Are we required to switch to TMS Collections?
No, moving to TMS Collections is entirely optional.
What is the TMS Suite?
The TMS Suite is an ecosystem of Gallery Systems products designed to support collections management needs in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. The TMS Suite includes the core collections management functionality of TMS Collections, and integrates that functionality with applications to support web publishing, digital asset management, and conservation. Having native integration with READ MORE
Will we need to buy new servers?
It's likely that more robust hardware resources will be required. You may need to purchase these or they may be available within your existing IT infrastructure. TMS Collections requires considerably more server resources than EmbARK, depending in part on the size of the database, number of media files, and number of users. At least one READ MORE
Can you describe the process for implementing TMS Collections?
Implementing TMS Collections involves configuring features to reflect your museum's data entry requirements and workflows, plus ensuring that you have the necessary technology resources available and correctly configured to support TMS Collections. In addition to helping with setup and configuration, Gallery Systems provides power user training sessions and end-user training session prior to museum-wide go-live.
How long will the data migration to TMS Collections take?
It depends on how large your collection is, and how much data is currently stored in EmbARK. Because each institution’s collection is different, we will review your data to give you a quote for data conversion.
Will my reports work in TMS Collections?
TMS Collections supports Crystal Reports and SQL Server Reporting Services. It is provided with a robust set of default Crystal Reports that may be similar to the reports you already use. Customized reports can be rebuilt during the migration project. Gallery Systems is available to help with this as part of the TMS Collections implementation READ MORE
Are you going to stop supporting EmbARK?
We will not stop supporting EmbARK.
Do I have to pay for hosting since TMS Collections is a web-based product?
You can choose to have Gallery Systems Managed Hosting provide browser-based access to TMS Collections, or you can provide your own IT infrastructure.
Is there a cost for moving to eMuseum?
eMuseum is offered to EmbARK Web Kiosk clients as a free upgrade under annual maintenance, which provides several thousand dollars in savings. You should budget for 5 days of standard look and feel customization services at our daily rate of $1900 per day. We will apply a 25% discount to our day rate, for a READ MORE
How does moving to TMS Collections affect our Web Kiosk site?
Web Kiosk will not work with TMS Collections. Your implementation will include an extra phase of transitioning your Web Kiosk site into eMuseum, Gallery Systems’ flagship web publishing application.