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# Enterprise Pilot Program - Planner MCP
## Overview
The Planner MCP Enterprise Pilot Program provides prospective enterprise customers with a comprehensive, production-ready evaluation environment to assess the platform's capabilities, performance, and business value before committing to a full deployment.
## Program Benefits
### For Customers
- **Risk-Free Evaluation**: 30-day pilot with no long-term commitment
- **Production-Parity Environment**: Full enterprise features and capabilities
- **Dedicated Support**: 24/7 enterprise-grade support during pilot
- **Custom Configuration**: Tailored to specific customer requirements
- **Business Value Assessment**: ROI analysis and success metrics tracking
- **Seamless Transition**: Direct path from pilot to production deployment
### For Planner MCP
- **Customer Validation**: Real-world usage patterns and feedback
- **Feature Validation**: Enterprise feature testing and refinement
- **Success Metrics**: Measurable business impact demonstration
- **Relationship Building**: Strong customer partnership development
- **Case Studies**: Reference customers and success stories
## Pilot Architecture
### Infrastructure
- **Cloud Provider**: AWS (multi-region available)
- **Container Platform**: Amazon EKS with enterprise-grade configuration
- **Database**: PostgreSQL with Multi-AZ deployment and automated backups
- **Cache**: Redis Cluster with high availability
- **Load Balancer**: Application Load Balancer with WAF protection
- **Monitoring**: Comprehensive observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, AlertManager)
### Security Features
- **Authentication**: OAuth2 + OpenID Connect with MFA
- **Authorization**: Role-based access control (RBAC) with 4-tier hierarchy
- **Encryption**: AES-256-GCM for data at rest, TLS 1.3 for data in transit
- **Network Security**: VPC with private subnets, security groups, and NACLs
- **Compliance**: GDPR, SOC2 readiness with audit logging
- **Threat Detection**: ML-based anomaly detection and automated response
### Enterprise Features
- **SLA Compliance**: 99.9% availability with automated monitoring
- **Auto-scaling**: Horizontal and vertical pod autoscaling
- **Disaster Recovery**: Automated backups with cross-region replication
- **Business Intelligence**: Custom dashboards and analytics
- **API Management**: Rate limiting, versioning, and documentation
- **Integration Support**: RESTful APIs, webhooks, and custom connectors
## Pilot Process
### Phase 1: Pre-Deployment (Week -1)
- **Requirements Gathering**: Customer needs assessment and technical requirements
- **Architecture Planning**: Custom configuration design and resource planning
- **Access Provisioning**: Customer team account creation and permissions setup
- **Documentation Review**: Technical specifications and integration guides
- **Success Criteria Definition**: Measurable goals and KPIs establishment
### Phase 2: Deployment (Day 1-2)
- **Infrastructure Provisioning**: AWS resources deployment via Terraform
- **Application Deployment**: Planner MCP installation and configuration
- **Security Configuration**: Authentication, authorization, and encryption setup
- **Monitoring Setup**: Observability stack deployment and alert configuration
- **Health Validation**: Comprehensive system health checks and performance testing
### Phase 3: Onboarding (Week 1)
- **Team Training**: User onboarding and administrator training sessions
- **Initial Configuration**: Customer-specific settings and customizations
- **First Use Cases**: Guided implementation of primary planning scenarios
- **Feedback Collection**: Initial impressions and immediate improvement areas
- **Support Integration**: Help desk setup and escalation procedures
### Phase 4: Adoption (Week 2-3)
- **Feature Exploration**: Advanced capabilities demonstration and training
- **Integration Development**: API integration with customer systems
- **Scaling Testing**: Performance under realistic load conditions
- **User Adoption Tracking**: Usage analytics and adoption metrics
- **Optimization**: Performance tuning based on usage patterns
### Phase 5: Evaluation (Week 4)
- **Performance Review**: Comprehensive metrics analysis against success criteria
- **User Satisfaction Survey**: Detailed feedback collection from all pilot users
- **Business Impact Assessment**: ROI calculation and value demonstration
- **Technical Evaluation**: System performance, reliability, and scalability assessment
- **Production Planning**: Roadmap for full deployment and migration strategy
## Success Criteria
### Technical Metrics
- **Availability**: >99.9% uptime during pilot period
- **Performance**: Response times within SLA targets (P95 <2s, P99 <5s)
- **Reliability**: Error rate <0.1% across all operations
- **Security**: Zero security incidents or compliance violations
- **Scalability**: Handle expected production load with headroom
### Business Metrics
- **User Satisfaction**: Average satisfaction score >8.5/10
- **Feature Adoption**: >80% of users actively using core features
- **Time to Value**: Users creating successful plans within first week
- **Productivity Improvement**: Measurable efficiency gains in planning processes
- **ROI Demonstration**: Clear business value and cost savings identification
