Microsoft Smart Client Applications combine the ease of use of MS Office Desktop Applications, the performance of Client-Server application, with the reach of the Internet. The result is unparalleled Ease of Use and Performance within a secure, multi-user database environment. Smart Client applications are built on the standard Microsoft SQL Server/.NET platform to provide the technology stability you demand.

Smart Client applications (aka "Rich Internet Applications") look and perform just like Microsoft Office/Desktop applications — but they are deployed, automatically maintained, and enable real-time SQL Server Database sharing directly over a secure Internet. See sample Smart Client applications. A true merger of the desktop and the Internet, Smart Client applications are viewed by many to represent the next major wave in computing platforms.

Smart Client applications overcome the trade-offs between I/T needs for centralized control and security, and End Users' needs for power and flexibility — by merging the usability, performance and integration of Desktop applications with a centrally-managed, secure, easy to deploy and low maintenance cost solution.  The results are robust business solutions that use the Internet as a worldwide LAN with true Desktop functionality and performance. Smart Client capabilities appeal to the needs of both IT administrators and End Users. Because Smart Client applications are built on the standard Microsoft Business platform, and cost far less to develop and maintain than Browser-based applications ( see a comparison), the Smart Client approach makes good economic sense as well.

The Smart Client Platform is an extensive library of re-usable software modules designed to support the next generation of easy-to-use, low-cost business solutions. PCA has developed many different custom business solutions over the years, and we often re-use existing software components whenever possible to keep costs down. PCA can quickly figure out how to map your business model into a database-model with an easy-to-use Interface, and bring the best ideas to our Clients.

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