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What is actually included? Who remains responsible? How are costs structured? We address the questions that should come up in an initial conversation.

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LeistungenWhat company sizes does Endurion work with?

Users, sites, criticality and internal IT determine scope, from small businesses to distributed organisations.

LeistungenCan Endurion take over existing IT without replacing everything?

Replacement is not the default. We assess existing systems and modernise where security, lifecycle, cost or operations justify it.

LeistungenDoes Endurion offer projects and ongoing operations?

Assessment, migration or modernisation can be commissioned separately. Ongoing support is agreed additionally if needed.

LeistungenWhat are the core services?

Services cover infrastructure, networking, security, cloud, managed operations, workplace and recovery, plus software, automation, consulting and technical leadership.

ZusammenarbeitHow does the first call work?

Describe the problem and goal. We ask about systems, risks, users, sites, timing and ownership to agree a suitable entry point.

ZusammenarbeitDoes Endurion work with our internal IT?

Yes. A co-managed model divides tasks between your IT team and Endurion, with named owners for specialist work, projects and operations.

ZusammenarbeitRemote or on site?

Remote and on-site work are agreed by task. Assessments, workshops, rollouts or critical changes may need an on-site visit.

ZusammenarbeitWhen can a project begin?

The start date depends on scope and available capacity. Migrations and takeovers need access, owners, maintenance windows and an agreed start plan. Immediate availability is not generally guaranteed.

Support & SLAWhat is the difference between support and managed services?

Support handles incidents and requests. Managed services additionally define recurring monitoring, patching, backup checks, security and reporting responsibilities.

Support & SLAWhat response times are possible?

Plans list response targets from eight business hours to prioritised Enterprise P1 handling. Your agreed SLA matrix is contractually applicable.

Support & SLAIs 24/7 possible?

24/7 is a separately agreed option requiring explicit critical-service scope, on-call coverage, response targets and escalation.

Support & SLAAre monthly and annual contracts possible?

Billing and term are defined in the proposal and contract, including notice periods and included services.

PreiseAre website prices binding?

Published amounts and calculator results are non-binding. A quote requires review of scope, users, sites, licences, legacy systems, security and SLA.

PreiseWhy is quote confirmation needed despite a package price?

Headcount explains only part of the effort. Licences, sites, legacy systems, migration and security can differ substantially between similar-sized companies.

PreiseCan I request a package directly?

Yes. The selected plan is carried into the proposal request. Add your situation and contact details there; user counts, sites and technical details can be provided as needed.

SecurityDoes Endurion support NIS2 and GDPR?

We support technical and operational preparation: inventory, ownership, controls, logs, backup, incident processes and evidence. Legal assessment remains separate.

SecurityHow does Endurion handle security incidents?

The agreed incident process follows impact and urgency, covering containment, analysis, recovery, communication and follow-up improvement.

SecurityWhat does Zero Trust mean in practice?

Access is checked by identity, device and context and limited to needed permissions, while legitimate work and exceptions remain supported.

CloudWhich cloud platforms does Endurion support?

Options include Azure, AWS, Google Cloud and private or hybrid environments, chosen by workload, requirements, skills, costs and exit options.

CloudDoes everything have to move to cloud?

Full migration is not required. We assess each workload technically, economically and against regulatory needs; hybrid operation may fit.

BackupWhat matters more: backup or restore?

Backup and recovery are planned together. RPO, RTO, protected copies and restores test whether backups support the required recovery.

WorkplaceDoes Endurion support Microsoft 365 and Intune?

Yes. Depending on scope, we assess or manage tenant and licences, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Intune, Autopilot, MDM, device standards and support.

TechnologienDo vendor logos on the website imply partnerships?

Marks identify technologies and do not prove partnership. Any partnership or certification would need explicit, verifiable confirmation.

TechnologienWhere are individual technologies explained?

The directory links to Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Veeam, VMware, Nutanix, Dell, NetApp, Proxmox, Red Hat, Sophos, Check Point, CrowdStrike, Intune, Linux and Apple pages.

PortalWhat can the customer portal do?

Approved customers can view their tickets, plan details, projects and shared documents, create tickets with attachments and enable TOTP.

RegionDoes Endurion work across German-speaking markets?

We focus on business clients in German-speaking markets. Remote work, possible on-site visits and effort are agreed per engagement.

DocumentflowWhich scans are suitable?

Readable, representative samples are tested in the pilot. Faint text, handwriting and irregular tables increase review needs; OCR is not error-free.

DocumentflowDoes Ledger initiate payments?

Document processing alone does not approve payment. Posting or payment integration needs separate permissions, checks and explicit agreement.

