Why AccuSQL?
Why AccuSQL?
Are you looking for SQL Server software to track your students and manage your services? If so, we have good news for you. AccuSQL can do it with ease. There are many reasons that AccuSQL would be your best choice.
Flexibility & Power
AccuSQL is the most flexible software for academic centers. AccuSQL includes numerous options that can be changed to suit the way each center is run. For example, AccuSQL allows you to do things like:- Specifying which screens appear when students sign in and the exact kind of information you want to collect for each visit.
- Specifying the information that appears in the student sign-in screens and in many places throughout the application. You can change the sign-in screen announcement, welcome message, sign-in instructions, and even customize your own reports!
- Specifying whether to collect student profile information, and if so, set the profile questions and answers. This option includes setting up the questions, determining if the answers are required or optional and even setting how the questions look (font, font size, transparency, border, etc.)
- Specifying appointments conditions. For example, what is the minimum and maximum appointment duration, whether one-on-one appointments are allowed, maximum number of students in a group appointment, whether staff can provide more than one service in a single time slot, appointment email confirmations and reminders, appointment no-show rules, appointment cancellation rules, and much more.
- Easily importing your students, classes, tutors, class registration, etc. The AccuSQL Import Wizard provides an easy to follow step-by-step process for importing your data. You can decide what fields to import and have them in any order you like. You can also schedule the imports so the data is updated automatically on the times and dates you decide.
- And so much more...
Versatility
Because AccuSQL is so flexible, it meets the needs of various types of academic centers. For example, AccuSQL is being used by tutoring centers, advising centers, writing labs, computer labs, financial aid offices, gyms, student support services, learning centers, and many others! Any institution that needs to track visits or schedule appointments can benefit from AccuSQL. As a result, many of our colleges and universities are using AccuSQL campus-wide in diverse types of centers and labs.AccuSQL is so versatile you can even change the terminology used by the software to match the terminology you use at your center! For example, a tutoring center can use terms like 'tutor' and 'student', while an advising center can use terms like 'advisor' and 'client', etc.
Expandability
The AccuSQL software can be extended with the following optional components:- Computer Lab Plug-in Advanced software: This software allows students to sign in from the computer they are using in a computer lab. The plug-in uses the same database as the AccuSQL software, giving you integrated usage reports. The Plug-in offers many other benefits too including the ability track applications, options used during the sign-in sessions, and much more!
- WebLink Module: Allows students and staff to schedule and cancel appointments via the Internet. Students can also sign up for seminars via the Web. Low licensing fee of $790. A single installation of the WebLink software can support several centers.
- ID Readers: The ID readers speed up the sign-in and sign-out process. We supply readers that were tested and work well with AccuSQL and we will make sure they work well with your student ID cards as well.
Simple Installation
Installation of the AccuSQL software is fast and easy - you simply insert the installation CD into your computer and follow the on-screen instructions. The desktop version of AccuSQL runs on your Windows (XP or later) computer and does not require any complicated and expensive web server installation. You can use any 2005 or 2008 version of MS SQL Server, including the totally free SQL Server Express.Our support department will even help you connect the software to the SQL Server software and will upscale your AccuTrack database into an SQL Server database. Once you have everything installed, the database(s) can be transferred to SQL Server through AccuSQL with the click of a button!
The Best Developers
AccuSQL's lead developer, Dr. Çetin Basöz, is A Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP*). His amazing talent is behind the power, flexibility, and unparalleled functionality of AccuSQL. Çetin also provides high level support to AccuSQL users.Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Proven Microsoft Technologies
AccuSQL is developed with an MSSQL Server database back-end. The MS SQL Server option provides unparalleled speed, security, scalability, and data integrity and is the industry leader in the fast analysis of shared multidimensional data. Each table in AccuSQL can hold millions of records or virtually unlimited capacity. Also, the database integrates very well with other Microsoft applications that use open database connectivity (ODBC). For example, AccuSQL's traffic analysis module uses Excel pivot tables to provide you with over 10 charts and tables with one button click that analyze many aspects of your traffic patterns all in a single report. These charts are generated within seconds and look amazing in your end of the year reports.For more information on MS SQL Server, visit http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/
Flexible Licensing
AccuSQL offers several licensing options to best meet your needs - from a single center installation to unlimited installations at all your campuses and sites.Economical
AccuSQL is a bargain when you consider you are getting the most capable administration software on the market. Also consider:- Our licensing fees are one-time only. Once you pay them you own your license and you are free to use the software for as long as you like!
- Our licensing fees include 12 modules (e.g. attendance tracking, appointment scheduling, surveys, etc.) There are no additional fees to use these modules!
