time?
Do you have a client-server version of DataSmart® Notification?

DataSmart® Notification is a single user stand alone application for managing multiple notification entries and amendments. If you would require to run it in a multiple user or client-server environment, please contact us.

 
     

  Technical Support  
 


Is technical support provided?

Yes, registered customers can get technical support by emailing support@sibilo.co.uk regarding any issue related to DataSmart® Notification.

How can I backup the notification data stored in DataSmart® Notification?

Automatic:
Download DataSmart® Notification Backup Utility here.

Manual:
In the DataSmart® Notification folder (typically C:\Program Files\DataSmart), there is a file called "datasmart.mdb", which contains all the notification entries. We recommend getting regular backups of this file.

What should I do if I accidentally delete DataSmart® Notification from my computer?

DataSmart® Notification can be reistalled from the original CD provided. After installation, replace the "datasmart.mdb" file with the backup to get back the original notification entries.

I misplaced my original DataSmart® Notification CD? Can I have a replacement copy?

As long as DataSmart® Notification has been registered, a user may require replacement copies for a minimal charge of £45 per copy.

I understand AutoUpdate updates DataSmart® Notification from the Internet. Can I still get upgrades if my computer is not connected to the Internet?

Our registered users may request upgrades on CDs for a minimal charge of £15 per CD. Please register DataSmart® Notification to be notified of future updates of the product.

Why do I need updates?

Information Commissioner may change the way it implements the notification process or the forms used during notification. Any changes to the notification forms, amendment forms, and additional templates as well as improvements to DataSmart® Notification itself are distributed to registered DataSmart® Notification users through the AutoUpdate feature.

 
     

  Registration  
 


Do I need to register DataSmart® Notification?

Our registered users get the benefit of free updates to the software as well as offers for other products. To use the software, however, users do not need to register it with us.

Do I pay for registering DataSmart® Notification?

No, registering a copy of DataSmart® Notification is completely free.

How do I register DataSmart® Notification?

DataSmart® Notification can be registered by:

  1. filling in the registration form online - This option has been disabled until further notice
  2. completing and posting the registration card provided with DataSmart® Notification
  3. emailing us with the registration code and contact details (name, address, phone, fax, email).
 
     


 
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