Technical Specifications

Comprehensive technical details and system requirements for the Foresight platform

System Requirements

Technical specifications and infrastructure requirements for optimal performance

Client Requirements

Modern web browsers (Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+) with JavaScript enabled and minimum 4GB RAM.

Server Infrastructure

Cloud-hosted on Google Cloud Platform with auto-scaling, load balancing, and 99.9% uptime SLA guarantee.

Database Architecture

PostgreSQL 14+ with read replicas, automated backups, and point-in-time recovery capabilities.

Network Requirements

Minimum 10 Mbps internet connection, HTTPS/TLS 1.3 encryption, and CDN integration for global performance.

Mobile Compatibility

Responsive design supporting iOS 13+, Android 8+, and progressive web app capabilities.

Cloud Services

Google Cloud Platform services including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and Cloud Functions for scalability.

Technical Architecture

Foresight is built on a modern, scalable architecture designed to handle the complex requirements of higher education faculty management. Our microservices-based approach ensures reliability, performance, and easy maintenance.

  • Microservices architecture with containerized deployment
  • RESTful API with GraphQL support for complex queries
  • Real-time data synchronization and notifications
  • Advanced search and filtering capabilities
  • Comprehensive audit logging and analytics
  • Multi-tenant architecture with data isolation
  • Automated testing and continuous deployment
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning

Performance & Scalability

Optimized for high-performance operations and institutional scale

Response Times

Average page load times under 2 seconds, with API responses typically under 500ms for standard operations.

User Capacity

Designed to support institutions with 1,000+ faculty members and 10,000+ concurrent users.

Scalability

Auto-scaling infrastructure that can handle traffic spikes and growing institutional needs seamlessly.

Uptime

99.9% uptime SLA with 24/7 monitoring, automated failover, and proactive issue resolution.

Security Performance

Zero-downtime security updates and patches with minimal impact on user experience.

Data Synchronization

Real-time data updates across all modules with conflict resolution and data integrity checks.

Integration & APIs

Foresight provides comprehensive integration capabilities to seamlessly connect with your existing institutional systems and workflows.

  • RESTful APIs with comprehensive documentation and SDKs
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) integration with SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0
  • HRIS integration (Workday, PeopleSoft, Banner, etc.)
  • Learning Management System (LMS) connectivity
  • Email and calendar system integration
  • Data import/export capabilities with CSV, XML, and JSON formats
  • Webhook support for real-time event notifications
  • Custom integration development and support