SnapComms Technical Overview
- 2. Communication tools that broadcast visual content directly onto the screens of computers, using multiple channels and formats INFO FOR YOU….INFO FOR Y Easy to install. Easy and quick to use. Measure delivery, click-throughs, responses.
- 4. In a nutshell SnapComms… • is an HTTP based Client / Server pull technology. • has Clients for Windows, MAC, iOS and Android. • uses HTTP/HTTPS on customizable ports. • supports WAN links, VPNs & Proxies. • has SnapComms Hosted & local installation options. • is constantly tested and monitored for intrusion prevention • provides a high degree of data security • has one point of contact for support • is using brand able templates for content display
- 5. The SnapComms Server… • is necessary for local installation only • is built with ASP.NET. • provides access to clients via a web service framework. • is supported on Win 2003 or higher. • works with SQL Server 2005 or higher. • requires IIS6 or higher. • comes with detailed installation documentation for applications and database. • includes extensive logging capabilities. • integrates Windows or Forms Authentication. • has detailed but easy to manage access control.
- 6. The SnapComms Windows client… • is simple to deploy with MSI enabled deployment tools. • is supported on Windows XP / IE6 and higher. • encrypts it’s data storage. • integrates into Thin-Client environments like Citrix. • integrates with Active Directory. • has a minimal user Interface to minimize support.
- 7. The Smartphone clients… • will be available Q2 2012 • work on iOS 3 / Android 2.1/ Blackberry 6 or higher • use a web service based API to access the server • support optional / additional push notifications • provide a simple, fully touch enabled UI • are fully brandable • can be easily pre-configured • install directly from the application market places
- 8. The Network Connectivity… • is from ground up designed to be minimal. • ensures message content (including screensavers) is only downloaded once and cached (encrypted) on the client. • uses standard HTTP protocols. • works through all standard compliant proxies. • is secured through data encryption via HTTPS. • is routed through a single, configurable port to make it easy to pass firewalls. • works perfectly with VPN and WAN link setups.
- 9. Active Directory Integration… • makes user, machine and group integration easy. • works fully transparent. • takes place on client side using standardized ADSI API. • doesn’t need to access to AD from the server • supports multiple domains/forests and nested groups. • collects only clearly specified attributes. • synchronizes the data periodically (6 hours default). • is cached encrypted on the client. • encrypts it’s data exchange with the server.
- 10. SnapComms Security… • is a key policy. • has strong authentication and authorization processes. • includes secure data storage and data transfer. • is ensured by constant on going testing. • is tested with industry standard tools. • includes extensive intrusion testing. • minimizes the points of attack. • has well defined processes for quick escalation and counter measures.
- 11. SnapComms Support & Monitoring… • operates 24 x 7. • provides one single point of contact for all enquiries. • has call escalation policies. • bases on clear and easy to understand SLA agreements. • works with industry standard support management tools. • has well defined issue escalation procedures and paths. • guarantees service availability for the hosted solution. • provides a guaranteed response time. • makes your life easier.
- 12. References… • Overview of the SnapComms Architecture • SnapComms Client Deployment Overview • Thin Client Implementation • Integration with Active Directory • Assessment & Implementation of the Hosted Solution • Security Overview • Template Guidelines • Assessment & Implementation of a local installation • System Requirements for the locally installed solution • Implementation Tips