- The licensing fees include perks like unlimited free support via the on-line forum and free maintenance updates via automatic download.
- As an extra bonus, you get free phone support for as long as you have the latest version of the software (bonus benefit starting with AccuSQL 10).
- The Campus-Wide and Institution-Wide licenses cover all centers at your campus or college. With these licenses you can use the software at your tutoring centers, advising centers, writing labs, math labs, gyms, etc. - all for the same licensing fee and without any additional costs or software! Buy once and use in multi centers and labs!
- Our priority support plans are optional and include generous benefits including free major upgrades and phone support.
- Our Platinum Plus subscription option includes unlimited priority support, free major upgrades (e.g. from version 10 to version 11 (when it is released), and the ability to request new enhancements and features!
- We offer software accessories that are unmatched in power and flexibility. We have even created our own portable attendance device for AccuSQL - please see http://www.rollcaller.com
Exceptional User Care
We are very proud of the AccuSQL software and go to great lengths to take care of our users. We start by customizing each copy of the software with your college logo. This logo appears on the sign-in screen and on the header of each one of the over 80 base reports that you get with AccuSQL!We put your customized software on a CD with a custom label that has your college name on it! Each order includes a welcome letter signed by our company's president. We also include a thank-you gift with each order.
We also provide excellent client support. All AccuSQL users enjoy free and unlimited life-time support via the AccuSQL on-line forum. Questions on the forum are answered by the same experts that developed AccuSQL and by other AccuSQL users. The answers are usually prompt (most of the time within minutes of the post!)
Even after you have ordered and used the software, we still keep a close relationship with you. Regularly, AccuSQL users get an email update with the latest AccuSQL tips and news. We also constantly collect feedback from users regarding their experience with AccuSQL. Actually, the features built into future releases of the software are all based on the suggestions of current users. Since its release, AccuSQL has gone through several releases (currently we are shipping version 10), each of these releases is based on user's feedback, so as you can imagine, the software has unparalleled features and capabilities.
Most Flexible Training Options
We offer several training options to help you master AccuSQL. These range from free bundled in options to on-site group training by our AccuSQL staff:1) On-screen help: While using AccuSQL, simply hit the help key (F1) on your keyboard for help on that screen!
2) Quick Start Manual: The AccuSQL Quick Start manual provides an easy to follow introduction to AccuSQL. The Quick Start manual describes the main modules of the software (e.g. attendance tracking, appointments scheduling, etc.) and tells you how to setup each module, how to use it, and how to get reports on it. This manual is an excellent introduction to the capabilities of AccuSQL. An electronic copy of this manual is included free with AccuSQL.
3) Reference Manual: The AccuSQL Reference Manual has everything you need for learning the details of AccuSQL. In addition to explaining how to use each screen in the software, the Reference Manual covers topics such as software installation, data upgrade, using AccuSQL controls, and more! The manual includes an extensive table of contents and an index to help you find the topic of interest. An electronic copy of this manual is included free with AccuSQL.
4) On-line Forum: As mentioned above, the AccuSQL on-line forum connects AccuSQL users to the software developers and to other AccuSQL users as well. As of this writing, AccuTrack and AccuSQL users from over 700 colleges have used the on-line forum! Through the forum, AccuSQL users can ask their questions, read the latest AccuSQL news, and suggest future enhancements to the software. The on-line forum is free to all AccuSQL users.
5) AccuSQL Training CD: The Training CD uses screen shots, text, and over 80 videos to help users master AccuSQL (version 8). The material in the training CD is based on our live training sessions. By using this CD, users can learn all or a specific topic, and they can repeat the topic and learn it at their own pace. A copy of the Training CD is provided for free to subscribers of the Gold and Platinum Priority Support Plan and to attendees of our Orlando training class. Other users can order a copy of the CD for a small fee.
6) Online Training: Allows you low-cost training by the AccuSQL experts from the convenience of your desk. The online training can be offered any time you like. Check our support web site for the details.
7) AccuSQL Training Class: The Orlando training class is one of the fastest way to mastering AccuSQL. Instruction is provided by AccuSQL experts and developers, and attendees have ample opportunity to ask their questions. As an additional bonus, attendees meet with other AccuSQL users to exchange ideas and usage tips, and in some cases form a lasting friendship! Attendees also get a free copy of the AccuSQL training CD and a training certificate. The AccuSQL training classes are held at least once every semester.
8) AccuSQL On-Site Training: Through On-Site training you can get as many people as you like trained in the usage of AccuSQL. Our AccuSQL expert will travel to your location and will provide you with a full-day of training instruction and advice. The training is tailored to your needs and will focus on the areas of AccuSQL that are of particular interest to you.