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Pindar Creative

SALI

SALI is an online portal enabling you to generate a sustainable travel leaflet (suitable for both web and print), for your chosen location. Using OpenStreetMap or an existing map base and combining with one of a series of pre-defined templates, users are able to create bespoke publications.

Features

  • 12 months access to the portal
  • OpenStreetMap covering your area
  • Two isochrones
  • Six drag-and-drop icons of your choice
  • Editable text panels on the front and back cover
  • Save leaflets for editing later
  • A4 or A3 landscape templates

Benefits

  • Leaflet production much cheaper
  • Create your own map
  • Leaflets kept on brand/message
  • Let you reuse existing map bases
  • Massive time savings

Pricing

£3,990 a licence a year

  • Education pricing available
  • Free trial available

Service documents

Request an accessible format
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at c.thomas@pindarcreative.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

7 5 4 3 4 2 3 6 4 3 2 0 8 2 4

Contact

Pindar Creative Carl Thomas
Telephone: 01296390100
Email: c.thomas@pindarcreative.co.uk

Service scope

Software add-on or extension
No
Cloud deployment model
Public cloud
Service constraints
There are no constraints including planned maintenance arrangements or support being limited to specific hardware configurations.
System requirements
  • A modern web browser
  • A PDF viewer

User support

Email or online ticketing support
Email or online ticketing
Support response times
EMAIL AND ONLINE TICKETING SUPPORT. We offer technical support to customers through email, telephone and a Helpdesk ticket support system. We operate this facility during Working Days and Working Hours although customers can send emails or log issues using the Helpdesk 24/7. However, for an additional cost outlined in our pricing document, clients will receive 24/7/365 response for email and telephone requests out with normal office hours
User can manage status and priority of support tickets
Yes
Online ticketing support accessibility
WCAG 2.1 A
Phone support
Yes
Phone support availability
9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
Web chat support
Web chat
Web chat support availability
9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
Web chat support accessibility standard
None or don’t know
How the web chat support is accessible
Telegram support also as support client
Facebook messenger support
Twilio
Multiple clients support
Easy theming
Co-Browsing/Screen sharing
Speech to text
Unlimited operators, chats at the same time, departments
User screenshots, see what your users sees
Files uploads, drag & drop
Visitor tracking across different subdomains of domain
Chrome extension
Operator To Operator chat
Option to have custom form attributes or pre-fill existing ones
Pro active users invitation to chat
RTL and LTR languages support
Web chat accessibility testing
None
Onsite support
Yes, at extra cost
Support levels
SUPPORT LEVELS CATEGORY A. Fault which makes the Software unusable. 1 hour response, urgent ASAP resolution. CATEGORY B. A fault which has a material effect upon the functionality, accuracy or performance of any substantial function of the Software . 2 hour response, 7 hours resolution. CATEGORY C. A Fault which does not permit the customer and its competent employees to make full, efficient and proper use of the software. 2 hour response, 21 hours resolution. CATEGORY D. Shall be a minor cosmetic Fault, which does not affect the performance of the Software or the Customer’s use of it. 4 hour response, resolved at a date agreed with the customer. TYPE OF STANDARD SUPPORT PROVIDED • Correctly assessing and categorising reported incidents. • Filtering out any end-user errors i.e. operator error • Allocating priority categories and escalating responses. • Ensuring calls are directed to the correct resource to diagnose/resolve problems. • Updating on the progress of incidents, according to the SLA requirements. • Managing change implementation • Manage version control. 'Out-of-hours' support and a dedicated Technical/Cloud Account Manager can be provided at an extra cost.
Support available to third parties
Yes

Onboarding and offboarding

Getting started
Online training and documentation.
Service documentation
Yes
Documentation formats
PDF
End-of-contract data extraction
The only user data will be login data which will include first name, last name, and email and password which, apart from passwords, will be supplied back as CSV upon request.
Leaflets generated are already downloaded by the user and not stored on the server.
End-of-contract process
Website closed down and archived

Using the service

Web browser interface
Yes
Supported browsers
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Safari
Application to install
No
Designed for use on mobile devices
No
Service interface
No
User support accessibility
WCAG 2.1 A
API
No
Customisation available
Yes
Description of customisation
All users can edit text/images on the text side of the leaflet and alter the following items on the map side: key location, icons, text, isochrones and routes

