InfoFlex Modules
DataServer
The DataServer is a highly configurable, generic Interface Engine supporting many different messaging types. The DataServer can run either as a Windows service or a stand-alone application. The DataServer Interface Engine module has been used to integrate to all main PAS systems and a wide range of departmental systems including Pathology and Radiology.
Module Features
- Communication Adapters
- Communication protocols include TCP/IP Sockets, Web Services (using SOAP), and SQL Database queries (SQLServer, Oracle, Caché, etc.). Bi-directional messaging is also fully supported.
- Message Transformation
- The DataServer Interface Engine module supports all standard message structures including XML and HL7. It can also be used to communicate using proprietary formats, including fixed-length and delimited messages.
- Highly Configurable
- The number of adapters, their type and the message transformations are all readily configurable, allowing for all manner of interfaces to be implemented.
- Extensible
- Extra communication adapters can easily be added to take advantage of custom DLL/COM based interfaces.
- Real-time and Batch Modes
- The DataServer Interface Engine module supports Request/Response and Trickle-feed modes of operation. It can also be used to import from files.