| Design Element |
Advantage |
Benefit |
| Extensive use of open source software |
Software solution can be ported to any hardware platform |
Lower software licensing costs
Improved security
Leverage existing infrastructure
Lower total cost of ownership
|
| Interoperability with a wide variety of databases (Oracle, SQLServer, MySQL, DB2) |
Open source software with Apunix-proprietary enhancements |
Leverage existing investments in data warehouse capabilities
Integrate data from disparate, non-interoperable databases |
| Complete software development environment |
Comprehensive end-to-end SDK with rapid application development tools |
Option to in-house or outsource application development
Add new functionality as required
Reduce time to market
|
| All software stored on CompactFlash |
Kiosk can be maintained without using a keyboard, mouse or monitor |
Low maintenance costs |
| Remote monitoring and application update |
Content can be updated remotely without requiring an onsite system reboot |
Simplified application updates
Speed of deployment |