Technology

    GBMS' suite of applications is delivered with proven stat-of–the-art technology components and features.  Geneva Systems always strives to provide the highest functionality and the lowest total cost of ownership (TOC).  The following are some of the technology highlights of GBMS applications.

Browser-Based User Interface

New user interface developed with ASP.NET:

  • Zero footprint client means no software to install or maintain on client machines
  • No possibility of conflict with software installed on client machines
  • Minimal client machine hardware requirement
  • True thin client architecture, does not require Terminal Server or Citrix to achieve the benefits of thin client
  • Consistent fast performance across LAN and WAN with minimal network bandwidth requirement
  • ASP.NET now lets you update components without restarting the web server
  • ASP.NET pages work in all browsers -- including Netscape, Opera, AOL, and Internet Explorer
Reports Based on Crystal Reports 9.0

We have added many new reports to GBMS; all GBMS reports are now based on Crystal Decisions' Crystal Reports 9.0:

  • Browser-based viewing of reports allows fast and efficient viewing of reports
  • Client side printing means no server side printer sharing is required.  Reports viewed on the browser can be dynamically streamed to the client machine in Adobe PDF format and printed on the client’s local printer.  Requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software
  • Export your reports in a variety of formats including PDF, XML, RTF and Microsoft Excel, and then distribute your reports by email, over the Web or in print
  • Take advantage of all new features in Crystal Reports 9.0 for details visit: http://www.crystaldecisions.com/products/crystalreports/newincr85.asp
  • Central reports dictionary makes deploying new reports a snap.  There are no client-side reports files; therefore any new or updated reports are instantly available to all users once placed in the central repository
  • Free Copy of Crystal Reports 9.0 is included, allowing for customization of existing reports and creation of new reports
Archiving & Data Warehousing

    Complete on-line archiving of transaction data is now available. This new archiving tool takes advantage of Microsoft SQL DTS (Data Transformation Services) moving historical data to a separate data warehouse database.  Access to the archived data is provided with Microsoft SQL 2000 Analysis services and Crystal Decisions Analysis.

PocketPC & CE based Automated Data Collection

    The new generation of PocketPC mobile devices is supported by a completely new set of automated data collection programs that have been developed based on the ASP.net platform.  This new program runs the data collection program from the browser on the device.  There are no programs loaded on the device, thus lowering administrative tasks.  Any update to the application is instantly available to all devices.  Automated Data Collection applications can also be run from the Browser from any PC.

Operating System & Database

 

GBMS solution is based on all current proven technologies including:

  • Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2008 Server
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008
  • Microsoft IIS 5.0 & up
  • Microsoft.net framework
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