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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCORRESPONDENCE - PURCHASE ORDER - 9190460 (2)Automation priority support High-value support to help keep your facility running at its best schneider-electric.com 2 schneider-electric.com Priority Support Programs Overview The Automation Technical Support Center offers multilevel support services to our customers. This formalized structure of support is designed to help you optimize your investment in automation technology by providing the right level of technical expertise for your mission-critical applications. Hardware, software, and support agreements are available to purchase based on the type of programming you have in your facility. Basic Advanced Premier Service 8 am – 5 pm Mon – Fri Local Time* FIFO Call Back Support (max 48 Hour Response Time**) Y 8 am – 5 pm Mon – Fri Local Time* Priority Support (1 Hour Response Time**) Y 24/7/365 Phone Support* (30-minute Response Time**) Y Direct Access Support — L1 support Y Y Y Direct Access Support — L2 support Y Y Basic Web/Email/Chat Support Y Y Y Enhanced Web/Email/Chat Support Y Y Software Version Updates (if available) Y Y Holiday Assistance Y Discounts on Platform Upgrades (i.e., Unity Small to XL) Y Y Feature Details • L1 Support is our level 1 service, which provides basic troubleshooting to include product specifications, firmware upgrade assistance, and answers to questions that can be resolved in 15 minutes or less. • Basic Web/Email/Chat Support is provided by our public website and assistance will continue with L1 support. Basic includes chat, remote access tool/desktop troubleshooting, and online support requests. • L2 Support is our level 2 service that includes programming assistance, legacy product assistance, in-depth troubleshooting, bug resolution, solutions for product related issues, escalations to Expert Support, and application evaluation. • Enhanced Web/Email/Chat Support is in addition to Basic Support. Customers have access to a support portal that offers these enhancements: software downloads/updates and a self-service support portal. Life is On | Schneider Electric 3 Add Our Automation Experts to Your Team The right people make all the difference. Let our highly skilled automation managers and professional engineers with backgrounds in energy management, computer science, and automation systems partner with your in-house staff to conduct maintenance, address alarms, and optimize your system for results you’ll see from day one. Our support programs have you covered. What Technical Support Should Be At Schneider Electric, we believe technical support should go beyond basic troubleshooting. We know that continued optimization and maintenance extends the life of your system and ensures it’s working efficiently and effectively. Our number one priority is to help you protect your investment and get the most out of it. The Power of Choice Choose from a variety of service levels based on your needs and budget, and add on optional services, such as on-site maintenance or 24/7 support when you need them. No matter what level you choose, our support services are always best in class. Basic We stand behind our products. If you have the time and knowledge to do it yourself, then we’re happy to assist you with basic troubleshooting and answers to frequently asked questions at no extra cost. Advanced Sign up for Advanced support and benefit from the expertise of our specialized engineers. They can remotely connect to your system and resolve issues while you observe or work on other tasks. Plus, you’ll also be able to benefit from L1 and L2 direct access support from 8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday, with a 1-hour response time, while continuing to receive software version updates and discounts on platform upgrades. Premier If your facility needs access to around-the-clock support for your automation systems, you can choose Premier support and partner with specialized engineers to help drive improved system performance, increase utilization, and reduce total cost of ownership. This level is an extension to Advanced Support and also includes 24/7/365 Technical Support and Holiday Assistance with 30-minute response times. Add-on Optional Services • Enterprise agreements are available for customers with multiple sites • On-site preventive maintenance 4 schneider-electric.com Dedicated to Improving Your Productivity Cases A state-of-the-art contract management system allows technical support engineers and field service specialists to view your up-to-the-minute support case history. The system’s call handling capabilities quickly route customer calls to product specialists, reducing wait time. Our expert support staff utilizes a fully equipped lab to replicate and solve your complex problems. Virtual Engineer With the Web-based GoToAssist® tool, a support engineer can view your desktop during a service call, allowing you to experience virtual on-site support. Typically, this tool can reduce the time of troubleshooting calls by more than half, solving the problem quickly so you can get back to work. Priority Support Response Times Response times and resolution times have been improved to meet our customer needs. This means your issues are dealt with in a timely manner, minimizing any disruption to your business. Support Level Basic Advanced Premier Response Times Max. 48 hours 1 hour 30 minutes* *Premier customers receive additional priority in scheduling. Call us, we’re here to help When the unexpected occurs, it’s critical to have instant access to information and support. Having readily available assistance can save your organization time and money. Priority support programs provide quality phone support from experts specially trained on the Schneider Electric™ automation products you use to run your business. Advanced and Premier support programs also provide access to an exclusive, members-only website that puts the right information at your fingertips when you need it. Life is On | Schneider Electric 5 Online Support and Customer Communication New! Live Chat Customers can access the new Live Chat feature through the website. Advanced and Premier accounts are required to log in to gain level 2 support access. Live Chat enables our customers to connect and chat online with Automation Support Engineers for quick answers to technical questions, troubleshooting, and issue resolution. Support Portal This online case management tool allows customers to submit, track, and access companywide case histories in one place. eService Offerings • Email Support • Support Portal • Live Chat • Online Library • Online Help • Product Updates and Announcements Customer Satisfaction Customer service is our Advanced Technical Support Center’s primary function. In order to provide you with the best services, the Advanced Technical Support Center performs regular surveys to gain valuable customer feedback on our support services. www.schneider-electric.com Good support keeps systems working. Great support makes your business better and your life easier. The continuing support program from Schneider Electric does just that. We’ve taken the guesswork out of who to contact, tracking renewal dates, and managing product part numbers, while reducing your overall cost. Contact Us! Contact your local Schneider Electric Distributor or sales office to place an order. For more information or assistance with your existing priority support contract, email at industryprioritysupportnews@schneider-electric.com or call 888-266-8705 option 2 for Technical Support or option 4 for Contract Support. What our customers are saying: “ The tech that I was talking to was very knowledgeable, and he knew exactly what I was looking for, really before I even described my problem.” – Town of Gilbert “ Every time I call, the person that I am dealing with is very experienced, and they typically answer my question in that one response. I don't have to call back, I don't have to continue on with it.” – City of Phoenix Schneider Electric Industries SAS Boston ONE Campus 800 Federal Street Andover MA 01810 © 2018 Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved. Life Is On Schneider Electric is a trademark and the property of Schneider Electric SE, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies. • 998-20183221_GMA-US schneider-electric.com • On-site technical support