Architecture Overview

The foundation of the Cirrus eBusiness Suite is a robust technology platform that provides the key functionality for creating a suite of high-impact ebusiness modules. The system was built on the .NET Framework to provide an open and flexible solution that can grow and evolve to meet the ever changing needs of today's businesses. Our core application framework consists of a series of enterprise-class, .NET based applications designed to ensure extensibility, scalability, interoperability and flexible support options both now and into the future.

Standards-Based
Enables rapid application development, customization, and integration. Built on an industry best practice component architecture utilizing web services and XML standards for data exchange.

Interoperable
Enables integration with backend systems including accounting, ERP, inventory management, billing and fulfillment systems, practice management software, and most internal and external data sources.

Scalable
Grows with your business - as web usage increases, the site infrastructure has virtually unlimited scalability. Component-based architecture ensures peak performance by distributing workload, facilitating backups, protecting your database, and promoting system expansion. Session-managed failover and clustering architecture offers world-class security, reliability, and performance for business-critical applications.

Extensible
The component-based platform architecture allows for seamless integration of new modules and third party products which gives your site greater value and reduces time-to-market for new features.

Flexible Support Options
The technical skill sets required to perform future site enhancements and support are widely available and affordable. That means more options and lower cost to support your system over time.

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