How to Find Right Vineyard Health and Safety Software in New Zealand

Posted by Kanwal Kaur
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Dec 24, 2015
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Having the right software for your vineyard or any other business is absolutely critical in today’s economy. Proper software can help you to lower the cost of operations, enhance reliability and minimize losses. So, we will look at some important considerations when choosing vineyard Health and safety software.

Study your current environment

Understanding your current situation will help you to acquire the most effective software solution. It’s important to understand what you expect the software to do. Knowing your exact requirements will help you to minimize the money you spend on software solutions, because you’ll focus more on the features you really need. Don’t just focus on what your business needs now. Determine if the software solution can still address your needs five years from now.

Security is key

Data breaches have become quite common in recent years and this particularly, is why you need to be keen on the level of security offered by a software solution. Cloud based systems are at risk of security breaches, so it’s important to ensure that the viticulture management software you invest in has been tested properly and the vendor has a reputation for security.

Vendor reputation

Software vendors need to be adequately scrutinized before buying any of their products. When evaluating the vendor, consider the types of software they are known for and whether this particular vendor is well versed in the type of software you are considering buying from them. Besides, you need to find out how long the vendor has been in business and whether they are known to be industry leaders in that particular area.

Opt for a software vendor who offers different lines of communication, so that you are not left hanging when a software issue arises. The long term goal should be to get a software vendor who you can work with well.   You don’t have to go for large companies; small vendors can provide a reliable platform for communication because they have a shorter client list. Just make sure you do enough due diligence before trusting a software vendor.

The turnaround time for fixing bugs

Even the best software solution is likely to have issues from time to time.  Some software vendors will compile the bugs and fix them at a scheduled time. This can be done weekly, monthly or even quarterly, it depends on the complexity of the issue and how it affects the entire system. It’s important to find out from the vendor, how long it will take for their technicians to fix any emerging issues. This enables you to provide a more accurate service to end users.

Weigh your options

It’s important to understand what is available in the market and whether the software solution you are choosing will provide the best value for your money. We emphasize on weighing your options, because it’s the only way you can be assured of a quality product. Opt for vineyard time recording software that protects your data and can still be used in the years to come.

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