Customer Support Services (with current ASA)
Users with a current Annual Service Agreement (ASA) receive an array of
support services:
Customer Support
Our customer support team has a reputation for being accessible, knowledgable and
thorough. Customers with a current ASA can take advantage of their
expertise via phone (800-288-4565) or email (support@dea.com)
whenever a technical issue arises.*
When a "hands-on" approach to problem resolution is needed, customers and support team
members can "meet" in our
Online Support Center - a secure internet connection that allows our
techs to link their computers to yours and experience the problem you are facing
firsthand.
ASA-holders can contact the Customer Support team, free of charge, Monday
through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time (GMT -07:00). Calls that aren't answered
immediately will typically be responded to within minutes. Even when call volumes are at
their highest, our guarantee is to respond to inquiries within two hours. Rapid response
and accurate answers have lead to some very positive feedback from our customers:
"The customer service technicians have been nothing less than
spectacular!" Paul S., Associate Director of the Student Center, Rice
University
"The DEA staff provides extremely prompt responses to all
of our questions." Scott H., Director of Information Technology, Old
Dominion University
"One of the best things about EMS is the support provided.
It is very nice to have such quick response to any of the problems we encounter.
Thank you!" Carol K., Calendar and Wedding Coordinator, First Baptist
Church of Houston
New Versions of Software
Maintaining your ASA each year ensures that you always have access to the latest
version of your EMS software.** And when we enhance your EMS product, we
make it available to you quickly and efficiently via download from the
Customers Only area of our website. (See below.)
Website "Customers Only" area
The Customers Only area of our website gives users with a current
ASA access to a whole host of resources. Facing an issue that has been resolved in the latest
EMS scheduling software release? Download the new version and all the accompanying documentation
and installation instructions any time it's convenient for you. Need to consult the online
Knowledge Base to answer questions about your Master Calendar system? It's just a few
clicks away.
Free training options
Organizations that use EMS Lite can participate in free online training sessions to bring
their users up to speed quickly. EMS Professional, EMS Enterprise,
EMS Campus and EMS Hoteling users can download free training videos from the Customers Only
area of our website. (Note: In addition to these methods, more individualized, paid
training options are also available.)
Knowledge Base
The Knowledge Base is an extensive collection of commonly-asked questions and their resolutions
that we have compiled for easy access. From out-of-date prerequisite software to
misunderstandings about system functionality to general trouble-shooting tricks... if it's an
issue that is frequently raised, it's likely to be covered in the Knowledge Base.
Product feedback process
For more than 20 years, our customers have been the driving force behind our product development
efforts. Who better to comment on how the software should be enhanced than the people who use it
every day? In the Customers Only area is a form you can use to provide product feedback and
suggestions for future enhancements. Data from the form is automatically recorded in a database
that is consulted as we make plans for a new release.
"DEA is very in-tune with their customers. They listen to their
needs, ideas and suggestions, and are dedicated to, and focused on, improving the system
based on the suggestions they get." Jakelle C., Director, The Alumni Center, North
Dakota State University
"We have made several suggestions for improving the program
and have been pleasantly surprised to see them implemented in updates."
John H., Associate Administrator, First Baptist Church of Carrollton
* The customer support team is available to assist you with technical matters
and brief "how to" questions. To arrange for software training, please
contact our Professional Services department directly
at consulting@dea.com.
** It is important to renew your ASA every year, as a lapse in ASA requires
payment of back fees or purchase of new software to resume coverage.