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The Advantage of the Latest Technological Advances
The Advantage SBS Payroll System is built from the ground up using industry leading protocols. We haven’t had to add-on modules that complicate the function of outdated software technology. Everything is integrated into one flowing system.
More specifically, Advantage SBS Payroll is developed on the ASP.NET framework and MS SQL Server 2005 database and is designed to scale and support significant growth. It does not require any desktop installs, plug-ins, or applets. And, the processing engine is so fast that you’ll think the software resides on your computer.
Web Based Payroll Model
The Software as a Service model has developed a solid foundation in the business community over the past few years. From enterprise level corporations through the small business owners, companies have realized the benefits of software provided over the Internet. Any initial concerns have been overcome by advances in technology, and in reality, the web based model is much easier to maintain and keep secure than most legacy systems and internal networks.
More specifically for payroll service clients, the advantages reduce many hassles that effect your day-to-day operations:
- No downloads or keeping track of updates
- No special network or firewall configurations for you or your company
- You don’t need to update your connectivity software
- No IT department needed
- No need to sync files
- Access the system anytime 24/7, anywhere you have internet access
You also gain some valuable services that are not possible with PC-based software:
- Employer level self service. Allows you to be more involved in the process if you choose.
- Employee self service. All employees from your company can have access to their own payroll related information.
High Level Security
Advantage SBS Payroll has been designed to be secure from all possible standpoints. Our multi-pronged strategy for handling this aspect will ensure that the system access is limited to authorized personnel, during authorized timings, and also to keep an audit trail that can provide forensic detail of any specific transaction or user in a highly usable interface.
Transmission Security. Once a client is registered and set-up with Advantage SBS Payroll, the system provides a secure, SSL-encrypted interface to allow you and your users to securely access the system from remote locations. Accordingly, we have implemented the standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol to encrypt and secure all data transmissions originating from, as well as terminating at the site. The SSL communications capability is built-in to our transaction interface, with all transmissions encrypted with 128-bit keys.
Perimeter Security. In order to provide a secure transaction processing environment, it is important that the physical network, where the web servers are hosted, must also be sure from outside attacks and hacking attempts right at the network’s frontiers, and within. Multi-layered perimeter security is implemented at both the hardware and software levels and includes hardware/software firewalls and establishing DMZ to keep intruders out of the network while allowing authorized applications to use the resources in a secure fashion.
In addition to the firewalls, perimeter security also involves using standard Access Control procedures to limit physical access to the servers within the data center. This tier is implemented at the data center where the payroll servers are hosted.
Role-Based Access. The Advantage SBS Payroll system includes a rigorous Role Based Access Model that is centered on the concept of ‘domains’ under which each user ‘role’ functions. The domains provide the context within which each role will derive its functionality and actions authorized.
To learn more about Advantage SBS or to speak with a representative, contact us today at (888) 762-2075 or complete our quote request form here.
