KRISTALvue ...multiple facets of Visual User Environment ::: Benefits

The internet has revolutionized the manner in which we operate and do business today. The KRISTALvue application harnesses the power of the internet to synergize information sharing and multiple user collaboration, making it easily accessible, quicker and convenient.

What is KRISTALvue ?

KRISTALvue is an online application, that offers myriad advantages of Software as a Service (SaaS), and currently serving the maritime industry. KRISTALvue is a truly beneficial communication and collaboration platform for the marine community and its players including Government agencies which administer shipping activities, Classification Societies, Ship owners and Ship Management Companies, etc.

Six significant reasons why to choose KRISTALvue:

• Quick decision making with instant and convenient web access to your ship’s
Drawings & Manuals - a joyful experience

The KRISTALvue software runs remotely on a server and allows users access to the software through using a web browser. Such easy access to documents, manuals and drawings from within the office or on the go, makes information available instantly. This speeds up the decision making process, especially when faced with an emergency situation (collision, grounding, spilling) that requires a quick visual reference. In the event that repair and maintenance needs are to be defined, easy web access to drawings offer unparalleled help and support.

• Enjoy complete access to your information from anywhere,anytime...

Hosting your data with and subscribing to KRISTALvue net based application, allows you and your team get complete access to your shipping and Ship management data such as vessel drawings and manuals online, on a 24x7x365 basis. No matter where you may be across the globe, you can view, edit, zoom, print, annotate, share and email your information. All that is required is an internet connection, and your registered username and password.

• Get ready for enhanced organizational productivity, improved efficiency and reduced turnaround time

Hosting the ship’s manuals and drawings with KRISTALvue makes the right information available quickly, wherever you are, improving organizational productivity. This is especially beneficial for companies with offices in multiple locations. Knowledge workers in different locations can enjoy remote access to the same material simultaneously, and communicate effectively (mark-up/annotate/email) with participants in the problem solving process,which improves their collaborative productivity. This saves precious time on annotating and marking paper drawings followed up by scanning and emailing heavy attachments. The KRISTALvue application saves, both time and costs, while accelerating communication.

• Realize team benefits of simplified handling of complex technical content and better utilization of office space

Working with complex technical content is not always easy and even the best personnel may fight shy away from referring to bulky data. Digitizing print manuals and drawings can help -
• Motivate your staff to refer to the readily accessible technical information
• Minimize intangible losses and prevent deterioration due to regular handling, over time
• Better utilize prime office space which would otherwise be used to keep large storage boxes containing drawings and manuals of each ship.

• Save overhead costs of recruiting additional expert manpower and eliminate technical hurdles

The SaaS solution reduces the overhead costs of recruiting expert IT professionals and purchasing software, hardware, storage, and networking components etc. It eliminates the need to purchase and install any proprietary software (e.g. CAD) on each of the office computers saving costs on software and training. All that users need is a standard browser and internet access. Since the software and data is stored remotely on the web and not on each individual computer, large data storage facilities are redundant. Hence, additional processes such as installation, deployment, support, maintenance, upkeep, virus control, regular backup and security etc are eliminated as well.

• Do your bit for the green environment

By utilizing SaaS – KRISTALvue, saves on paper and cuts down on courier carbon footprint. This is definitely one of the most environment friendly options for storing data.

• Enhanced user experience with superior quality Drawings

KRISTALvue provides access to clean, de-speckled and high quality vector based drawings and text, which can be easily zoomed and magnified to any degree, without excessive pixilation or distortion. It enables superior quality paper drawings or PDF drawings, for an enhanced user experience.
The KRISTALvue monthly subscription based, web access and collaboration tool helps you work on your ship’s Manuals and Drawings effectively. The application includes help files and instructions for use, to provide a complete user experience.