Project FAQs

Short answers to the questions teams ask before kicking off a project with Comans.

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How long does a typical project take?

Most projects follow a simple pattern: discovery (1 to 3 weeks), design (2 to 6 weeks), then build (2 to 12 weeks), depending on scope. Migrations and OT projects can take longer because of validation and safety checks.

Do you do on-site work?

Yes. We use local Australian engineers for onsite delivery and trusted suppliers for hardware. We also handle what we can remotely, where it’s safe to do so.

How do you approach security?

Security comes first: Entra ID, MFA, least privilege, Defender EDR, device management via Intune, backups with Veeam or Zerto, and documented incident response runbooks.

Can you work with our suppliers (vendors)?

Yes. We coordinate with incumbent providers and third parties (KiwiRail, telcos, OEMs) to keep the transition smooth.

What are your commercial models?

Fixed price, time and materials, co-sourced (embedded engineers), or validation-led delivery. We recommend fixed price for well-defined scope and time and materials for complex work with unknowns.

How do you hand projects over to operations?

We provide up-to-date runbooks, training, knowledge transfer sessions and a named Service Lead, plus hypercare after go-live.

What about warranties and support after the project?

Projects include a short warranty period and hypercare. Ongoing support is provided via Managed IT plans (business hours by default; after-hours optional).

How do you test backups and DR?

We run scheduled restores and produce test reports with actions to fix what we find. Tests are tracked in Jira and reported at quarterly reviews.

Will the project disrupt our users?

We plan migrations and live work to minimise disruption. Weekend cutovers, pilots and staged rollouts are common.

Do you provide training and documentation?

Yes. All projects include operational documentation, runbooks in Jira and training sessions tailored to your team.

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