Download FAQ's
Below is a list of frequently asked questions related to the registration and download of CentricMinds Convurge. If you don't find your question answered, feel free to contact us and ask.
What is the typical size of an organisation best suited to considering Convurge?
CentricMinds Convurge has been designed as an Internet and Intranet solution for Small, Medium and Enterprise organisations. Typically the size of an organisation doesn't matter, as you can create an unlimited number of authoring accounts in Convurge if you require it.
How would i make the business case for Convurge within our organisation?
We can assist you with our business case documentation. Please contact us for more information.
The download of Convurge comes with a Demo Intranet site. Can we download a blank web for building our own Intranet from scratch?
CentricMinds Convurge comes pre-loaded with an example Intranet site. This will get most people up and running with an Intranet fast, as it provides pre-built templates that you can quickly reuse for building your own Intranet. If you choose to purchase a license of Convurge, you will be able to download an empty web for creating your own Internet or Intranet from scratch. The pre-loaded Intranet is designed to demonstrate just what you can achieve with Convurge from the moment you start using it.
Can we customise the download of Convurge to suit our own needs?
Yes, of course. CentricMinds Convurge provides a unique and powerful templating environment. You can quickly upload your own HTML templates and completely change the presentation of your Convurge site. There is no restriction on the type of design you may have planned for your Intranet.
How many authors and administrators can i setup in Convurge?
With the evaluation download, you have a maximum number of 5 author seats. You can setup 3 Authors and 2 Administrators, or 4 Authors and 1 Administrator, etc. If you choose to purchase a license of Convurge, you'll be able to select what license option would be suit your organisation.
If we choose to purchase a license of Convurge, do we need to download Convurge again?
No. Once you've downloaded Convurge, you can begin immediately with the planning, development and rollout of your Internet or Intranet site, whichever you're wanting to launch. If you choose to purchase a license of Convurge, we will supply to you a license key that will allow you to launch Convurge using a URL of your choice.
Can we develop an Internet site with Convurge?
Yes, Convurge is an environment for the design, publishing and management of web content. Convurge can be employed to manage Internet, Intranet and Extranet sites that all may have unique requirements.
What do we need to run Convurge?
CentricMinds Convurge requires Windows 2000 SP4+, Windows 2003 or Windows XP. You will also need to have the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed. You'll also require either the Microsoft Express edition of SQL, or you can make use of the full MS SQL Server 2000/2003.
Can Convurge be hosted by CentricMinds?
Yes. If you require Convurge to be hosted for you, please contact us.
What type of support is available during our evaluation of Convurge?
You'll have access to our Convurge Discussion Board where you'll be able to post your requests for support.
What type of support is available should we choose to purchase a license of Convurge?
You'll be able to choose from the support options available. You can choose from basic e-mail support, through to on-site training.
What if we have a problem when installing Convurge?
You'll have access to our Convurge Discussion Board where you'll be able to request installation assistance.
Does Convurge provide tools found in other Web Content Management offerings?
CentricMinds has developed Convurge to provide a compelling out-of-the-box solution for Internet and Intranet publishing and management. Convurge boasts a number of tools that empower non-technical business authors to design, create and publish web content is powerful and dynamic ways. For an overview of the features and functions of Convurge, take a look at the Convurge section of this site.
Convurge User Benefits:
- In-content authoring, preview and approvals
- Time-based scheduling and dynamic publishing
- Strict version control covering library services, full text search, check-in and check-out
- Flexible metadata creation and management
- Template and CSS management
- Flexible workflow management and email notification
- Users, Groups and Roles Security
Organisational Benefits:
- Less than 1 hour to install and have up and running
- Minimise web development costs
- Quality control of corporate information management and distribution
- Low cost entry point
- Scalable for larger sites
- Designed for non-technical business authors
