The ORS Standard Survey Package provides a collection of the services that most people need to run an online survey. Sometimes though there are requirements that cannot be catered for using standard survey software and in these scenarios ORS is well placed to deliver with its bespoke service.
Examples of where this might be useful are:
- Integration with existing client systems
- Non-standard functionality available to respondents within a survey
- Specific and customised reporting functionality for system users
- Regular offline (eg. overnight) batch processing of survey data
The ORS Technology Platform
ORS owns and develops one of the most powerful online research platforms in the industry. It has been designed to be extensible on a client-by-client, user-by-user basis meaning ORS can respond to a wide variety of requiremenst with a fast, robust and secure bespoke solution.
Key features of our technology include:
Fast, secure & flexible infrastructure
The ORS Technology Platfom is Unix based and incorporates various layers of security at both a systems and application level. User based permissions can be assigned down to specific application functions to provide a highly flexible and secure online system.
Fully relational data model
The system core is a fully relational data model providing the widest possible range of bespoke development options. Every aspect of the system , whether its a survey question, user details, browser version, system functions or any other data type is maintained in a fully related data model.
Online tools for survey development and system management
All system functions can be achieved online via the web browser. This includes survey development, sample management, communications management and analysis of results.
ORS Markup Language (ORSML)
The ORS system includes a propriety language for the fastest possible development of surveys. Source questionnaires in formats such as MS-Word can be prepared offline using ORSML and imported into the system for further refinement. This technique can also be used by external systems to automate the production of new surveys.
Distinct survey presentation and structure layers
The visualisation and presentation aspects of ORS surveys are dealt with in a separate layer to survey structures. This enables surveys to be delivered in any number of styles and because the comply with published W3C specifications surveys can deployed on a wide range of user-agents such as mobile-phones and other devices.
Integrated sample and communications management
As well as survey development the ORS technology includes solutions for sample and communications management. A collection of communications such as initial survey invites, reminder and thank you emails can be maintained and targeted at selected sample groups.
Powerful online analysis facilities
The system delivers the ability for users to view survey results in tabular and chart forms online including in animated Flash formats. A library of reports can be defined to provide an instant view of the survey data or a subset of the survey data when needed. Further information regarding this aspect of the technology can be found in the ORS Online Results Facility User's Guide
If you have any questions about bespoke development or the ORS Technology Platform then please do not hesitate to Contact Us.