StraightBUY
is offered as an ASP (Application Service Provider) which
means it is hosted by Strategic
Ecommerce.
When compared to an application that runs
as either a thin or fat client application on your network:
- Strategic Ecommerce host StraightBUY
and there are no hardware, database and operating system
licensing issues for users as well as minimal IT related
maintenance costs
- Upgrades are made available automatically
and new functionality can be rapidly developed
- A high level of integration with suppliers'
online catalogues allows for a richer information flow between
buyers and suppliers than would normally be available with
an intranet based e-procurement application.
Australian Based Development Team
The nature of eprocurement is that most large sites will require
some customisation of workflow and interfaces. Strategic Ecommerce
is an Australian vendor, with an Australian-based development
team that delivers customisation quickly and cost effectively.
Standardised Interface Infrastructure
StraightBUY stands head and shoulders above other web based
procurement applications in its ability to achieve robust
and comprehensive integrations with back-end financial systems.
This strength is due to a number of factors
including integration methodology, interface architecture
and the commitment of Strategic Ecommerce staff.
Technical Overview
of StraightBUY
StraightBUY is an OBI, cXML and OCI
compliant solution that uses web-based technologies to deliver
its services. StraightBUY is written in PHP.
StraightBUY is an ASP solution that is hosted
by Strategic Ecommerce. Details of the hosting infrastructure
can be made available to clients considering the solution.
StraightBUY's web servers and database servers
have been spilt for stronger security and the databases are
not directly accessible from the internet. The web servers
run on FreeBSD, the operating system used by most of Australia's
ISP's.
StraightBUY allows non-standards
based orders to be sent via an order form and delivered by
email, fax or post.
Security is a priority in StraightBUY. Passwords
that are stored in the database are one-way encrypted. When
orders are delivered via the internet, StraightBUY utilises
SSL to ensure correct and safe delivery. There is also the
ability, if a client chooses, to restrict access to StraightBUY
by IP Address or digital certificate.
Supplier Enablement
The return on investment achieved by a StraightBUY implementation
is partly proportional to the number of relevant suppliers
that make their products available online. It is important
that organisations make resources available to liaise with
suppliers about their StraightBUY implementation plans.
Training
The adoption of StraightBUY is as much about change management
as it is about technology. One of the key issues for ensuring
a successful StraightBUY implementation is to ensure that
adequate, professional training is given to key staff. It
is important that when receiving a proposal for implementation
from a Strategic Ecommerce, or an authorised reseller, that
a client consider their training needs and ask for a proposal
to suit.
For further information on the StraightBUY, call 1300
136 346 or email
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