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FAQs at a glance
This page collects the most common questions about TechTiera's services, platforms, products and ways of working, grouped by topic, with links to the page that answers each question in full.
General
What does TechTiera do?
TechTiera provides consulting, implementation, managed services and talent solutions across AI and intelligent automation, enterprise content management, enterprise applications, application engineering, data and analytics, cloud, cybersecurity and managed IT. More on Home →
Which industries does TechTiera serve?
Banking and financial services, insurance, life sciences and healthcare, manufacturing, energy, oil and gas and utilities, government, retail, logistics, telecommunications and media. More on Home →
What does TechTiera do?
TechTiera is an enterprise technology services company that provides consulting, implementation, managed services and talent solutions across content management, intelligent automation, data and AI, cloud, cybersecurity and enterprise applications. More on About TechTiera →
Where is TechTiera headquartered?
TechTiera is headquartered at 14502 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 200, Tampa, Florida 33618, USA, with offices and delivery centers worldwide. More on About TechTiera →
AI & Intelligent Automation
What is the difference between RPA, intelligent automation and agentic AI?
RPA automates repetitive, rule-based steps in applications. Intelligent automation adds AI capabilities such as document understanding and decisioning so whole processes can be automated. Agentic AI uses language models that can plan and take actions toward a goal, within guardrails and human oversight. More on AI & Intelligent Automation →
Where should an organization start with automation?
Start with a short assessment of high-volume, rules-based processes with clear owners and measurable outcomes. A prioritized pipeline, a reusable delivery framework and a governance model make it possible to scale beyond the first few automations. More on AI & Intelligent Automation →
What does an AI and machine learning engagement include?
Typically discovery, data assessment, a proof of value, model development, deployment and ongoing monitoring. The scope is shaped around the use case, data availability and how predictions will be used in business processes. More on AI & Machine Learning Services →
How long does it take to deliver a machine learning use case?
A focused proof of value often takes a few weeks when data is accessible. Production deployment depends on integration, security review and operating requirements, which we plan from the start. More on AI & Machine Learning Services →
What is agentic AI?
Agentic AI refers to systems in which a language model acts as an agent: it breaks a goal into steps, chooses tools such as search, APIs or automations, and executes them. Enterprise agents operate within permissions, guardrails and human approvals. More on Generative & Agentic AI →
How is retrieval-augmented generation different from a public chatbot?
A RAG solution retrieves relevant passages from your approved content and asks the model to answer using only that context, with citations. Access controls ensure users only see content they are permitted to see. More on Generative & Agentic AI →
What processes are best suited to RPA?
High-volume, rules-based processes with structured inputs and stable applications are the best starting points, such as invoice processing, data entry, reconciliations, report generation and account maintenance. More on Intelligent Automation & RPA →
What is an automation center of excellence?
An automation CoE is the team, standards and governance that lets an organization identify, build, run and improve automations consistently. It covers pipeline management, design standards, security, reusable components and benefit tracking. More on Intelligent Automation & RPA →
Content & Document Management
Which ECM platforms does TechTiera support?
TechTiera supports OpenText (Content Server, Extended ECM, Documentum), Hyland (OnBase, Alfresco, Nuxeo), Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, IBM FileNet, Box, M-Files and Veeva Vault, plus capture platforms such as Tungsten Automation and ABBYY. More on Content & Collaboration Services (ECM) →
What is the difference between ECM and document management?
Document management focuses on storing, versioning and retrieving documents. ECM is broader: it adds capture, workflow, records management, retention, governance, collaboration and integration across the enterprise. More on Content & Collaboration Services (ECM) →
How do you ensure no content is lost during an ECM migration?
Every item is tracked from export to import, validated with checksums and reconciled against source counts and metadata. Exceptions are logged and resolved before sign-off. More on Content Migration →
Can metadata, versions and audit history be migrated?
Yes. DocOrbit migrates documents with their metadata, version history, renditions, permissions and, where the target supports it, audit trails, using mapping rules agreed during design. More on Content Migration →
Which WCM platforms does TechTiera support?
TechTiera supports Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore, SharePoint, OpenText TeamSite, IBM WCM, Oracle WebCenter, Kentico, Salesforce CMS and headless CMS platforms. More on Web Content Management (WCM) →
How do you protect SEO during a website migration?
We inventory existing URLs and rankings, map every page to its new address, implement single-hop 301 redirects, keep metadata and structured data, and monitor Search Console after launch. More on Web Content Management (WCM) →
What is customer communications management?
