Scope/Feature Parity Questions 

Owned by Brooke Noble
Last updated: Dec 12, 2024 by James Overell
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Will Synergetic Cloud support Power BI integration? 

Yes, existing Power BI functionality is supported in Synergetic Cloud. This functionality relies on the direct database access option. The Power BI connector will be hosted on AWS as part of the solution. 

Do existing Crystal Reports need to be modified for Synergetic Cloud? 

No, existing Crystal Reports function as they do in the on-premise environment, including custom reports. All data objects in the school’s current database will be migrated to the new site, as will the contents of the “site folder” where customisations reside. Users will continue to be able to access the Site Folder to add custom files after migration. 

After migration, adding custom procedures to support reports requires the Direct Database Access option. Consulting through Technical Services is available as usual if you require assistance.  

Will Synergetic Cloud support MS Office integration? 

MS Office applications are installed on the Windows Client desktop. This means that features in Synergetic that require MS Office applications to be installed on the same desktop as the Synergetic client, will still operate as normal.  

Are Multiple Finance entities still handled? e.g., additional ABN’s 

Yes, Synergetic Cloud supports multiple finance entities and additional ABNs. Users who work across multiple finance schemas can have multiple instances of Synergetic open at one time, within a single browser tab for ease of use. AppStream provides easy switching between these and an ability to stretch the desktop across dual monitors. 

Are address validation and SMS still supported? 

QAS address validation is supported. RAT is not supported on Synergetic Cloud at this time.  

What Payment Gateways are supported? Will NAB, as our current payment gateway that is integrated with Synergetic, still be supported? 

Synergetic Cloud supports Stripe and NAB Transact 

Are these commonly used tools supported? 

Supported 

Not Supported 

  • SQL Server Agent – Jobs 
    (Supported where no dependance on file system)

  • Powershell 

  • MS Query

 

  • Linked Servers 

  • Self backups, downloading backups as a regular activity 

  • System upgrades through SDT 

  • SQL Management Studio (alternative tools are supported) 

Are these features and modules still supported? 

Supported 

Not Supported 

  • Synweb 

  • Community Portal 

  • Custom HTML pages 

  • Sending emails 

  • Sending SMS messages 

  • QAS 

  • SADT
    *direct database access required. Terminal will be installed on-premise Windows machine

  • Attendance Kiosk 

  • Future Applications import  

  • RAT (Rapid Addressing Tool) – use QAS instead

  • Docman via network file location

  • SynMobile Application 

 

Will we have database access? 

Direct database access is available for approved purposes, subject to additional costs and agreement addendums. See https://go.educationhorizons.com/master-subscription-agreement.html for details of terms and conditions  

Will select school staff still be able to access the database via MS SQL Management Studio or similar?  

  • MS SQL Management Studio does not upport the security protocols required for Synergetic Cloud. There are other tools available that allow schools to create and maintain database objects.