Microsoft Application Development

The Microsoft Application Development Group creates business solutions using state of the art development tools. Our commitment to this goal is realized through a strategic relationship with Microsoft as a longtime Solution Provider. Our approach revolves around highly skilled Software Developers and promotes education, training, and certification to better serve our customers.

Industries Served

 The following is a listing of industries served by our Microsoft Application Development Group:
  • Manufacturing and service sectors
  • Retail and Wholesale Distribution business
  • Hospitality industry
  • School districts
  • Local governments
  • Utility firms
  • MIS and IT groups within medium to large size businesses

Experience

The Microsoft Application Development Group’s experience includes manufacturing, distribution, accounting, and service software design, development, and implementation. Our software developers are trained and experienced in virtually all facets of available Microsoft technologies, including:

  • Windows-based servers and workstations
  • Microsoft Office suite of software products
  • Microsoft .NET Framework development for both Windows and Web-based applications/solutions
  • Visual Basic.NET / C#.NET
  • ASP.NET (through version 3.5), including AJAX implementation
  • Visual Basic 6.0
  • Visual Interdev (for classic ASP development/updates
  • Visual C++
  • Visual FoxPro
  • SQL Server (through 2008), including all components (SQL Server Reporting Services, Analysis Services, Integration Services, DBA Services
  • Business Objects Crystal Reports (through version XI)
  • Microsoft Internet Information Server
  • Microsoft Commerce Server (through 2007 and 2009)
  • Microsoft Solutions Framework
  • Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server (including Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007)
  • Microsoft Virtual PC and Virtual Server
  • Microsoft Team Foundation Server and Visual Source Safe

Services

The Microsoft Application Development Group provides full project lifecycle development services from inception to delivery and support. We offer customized methodology templates for RAD (Rapid Application Development), client server and web-based development. The project is tracked in Microsoft Project and/or the new Microsoft Team System management suite, with reporting output made available to our clients.

We also provide upgrade services to newer releases of software and solutions, including database conversions. Other types of services we provide include connectivity across multiple platforms such as the iSeries and other popular databases like Oracle or Sybase. The development effort could range from maintenance to reporting and from training to major application development.

The following is a list of tools/frameworks we use for development:

  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2003, 2005, and 2008, Enterprise and Team System editions
  • Microsoft Access and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
  • Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0/6.0
  • Microsoft Visual Basic .NET (versions 1.1 through 3.5)
  • Microsoft C# .NET (versions 1.1 through 3.5)
  • Microsoft Visual C++, including C++ .NET
  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.5/7.0/2000/2005/2008
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro
  • Business Objects Crystal Reports
  • Third party and custom made ActiveX controls
  • Client Access integration

Deliverables

We provide a detailed estimate and comprehensive proposal, based on a client’s requirements. A senior analyst performs one or more of the following tasks depending on the size and scope of a project.

  • Document system and business requirements
  • Conduct key employee interviews
  • Develop system/hardware specifications
  • Define database structures
  • Create ERD for database tables
  • Produce a data flow diagram
  • Produce process flows and use case scenarios
  • Prototype user interface
  • Document content requirements
  • Identify and document business rules
  • Develop a project plan, complete with milestones, goals, and detailed description of the expected deliverable

Partner

Based on our on-going Microsoft certification obtainment in all areas of Microsoft software development and solution implementation, our Microsoft Application Development Group maintains a Gold Partner relationship, keeping us up to date on the latest technologies and innovations.

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