The core technology underlying the PACS model is the use of the Microsoft SQL Server database. This industry standard solution provides a robust platform for system integration and is easily scalable to meet user demands.

PACS is delivered as standard Windows application running standalone at the parish/church level or via a centralised approach using Microsoft Terminal Services or Citrix.

Importantly the PACS software is very scalable therefore is suitable to the needs of small parishes with limited resources through to large multi-site Diocese.

The specifications below are the recommended requirements to run PACS at the parish/church level. Computers with specifications that are higher than the ones shown here will give better performance. As a guide, computer equipment that was purchased new within the last three years will generally be capable of running PACS.