Technical Specifications

Built to satisfy your IT department

HousingOS runs on your own infrastructure, integrates with the Microsoft Office tools your team already uses, and answers the questions IT asks before approving new software.

Works With Your Tools

Seamless integration with Microsoft Office

HousingOS is designed to work in harmony with your existing Microsoft Office applications, enhancing your workflow and productivity.

Microsoft Word

Generate and merge letters and documents effortlessly — using your existing templates.

Microsoft Outlook (Classic & New*)

Automatically create and send emails with attachments directly from the system.

Microsoft Excel

Export data seamlessly to spreadsheets for comprehensive reporting and analysis.

Your Data, Your Servers

On-premise data storage

For organizations prioritizing data autonomy and enhanced security, HousingOS distinguishes itself by exclusively utilizing on-premise data storage. All your critical project data — from sensitive documents to intricate reports — resides directly on your local servers, within your own IT infrastructure.

This approach offers unparalleled control over your data's physical location and access, bypassing third-party cloud environments and their associated risks. It enables strict adherence to internal security policies and regulatory compliance requirements, as your organization maintains complete ownership and oversight of its data at all times.

By keeping data in-house, the system also benefits from reduced latency — ensuring faster access and more consistent performance for all users.

IT Department Q&A

Frequently asked questions

Does the desktop application support the newest versions of Windows 11?

Yes — it is a Microsoft Office based product.

Does the application require prerequisites (.NET version, Visual C++, etc.)?

Yes, the software requires Microsoft Access Runtime. This is included in the installation package.

Is the desktop application 32-bit or 64-bit?

64-bit.

Is the installer packaged as .exe or .msi?

It is a .exe installer package.

Is the application self-updating?

Yes.

Can the application use MS SQL Server for its backend database, or only a shared file?

Yes, MS SQL Server is supported — this requires IT assistance and special permissions for table updates.

Is any server software required beyond a shared folder location?

No — server software is not required.

Any issues with false positives from Anti-Virus / Malware protection suites?

No — the software is digitally signed and registered with Microsoft.

* About the New Outlook: The New Outlook heavily leverages Microsoft "Modern Authentication," which enhances security by moving beyond basic username-and-password sign-in. It uses robust protocols like OAuth 2.0 and token-based authentication, which are more resilient to credential theft and phishing — often incorporating multi-factor authentication via the Microsoft Authenticator app. HousingOS supports both Classic and New Outlook environments.