CCM is the practice and software used to create, manage and deliver personalized customer documents and messages, such as statements, policies and notices, consistently across channels. More on Customer Communications Management (CCM) →
Which industries rely most on CCM?
Insurance, banking, utilities, telecommunications, healthcare and government rely heavily on CCM for regulated, high-volume communications. More on Customer Communications Management (CCM) →
Enterprise Applications
Which enterprise applications does TechTiera implement?
TechTiera works with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Creatio, SAP, Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Atlassian, Adobe Experience Cloud and Salesforce Marketing Cloud, among others. More on Enterprise Applications →
Can TechTiera support applications another partner implemented?
Yes. We begin with a health check and knowledge transfer, stabilize priority issues and then provide support and enhancements under a managed service. More on Enterprise Applications →
Which CRM platforms does TechTiera work with?
TechTiera works with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP CRM and Creatio, and can advise on platform selection independently. More on Customer Relationship Management →
Salesforce or Dynamics 365: which CRM is better?
Both are leading platforms. Dynamics 365 often suits organizations standardized on Microsoft 365 and Azure, while Salesforce offers a broad ecosystem and specialized clouds. The right answer depends on processes, integration needs, skills and cost. More on Customer Relationship Management →
What SAP services does TechTiera provide?
S/4HANA implementation and migration, SAP BTP, SAP AMS, AP automation, OpenText archiving and xECM for SAP, SAP integration and SAP analytics. More on SAP Consulting →
What are the options for moving to S/4HANA?
Greenfield (new implementation), brownfield (system conversion) and selective data transition. The right path depends on process change goals, data and custom code. More on SAP Consulting →
What Microsoft services does TechTiera provide?
Licensing guidance, implementation, migration, development, integration, security and managed services across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Azure, .NET, Copilot, Fabric and SQL Server. More on Microsoft Technologies →
How do we prepare for Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Copilot uses the data a user can already access, so preparation focuses on permissions, sensitivity labels, information architecture and data governance, followed by pilot groups and adoption measures. More on Microsoft Technologies →
Application Engineering & Modernization
What technologies does TechTiera use for custom development?
Common stacks include .NET and C#, Java, Python, Node.js, React and Angular, with cloud services on Azure, AWS and Google Cloud. More on Application Engineering & Modernization →
How do you decide whether to modernize or rebuild an application?
We assess business value, technical condition, risk and cost, then recommend an approach per application: retain, rehost, replatform, refactor, rebuild or replace. More on Application Engineering & Modernization →
When should we build custom software instead of buying a product?
Build when the capability differentiates your business, packaged products would need heavy customization, or integration requirements are unusual. Buy when a product already fits most needs. More on Custom Software Development →
Which engagement models do you offer for development?
Fixed-scope projects, time and materials, and dedicated agile teams, with onsite, offshore or blended delivery. More on Custom Software Development →
What are the main approaches to application modernization?
Retain, retire, rehost, replatform, refactor, rebuild and replace. Each application gets the approach that balances value, risk, cost and time. More on Application Modernization →
How do you modernize without disrupting the business?
We modernize incrementally, use patterns such as the strangler fig, run parallel testing, and plan cutovers with rollback options. More on Application Modernization →
Why is UX important for enterprise applications?
Better UX reduces training time, errors and support requests and increases adoption, which directly affects the return on application investments. More on UI/UX Design & Consulting →
Do you design for accessibility?
Yes. We design and review against WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines, covering contrast, keyboard navigation, screen readers and touch targets. More on UI/UX Design & Consulting →
Integration & Data Exchange
What is iPaaS?
Integration platform as a service is a cloud platform for building and running integrations between applications and data sources, with connectors, mapping, orchestration and monitoring. More on Enterprise Integration →
Which integration platforms does TechTiera use?
MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management), SAP Integration Suite, Informatica and open-source tools, chosen to fit your landscape. More on Enterprise Integration →
What is EDI used for?
EDI automates the exchange of business documents such as purchase orders, invoices, ship notices, payments and healthcare claims between trading partners. More on Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) →
What are X12 and EDIFACT?
ANSI X12 is the EDI standard widely used in North America; UN/EDIFACT is used internationally. Both define document structures such as orders and invoices. More on Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) →
Data & Analytics
What data platforms does TechTiera work with?
