Business requirements gathering
A very important part of any project is the gathering of business
requirements. For large or complex projects this can be time-
consuming and difficult, and requires a unique set of skills in order to
be done properly. Requirements gathering is an essential part of any
application development effort, and understanding fully what the final
product must deliver is critical to its success. This may sound obvious,
but it is surprising how often this key project phase is short-changed.
Analysis and design
Once requirements have been defined they need to be
analyzed in order to determine the best way to implement the
solution. Just as with building a new house, a “blueprint” must
be created before the first brick is laid if the final product is
expected to be stable and long-lasting. The design phase of a
new database and application is a very critical part of any
database application development project.
Database and application development
Based on the prior project phases, the creation of the database is
next. Its design is crucial to the flexibility and functionality that the
results application will have. An application architect with the proper
experience is crucial.
User training and support
Now that your application has been developed and is ready for
production use, make sure your staff is properly trained to take
full advantage of all application features.
On-going maintenance
Look for continued user and technical support to ensure your mission-critical
application continues to grow with and support your business.
Application integration
Database applications no longer operate in silos but rather become part of an overall
technology portfolio that includes many diverse systems and technologies. We help integrate
our applications into your environment in order to leverage existing platforms, applications
and utilities. These change from client-to-client based on the specific technologies available,
but often include many of the following.
Operating Systems
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Windows (All Versions)
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Apple Macintosh System 7, System 8
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MS/PC DOS
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4DOS, 4NT
Spreadsheets
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Microsoft Excel
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Lotus 123
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BalerXE
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Quattro Pro
Word Processing
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Microsoft Word (Windows and Macintosh)
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Word Perfect (DOS, Windows, and Macintosh)
Utilities
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AnVir/Symantec/Norton Utilities
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PC Tools
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Many, many others
Financial/Accounting Systems
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Intuit Financial Software (Quicken, QuickBooks)
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Pacioli – Accounting Systems
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PFROI – Investment Portfolio Management
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TCB – Financial Applications (G/L, A/P, etc.)