Expectations? Simple a system consistent with SUPT. OR "Stable" "Updated" "Performing" and "Timely"

Sorry but I did find this kind of funny. I realize objectives can often take a back seat to passion but I think you meant "Stable" "Updated" "Timely" and "Performing."

I am in agreement with most here about SUTP over AES. AES seems to have big server load issues when larger events are at hand. Why this is a problem 1+ years into things is only a question their IT people can answer.....or perhaps not *L*.

To the notion that a smaller event not having enough people to enter results so they went to paper....not likely. I think the AES system can be easily handled with a single individual for up to about 300 (perhaps more?) teams. Not every 'glitch' can necessarily be attributable to AES. From what I know, AES provides the software and the knowledge base to run the system. The hardware (computers, cables, router, etc...) is provided by the host of the event as well as set up. That means they likely rent the equipment and with rented equipment comes the occasional failure. What does a non-IT person do when there is IT equipment failure? I can't speak to what happened in the instance mentioned here, but I wouldn't be willing to toss AES under the bus without actually knowing the series of events that lead to going back to paper.

SUTP, in my opinion does have a superior product. Their system seems to update in realtime as opposed to the batch update system AES uses. There is definately a more seamless way to go about things than AES does but it seems their application designers don't think the same way so it's largely a matter of opinion. That said, the overwhelming opinion seems to state that they may need to change their way of thinking.