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Frequently Asked Questions

     Support Agreements

     Online Backups

     Network & Server Monitoring

     My Qualatech

     Other

 

   

Support Agreement FAQ
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 What are your rates?  Our network support rate sheet describes the various support plans and the free value-added services.
 

Do you service my city?  We currently service all of Washington DC, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia and all of the Orlando Metro region.  Even if you're outside of our service area, feel free to give us a call.  We have many partners in the area and may be able to locate a qualified service provider in your area.
 
Can you provide remote desktop support?   Yes.  We support end-users all over the country by using web-based software which allows us to take control of any computer that has an Internet connection.  The software is built right into myqualatech.com making it easy to locate and use.
 
How much do you charge for travel?  Nothing for most monthly service subscribers.  Travel for non-contract clients and some remote/difficult locations is billed at $30.00/trip.
 
What are your response times? The response times below are guaranteed.  That means if we are unable to meet them...the service is performed for free ($400 limit).

  Call Back - 2 Hours or less
  Emergency - 30 minutes or less
  High Priority -  Same Day (must be phoned in by 12PM)
  Medium Priority - 2-3 Business Days
  Low Priority - Next site visit

 What about after-hours and emergency response?  After-hours support and emergency responses are both billed at a higher rates.
 
  How many monthly support hours does my company need?  Generally speaking, we use the following guidelines for recommending monthly support packages.  This assumes in-house hosted email servers and average user ability.

  5 - 10 Users  =  Basic Package (4 Hours or less)
  10 - 20 Users = Standard Package (8 Hours or less)
  20 - 30 Users = Enterprise Package (16 Hours or less)
  30 Users + = Customized Onsite Plan (Starting at 8 hrs / week)


 

Online Backup FAQ
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  What are online backups?  Online Backups are similar to regular tape-based backups but with one major difference.  Instead of using tapes, the data is encrypted, compressed and stored on Qualatech servers for fast and secure retrieval.  The obvious benefit comes in situations when your tapes are unavailable, not working or destroyed. 

 

  How much do you charge for online backups?  Online Backups are sold by the amount of storage you need.  Rates begin as low as $4 per gigabyte per month.  Most network support agreements include at least 5GB of online backup storage for a single server and most of our clients purchase additional storage to backup their entire file servers, email and databases. 

Click here to view our online backup service brochure


 

Network & Server Monitoring FAQ
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  What is remote server monitoring and how does it work?  Our remote monitoring servers are hosted in the Verizon datacenter in Ashburn, VA.  We utilize Big Brother PE to monitor critical network and server services every 15 minutes, 24x7.  In the event that a critical error occurs, our monitor pages your dedicated technician who can begin to diagnose the issue often times helping to avoid costly downtime. 

Click here for a 5-minute demo of the monitoring service


 

My Qualatech
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What is MyQualatech?  We've invested more than $10,000 into a centralized customer/business management application known as MyQualatech  It allows our clients to create and track support "tickets" online and sends automated email updates every time work is performed on your network.  That way, you always know exactly what work was done and how many hours you have used at any given time.  It also provides our technicians with a way to securely store network documentation and allows Qualatech management to view technician time and client account performance.  Also, since Qualatech accounting uses this site to generate invoices, you never have to worry about a surprise bill or inaccurate time keeping...it's all right there at your fingertips.
 

How do I access MyQualatech?  The website is available 24x7 at  www.myqualatech.com.  

Take the site for a test-run.  Logon with the following credentials:

Email:           demo@qualatech.com
Password:     demo123


 

Other FAQ
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  Can I buy a block of time or a retainer?  Certainly!  Our retainers begin in 12-hour increments and are discounted by volume.

 

What's your refund policy?   We are dedicated to customer satisfaction, so much so, that if you're not satisfied with our services, we'll come back and get it right or it's free.  No questions asked.  We're not done until your happy.
 
  How can I cancel my support agreement?  We want to make doing business with us as easy as possible.  That's why we have an easy-exit policy.  If you're not satisfied with our services, you can terminate your support agreement anytime with a 30-days written notice.  No fees, no charges and no penalties.
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