### Operational Metrics
- **Support Response**: All support requests resolved within SLA
- **Documentation Quality**: Users can self-serve common tasks
- **Integration Success**: APIs work seamlessly with customer systems
- **Training Effectiveness**: Users proficient after training sessions
- **Migration Readiness**: Clear path to production deployment
## Pilot Support
### Support Tiers
- **Critical (Severity 1)**: 15-minute response, 4-hour resolution
- **High (Severity 2)**: 1-hour response, 8-hour resolution
- **Medium (Severity 3)**: 4-hour response, 24-hour resolution
- **Low (Severity 4)**: 24-hour response, 5 business day resolution
### Support Channels
- **Emergency Hotline**: +1-800-PLANNER (24/7 for critical issues)
- **Email Support**: critical-support@planneremcp.com
- **Dedicated Slack Channel**: Customer-specific support channel
- **Customer Success Manager**: Dedicated CSM for pilot duration
- **Technical Account Manager**: Senior technical resource for complex issues
### Support Resources
- **Comprehensive Documentation**: API docs, user guides, troubleshooting
- **Video Training Library**: Self-paced learning modules and tutorials
- **Integration Examples**: Sample code and integration patterns
- **Best Practices Guide**: Recommended configurations and usage patterns
- **Community Access**: Enterprise customer community and forums
## Pilot Deliverables
### Weekly Reports
- **Week 1**: Onboarding progress and initial feedback
- **Week 2**: Feature adoption metrics and performance baselines
- **Week 3**: Integration progress and optimization results
- **Week 4**: Comprehensive evaluation and recommendations
### Technical Deliverables
- **Architecture Documentation**: As-built documentation of pilot environment
- **Performance Benchmarks**: Detailed performance analysis and optimization
- **Security Assessment**: Security posture evaluation and recommendations
- **Integration Guide**: Custom integration documentation and examples
- **Operational Runbook**: Day-to-day operations and maintenance procedures
### Business Deliverables
- **ROI Analysis**: Quantified business value and cost savings
- **User Feedback Report**: Detailed user satisfaction and improvement areas
- **Business Case**: Justification for full production deployment
- **Migration Plan**: Step-by-step production deployment roadmap
- **Success Story**: Case study for reference and marketing purposes
## Pilot Pricing
### Pilot Program Cost
- **Duration**: 30 days (extendable to 60 days if needed)
- **Infrastructure**: AWS costs covered by Planner MCP
- **Support**: Full enterprise support included
- **Professional Services**: Up to 40 hours of consulting and training
- **Total Investment**: $25,000 (credited toward production license)
### Production License Options
- **Starter**: Up to 100 users - $50,000/year
- **Professional**: Up to 500 users - $150,000/year
- **Enterprise**: Up to 2,000 users - $400,000/year
- **Enterprise Plus**: Unlimited users - $750,000/year
## Getting Started
### Pilot Application Process
1. **Initial Contact**: Submit pilot application with basic requirements
2. **Discovery Call**: 30-minute call to understand needs and objectives
3. **Technical Assessment**: Architecture review and requirements validation
4. **Pilot Agreement**: SOW signing and success criteria definition
5. **Deployment Scheduling**: Resource allocation and timeline confirmation
### Prerequisites
- **Technical Team**: 2-3 technical resources for integration and testing
- **Business Stakeholders**: Decision makers for evaluation and feedback
- **Use Cases**: 3-5 representative planning scenarios for testing
- **Integration Requirements**: Systems that need to connect with Planner MCP
- **Success Criteria**: Clear definition of pilot success metrics
### Contact Information
- **Sales Team**: sales@planneremcp.com
- **Technical Sales**: solutions@planneremcp.com
- **Pilot Program Manager**: pilots@planneremcp.com
- **Customer Success**: success@planneremcp.com
## Frequently Asked Questions
### Q: What happens to our data after the pilot?
A: All customer data is securely deleted from pilot environment unless customer chooses to migrate to production. We provide data export options for customer retention.
### Q: Can we extend the pilot duration?
A: Yes, pilots can be extended up to 60 days total. Extensions require approval and may have additional costs.
### Q: Is the pilot environment production-ready?
A: Yes, the pilot environment uses the same enterprise-grade infrastructure and security as production deployments.
### Q: What level of customization is possible during the pilot?
A: We support reasonable customizations including branding, custom fields, workflow modifications, and integration development.
### Q: How does pricing work if we proceed to production?
A: The pilot program cost ($25,000) is fully credited toward your first year production license.
### Q: What if we decide not to proceed after the pilot?
A: No problem! There's no obligation to proceed. We'll provide a comprehensive evaluation report and maintain the relationship for future opportunities.
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*Ready to start your enterprise pilot? Contact our sales team at sales@planneremcp.com or call 1-800-PLANNER to begin the process.*