Database Design

We have 20+ years of relational database application development experience.  We have learned there is an art to developing successful database solutions.  It is not enough to build a database that stores the information.  A user interface needs to be in place that allows extremely easy access and maintenance of the information.  If the system is not easy to use, the system will likely be destined for failure.

Our programming and consulting services can help you define your database requirements and then create a quality solution that meets your current needs and that is scalable for the future.  We can provide a consultant to help you design and build an application that meets your current and future needs.

Typically, we use Microsoft SQL Server or ACI’s 4^th Dimension (4D):

• Microsoft SQL Server provides scalable database capability for the Microsoft Windows operating environment.  Typically, we will integrate web sites that require database integration with SQL Server.  SQL Server provides excellent performance and provides extremely competitive pricing when compared to other high-performance database engines.
• 4^th Dimension provides a Microsoft Windows and Macintosh cross platform client-server database solution.  Its application development environment is the best we have found.  It provides a user-friendly and easy-to-maintain solution.  It also supports websites via a built-in web server or through web services.  We have been developing 4D applications for over 20 years, since 4D version 1.06. We may be the 4D Developer you are looking for!

The following are examples of functionality built into some of our database solutions:

• Accounting
• Point of sale
• Quoting
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Time tracking
• Student and class tracking
• Stock and investment analysis
• Product configuration
• Systems integrated with barcode scanners and printers

We hope we can provide a programmer or consultant who is right for you!