Microsoft Fabric and Azure Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS and Google Cloud data services, SAP Datasphere and BW/4HANA, plus SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL databases. More on Data & Analytics →
Which BI tools do you support?
Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports and Qlik. More on Data & Analytics →
What is a data lakehouse?
A lakehouse combines low-cost data lake storage with warehouse features such as transactions, schemas and governance, so one platform serves BI and machine learning. More on Data Engineering & Big Data →
Which data engineering tools do you use?
Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, AWS Glue, Google BigQuery, dbt, Apache Spark, Kafka and Airflow, among others. More on Data Engineering & Big Data →
What is master data management?
MDM creates and maintains a single, trusted version of core business entities, such as customers, products and suppliers, shared across systems. More on Data Management →
Why does data governance matter for AI?
AI and analytics are only as good as the data they use. Governance provides the quality, lineage and access controls that make AI outputs trustworthy and compliant. More on Data Management →
Which BI tools does TechTiera support?
Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports and Qlik. More on Analytics & Business Intelligence →
Power BI or Tableau: which should we choose?
Power BI integrates closely with Microsoft 365 and Fabric and is cost-effective at scale; Tableau is strong in visual exploration and multi-platform environments. We compare them against your users, data and licensing. More on Analytics & Business Intelligence →
Cloud & DevOps
Which cloud platforms does TechTiera support?
Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud, plus hybrid and private cloud environments. More on Cloud & DevOps →
What is a cloud landing zone?
A landing zone is a pre-configured, secure and governed cloud environment, with accounts or subscriptions, networking, identity, policies and logging, into which workloads are deployed. More on Cloud & DevOps →
What are the steps in a cloud migration?
Assess, plan, prepare the landing zone, migrate in waves, validate, cut over and optimize. Governance and security run throughout. More on Cloud Migration & Transformation →
How long does a cloud migration take?
From weeks for a small set of workloads to many months for a full data center exit. Dependencies, complexity and change windows drive duration. More on Cloud Migration & Transformation →
What is infrastructure as code?
Infrastructure as code defines servers, networks and services in version-controlled code so environments can be created consistently and repeatably. More on Cloud Engineering →
What is a well-architected review?
A structured review of a workload against cloud provider best practices for reliability, security, cost, performance and operations. More on Cloud Engineering →
What is the difference between automation and orchestration?
Automation performs a single task without manual intervention. Orchestration coordinates many automated tasks into an end-to-end workflow. More on Cloud Orchestration & Automation →
Which tools do you use for cloud automation?
Terraform, Ansible, Azure Automation, AWS Systems Manager, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes and ServiceNow for ITSM integration. More on Cloud Orchestration & Automation →
Cybersecurity
What cybersecurity services does TechTiera offer?
Managed security services, SOC, SIEM and log management, penetration testing, firewall management, managed email security, cloud security and security assessments. More on Cybersecurity →
Is TechTiera ISO 27001 certified?
Yes. TechTiera holds ISO 27001 certification for its information security management system, alongside ISO 9001 and SEI CMM Level 3. More on Cybersecurity →
What is an MSSP?
A managed security service provider delivers outsourced monitoring and management of security devices, systems and processes, often including a 24x7 SOC. More on Managed Security Services →
Why use managed security services?
They provide around-the-clock coverage and specialist skills that are expensive to build in-house, with predictable costs and defined service levels. More on Managed Security Services →
What does a SOC do?
A SOC monitors security events, investigates alerts, hunts for threats, responds to incidents and continuously improves detections and defenses. More on Security Operations Center (SOC) →
What is a co-managed SOC?
In a co-managed model, the provider and the client share SOC responsibilities, for example the provider covers 24x7 monitoring while the client handles response actions. More on Security Operations Center (SOC) →
What is SIEM?
Security information and event management is technology that aggregates logs and events, correlates them to detect threats and supports investigation, reporting and compliance. More on SIEM & Log Management →
Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk?
Sentinel is cloud-native and integrates tightly with Microsoft security tools; Splunk is highly flexible and strong for large, diverse data. We compare cost, coverage and skills. More on SIEM & Log Management →
Managed IT & Infrastructure
What is included in managed IT services?
Typically service desk, device and user management, infrastructure and cloud operations, monitoring, patching, backup, network management and security operations, scoped to your needs. More on Managed IT & Infrastructure →
Where are TechTiera service desks located?
TechTiera operates service desks in the USA, India, Europe, Asia Pacific (Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia), the UAE and Australia. More on Managed IT & Infrastructure →
Do you manage both on-premises and cloud infrastructure?
