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CB4 provides sensible software solutions which aid organisations in the management of their business. CB4 has developed multiple customised software systems, as well as the S3 (Service Support System) suite of software applications which is marketed to both private and public sector organisations. The suite includes S3PF (professional edition) and S3B (broker management edition).
CB4 services numerous clients in diverse industries with the focus on developing service support systems underpining organisational strategic intent and operational activities. CB4 focuses on providing solutions which integrate the core elements of an organisation across all units as well as across external stakeholders and user groups. Functional convergence is the primary motivation when developing systems and the integration of organisational strategy with information and operational technology requirements is a key strength of the CB4 team. CB4 remain at the forefront of change through continued research and development and the use of the latest development technologies in meeting best practice global standards.
CB4 adopts well defined processes in dealing with software development, application, maintenance and support. As a registered member of the Microsoft Partner Programme, CB4 subscribes to global best practices. CB4 utilises the Visual Studio .NET Professional Development Platform in developing its web applications. CB4 draws on numerous technologies including but not limited to the following: C#, VB.Net, JavaScript, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Internet Information Services, Ajax, MySQL, SQL and Postgre Open Source Database.
CB4 makes use of full Object Oriented design methodology within its applications and the multiple logic of system development is implemented through a 3tier architectural approach, namely the Presentation/Interface layer, the Business Layer and the Data Access Layer. The security policy built into the .NET Framework delivers role and user-based security models in order to restrict application access. Code Access Security (CAS) provides an additional, complementary security mechanism to ensure that malicious code is prevented from executing on client machines.
Together with Global Business Solutions and as part of the commitment to governement imperatives, CB4 have also developed a Free Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment system which has received over 450 company registrations, many of these from Blue Chip National and International organisations operating in South Africa.
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