PCA provides custom database application consulting, design and development services on the Microsoft business platform (MS Excel, 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 costly manual inefficiencies and error.  PCA is a Gold-Certified Microsoft Partner, and recognized for our ability to translate unique and oftentimes complex line-of-business requirements into fast, reliable and easy-to-use distributed database solutions.

Custom Line-of-Business Solutions 

PCA specializes in migrating "office grown" MS Excel, MS Access and legacy applications to the SQL Server/.Net Smart Client platform.  We have extensive experience designing new solutions from scratch.  PCA has significant Project Takeover experience: we can most rescue MS SQL database systems regardless of version, condition or level of support available.  PCA also provides SQL Server "Physical Exams" to verify that your SQL Server is optimized for performance, security, reliability and data integrity.

PCA Clients

Our Client base is exceptionally diverse -- spanning a broad range of industries and applications  -- which underscores our ability to custom-tailor business solutions to many different business needs.  We frequently work with "office grown" applications in MS Excel or MS Access.  Our Clients 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.

Flexible Approach

PCA believes in fixed, Project-based pricing, with no surprises or complications.  We also work on a retainer basis, for Projects that require extensive back-and-forth discovery and refinements to "get it right."  Our straightforward process  is designed to insure the highest possible fidelity between your business objectives and Project budget.  PCA Clients pay no application licensing fees (see our Standard 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 business-to-business database needs.

Prototype Design Methodology

PCA employs a highly effective Application Prototype Design  and structured Project Management methodology to insure effective oversight of 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, no surprises.