通过php中的post方法将奇怪的文本作为变量传递

I have an odd problem. Our company collects data and we use a HORRIBLE piece of software to handle all of our phone interviewing. It uses binary files instead of SQL and uses no compression. As of right now we have to manually run all reports for the clients. I am working on building a web interface to our data and common reports.I have an odd problem. Our company collects dat