Platform Comparison
| Description | Plus Application Suite | Connect Platform |
| Architecture | Client/Server | SaaS |
| Hardware/Software Required | Backup System and Software File Server Internet Connection Network Infrastructure MS Server Licenses MS SQL License Virus Software Windows workstation |
Personal computer Internet Connection No additional software is needed |
| Software Licensing Required | Data API Direct Interfaces ERA Interfaces EMC Interfaces EMR Interfaces Image Management Patient Scheduler Plus Server Application Plus Client Application Read Only User Remote Backup Report Writer |
None required Fully integrated: • Advanced reporting • Appointment scheduler • Backups • Document and image management • Unlimited users |
| Software Updates | Monthly updates are deployed from the MyPPM extranet or on a CD-ROM. All updates must be installed on each workstation. |
Updates are regularly deployed through the SAS 70 level data center automatically as enhancements are ready. Updates are installed automatically so that users are always on the most current version. |
| Fee Structure | Software license fees at installation Annual maintenance fees |
Transactional fees by case and claim volume |
| Practices | Unlimited | 3 per Instance |
| Physician Portal | None | Included in Reportal |
| Advanced Reporting Engine | Report Writer | Included in Reportal |
| Business Intelligence Engine | None Must purchase and install a third-party product. |
Included in Reportal |
| Exportable Reports (.doc, .pdf, .csv, .xls) | Most | All |
| Mass Exports | Data API | Yes |

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