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Simple/usable interface

Users with low level of technical skills are easily able to create and manage events with no or a minimum of training.

Users can access suitable and affordable training resources, ideally self-directed/on-line in the first instance.

Essential15%

Support (Service provider)

Users must have access to a help desk during NZ working hours as a minimum.

Multi-channel options are desirable.

Essential15%

Hosted/cloud-based

The solution is available as a hosted service, either in NZ or overseas, where the server and software infrastructure are maintained by the vendor.

Essential15%

Proven/Longevity

The technology must be used by many other clients, of size and stature, minimising 'early adopter' risks. No niche or fringe platforms.

Essential15%

Support (Service provider)

Users must have access to a help desk during NZ working hours as a minimum.

Multi-channel options are desirableMust be capable of handling all events, from small/simple to large/complex.

Essential15%

Multiple events and permission levels (CMS and service provider)

The service can support multiple events, each with multiple levels of access.

Authentication can be integrated with the ITS service/source of truth.

Essential5%

Server reliability/uptime, including upgrades (Service provider)

The servers are available for at least 99.5% on a seven-day basis, including upgrades.

Planned upgrade outages are outside NZ working hours.

Essential5%

Mobile

The attendee-facing functionality must be responsive or mobile-friendly.

The management functionality should be responsive or mobile-friendly.

Desirable5%

Modular

The solution should include modules that can be enabled to extend the core functionality.

Including:

  • Especially for e-commerce and shopping cart
  • Support for other languages, including multi-lingual sites
Desirable5%

Spare


Essential5%

Look and feel

Easy templating to ensure the site is, in most cases branded as Victoria, while being able to support other unit's brands as required.

Desirable5%

Integrates with our other shared services

The pages on these sites will display in home site search results (if required).

Google analytics is available across all the sites.

Desirable5%

Spare

Desirable5%

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