Scaling

Independence of resources
Server resource are constantly monitored and resources added is systems start to slow down

Analytics

Service usage metrics
Yes
Metrics types
PDF generated counter
Reporting types
Regular reports

Resellers

Supplier type
Not a reseller

Staff security

Staff security clearance
Other security clearance
Government security clearance
Up to Security Clearance (SC)

Asset protection

Knowledge of data storage and processing locations
Yes
Data storage and processing locations
United Kingdom
User control over data storage and processing locations
No
Datacentre security standards
Complies with a recognised standard (for example CSA CCM version 3.0)
Penetration testing frequency
At least every 6 months
Penetration testing approach
‘IT Health Check’ performed by a CHECK service provider
Protecting data at rest
  • Physical access control, complying with another standard
  • Encryption of all physical media
Data sanitisation process
Yes
Data sanitisation type
Explicit overwriting of storage before reallocation
Equipment disposal approach
Complying with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v.30, CAS (Sanitisation) or ISO/IEC 27001

Data importing and exporting

Data export approach
Not applicable
Data export formats
Other
Other data export formats
Not applicable
Data import formats
Other
Other data import formats
Not applicable

Data-in-transit protection

Data protection between buyer and supplier networks
TLS (version 1.2 or above)
Data protection within supplier network
TLS (version 1.2 or above)

Availability and resilience

Guaranteed availability
99.9% application uptime as measured through 1-minute polls using ICMP echo-requests. 99.9% network connectivity uptime of the customer service as measured through 1-minute polls using ICMP echo-requests Users are refunded by negotiated settlement outlined in the services levels in the G-Cloud 12 call off contract
Approach to resilience
Pindar Creative do not want to make this information public. However, we are willing to share information with a specialist security expert on how we have designed our service to be resilient
Outage reporting
Our system issues email alerts to named contacts

Identity and authentication

User authentication needed
Yes
User authentication
Username or password
Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels
Access only available from the server desktop. RDC over VPN locked down to IP address of business and PC.
Access restriction testing frequency
At least once a year
Management access authentication
  • Dedicated link (for example VPN)
  • Username or password

Audit information for users

Access to user activity audit information
No audit information available
Access to supplier activity audit information
No audit information available
How long system logs are stored for
User-defined

Standards and certifications

ISO/IEC 27001 certification
Yes
Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001
United Registrar of Systems
ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date
3/5 2019
What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover
Hosting partner also holds ISO 27001
ISO 28000:2007 certification
No
CSA STAR certification
No
PCI certification
No
Cyber essentials
Yes
Cyber essentials plus
No
Other security certifications
No

Security governance

Named board-level person responsible for service security
Yes
Security governance certified
Yes
Security governance standards
ISO/IEC 27001
Information security policies and processes
To preserve confidentiality, integrity and availability, Pindar Creative have implemented an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 27001. The the ISMS policy is approved by Senior Management and is reviewed at regular intervals (ISMS Management Review Meetings) or upon significant change. Management have put an audit programme in place and all sections of the ISMS are audited at least once a year to ensure that the ISMS:- a) conforms to the requirements of the relevant standards and any other legal, regulatory or contractual requirements b) meets all identified information security and business continuity requirements c) is effectively implemented and maintained d) perform as expected The ISM records decisions and actions related to: i. the improvement of the ISMS ii. updating of the risk assessment and risk treatment plan as appropriate iii. the modification of procedures and controls in response to changes in requirements iv. resource needs v. improvements to how the effectiveness of controls and objectives are measured Regular ISMS Review Meetings Any action needed is implemented and such action reviewed for effectiveness including changes to the ISMS. Appropriate documented information on the action taken is retained

