Penelope Client Information Management system is a server-based web application that uses the powerful PostgreSQL relational database management system. Staff access the system securely through their web browser on their network or optionally, from anywhere on the internet. Designed for high multi-user concurrency in a thin client environment, our solutions are well-suited for organizations with anywhere from 5 to 5000 staff - working out of a single location or multiple sites. In addition, Penelope's many security features protect the confidentiality of your data and ensure that sensitive information is accessed only by specifically authorized parties.

Bottom line: our advanced technology delivers maximum performance, reliability and functionality at an extremely low total cost of ownership. Say good bye to downtime, legacy issues, expensive hardware requirements, microsoft licensing and remote access limitations. Click on the links below to find out more about our Client Information Management system's leading-edge technological features.

Architecture Overview
We have designed Penelope in a way that gives you many options as to how you would like your staff to access the system - on your LAN, on the net via VPN or Terminal Services or SSL/ HTTPS. Whichever path you choose, we are happy to install our software at no charge (remote access required). [ click here for an architecture diagram ] [ PDF version ]

PostgreSQL Database
Penelope is a web application that uses the advanced open-source PostgreSQL relational database management system. This extremely powerful form of database runs natively on 57 different kinds of operating systems including Windows, Red Hat, Suse, Debian, MacOSX, FeeBSD and Solaris. Postgresql features legendary reliability and stability, full transaction handling, supports ODBC, is ANSI SQl compliant and involves no additional licensing costs.

Thin Client Architecture
Penelope's thin client architecture means that all of the "heavy lifting" is done on the server. On the client or workstation side, the program requires merely a browser such as MS Internet Explorer or Firefox. Because of this thin client approach, workstations need not be standardized, have the same operating systems or even be very modern: minimum requirements - 256 megs of RAM, a PII processor and a minimum Win2000+ or Mac OSX operating system. Other than Java, no software needs to be installed on the workstations and no data is ever stored on the workstation.

Secure and Reliable
Whether used locally or remotely, there are a number of security features built into Penelope that ensure that your information is safe, secure and accessible only by authorized parties. SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption provides industry standard encryption for secure remote access across the internet. Penelope features a wealth of user configurable security settings so that your organization can implement comprehensive security policies and role-based access / function permissions

Scalability
Penelope's components have been designed for the most challenging of mission-critical multi-user, large data environments. The database can support 1000s of gigs of data (in one table alone!) with a high degree of performance and reliability. In addition, thousands of users can connect simultaneously to the system from local or remote locations with real-time data connectivity. OUr database supports all data types,up to 1GB memo fields for open notes, comprehensive logging and online on the fly backup and maintenance routines.

Low Total Cost of Ownership
Penelope delivers powerful performance and leading-edge technology at an extremely low total cost of ownership. Each of the components, as well as the native operating system, are open-source systems that do not require additional licensing. With pricing geared to the number of concurrent users accessing the system, Penelope is an easy to deploy solution that will help grow your business.

Easy to Configure to your Specific Requirements
Few other solutions are as easily and fully confgurable/ customizable as Penelope. With object-oriented relational design principles, Penelope was specifically designed to make it easy to deliver extensive customization of the software to meet the evolving needs of an extremely broad range of service providers. Your on-site system administrators can quickly and easily label fields, reassign field values, add new fields, specify drop down values and create custom case documents and outcomes evaluation surveys with no specialized computer knowledge or programming experience whatsoever! Penelope contains dozens of features and settings that can be toggled on or off globally to suit your needs.

Platform Independent so You can make the Call
We've designed the system to empower your organization to have the ability to make important choices about your IT operations and hardware infrastructure. One of these 'freedoms' Penelope provides is almost complete platform freedom - you can choose practically any modern operating system to run the system on (including most Linux distributions, Mac OSX Server versions, and most Windows operating Systems). The freedom extends to the way users interact with Penelope on the client side - you may use virtually any system that can run a fully functional java enabled web browser such as Firefox (or Internet Explorer).


Contact us for more information at info@athenasoftware.net or sign up for a free online tour of the software. After a free online demo provided by one of our knowledgeable sales staff, you'll be able to try an online demo version of Penelope for 30 days. Online or on your Server, Penelope Client Management Software empowers your organization to move forward with confidence.