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POBITS is provided under the "Software as a Service" model, commonly referred to as SaaS in the industry. POBITS is a Web-based system and is hosted and serviced by Essential Software Development, LLC. All POBITS users access POBITS using their web browser, and just about any web browser will work. POBITS is regularly tested in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Google Chrome. No special settings or plug-ins are required.
Why Software as a Service?
Because it's better for both of us. In this model, you do not acquire anything. You receive a service which is the use of the software somewhat like a subscription. You do not make a financial investment in software or hardware. If the service is no longer needed for any reason, you simply stop using it and stop subscribing. If someone comes along with a better service, you can switch. You do not have to involve local IT resources with any aspect of system setup, use, operation, or maintenance. We support and service a single installation of our product and do not have to concern ourselves with any special circumstances within your computing environment. System updates and modifications are made with no customer involvement. This is considerably more economical and enables us to provide the service at the lowest possible cost. Lastly, it's easier for us to sell and for you to buy. The approval and budgeting process to procure technology in any well-managed organization is a considerable effort. Acquiring technology typically requires a lot of money and a lot of approvals. On the other hand, acquiring a service does not. The procurement of the service is most likely within the budget authority of the manager who requires it. Further, the service is severable, meaning that you can discontinue its use at will. This is the most efficient and economical way to provide this software to you and observers of the software industry will note a strong trend toward providing software as a service.
Why a Web-based Application
Using web architecture is what allows us to change the game. Making POBITS web-based allows us to extend the application to all participants in the investigative process. Now Investigators, Candidates, References, Landlords, past Employers, and departmental managers can all use this single system in a manner appropriate for their role in the process. There is simply no more efficient way to accomplish the background investigation process. It's significant to note that the federal government employs a system that is similar in architecture to perform background investigations for personal security clearances. Similarly, all personal information is entered directly by the candidate and used by the background investigator to complete the elements of the investigation.