Technology

Database

iLines uses a tightly integrated database and web server system which runs the iLines software in an environment similar to ASP. Pages are served via SSL. Transactions revolve around a state-control engine that only allows legal choices from the thousands of possible actions. This complexity is hidden from the user who is only presented with the allowable next steps in a transaction, but in an easy-to-use bulletin board environment. When transactions are complete, per-user XML files are created that may be exported to other computer systems. Despite an open market approach, business-to-business privacy is maintained where required.