Yes. We manage hybrid estates spanning data centers, private cloud, Azure, AWS and Google Cloud. More on Infrastructure, Cloud & SaaS Managed Services →
Which SaaS applications can you manage?
Microsoft 365 is our largest SaaS practice; we also administer business SaaS platforms such as ServiceNow, Salesforce and Atlassian tools. More on Infrastructure, Cloud & SaaS Managed Services →
What is end user computing?
EUC is the management of employee devices, desktops, applications, identities and support so people can work securely and productively. More on End User Computing (EUC) →
What is joiner-mover-leaver automation?
JML automation creates, changes and removes user accounts and access automatically based on HR events. TechTiera uses PowerShell and Entra auto-provisioning for this. More on End User Computing (EUC) →
What is SD-WAN?
Software-defined WAN centrally manages branch connectivity over multiple links, improving application performance, resilience and cost compared with traditional MPLS-only networks. More on Network Consulting →
What is zero trust network access?
ZTNA grants users access to specific applications based on identity and device posture, rather than giving broad network access through a VPN. More on Network Consulting →
Platforms
Is TechTiera a partner of these vendors?
TechTiera is an authorized OpenText partner and reseller and a Tungsten Automation Gold Partner. For other platforms we provide certified consultants and independent implementation and support services. More on Platforms →
Can TechTiera help us choose between platforms?
Yes. We run vendor-neutral assessments that compare platforms against your requirements, existing investments, skills and total cost of ownership. More on Platforms →
Does TechTiera support Documentum upgrades?
Yes. TechTiera has delivered Documentum upgrades and implementations for organizations including an insurance major in India, a heritage and museum authority in Singapore and an oil and gas major in APAC. More on OpenText Documentum Consulting →
Can we migrate from Documentum to another platform?
Yes. Using DocOrbit, we migrate Documentum content, metadata, versions and audit trails to OpenText Content Server, SharePoint, Alfresco or cloud repositories. More on OpenText Documentum Consulting →
Is TechTiera a Tungsten Automation partner?
Yes. TechTiera is a Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax) Gold Partner with a center of excellence and 45+ certified engineers. More on Tungsten Automation (Kofax) Consulting →
Can TechTiera support ReadSoft after end of support?
Yes. TechTiera continues to support ReadSoft customers who have not yet migrated, including long-term engagements for a global hydraulics manufacturer, an APAC oil and gas company and an APAC BPO company. More on Tungsten Automation (Kofax) Consulting →
What Microsoft 365 services does TechTiera provide?
Licensing guidance, implementation, migration, security, governance, Power Platform solutions and managed services, delivered by a dedicated Microsoft 365 practice with 50 certified consultants. More on Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Consulting →
Can TechTiera migrate Slack or Workplace from Meta to Teams?
Yes. TechTiera has migrated Slack and Workplace content into Microsoft Teams, including messages, attachments and reactions. More on Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Consulting →
Products
What can DocOrbit migrate?
Documents, metadata, versions, renditions, folder structures, permissions and, where the target supports it, audit trails. More on DocOrbit →
Which platforms does DocOrbit support?
More than 27 ECM platforms, including OpenText Documentum and Content Server, IBM FileNet, Alfresco, OnBase, SharePoint, Box, M-Files and file shares. The connector list continues to expand and other targets are available on request. More on DocOrbit →
What is ECH360?
ECH360, or Engineering Content Hub 360, is TechTiera's engineering document management solution for drawings, specifications and engineering records. More on ECH360: Engineering Content Hub →
Who is ECH360 for?
Asset-intensive organizations such as oil and gas, energy, utilities, manufacturing and capital projects. More on ECH360: Engineering Content Hub →
What is TestOrbit?
TestOrbit is TechTiera's test automation accelerator for functional, regression, workflow and cross-browser testing with detailed execution reporting. More on TestOrbit →
Which applications is TestOrbit best suited to?
Applications with frequent changes, recurring releases or heavy regression needs. More on TestOrbit →
What products does TechTiera offer?
DocOrbit (ECM migration platform), ECH360 (Engineering Content Hub 360) and TestOrbit (test automation accelerator). Additional AI accelerators are in development. More on Products & Accelerators →
Are TechTiera products sold separately from services?
Products are typically delivered with TechTiera implementation and support services, so they are configured and run correctly for your environment. More on Products & Accelerators →