A full range of analysis and presentation capabilities make this data immediately accessible, no matter where you or your clients are on the globe. Supervisors have a full set of administrative tools at their disposal, so that projects and operators can be managed in real-time across the globe. Truly flexible quota controls and sophisticated productivity stats are particular strong points. GMI allows CAPI interviewing to be undertaken on hand-held devices and laptops. A wireless facility provides interviewers with a roving link for real-time quota control, data capture and text messaging, using a cellular modem.
Wireless connectivity can be costly, so conventional standalone CAPI is also well supported.
The design tool provides a full library facility, allowing questions to be re-used across surveys. While users can enter their own foreign language translations, GMI has lined up a range of translation agencies, so an online quotation can be obtained, and an order placed, from within the design module. Most impressively, the design tool imports not only legacy data but also proprietary scripts from other packages. Cons Routing instructions complex to write Current design tool lacks finese such as logic and masking, GMI offers a more thorough compatibility with historical surveys. This facility can also ease the pain of transition, making phased implementation a real option.