Databases are not usually populated overnight. It takes time for data to accumulate. At the beginning since there is not much data to manage and not too many people using the data, you can probably store it on a spreadsheet. Well, depending on how fast your dataset grows and how quickly the number of people working with that data goes up, at one point the manual management of your data becomes too cumbersome and too error prone.  When these difficulties start to surface you know it is time to consider a more reliable system for the management of your data. One that can support concurrent users, can provide user level security, provides reliable crash recovery, etc.

At Nextware we can help you determine exactly what the optimal system of data management for your environment can be. The optimal solution may require implementation of a general database management system (DBMS) or there may be specialized applications that can both serve as a database and fit your particular functional requirements best. The general approach may require one or more of the following:

• Implementation of a commercial Database Management System (DBMS)
• Identification and implementation of a specialized application to manage your data and functional requirements
• Integration with other sources of data and applications
• Development of a custom application to interface with your database

At Nextware, we are not biased to the approach as some product vendors and system integrators may be. We strive to find the best and most cost effective solution for you, and bring in the expertise to quickly bring you to full efficiency with your data and process management needs.

We are located in Los Angeles, California. If you are in the area we will be glad to meet with you in person, or drop us a line and we'll be happy to discuss your requirements and find a solution that best fits your needs.