What does multi-client capability mean?
Multi-tenancy refers to the ability of software to serve several independent clients – such as subsidiaries, departments or customers – within a single system instance. Each client works with its own data and configurations without other clients having access to them.
Advantages of multi-client capability
- Central administration: All clients are administered via a common platform, which reduces the administrative workload.
- Cost efficiency: The shared use of resources reduces operating costs, as maintenance and updates are carried out centrally.
- Scalability: New clients can be added with minimal effort, which is particularly advantageous for growing companies.
- Individual customization: Each client can configure specific settings, user rights and workflows without affecting other clients.
Areas of application
Multi-client capable software is used in various areas.
- Accounting and payroll: Management of several companies or departments with separate financial data.
- HR management: Centralized control of HR processes across different locations.
- CRM systems: Management of several customers or business areas within one platform.
- Cloud services: Provision of software solutions for various customers via a shared infrastructure.
Data protection and security
Multi-client capable software ensures the protection of sensitive data by.
- Data isolation: Separation of the data of each client so that no access by other clients is possible.
- Access rights: Individual authorizations for users within a client.
- Compliance: Compliance with legal data protection requirements, such as the GDPR.
Multi-client capability with ZMI
ZMI’s time recording solutions support multi-client capability and enable companies.
- Management of multiple units: Mapping of different locations, departments or subsidiaries within one platform.
- Individual configuration: Customization of working time models, absence regulations and reporting structures per client.
- Central evaluation: Comprehensive analyses and reports for all clients in order to make well-founded decisions.
With ZMI, companies benefit from flexible and secure solutions for the efficient management of their various organizational units.