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Database and Software
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Data when organised, produces information. A well designed and appropriate computer system will allow you to improve the service you offer to your customers, gain a real grip on your business, and a lead over your competitors! Modern hardware and software provides database power that was formerly the preserve of large mainframe systems - but with a far friendlier user interface, far superior reporting and presentation abilities, and for a price that is almost unbelievably cheap. Microsoft Access is one of the best of these new database systems, and the only drawback is that it is so easy to use, the inexperienced may produce a bad database design that will not deliver all the benefits that it could. Another common practice is to store data in a spreadsheet (or even a word processed document). Again, this leads to poor design, often to errors, and to a system that is difficult to maintain and use. Good and effective database design comes with experience. We can provide you with that experience, and either deliver a system for you to use, or design the system for you, and help you to build it as a training exercise, so that you can look after it yourselves, and just come back for help if and when you get stuck. Key Benefits
Case Study
Objective: Develop a system that allowed written replies to be returned within 14 days. Solution: The existing database was rebuilt and incorporated into a system that allowed, amongst other things -
Results: Once the system had been in use for a few weeks, the workload was being handled effectively allowing smoother operation. Twelve months later the management report showed that the average response time was well below two days. This was achieved with the same workload and staff as berfore. |