The future in Optomate software access

The V-Server is the worry free alternative to running Optomate on your local computing system

Bluewave Eyecare Networks has partnered with Monkey Software to offer Australian Independent Optometrists the V-Server - a data-centre based server system that is purpose built to host Optomate and incorporates Bluewave’s six years of optical industry technology experience.

The V-Server now means you will receive long-term, high performance access to your Optomate software without having to ever buy, maintain or replace an Optomate server.

In fact, when you use the V-Server you don’t buy anything at all, it’s all rolled up into a predictable monthly subscription so you only pay for what you need. The V-Server is provided on a per user account, per month basis with no setup fees – see pricing details.

To keep things simple in the practice you can even use mini-PCs to access Optomate in the reception and dispense areas for $99 each.

All you need is an internet connection to log in and start using Optomate on the V-Server from your single or multi-site practice, from home and from laptops or iPads.

With no setup fees it’s easy to get started so why not move from the world of computer complexity to the freedom of using the V-Server.

The key benefits the V-Server offers over a local server…

1. More reliable and redundant

Server is monitored to avoid downtime
Server infrastructure is proactively replaced as time goes on
Server functionality is supported as part of your monthly fee
Full redundancy and disaster recovery systems in place –always available

2. More secure

Data centre protects server from fire, flood, theft and power surges/outages
Enterprise level firewall protects server from unwanted external access
Server includes virus/malware protection and web filtering
Data is backed up and replicated externally to ensure it is kept safe

3. More cost effective

Paying by the month means no up-front hardware or Windows software costs
Server support is included in the monthly subscription fees
Can also pay by the month for new Optomate licenses
Can also pay by the month for Optomate ongoing support
Power bill and carbon output is reduced
$99 Mini-PCs can be used instead of traditional Tower PCs

4. More efficient

No server hardware in the practice to worry about
No server failures that reduce productivity
All Optomate updates/upgrades done for you
Extend the life of PCs as can be used for V-Server access

5. More flexible and functional

Tried and tested with full range of optical devices
Use tablets like the iPad to link via wireless
Use MYOB and OzBiz
Use Lens ordering software
Link HICAPS to Optomate
Use electronic referral systems

6. Much more scalable

You get the server capacity you need right now...
But have the flexibility to increase or decrease capacity
if and when needed
And only ever pay for what you need

Why this all matters to competitive independent Optometrists…

The Optomate V-Server is designed to provide the server platform you need to run your Optomate software without having to select, buy, setup, maintain and replace it ever again. Therefore you can now ensure the practice always has cost effective, fast and reliable access to Optomate.

This assurance allows you to spend more time with your patients, focus on providing excellent customer service and be as competitive as possible.

Please contact us on 1300 659 917 for more information about how the V-Server can work for you.

Who would benefit from moving to a V-Server?

Start Up Practices
The V-Server is perfect for start-up practices as there is no up-front spend on expensive and complex server systems.
Practice Groups
The V-Server allows a risk free and cost effective way for practice groups to move to Optomate’s multi-branch Enterprise Edition as it is tried and tested for multi-branch use and has no setup fees. In addition, if using the V-Server you can pay your Optomate license upgrade over 12 monthly instalments
Existing Practices
The V-Server offers existing practices a pay-per-month opportunity to use a data centre based server that ensures physical and data security, redundancy and disaster recovery at a level that is usually only available to the corporate chains. Additional features include automated backups, remote access to Optomate from home and technical support included with the monthly access fee.

Recent V-Server Reference Sites

Bluefrog Optics – Lharn Howard (V-Server linking 2 practices) – (03) 5022 1123
Wicks Eyecare – Michael Wicks (V-Server for 1 practice) - (03) 9390 3699
Vision Michael Hare – Michael Hare (V-Server linking 2 practices) - (07) 5532-9566

Additional Resources

Bluewave presented information about the V-Server at ODMA within the General Optical stand
Optomate V-Server Presentation from ODMA

The Australian Federal government is in the process of completing a massive Internet upgrade across the country called the National Broadband Network or NBN
National Broadband Network rollout schedule
National Broadband Network - Example Pricing

Wikipedia has lots of great detail explaining what “the cloud” is and how it works.
Cloud Computing Explanation from Wikipedia