Web Applications

Web Applications

Web applications are basically web based software applications that run in your browser rather than on your desktop. Web based applications are a lot more versatile than typical desktop applications.

Nowadays, the web is a lot more user friendly and more widely accepted than it used to be a few years back. These day's more and more businesses are turning away from desktop software and onto web based applications.

For those that are interested, we develop web applications using PHP, MySQL & Javascript. In other words, we use the most popular tools to build web applications.

There are many advantages to web based applications, take a look:

Desktop Applications		Web Applications
	Installed on each workstation, requires time to install on multiple computers.		No installation required. System is accessible via a standard web browser.
	Require updates to be installed on multiple computers.		No updates required.
	Only accessible to users that have installed the software.		Accessible to any user via a web browser.
	Users generally cannot connect while on-site or from home.		Accessible on any computer via the web.
	Generally only accessible to staff.		Accessible by anyone you want, i.e. Clients, Suppliers, Members etc.
	Generally requires expensive software licensing - the more users you have the more it costs.		Does not require user licenses. If you have 10 or 100 users, it makes no difference.
	Generally requires your own server to network the software.		No need for your own server, it's hosted for you.
	You have to maintain your own backups.		Backup are managed for you.
	Generally not accessible via iPhones and iPads.		Can be accessed via iPhones and iPads.

So what soft of applications can be built for the web? Well, pretty much anything you can think of. Some examples include CRM systems, invoicing systems, booking systems, member systems, stock / inventory systems, ordering systems, appointment systems, job systems, print management systems. The list is endless!

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To find out how Hi-Voltage can help your business take advantage of the latest web technologies and take your business to the next level, give us a buzz.