Operational security

Configuration and change management standard
Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
Configuration and change management approach
Change management is incorporated as part of our ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Accreditation
Vulnerability management type
Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
Vulnerability management approach
Firewalls are configured 24/7 to alert in the event of significant intrusions or incidents occurring We use Remote Management Monitoring and live detection defence systems to detect vulnerabilities Anti-Virus is configured to be patched automatically. Our automatic patch policy covers, binary executable, source code modification, service pack and firmware patches Technical services will then identify the priority for the update to be tested and deployed dependant on the nature of the treat and any known exploits. Any patch deployment and software updates must comply with our defined change management process
Protective monitoring type
Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
Protective monitoring approach
Systems are monitored 24/7 by Barracuda Remote Management Monitoring (RMM) software, calling the operations team to action when necessary. The RMM notifies of: Warning Alerts, Critical Alerts, System Down and System Recovery. Regular scanning at the gateway finds vulnerabilities such as SSL injection, cross-site scripting, and others. Any issues found will be imported into the Barracuda Web Application Filter, which automatically generates and applies mitigation rules. Servers are professionally managed and conform to guidelines under the Government's e-Government programme. The Data Centre undergoes PEN testing on a daily basis. Any reported issues are immediately dealt with.
Incident management type
Conforms to a recognised standard, for example, CSA CCM v3.0 or ISO/IEC 27035:2011 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
Incident management approach
There is a robust incident management policy in place and enforced as part of our ISO/IEC 27001:2013 accreditation Incidents are reported on the corporate job system database The Information security Officer responds to any incidents reported in line with established control procedures. We have a full incident management plan which we are happy to supply upon request

Secure development

Approach to secure software development best practice
Independent review of processes (for example CESG CPA Build Standard, ISO/IEC 27034, ISO/IEC 27001 or CSA CCM v3.0)

Public sector networks

Connection to public sector networks
No

Social Value

Social Value

Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Wellbeing

Fighting climate change

School and business travel plan leaflets, accompanied by maps, can play a crucial role in aiding local authorities in their efforts to combat climate change in several ways.

Firstly, these leaflets can promote sustainable modes of transportation, such as walking, cycling, or the use of public transport, by highlighting convenient routes and transportation options. By encouraging individuals to choose these eco-friendly alternatives over driving, the leaflets can help reduce carbon emissions and alleviate traffic congestion, consequently mitigating the environmental impact of transportation.

Secondly, the inclusion of maps in the leaflets can enhance accessibility and awareness of alternative routes and transportation hubs. By providing clear and detailed information about local transport networks, including bus stops, cycle lanes, and pedestrian pathways, the leaflets empower individuals to make informed choices about their travel routes, promoting efficient and environmentally friendly transportation methods.

Furthermore, these leaflets can serve as educational tools, raising awareness about the environmental consequences of excessive car use and the benefits of adopting sustainable travel practices. By disseminating information about the environmental impact of transportation and the importance of reducing carbon emissions, the leaflets can inspire individuals to make environmentally conscious decisions regarding their travel habits.

Additionally, by promoting active modes of transportation such as walking and cycling, the leaflets can contribute to improved public health outcomes by encouraging physical activity and reducing air pollution, thus fostering healthier and more sustainable communities.

Overall, school and business travel plan leaflets, supplemented by maps, have the potential to support local authorities in their efforts to fight climate change by promoting sustainable transportation options, enhancing accessibility to alternative routes, raising awareness about environmental issues, and fostering healthier communities.

Wellbeing

Travelplan leaflets with maps can be powerful tools for local authorities to promote wellbeing in several ways. Firstly, they can encourage physical activity by promoting walking or cycling routes to schools or businesses, thereby promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing the reliance on cars, which in turn helps to decrease air pollution and traffic congestion.

Moreover, these leaflets can highlight green spaces, parks, and recreational areas along the travel routes, encouraging people to take breaks outdoors and enjoy nature. Access to green spaces has been shown to have numerous benefits for mental health, including stress reduction and improved mood.

Additionally, by providing clear and easily accessible information about public transportation options, such as bus routes or tram lines, these leaflets can help reduce the stress and anxiety associated with navigating unfamiliar areas, particularly for those who may not have access to a car. This can improve access to education and job opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged communities.

Furthermore, travel plan leaflets can promote community engagement and social interaction by highlighting local landmarks, cultural attractions, and community events along the travel routes. This can help foster a sense of belonging and connectedness within the community, which is important for overall wellbeing.
Overall, travel plan leaflets with maps serve as practical tools for promoting healthier and more sustainable travel options while simultaneously enhancing the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Pricing

Price
£3,990 a licence a year
Discount for educational organisations
Yes
Free trial available
Yes
Description of free trial
Access to demo data and the ability to create your own leaflet and map.
Map locked down to certain postcodes.

Service documents

Request an accessible format
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at c.thomas@pindarcreative.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.