FAQs
Below is a series of questions about Counterpoint Systems we are often asked. Questions about specific products are not covered in this section: try the product area.
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- How does Counterpoint Systems' software help record companies and film studios manage their systems and operations?
- How does Counterpoint Systems' software differ from other administrative software packages?
- What does Counterpoint Systems provide that other software companies do not?
- If a record, film or product licensing company uses Counterpoint software, are any cost savings passed on to the consumer?
- Does Counterpoint Systems provide customized software systems to fit the needs of individual companies?
- Would artists (musicians, screenwriters or concept developers) be paid more efficiently if they were under contract to a company that used Counterpoint products?
- How does Counterpoint software benefit a company that has business in several countries which each use different laws and currencies?
- Approximately how much can a company save by streamlining its operations and using Counterpoint Systems software?
Q: How does Counterpoint Systems' software help record companies and film studios manage their systems and operations?
A: Counterpoint’s software automates the licensing and royalties processes, reduces effort and costs and increases efficiency and accuracy. Each product is tailored to the needs of the specific industry it is addressing and is constantly updated in response to industry and legislative changes.
Q: How does Counterpoint Systems' software differ from other administrative software packages?
A: Counterpoint designs and builds software for small, medium and large companies using the latest technologies. Within each industry the entire product range can electronically exchange royalty information and other data, providing a seamless integration amongst the Counterpoint user community (the largest in the world for rights and royalties software).
Q: What does Counterpoint Systems provide that other software companies do not?
A: All our products are provided with installation, integration and training services. Counterpoint also offers consultancy services for both the industry and IT needs of its clients.
Q: If a record, film or product licensing company uses Counterpoint software, are any cost savings passed on to the consumer?
A: With any of Counterpoint's software solutions, our clients are able to pass on cost savings to the consumer.
Q: Does Counterpoint Systems provide customized software systems to fit the needs of individual companies?
A: Counterpoint always tries to accommodate the needs of its clients and prospective clients within the existing product range without necessitating a customized solution. However, in some cases this is not possible, and Counterpoint does provide custom software.
Q: Would artists (musicians, screenwriters or concept developers) be paid more efficiently if they were under contract to a company that used Counterpoint products?
A: Use of Counterpoint’s products always leads to a more efficient administrative process, which results in more efficient payments to rights owners.
Q: How does Counterpoint software benefit a company that has business in several countries which each use different laws and currencies?
A: Counterpoint designs and builds its products in a way that allows the administration of rights in multiple territories (including multiple geographical offices) from single or multiple installations. Each product can accommodate multiple currencies and is completely Euro compliant to meet the needs of Counterpoint’s many European clients.
Q: Approximately how much can a company save by streamlining its operations and using Counterpoint Systems software?
A: Counterpoint Systems’ range of products allows its customers to reduce manual administration time to an absolute minimum thereby reducing staffing requirements. Additionally, the products allow more efficient use of the customer's time by shifting resources from data input and manual processing to more skilled and revenue-generating tasks, such as compliance issues and tracking license income.
