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Choosing the right package

There are two versions of AIMS (both available in Access and SQL) -

Both versions of the AIMS database can be run as a Microsoft Access application (AIMS Access), or across any Microsoft SQL Server platform (AIMS MS SQL).  A Microsoft Azure Cloud version is also available.

We also have a free version of AIMS, available in Access.

Which version of AIMS is right for us?

AIMS Core: The AIMS Core application provides agencies with the ability to report on the work of the agency to a high level of detail. The information available will provide key data for social policy analysis as well as helping you provide facts and figures for future funding applications. The AIMS Core application is available in free and pay for versions and has the following features:

AIMS Core is available in either Access or MS SQL or MS Azure versions.

AIMS Extra: AIMS Extra has all the features of AIMS Core plus the following case management tools:

AIMS Extra is available in either Access or MS SQL or MS Azure versions.

AIMS Free: The AIMS Free version of the database provides all the functionality of AIMS Core, but allows one concurrent user log in (although multiple users can register their details within the system), and allows up to 100 unique client records with unlimited numbers of associated subjects.

You can upgrade to any of the other packages at any time, taking all your client data with you, and benefit from the additional functionality. The free version is available in Microsoft Access only. The AIMS Free package does not come with support.

Please see the costs and ordering section if you would like to take out a support contract.

Access or SQL?

AIMS Access: The Microsoft Access version of AIMS is intended for use on a standalone machine, or in a multi user Local Area Network (LAN client / server) environment with relatively light usage, i.e. up to 15 users needing access to the database at the same time.

Licensing of AIMS Access is per site. If you have several offices or sites where data will be entered into AIMS, each office or site will need to purchase a copy of AIMS and a support contract.

If you wish to use AIMS in a busy network environment where more than 15 users need access to the database at the same time, or if users need to use AIMS over a Wide Area Network (e.g. from multiple offices on different sites, remote access from home etc.), you will need to purchase AIMS MS SQL.

We do not recommend using the Access version via a wireless connection. For further information, see www.rightsnet.org.uk/aims/faqs/#wireless.

Please see the costs and ordering section to purchase AIMS.

AIMS MS SQL: AIMS MS SQL runs on the Microsoft SQL Server client/server relational database management system. AIMS MS SQL is intended for use in busy networked environments allowing multiple users to access to the database at the same time, and / or where AIMS needs to be accessed over a Wide Area Network (e.g. from multiple offices on different sites, remote access from home etc.).

Multiple sites need only purchase one copy of AIMS MS SQL and a support contract for the appropriate number of users.

An appropriately licensed copy of Microsoft SQL Server is also required to run AIMS MS SQL. AIMS can operate on the MS SQLExpress server which is available free from Microsoft. Otherwise you will need to separately purchase Microsoft SQL Server and licenses from a software supplier.

Please see the costs and ordering section to purchase AIMS.

AIMS Azure SQL: AIMS Azure was developed to work with the Microsoft Azure cloud-hosted SQL Database. AIMS Azure allows multiple concurrent users to share the same database, even if the client workstations are not connected to one another via a WAN (Wide Area Network). Nb. Use of AIMS's mail merge functionality will require users to have access to a desktop version of Word. You will need to have your own Microsoft Azure account available to host AIMS before proceeding with the AIMS Azure installation.

Multiple sites need only purchase one copy of AIMS Azure SQL and a support contract for the appropriate number of users.

Please see the costs and ordering section to purchase AIMS.

Charity organisations may be able to purchase software and licenses at a discount from specialist software suppliers, see Charity Digital Exchange website for more information.

Contact us

If you need help with choosing the right package, please call the AIMS team on 020 7377 2806 or email: aims@rightsnet.org.uk

Costs and ordering

AIMS Access annual licences for up to 15 users start at just £300 per year, and for AIMS SQL at just £600. Find out more or place an order.