Web
site development has diversified greatly over the past few years, from
static informational pages to rich multi-media presentations designed to
capture the visitor's attention. One of the most common ways of
achieving this is through Flash animation. Flash is an added element
(plug-in) to your internet
browser that allows animation, movies and a whole lot more. The main
advantage of Flash is that it is already on 98% of windows users' computers
worldwide (source Macromedia - 2002).
The
best way of seeing what flash can do is to view an example.
Another
exciting development of browser technology has been the improvements
in database integration. This allows businesses to deliver
enterprise-wide browser-based applications that would ordinarily require
an installed program. The advantage of browser-based applications
over traditional programs is enormous:
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Enterprise-wide
distribution over low bandwidth connections (Wide Area Networks)
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Sharing
of data between different sites or partner companies
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Lower
communication bandwidth usage and costs
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Improved
disconnected data delivery for remote (Dial-in/Internet/VPN) users
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Lower
implementation costs as only server set-up is required
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Much
lower maintenance costs as work-stations are not impacted by set-up
issues
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makes
the 'online-office' a reality
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Business-to-Business
integration can be leveraged through end to end solutions
Visual
Automation is able to utilise it's existing database and programming experience
to provide web and database integrated programming. If you are
considering an application that may benefit from being available on line,
or upgrading existing systems, contact us to see how we can help with a
customised browser-based solution.
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