DesignXpert®
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An integrated desktop tool for discovery, design, configuration, quoting and proposing integrated communications network solutions. DesignXpert automates, simplifies, and mitigates the grueling process of network design. Whether it’s a new converged network, next-generation services or growing an existing network, DesignXpert transforms the process of network design into an efficient, collaborative process resulting in comprehensive and accurate enterprise network design blueprint.
The Challenges
Designers of next-generation network solutions engage in a complex, and time-consuming process that is difficult to execute with accuracy, promptness, and to the satisfaction of the client. A seemingly simple task can entail numerous steps to define requirements, understand the topology, select, configure, validate and order the appropriate product. This process usually involves several functional departments operating in a vacuum, with minimal understanding of context of the order.
Multiply that single device by 10, 100 or more. Factor in the need for any combination of disciplines (voice, data, video, wireless). Add multiple sites to the equation … each requiring dozens or hundreds of design elements. Layer onto this scenario the need for multiple design revisions making change management a nightmare. The potential for errors and cost over-runs increases exponentially as the complexity of the design increases.
Available solutions were typically standalone applications, single-vendor in scope, forcing network sales and engineering professionals to undertake an arduous trial and error process to create integrated, executable solutions... That is until now!
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DesignXpert Overview
Whether you are an expert network designer or a novice, DesignXpert will enable you to significantly cut the amount of time you spend entering data and working with tools. It will enable you to apply your talent and valuable time to creative aspects of the solution and to building important relationships with your customers.
DesignXpert automates every step of the network design, quoting and proposal process:
- Discovery - capture current details of the existing network as a baseline blueprint for your design
- Design – drag and drop from an extensive KnowledgeBase of single or multi-vendor products and services
- Single Device Configuration – including software, services and accessories. Solution-based configuration using customer requirements and/or product features. Integrated calculators for such needs as power, power over Ethernet (PoE), DSP, among others are included.
- Real-Time Validation – against a KnowledgeBase consisting of over 200,000 devices and over two million design rules - ensuring as much as 99% design accuracy
- Documentation – richly detailed and accurate customer-facing documents including bills of material, statements of work, multi-level graphical representations
- Integration – with back-end systems such as provisioning, ERP, and sales force automation applications
- Implementation – a detailed, accurate design sets the stage for a smooth handoff to post-sales teams such as provisioning, implementation and customer support.
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Key Features
Netformx KnowledgeBase™ - the industry’s most comprehensive centralized library, including over 200,000 devices and over two million design rules for configuration and error correction, from major network equipment vendors like Cisco, Avaya, and Juniper. In addition to network vendor-supplied “public content”, Netformx can incorporate customer-specific custom content into the KnowledgeBase to accommodate your proprietary data such as service offerings, corporate practices, and promotional pricing.
Detailed Graphics - DesignXpert automatically generates detailed graphical representations of network designs with an unprecedented level of detail and intelligence. Each component is an intelligent object, not just a graphic representation, with its own properties such as linking protocols, actual physical size and datasheet properties that represent how a real-world network element would behave in an actual network.
Fully Integrated Output Documents - Automatic generation of all documents including Bills of Material, Statements of Work, quotes as well as complete proposals tailored to include your company’s logo, terms and conditions and more. Because these outputs are integrated, changes made to one document, are automatically reflected in all documents. Any potential incompatibility issues are flagged for your attention.
Intelligent Advisors - Configuration and validation advisors (wizards), leverage the knowledge of experts to guide you in converting customer requirements into a detailed set of equipment and configurations. Specialized Advisors include VoIP, Unified Communication, and Security.
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Key Benefits:
Reduced Cost of Sale
- Increase productivity of sales/engineering resources
- Minimize or eliminating costly rework
- Identify additional revenue opportunities
- Shorten the sales cycle
Increase Productivity
- Replace multiple tools with a single, fully integrated solution
- Design anytime – anywhere – even when you don’t have a network connection
- Build Best Practices templates to further streamline design efforts
Increase Design Accuracy
- Eliminate error prone data entry into multiple tools
- Validate designs in real time
- Leverage expertise of Design Advisors
- Collaborate with your customer using real time “what if” modeling
Become a Trusted Advisor
- Demonstrating the pros and cons of design options
- Selling Value... not just products
Click Here to see how leading design professionals around the world are using Netformx Solutions to increase sales, improve productivity, promote collaboration and minimize errors throughout the entire opportunity-to-proposal cycle.
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