Custom Web Applications are an alternative to traditional custom developed applications. Instead of developing a client/server application, a web application is developed and deployed on a web server. This approach is particularly suited to systems that are based on a database. By implementing your application using web technology, user no longer need to install any additional software on their computers to gain access – they simply use their existing web browser. The benefits of this approach are:
- Low development costs
- Easy to support
- Can be accessed from any device with internet access (PC, laptop, PDA or phone)
- Can be made secure using passwords and encryption
Integration with Back Office Systems
Web applications can be integrated with a variety of back office systems. These include Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, accounting applications such as MYOB and QuickBooks and most other systems that are based on a database such as Oracle, My SQL, buy cipro xr 500 mg tablet Microsoft SQL Server or Microsoft Access.
Typical web applications include workflow systems, management dashboards, business analytics, knowledge management systems and just about any application you can think of that relies on a database.
Hosting Options for Web Applications
Web applications are deployed on a web server which typically runs a database. There are two main hosting options:
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