PCA provides custom line-of-business application consulting, design and development services on the Microsoft business platform (MS Access, SQL Server, .Net Smart Client).  We design and build Internet database solutions that are custom-tailored to increase business capabilities and productivity, and reduce operational inefficiencies and costs.  PCA is recognized for our ability to translate unique and oftentimes complex line-of-business requirements into fast, reliable and easy-to-use business solutions.

Custom Line-of-Business Solutions 

PCA specializes in migrating "office grown" MS Excel and MS Access applications to SQL Server, and new Smart Client Internet database design and development projects.  We have extensive experience converting a wide variety of legacy applications to the Microsoft platform.  PCA has significant Project Takeover experience: we can most rescue database systems regardless of platform, condition or level of support available.  We can also optimize performance and reliability of your SQL Server-based systems.

PCA Clients

Our Client base is exceptionally diverse -- spanning a broad range of industries and applications  -- a testament to our ability to custom-tailor business solutions to many different business needs.  We frequently work with companies that have developed a custom "office grown" application with MS Excel or MS Access -- have outgrown the capabilities these tools can provide -- and need business process experts and SQL Server database and application design experts who can understand unique business needs and determine the most cost-effective solution to meet current and future operational needs.

Fixed-Cost Approach

PCA believes in fixed pricing, with no surprises or complications.  Our straightforward process is designed to insure the highest possible fidelity between our Clients' business objectives and functional needs, and budget and schedule constraints.  We work on a fixed-cost project basis, with no application licensing or other ongoing fees (see our License-Free Terms).

Smart Client Advantages

The PCA Smart Client Platform  is designed to support the next generation of easy-to-use, low-cost Internet database business solutions.   PCA Smart Client applications look and perform just like Microsoft Office/Desktop applications -- but they install and run over the Internet, and enable real-time, secure SQL Server database sharing.   Smart Client solutions are ideally suited to multi-user Internet database business needs.

Prototype Design Methodology

PCA employs a highly effective Application Prototype Design and structured Project Management methodology to insure the highest fidelity to our Clients' business and financial objectives.   Our proven approach provides Clients with a simple, visual way to prioritize and refine application requirements and lock-in the Project budget before a project is commited.  No waste and no surprises.