Groupion uses latest web 2.0 technology and is 100% web-based. This way, Groupion is completely OS independent and can be used with any standard web-browser. There is no need for any additional software on your computer – simply type in your Groupion URL to get started.
Are you using Linux, MacOS or Windows? No need to worry – As a web based application, Groupion works independent of any operating system on the client side and only requires an up-to-date web browser. You also have free choice regarding your server operating system – Groupion offers you a maximum of flexibility as it works on open standards. No proprietary platforms or middleware are required.
Your data in the best hands – openness and compatibility take a leading role within Groupion. Unlike other software, Groupion does not force you to use a specific database system. It is our philosophy to provide you with all the flexibility you need when developing your optimal IT-Infrastructure. So far Groupion supports four major SQL database systems:
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Microsoft SQL
- Oracle
Since Groupion uses established standards such as XML, SOAP, EdiFACT or openTRANS, external software systems can easily be connected and integrated. Additionally, Groupion can provide individual database views and web-services to allow external applications direct access to data stored within Groupion. With these possibilities at hand, Groupion guarantees you smooth and trouble-free information exchange between the different applications of your IT-Infrastructure.
Security is a very important issue besides performance and system requirements. Unlike client based software, Groupion stores all data on your central server. This way no critical data is permanently stored on the clients that you use to access it. All transfers can be encrypted using standards such as SSL or VPN to ensure a safe connection between the server and the client.
AJAX stands for “asynchronous JavaScript and XML” and is a technique that enables fast and interactive web applications. The Groupion user interface was completely designed as an AJAX application in order to minimize loading times and to optimize usability.
Being a web application, Groupion does not require recurring installation or update procedures on each client. Groupion requires only one installation on a central application server. In this context, Groupion offers you every possible freedom to configure your application server. Groupion only requires a PHP5 runtime environment and supports four different SQL database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL, Oracle). This way Groupion can be practically installed on any server operating system.