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  1. What is Octopz?
  2. What are the unique attributes of Octopz?
  3. What file types does Octopz support?
  4. What is your pricing and licensing model?
  5. Do I need to buy a license to use Octopz?
  6. Do the people I want to collaborate with need a license?
  7. Do I have to buy an annual subscription?
  8. Do I have to pay extra to use VoIP? What about webcams?
  9. How quickly can I get started using Octopz?

  1. What is Octopz?
    Octopz is the next generation of online collaboration technology.  With an extensive set of easy-to-use markup tools, fully integrated support for text messaging VoIP and webcams, Octopz enables team members anywhere in the world to work together securely, either in real time or asynchronously, marking up a wide range of document types.  Teams can then save their work for  easy retrieval review and critical feedback.  The result is accelerated decision making and speed-to-market - a significant competitive edge.

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  2. What are the unique attributes of Octopz?

    Octopz is the first online collaboration technology specifically designed to support the iterative work style of creative professionals.

    Extremely easy to use - virtually no training required.  Collaborate with simple navigation and tool icons.

    • Flexible.  Invite anyone with an email address to participate instantly with a convenient Single Visit Invitation.
    • Advanced.  The only online collaboration software that lets you markup digital media - videos, animations, rotational views and 360º panoramas - just as easily as you would a static document. 
    • Secure.  Integrated 128 bit encryption protects the confidentiality of online meetings and documents.
    • Effective.  Secure online storage and access to all project related files supports version control and asynchronous workflow.  Markup files and add personalized time-stamped comments for efficient project management. 
    • Affordable.  No special software or downloads required.  Octopz can be run on any computer with a Flash-enabled browser and an Internet connection.  VoIP capability saves telephone costs.

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  3. What file types does Octopz support?
    It's easy to collaborate on both standard and advanced media formats including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, images, 360˚ rotational views, panoramas, animations and videos.

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  4. What is your pricing and licensing model?

    Octopz is offered on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), monthly subscription basis.

    Licensing is based on a concurrent room model in which:

    • Licensors can create an unlimited number of rooms (virtual meeting rooms with project specific documents)
    • Licensors can create an unlimited number of users both internal (eg. employees) and external (eg. suppliers and customers)
    • The number of rooms that can be active (with one or more people logged in) at any given time is equal to the number of licenses held.  Additional licenses can be purchased on a monthly or per incident basis.

    Pricing for Small Medium Business (SMB) is $99USD per month.

    Octopz provides additional features to meet the needs of large organizations. To learn more about our Enterprise solution and to receive a cost estimate, please contact us.

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  5. Do I need to buy a license to use Octopz?
    Yes a license must be purchased, but there is nothing to download.

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  6. Do the people I want to collaborate with need a license?
    No.  The only person who requires a subscription is the person who initiated the room, the other participants do not require anything other than a Flash-enabled web browser

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  7. Do I have to buy an annual subscription?
    No, there is no annual subscription fee, simply a monthly subscription cost.

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  8. Do I have to pay extra to use VoIP? What about webcams?
    A fixed amount of VoIP and webcam usage is included in your monthly fee. Charges will apply for any usage above the predetermined limit.

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  9. How quickly can I get started using Octopz?
    Immediately.  Octopz is so easy and intuitive to use, most people can start using it right away -  all you need is an Internet connection and a Flash-enabled web browser.  For more information, however, short instructional videos and online help are available at any time.

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