XML Services - FAQ

Is QBIS XML Services Secure?

Yes.  In order to use QBIS XML Services you need to have system administrator rights for your QBIS Account.  All information is sent and received over HTTPS in encrypted format.  Your System administrator can also switch on and off the function within QBIS and even limit data transfer to specific IP addresses.

How can we get access to QBIS using XML Services Module?

If you are an existing QBIS customer then you can order XML Services via the contact form on this website or alternatively send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   requesting that the service is switched on.
If you are a new first time customer to QBIS then you select the XML module along with the other QBIS modules that you want on the Order Form on this site.

Now that I have ordered XML Services how can I extract data from QBIS?

Once you signed up for using QBIS XML Services there will be online documentation made available within the module detailing how to talk to the interface.  If you do not have any technical resources within your organization to take full advantage of the service please contact our helpdesk for assistance.

What is XML?

XML - the eXtensible Markup Language - is an open standard for structuring data. XML is developed and maintained by the World Wide Web Consortium (w3c) and supported by most web browsers. XML is the language of the web.   

Is QBIS XML Services really free?

QBIS XML Services is currently free to use for an undefined period of time giving you the opportunity to try the service without cost.  At some point in the future we will charge for this service.

If I create employees, projects or customers in QBIS can I get this information to automatically update our economy system?

Yes.  One of the key benefits of XML services is to share data between systems.