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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Preactor? For companies who require greater control of their operations, increased customer service while reducing costs, Preactor is a scheduling system that balances demand with capacity. Unlike other tools, Preactor can model the complexities of the real world, is easy to set up and use, and has an ROI measured in weeks not years.
- Why are there different versions of Preactor? Preactor is unique in that although it is a single piece of software, we provide a family of solutions that have different levels of functionality and price points. That way you only pay for what you need, and if your needs change, you can upgrade to another member of the family with full upward compatibility.
- What does it run on? Preactor runs on a PC under Windows 2000, on a Pentium IV class computer.
- What database does it use? v9.x Preactor is back-end database independent and can be integrated with any database. v10.x Preactor is hosted on SQL Server 2005
- Is Preactor web enabled? Preactor has a web publishing function whereby Gantt charts and reports can be viewed with MS Internet Explorer. From version 9.1 onwards Preactor can be made web enabled using Citrix Metaframe or Terminal Server.
- Where can I get support and training? Contact Quinn & Associates, Inc, the North American Master Reseller at 888-773-2281 x102 for the name of a reseller in your area.
- How much does Preactor Cost? Preactor is very competitively priced so that payback periods are often measured in weeks rather than years. The Preactor total system cost, including deployment, is typically 30% to 75% lower than comparable scheduling packages.
- Your software is much cheaper than competitive products, why? Good question. Perhaps you should be asking the competition why this is the case. Our users tell us that Preactor is superior in all the key areas of scheduling but at a fraction of the price. And Preactor has the installed base and the case studies to prove that it is more than just hype. It’s a real solution to a real problem.
- What about those expensive solutions recently available at deep discounts? Because the initial offer is deeply discounted simply means that more revenue is needed after the sale. The target revenue capture for these companies have not changed. Preactor has always been the value leader, producing products priced for small and medium sized companies, maintaining a constant level of R&D expenditures, and making a profit without resorting to marketing gimmicks that trap customers into high recurring costs. That is why Preactor is one of the very few companies making a profit in scheduling software – and one that will be here for the future!
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