Sicon Customer Test Servers

A secure staging environment for safely testing changes before deploying them to your live system

Sicon take IT Security seriously and it is always at the forefront of what we do. Our test servers are designed with data protection and cyber security at their core. Hosted in the UK, they operate within a segmented network to reduce risk and isolate sensitive environments. Access is protected with two-factor authentication (2FA), while comprehensive user activity and network traffic auditing provide full visibility and accountability. This robust, security-first approach ensures that testing takes place in a controlled, compliant and resilient environment.

Whether you are upgrading to a new version of the Sicon Modules or applying a Sicon hotfix, the Customer Test Servers will provide a safe environment to:

  • Validate updates and ensure they don’t disrupt critical business processes.
  • Train your team on new features and functionality before going live.
  • Conduct thorough testing without impacting your live system.

Prerequisites

To set up a Sicon Customer Test Server, a Sage 200 Test & Recovery (T&R) license is required.

If you are unsure whether your business holds a Sage 200 T&R license, please speak to your Sage Business Partner.

Features

  • Hosted Test Server
    • The Customer will receive a hosted test server pre-configured with Sage 200, the relevant Sicon modules, a recent back-up of their data* and Microsoft Office, (so testing can include email & export to Excel functions).
      • Sage 200 Version on Test Server The version of Sage 200 deployed to the test server will be limited to currently supported ‘in-life’ versions only. Unsupported or end-of-life versions will not be installed or maintained as part of the test environment.
      • Third-Party Software Installation Any third-party software required by the Customer must be installed during a Sicon-attended session in collaboration with the Customer’s Business Partner or software provider. This service is offered at a chargeable rate – for further information and pricing, please contact our Project Team.
  • Multiple Users
    • All Sage user roles and permissions will be replicated from your live environment.
    • 3 named users will be able to test concurrently.
  • Security
    • The test server will be protected with strong security measures, including two-factor authentication.

What is the Cost?

  • £375 set up fee
  • £400 per month

Cancellation upon project sign off (please refer to the Billing and Subscription Terms below for more information).

Billing and Subscription Terms
  • Invoicing will begin on the date your test server setup is completed and connection details are provided.
  • All payments are processed on a subscription basis and billed in advance on the same day each month, covering the full calendar month.
    • Please note – if your start date is at the end of the month, we will invoice on the last day of the month where it’s a shorter month, e.g. February.
  • A minimum charge of one full month applies:
    • This charge will be applicable from when work begins on the Test Server Setup and  will apply irrespective of subsequent usage or engagement with the service.
    • If your project goes live or is signed off partway through a month, the full monthly fee will still be applicable.
  • Cancellation will take effect from last day of the billed month providing the Customer/Business Partner completes and submits the Customer Test Server Completion Form via our website – please submit cancellations during week three of the month.
    • e.g if we provide connection details on the 15th of the month, your billing will commence on this date and run until the 14th of the following month. If we don’t receive cancellation on week three of this billing period, you will then be billed again on the 15th for the next month – and so on. If we do receive your cancelltion (via the online form) in week three of your billing period, your contract will be cancelled and no further billing will occur.
  • Customer Test Server Completion Form Link:
*We will require the Customer to sign a Sicon GDPR Consent Form and provide us with a recent copy of the Customers databases to apply to the test server.
Sicon End Customer Data Processing Agreement