A PIM system, specification service or product selector simply needs to work. But what does it take to make that happen?
More than you see on the screen. Behind every ZeeBoer application are people who maintain product information, develop software and keep up with developments in the construction industry.
When we deliver a digital application, the next phase begins. Product information changes, new questions arise in the market and software requires maintenance.
That is why a significant part of our work involves activities that you, as a client, do not immediately see. These include maintaining the software, answering technical questions, and checking and evaluating information in accordance with the agreed data management arrangements.
We also maintain contact with construction knowledge institutes and industry associations. We follow developments that may affect the information and applications our clients work with.
This matters. After all, tools that do not meet market needs are of little use to specifiers. And a specification service or PIM system must continue to reflect the product range a manufacturer actually supplies.
To provide insight into what a subscription covers, we show how the subscription fee is broadly allocated. These percentages are indicative: the actual work involved varies by client and over time.
What stands out? Approximately 75% relates to personnel. From product specialists and software developers to the people who ensure that questions are addressed and Team ZeeBoer operates effectively.
The remaining 25% consists of hosting, servers and office facilities. These are also necessary to provide our services.
Users tend to notice when something is not quite right. A missing product, an outdated specification or an application that no longer reflects everyday practice.
That is precisely why we invest time in maintenance and ongoing development. Not just in what appears on the screen today, but also in the work required to keep our services useful and up to date.
At ZeeBoer, we combine knowledge of construction products, product information and software. This combination forms the foundation of our services.
So, a subscription does not just pay for what you can see. It also covers the work that goes on behind the scenes.
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