Latest Technologies 
Both the EPSS™ client/server and the thin-client, web-based EPSS™ Online Search Engine applications are built upon the latest technologies from Microsoft and well know third-party vendors: Microsoft® .NET and Universal Data Access platforms, Microsoft® Windows Server 2003, Microsoft® SQL Server 2005, Microsoft® Information Internet Server (IIS) 6.0, Microsoft® Access 2003, Business Objects® Crystal Reports XI, and Adobe® Acrobat®, just to name a few.

Full Single and Batch Search Capabilities 
Both EPSS™ versions provide full single and batch search capabilities.  While the single search is ideal for quick processing such as pre-employment screenings, batch search is desirable when there is an extensive list of individuals or vendors that needs to be screened periodically.

Round the Clock (24x7) Availability 
Available 24x7, 365 days a year.

Transactions Protected by 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 
Client confidential information (such as password and employee information) is transmitted and protected by industry standard, high-encryption 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

PGP-Encrypted Data Tranmission in Compliance with HIPPA Requirements 
Batch files submitted for batch processing may be encrypted using PGP encryption in compliance with the government's HIPPA requirements.  PGP encrypted file can only be read by an authorized party whose PGP public key was used to encrypt the file.

Dynamic Search Clearing™ (DSC) 
The Dynamic Search Clearing™ (DSC) prevents the same sanction records that were found for a criteria record and subsequently cleared in a previous batch from appearing again in future batches.  Batch utilizing DSC™ returns fewer matches thus reducing the time taken to review the results.  When there is a new sanction record published that could potentially match the criteria record, it will be shown in future batches until it is again cleared and archived to history. This feature is available to batch searches only.

Date-of-Birth (DOB) Matching™ 
DOB Matching allows sanction records to be further matched based on the individuals' date of birth, in addition to matching on the name.  If both the criteria and sanction records contain dates of birth, EPSS™ will attempt to match on these two dates and return only the records that match, and mask (or show, if elected by user) those that do not.  This feature is available to both single and batch searches.

User-Selectable Search Databases 
Users may choose any (or all) of the available sanction databases to be included in the single and batch searches.  Though the combined database in EPSS™ provides a vast and comprehensive list of data from many agency sources, user can elect to narrow the search down to a specific agency or state.

GSA Exclusion Code Matching 
Users may choose to search the sanction database based on GSA Exclusion Codes.  Once the similar names are found (based on name criteria), they will be further matched against the list of user-selected GSA exclusion codes.  This feature is available to batch searches only.

Acronyms Search Capability 
Both versions of EPSS™ allows searching by acronyms.  We constantly update the search engine acronym database to include numerous standardized acronyms (such as FBI, CIA, FDA, OIG)  as well as less-common acronyms such as corporation names (e.g.: IBM for International Business Machines, MS for Microsoft, etc.)  This feature is available to both single and batch searches.

Complete Audit Trails for Record Keeping and Archival Purposes 
All searches performed are documented and kept in customer's file for record keeping and archival purposes.  In addition, reports for current and past batches can be retrieved at anytime.  For the EPSS™ client/server version, all reports and search record are kept within the EPSS™ database at the user's site.  For the EPSS™ Online Search Engine, all reports and search records are kept on our secured servers and are available to any authorized parties to view, download, and print.

Exportable Reports 
Single search history and batch search reports can be easily exported to Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® Excel, or Adobe® Acrobat PDF format.

Monthly Master Database Update 
Customers using the EPSS™ client/server version will receive monthly database updates on CD-ROM.  Users of the EPSS™ Online Search Engine version will not be required to update the database as our online databases are automatically updated monthly.

Stand-Alone or Networked Configuration 
Our stand-alone version of the EPSS™ software allows installation on a stand-alone or networked computer.  In addition, all crucial databases can be stored on network server or shared drives which provides highly centralized storage, security, and nightly backup.

Minimal Total Cost of Ownership (TOC) 
The web-based EPSS™ Online Search Engine requires no hardware acquisition or maintenance. All is needed is an Internet browser connected to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Industry's Best Technical Support Policy 
While most competitors offer 48-hour turn-around time for technical support, we offer almost instantaneous answers and resolutions to issues and questions that our users may experience.  In addition, customers may submit questions or issues via the online support form for after-hours support.  Our technical support staff are available from 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Eastern Time, Monday thru Friday.


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