Database systems provide organisations with a central repository of information that can be easily searched or used to generate reports. There are a huge number of technologies used to implement database systems – from Access to server-based systems like SQL Server and Oracle.
MS Access is often the starting point for many database systems in smaller companies or workgroups within larger organisations – and it can work well for smaller systems. But Access isn’t really suited for situations where the data is very important, or where it needs to be shared over the internet.
Server based database systems like MS SQL Server, MySQL and Oracle use a dedicated server to hold the database. This makes the whole system faster and provides effective protection against data corruption, as it allows the data to be easily made redundant and backed up.
Although the database server software is at the heart of the system, the process of designing a new database system has more to do with understanding the requirements and then creating the forms and reports required to enter the data and retrieve it.
Blueberry has all the skills required to deliver a custom database system for your organisation:
- We can create a custom Windows Application to deliver the forms and reports you need directly on your PCs
- Or we can create a Web-based Application, so that the forms and reports are delivered via your Internet Browser, and are accessible to any group or user you choose.
You can read here about how we work with you to understand your needs.
If you’d like to understand more about the database technologies we use, please continue reading.