DocumentflowMust the ERP be replaced?

Existing APIs, import formats and controlled exports are checked first. Replacing the ERP is not a prerequisite; a reliable handoff is.

DocumentflowHow are sensitive documents handled?

Data scope, access, processing location and deletion are agreed beforehand. Unneeded details stay out of the workflow; production samples require approval.

KnowledgeflowWhat does RAG do?

Search retrieves relevant passages before the model drafts an answer. Sources remain checkable, but a citation alone does not guarantee a correct conclusion.

KnowledgeflowDo existing document permissions still apply?

Yes. Checks must apply at retrieval, not only to the visible answer. Role changes and blocked sources therefore form part of acceptance testing.

KnowledgeflowCan Atlas return incorrect answers?

Yes. Source checks, uncertainty signals and expert review reduce risk. Questions without reliable evidence require a defined refusal or escalation path.

KnowledgeflowWho maintains the knowledge?

Content owners decide approval and freshness. Synchronisation, indexing and quality checks are technically agreed and do not replace that responsibility.

ServiceflowWho dispatches the technicians?

Dispatchers retain critical job decisions. Rules can support suggestions and notifications; qualifications, safety and exceptions remain explicitly governed.

ServiceflowHow is missing information obtained?

An agreed follow-up requests required details. The case remains visibly incomplete rather than proceeding with guessed equipment or customer data.

ServiceflowCan we keep our mobile software?

Suitable APIs or imports may connect the existing application. Availability, permissions and offline behaviour must be checked before commitment.

ServiceflowWhat happens when a handoff fails?

Failures are logged and assigned. Retries, duplicate checks and manual handling have explicit rules so jobs do not silently disappear.

ReportingflowWhere do the metrics come from?

From agreed sources and documented formulas. AI may draft commentary but must not generate measurements that cannot be traced to a source.

ReportingflowCan sites be compared?

Where statuses, periods and exceptions share definitions. Differences in SLA rules or data collection must remain visible.

ReportingflowIs Power BI required?

Not necessarily. Existing tools, audience, data paths and licences determine the output. A scheduled export may suit a limited need.

ReportingflowHow is incomplete data detected?

Checks cover required values, freshness and expected volumes. A failed retrieval is flagged and must not be released as a complete current report.

RequestflowCan we keep our existing mailbox?

Yes, if access, licensing and permitted processing fit. A new mailbox is not inherently required.

RequestflowWho sets the priority?

Business owners approve rules and escalation. Uncertain or safety-critical classifications remain with a responsible person.

RequestflowDoes every message become a ticket?

Only eligible messages meeting agreed criteria. Duplicates, spam and unclear content need a separate review path.

RequestflowWhat else needs to be purchased?

Discovery checks existing features, interfaces and licences. Any additional services, costs and processing requirements are identified before the pilot.

KI & AutomatisierungIs automation always cheaper?

Not every task warrants automation. Low volumes, exceptions or poor data may favour manual handling, such as a few invoices monthly.

KI & AutomatisierungWhat is human in the loop?

A named person reviews and approves relevant suggestions. An extracted order amount, for example, needs human confirmation before binding processing.

KI & AutomatisierungAre the example time gains guaranteed?

Results use changeable assumptions. A pilot measures the actual processing time, errors, queries and operating cost of the chosen workflow.

KI & AutomatisierungCan we start with one process?

Start with a bounded pilot. Agree inputs, decision points and success criteria before considering broader rollout.

GLOSSARY / AI, AUTOMATION & OPERATIONS

AI terminology in plain language.

API

A documented way for systems to exchange data. Example: update a ticket after approval.

OCR

Text recognition in images or scanned PDFs. Example: read an invoice number and flag uncertainty.

RAG

AI answers grounded in retrieved documents. Example: cite the current maintenance manual.

Human in the Loop

A human reviews a consequential step. Example: approve an invoice mismatch before posting.

Halluzination

A plausible but incorrect AI claim. Example: inventing a policy that does not exist.

Workflow

A defined sequence of actions and decisions. Example: intake → review → approval → ERP.

Webhook

Event message between systems. Example: new ticket triggers a notification.

Audit-Log

Traceable record of actions. Example: who approved which data and when?

DSGVO / GDPR

Rules for personal-data processing. Example: minimize data and define deletion.

SLA

Agreed service targets. Example: respond to P1 incidents in a defined period.

Pilot / Proof of Value

Limited test with measurable criteria. Example: process 100 anonymized cases.

ROI

Return on investment, considering setup, licences and operations, not just time saved.

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