What Technology Is Needed To Operate A Voucher System?
Minimal equipment is needed to operate a voucher system when single funding sources are used or when GRIT’s IBUSS software is used with multiple funding sources. A GRIT site needs to have: • A computer with Internet capability • A printer • Resources to maintain the equipment Rationale: Many service organizations have minimal computer resources. GRIT does not want access to state-of-the-art equipment to be a barrier to service delivery. For that reason the specialized software developed by GRIT (IBUSS) runs on a very minimal system, even something as basic as a 56k modem with dial-up connection to the Internet. GRIT Software and Internet Service: GRIT provides an Integrated Business Support System for management of Voucher Systems. The software is maintained within a close-port system behind a firewall (Check-point firewall-1) with continuous server back-up and extensive storage capabilities as needed to support numerous GRIT sites. Access to this support is provided at no charge to GR
