Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is this DataGYM tool and service -- when should we use it?
2. Why is it any better than other data management -- merge/purge/household -- services we have used before?
3. We have a number of "back office" systems from where we get data and how can DataGYM help?
4. Do we buy the DataGYM tool kit and learn how to work it ourselves, or is it a service bureau?
5. How long does it take for me to set up DataGYM and get going?
6. Who can I talk to and learn more about DataGYM?

Answers

1. What is this DataGYM tool and service -- when should we use it?

DataGYM is a name given to a group of software tools that are based on the same database and software architecture and they are usually deployed in processes designed to meet specific business objectives. There are a number of services that are being offered based on the DataGYM tools. Which one is right for you depends on your resources and whether you desire to develop these expertise in-house or leverage our extensive expertise in this business. DataGYM services range from one time clean up of your data files to maintaining a database just right for your business.

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2. Why is it any better than other data management -- merge/purge/household -- services we have used before?

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DataGYM is a result of years of expert R&D work in the area of Data Management. No attempt has been made to do things that are already being done well by many existing software package. In fact, DataGYM can be integrated with these existing tools. Designed bottom up, DataGYM can set up business processes within a very short time and with very little modification of DataGYM software components. DataGYM makes the traditional concepts of merge/purge obsolete, with its ability to deliver "Relationship to the N^th-degree."

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3. We have a number of "back office" systems from where we get data and how can DataGYM help?

DataGYM stores the data transformation settings for each data source so that each time a new version of the data comes in it can be quickly cleaned, standardized and validated. If you do nothing else, this should provide you with predictable data source to feed your operational systems. You can additionally use the other DataGYM tools to organize and relate the data to enhance your marketing activities. That is really the ultimate aim of the DataGYM Toolkit.

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4. Do we buy the DataGYM tool kit and learn how to work it ourselves, or is it a service bureau?

We install the DataGYM capabilities at a Client site only in specific situations. This is because of the added cost of providing technical resource and help line functions to the Client. Currently DataGYM is used primarily to provide various services as outline in our Service Delivery pages. This gives us the ability to practice what we preach and enhance the functionality of the software. Do visit us from time to time as we will soon announce when DataGYM will be available for broad distribution.

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5. How long does it take for me to set up DataGYM and get going?

We can set up the DataGYM components to deliver solutions specific to you in weeks instead of the months it would take most software available in the marketplace. We believe that businesses need to move in internet time and there is no time for perfect solutions and multi-year projects. Most of our projects deliver value within months of installation.

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6. Who can I talk to and learn more about DataGYM?

Feel free to call us, drop us a line, send an email or use our Ask Us form to present your specific situation. We promise to respond to you within 24 hours with our recommendation to your problem. Our recommendations are free; so feel free to take advantage of our experience.

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