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Conference 7.286::digital

Title:The Digital way of working
Moderator:QUARK::LIONELON
Created:Fri Feb 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5321
Total number of notes:139771

3332.0. "referal needed re: RDB compatability " by BRAT::WOOD (P. Wood) Mon Aug 15 1994 12:59

    I'm looking for some direction/referrals to pass on to a software
    developer (external to Digital) who needs some help. Somehow this
    person called me, and I have no clue about where to send him.
    
    His company, Semantic Corp, sells a development tool that connects to
    RDB. His customer, Coopers & Lybrand, is having compatability problems. 
    Semantic is looking for technical assistance. Semantic has no formal
    relationship (e.g., ISV, OEM, etc) with Digital. 
    
    Suggestions re: who I can refer him to are appreciated; please call or
    send mail. Thanks!
    
    Pat
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3332.1dtnBRAT::WOODP. WoodMon Aug 15 1994 13:016
    Forgot to include my dtn in previous note:
    
    	264-4126
    
    Thanks.
    Pat Wood
3332.2A job for DC.WRAFLC::GILLEYPay freeze? That's what *you* think.Mon Aug 15 1994 13:224
    I've spoken to Pat.  I'll put the customer in contact with local
    Digital Consulting or whatever we're called this week.
    
    Charlie
3332.3BRAT::WOODP. WoodMon Aug 15 1994 13:285
    Charlie,
    
    Thanks for your help!
    
    PW
3332.4Customer Support Center - RDB helpBSS::C_BOUTCHERMon Aug 15 1994 15:016
    He could also call 800-354-9000, press 2, and ask for support on RDB, 
    Since he has no contract coverage for support, he would be offered
    percall service at $200/hr.  He could provide a PO#, Letter of
    Authorization or even use Mastercard/VISA.  Our RDG Support group at
    the Custoemr Support Center is excellent and they might be able to
    assist.
3332.5?WRAFLC::GILLEYPay freeze? That's what *you* think.Mon Aug 15 1994 16:225
    Ha!  200 per hour?  We can do it cheaper.  Do I hear 160?.... 
    Seriously, it's a good point.  Question: When the customer is buying
    support at 200/hr, does this raise their priority in the queue?
    
    Charlie
3332.6BSS::C_BOUTCHERMon Aug 15 1994 19:105
    No, it does not raise the queue priority.  The Customer Support Center
    responds first to customers they have a contractual commitment with, and
    based upon their comments as to priority. (ie. critical or
    non-critical).  They would do the best they can to get to percall
    service requests.
3332.7WRAFLC::GILLEYPay freeze? That's what *you* think.Mon Aug 15 1994 19:104
    Now, I knew that, I just had to be reminded.  Engaging fingers before
    engaging brain.
    
    chg
3332.8depnds on the time of day tooCSC32::S_LEDOUXWant some cheese with that whine ?Tue Aug 16 1994 04:575
Actually, once the customer gets to me (grunt doing the percall) he's already
done his time in the queue.  When I get on the phone the customer knows that
my butt is his until the job is done or the money is gone.

Scott -- currently waiting on ANALYZE/RMS to wade through a 3Gb file at 240/hr