The majority of custom software applications being created today leverage a
web-based development and distribution model. As internet and web browser
technology evolved over the past decade, it became feasible to deliver highly
functional business applications via the web. Gone are the days of having to
distribute software applications on CD's which must be installed by the user on
their PC.
Northridge Systems has many years of experience building highly functional
web-based software solutions for customers across the United States. As a
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Northridge Systems exclusively leverages the
Microsoft development platform for web-based applications including the
Microsoft.NET Framework, Visual Studio.NET 2005, ASP.NET and SQL Server 2005.
Delivering software applications via a web-based model has some specific
advantages over a traditional Windows-based model. The decision on whether or
not to pursue a web or windows-based framework depends on the business
requirements of the application and how users will interact with the
application. Some key advantages of leveraging a web-based approach include:
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With a web-based application your software essentially runs in one location -
on the server(s). Since the software exists on the server which you control,
distribution of the software becomes considerably easier as there is only one
place to install it. Future updates to the software are also painless whereas
updates to Windows applications require greater coordination.
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In a traditional software development engagement a major time and budget
consumer is the process of creating versions of the application that will run
on multiple platforms such as Windows XP, Mac, Windows Vista, and Linux. Since
web-based software applications run on the server and deliver industry-standard
HTML to the end-user's web browser, the application doesn't have to be tailored
to the hardware platform or operating system of the end-user.
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The only software needed to run your application by the end-user is a modern
web browser. Virtually every new computer or operating system that ships today
comes with a web browser so essentially anyone with a computer on their desk is
ready to run your application.
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Web-based applications enable a creative design team to easily apply a
compelling user interface to the application. Creative screen designs and style
guidelines can seamlessly be converted into an HTML presentation layer without
a significant impact on the project budget.
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Even novice computer users are typically comfortable with web browsers and are
not intimidated by applications that are delivered within the browser. Users
tend to find web-based applications easier and more intuitive to use.
For more detailed information about Web Application Development services offered
by Northridge Systems, please send us an
information request or email sales@northridge.com
