Does the server need special hardware?
No. A standard Windows server or a powerful office computer is enough; a Linux server can be used too. Nothing is installed on user computers; a browser is enough.
Is AkaQMS available in English?
Yes. The interface is in English and Turkish: each user picks their own language, and the company default is set in Administration. Menus, buttons, messages and help cards appear in the chosen language; record content (document titles, descriptions) stays in the language it was written in. FMEA, PFMEA and Control Plan output is also available in English or German.
How long does it take to migrate our existing documents?
Whatever your folder structure, documents are imported in bulk from a CSV list: a trial run first, a report of faulty rows, then the actual import. Old document numbers are kept in an "old code" field and found by search. The time depends on the size of the archive; for a typical plant, 1–3 days are planned.
Do operators need an Office license to see Excel files?
No. Excel, Word and PowerPoint files are converted to PDF on the server and shown in the browser. For this, the free LibreOffice is installed on the server; without it, the system keeps working and only this feature is off.
Is an ERP or SAP connection required?
No. Users, departments and part numbers are entered from the administration screen by hand or by CSV. If you want, a one-way transfer from ERP/SAP is set up through a keyed API; external systems cannot write to the AkaQMS database directly.
What happens if the internet goes down?
Nothing. AkaQMS runs on the local network and the license is validated inside the server; it does not need an internet connection.
What happens if the server breaks down?
Database, documents, backups and license are in one folder. The nightly backup set up during installation copies the database every night, and the folder itself is added to your company's backup routine. On a new server the folder is restored, and the license key is renewed for the new machine ID.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. There is no separate app; it opens in the browser on the company Wi-Fi and can be added to the home screen and used full screen.
Can we import our FMEAs and Control Plans from Excel?
Yes. With "Import from Excel" in the FMEA module you upload several Excel files together; the PFMEA and Control Plan of the same part are merged, you decide on the differences between them, and a draft product file opens for each part. Columns are recognized by their header text; if your form is very different, we define its layout together during installation. FMEA software
Can we buy only the FMEA module?
Yes. Licensing is per module; FMEA & Control Plan works on its own, and part numbers can be created from the FMEA module. To link work instructions and forms to a Control Plan row from documents in the system, the Documentation module is needed; without it, the instruction number is written in the row's control method field.
What can we show the auditor in an external audit?
Clause-by-clause folders prepared in Audit Preparation: search whatever the auditor asks for and open it in one click; every document shown is marked, and requests the file cannot answer are noted. Besides that: document list and revision history, activity log, calibration, MSA, SPC and internal audit annual plans, 8D and CAPA forms, PFMEA and Control Plan revision history, organization chart. All printable.
Can we move our audit folders from the network drive?
Yes. In Audit Preparation, "Import from network folder" lets you select your existing audit folder; the folder structure is kept. Files identical to a document in the system become shortcuts, files the system cannot be sure about are put to you, and the rest are uploaded as files of that audit.
How do updates arrive, and is data lost?
The new version's files are copied to the server and the application is restarted. The database and archive stay in the same folder; schema changes are applied without breaking existing records. Every release passes more than 1,000 automated tests on two database engines before it ships.
Do you work with companies outside Türkiye?
We work with manufacturers in Türkiye; installation, training and support are arranged from Türkiye. If your plant is elsewhere, write to us and we will discuss what is possible remotely. We answer in English or Turkish.
What does it cost?
Pricing is quoted based on the modules you choose; there is no per-user subscription. Request a quote or write to satis@akaqms.com.
How do I access the live demo?
E-mail us from the demo page or at satis@akaqms.com; access details are sent by e-mail. The demo is reset every Monday; do not enter real company data. Choose "English" on the sign-in screen to use the interface in English.
Is your question not here?
Write to us and we will answer.