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have been related to additional functions on the server side. Have users experienced an improvement in the quality of their data when using PTM Datasync? PTM DataSync ensures that everybody is using the latest data. This is true for asset data, testing templates, test results for comparisons and trending, etc. The quality of their data has seen a significant increase, and duplicating data or work can be avoided. In your estimation, how much time can a team save by using PTM Datasync compared with the manual approach of sharing and storing asset data, test templates, and test results? There are several aspects to saving time. The first is the amount of time a tester uses each day to collect the data he needs to do his job, save test results, and store them centrally. by replacing this manual process with one synchronize button, he can easily save 15 minutes per day. If the data he needs is not directly accessible because it’s stored on another tester’s PC or has been archived improperly, he might need much more time. For example, by having to re-enter name- plate data for the assets he needs to test. The worst-case scenario is data loss due to a missing backup mecha- nism which might force the team to re-test an asset or entire substation. A single incident like that can cost an entire working day. How important is it to have a system record of measurement data history when it comes to comparisons and trend analysis? Nowadays, archiving test results is still often done with paper or PDF-files. This doesn’t allow data to be used efficiently. Having a system record for test results and in-depth diagnostic data enables users to apply all kinds of analysis when needed. The digital transformation is bringing a lot of new possibilities to data use. When identifying gradual degradation of the insulation system of HV equip- ment, for example, it is essential to access past measurements to see a change in health conditions. It’s often not the absolute value of a parameter but the rate of change that indicates an evolving problem. Two different versions of PTM Datasync are available. can you explain the differences between PTM Datasync “on Premises” and PTM Datasync “Web”? PTM DataSync “On Premises” is for customers who want to host all the data themselves on internal servers. Their own IT department must set up the server infrastructure, data hosting, support, and maintenance. by contrast, PTM DataSync “Web” is offered as a “Software as a Service”- solution (SaaS) with an annual sub- scription model. All services are provid- ed by OMICRON and our professional hosting partner Microsoft® Azure. With PTM DataSync “Web”, we can provide Magazine | Issue 2 2021 32