Specifications include, but are not limited to: 4.1. The system architecture must be designed to allow for optimal scalability, flexibility and interoperability. We see this as a factor in delivering a sustainable ERP that offers a total cost of ownership (TCO) inline with industry standards/averages. See Appendix J - Schedule J-1 APS Finance and Management Services Requirements for Cloud Ver 1.0 and Appendix J - Schedule J-2 APS Human Resources Requirements for Cloud Ver 1.0 for detailed requirements. The sections below highlight several critical technical requirements. 4.1.1. Reporting — The solution shall provide native analytical reporting using static two-dimensional reports as well as real-time dashboards and business user ad hoc querying and reporting. The ERP Cloud will also provide the ability to generate ad hoc reports. 4.1.2. Security — The ERP must offer comprehensive security controls which adhere to Software-asa-Service security guidelines for government entities. 4.1.3. Mobility — The Offeror must account for deployment of mobile applications that allows field users to access the ERP and perform their activities using cell phones and tablets. 4.1.4. Interfaces — The Offeror shall implement the interfaces as real-time web services or batch jobs depending on the detailed requirements. The ERP shall include the ability for administrators to schedule and manage batch jobs using a graphical administrator console. Additionally, the ERP shall provide a common framework leveraged by all interfaces where possible to simplify maintenance.
