What is xSERVA and how does SMARTSERVA fit in?
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xSERVA is the unified platform built by VYROX INTERNATIONAL SDN BHD. SMARTSERVA is the AIoT smart-building front-end of the same platform — same database, same engine, branded for smart buildings and mixed-use estates.
Why are there 5 sister sites running the same software?
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smartserva, propserva, autoserva, homeserva and sportserva all sit on top of the xSERVA platform. We let customers pick the brand front-end that matches their world — building, property, automotive/parking, residential, sport — while the engine underneath is identical.
How does xSERVA handle MyInvois (LHDN) e-invoice submission?
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MyInvois is native, not a bolt-on. Every B2B invoice is validated against LHDN schema before submission — sandbox first, then production. Failed validations show the offending field inline. Credit notes and consolidated invoices are supported out of the box.
Can I import data from my existing spreadsheets or legacy system?
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Yes. We provide CSV/Excel templates for residents, units, parking bays, leases and historical invoices. Patrick personally walks you through the first import so you do not lose history or audit trail.
Is there a mobile app for residents, customers and staff?
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Yes — four apps in fact: customer/resident, staff, security and courier. All under single sign-on, all on iOS and Android, all sharing the same xSERVA database.
How does face recognition work with privacy and PDPA?
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Face templates are stored encrypted at rest. Residents consent at enrolment, can request deletion any time, and retention windows are configurable per data type. ANPR plate data is purged after 30 days unless tied to an active incident.
Can xSERVA replace Autocount or work alongside it?
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Both options are supported. Many operators run xSERVA as the front office (billing, e-invoice, collections) and bidirectionally sync customer, invoice and GL data to Autocount for the finance team. Others retire Autocount entirely.
How long does onboarding take?
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Most buildings go live in 4 weeks: week 1 discovery and import, week 2 configuration and training, weeks 3-4 AIoT pairing and soft launch. Larger estates with complex hardware can take 6-8 weeks.
What hardware brands and models are supported?
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Brand-agnostic. Generic IP cameras with HTTP snapshot/event ingest (cgi-bin style), MIFARE-compatible RFID smart cards, smart intercoms, ANPR/LPR plate cameras, common lift controllers via dry contact or IP, parking-lock controllers and wheel-clamp module, smart lighting and power monitors. Device-protocol traffic is encrypted with the SM4 cipher; door locks and delivery lockers use the proprietary DLCSP protocol.
What is the difference between the 5 *serva.com domains?
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Same engine, different shopfronts: smartserva (smart-building AIoT), propserva (property management), autoserva (automotive/parking), homeserva (residential), sportserva (sport clubs and gyms). Pick the one that matches your operation.
Does it work for small properties or only big ones?
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Both. Small properties under 100 units pay a small monthly subscription. The platform scales to 10,000+ units across multiple buildings without architectural changes.
Can residents pay by credit card or QR?
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Yes — via Xendit. The currently-wired methods are QR, credit/debit cards, and Direct Debit. Failed cards retry automatically and webhooks reconcile to the xSERVA ledger in real time. Manual proof-of-payment uploads are routed into a verification queue for finance to approve.
What happens if MyInvois validation fails?
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The invoice is flagged with the exact failing field (TIN format, BRN, classification code). You correct it inline and resubmit — no separate workflow. Sandbox validation catches most issues before production.
Can I customise invoice templates and reports?
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Yes. Logo, colours, footer, terms, and line-item layouts are all configurable per property. Reports are exportable to PDF, Excel and CSV.
How does visitor pre-registration work?
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Resident opens the app, enters guest name + plate + IC, picks a date window, and the system emails the guest a QR pass (PHPMailer) plus stores it on the resident's app. At the gate, LPR or QR scan opens the boom in under 2 seconds.
Is there an API for our own integrations?
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Yes — a REST API with webhook events covers customers, invoices, payments, access events and bookings. Enterprise plans include OAuth 2 + API key management.
Where is the data hosted and how is it backed up?
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Data residency in Malaysia on hardened cloud infrastructure. TLS 1.3 in transit. Daily off-site backups with point-in-time restore.
Is the system available outside Malaysia (Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand)?
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Yes. Currency, language and tax engine are configurable per property. We have customers in Singapore and Indonesia, and the platform is ready for Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines.
How is downtime and maintenance handled?
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Maintenance windows are scheduled outside Malaysian business hours (typically 02:00-04:00 MYT Sundays) and email broadcasts notify customers in advance. Patrick remains reachable on WhatsApp as the sales / escalation channel — that is a human channel, not a system feature.
How do I train my team and roll it out to residents?
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Onboarding includes 2-3 hands-on training sessions for staff, scheduled around your duty roster so peak shifts are covered. Residents get a one-page quick-start card plus an in-app tour and a soft-launch broadcast. Patrick stays on call through your first billing cycle so any edge case is resolved live, not in a ticket queue. We also record sessions and leave them in your tenant for new hires.
Can I import customers and invoices from a competitor system?
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Yes. We accept CSV/Excel exports from most market tools and normalise them into the xSERVA schema during week 1 of onboarding. Historical invoice numbers are preserved so finance continuity is unbroken. Where the source has data quality issues, we flag rows for review rather than silently dropping them, and Patrick reviews the diff with you before commit.
Is xSERVA GDPR-aligned for European-owned operators?
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xSERVA is PDPA-aligned for Malaysia and operates with the same primitives GDPR requires: lawful basis at collection, retention windows, data-subject access requests, deletion on request, and a documented sub-processor list. European-owned operators typically run xSERVA without modification; for EU data residency we offer hybrid deployment to a region of your choice.
Can I customise the look and feel for our property?
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Yes. Logo, colour palette, email templates, mobile-app splash and the customer portal are configurable per property or per group. Patrick walks you through the brand setup during onboarding.
How is the audit log handled?
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Every privileged action is recorded against the debugv_access table — actor, action, timestamp, source IP — and exportable on request. Deletion is logical (tombstone with reason) so nothing is silently lost.
What is NOT included in the standard plan?
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Custom integrations beyond the public REST API, dedicated infrastructure and 24/7 named-engineer support are enterprise-tier. Hardware (cameras, readers, lifts, ANPR units) is purchased separately — we either source it for you or you buy direct, your call.
Can I export all my data if I ever leave?
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Yes — at any time, no exit fee. We provide full database dumps as SQL plus normalised CSVs of every domain object (customers, units, invoices, payments, access events, bookings, audit log). Face templates and access credentials are exported encrypted to the keys you provide. There is no data hostage.