PCA specializes in the design and development of custom, Internet database business applications on the standard SQL Server/.Net application Microsoft Business platform. We are expert at translating unique business needs into well-structured database information models with simple-to-use application Interfaces and workflows. PCA will work with you to determine the best, most cost-efficient approach to meeting your business and budget needs.

PCA frequently works with Clients that have developed an "office grown" system using tools like Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access -- have outgrown the capabilities that these tools can provide -- and need Microsoft SQL Server experts who can understand their unique business requirements, and translate these needs into a cost-effective & reliable database solution, and without losing the business intent or utility of the original application. We can take over an existing project, or design and build a new custom business application from scratch.

Smart Client Advantages

PCA Smart Client applications look and perform just like Microsoft Office/Desktop applications -- but they are deployed, automatically maintained, and enable real-time SQL Database sharing directly over a secure Internet. The Smart Client platform allows the rapid deployment of high quality client server desktop database applications across the web. Our Smart Client approach works so well, we estimate a 3x savings in the cost of developing and deploying a web database application! Install and Run a Smart Client application by going to our Smart Client Demo Center.

Cost-Benefit Comparison

	Client-Server Application	Browser-based Applicatoin	Smart Client Application

Internet Access	No	Yes	Yes
Usability	High	Low-Med	High
Performance	High	Med	High
Security	High	High	High
Off-Line Use	No	No	Yes
Development Costs	Med	High	Low-Med
Training Costs	Med	Low	Low
Maintenance Costs	Med	High	Low

The PCA Smart Client Platform consolidates the Best Features of Desktop Applications with the Best Features of Client/Server and the Internet. The result is unparalleled Ease of Use and Power, at an affordable price.

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If you would like to see how PCA might help you build a real time software for on demand business for your web based data with a distributed database, please Contact Usor Request More Information.

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