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Sunday, March 17, 2024 Latest News: Over 20 MS-Access Databases Migrated to Web Apps
Antrow Software is thrilled to announce a significant milestone: we've successfully migrated over 20 MS-Access databases and applications to web apps and websites!
This year, our team has been hard at work helping businesses transform their operations by modernizing their database systems. By migrating MS-Access databases to web apps and websites, we've empowered our customers' workforces with enhanced mobility, allowing them to access critical information anytime, anywhere.
Our dedication to providing innovative solutions for database transformation and web app development has resulted in numerous success stories. We're proud to play a role in driving digital transformation for businesses across various industries.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates and success stories from Antrow Software!
Customer stories
Tuesday, February 28, 2023Author: Antrow SoftwareJohn runs a medium-sized manufacturing company that produces custom-made parts for various industries. When John started his business, he managed his inventory and production process using spreadsheets and manual data entry. However, as his business grew, it became increasingly difficult to keep up with the demands of his customers.
John knew he needed a better solution and came across Antrow Software Development's production management software. After seeing a demo of the software and learning about its features, John was impressed and decided to implement it in his business.
The software allowed John to easily track his inventory, production schedule, and orders, giving him a real-time view of his business operations. He also appreciated the ability to generate custom reports and analyze his data to make informed business decisions.
The Antrow team worked closely with John during the implementation process, helping him to customize the software to fit his unique business needs. They also provided training to his team to ensure a smooth transition.
Since implementing Antrow's software, John's business has seen a significant improvement in efficiency and productivity. He's now able to quickly identify production bottlenecks and optimize his production schedule to meet customer demands. Additionally, the software has reduced errors and waste, helping him save money and improve his bottom line.
Overall, John is extremely happy with his decision to use Antrow Software Development's production management software. He credits the software and the team behind it with helping him to grow his business and stay competitive in his industry.
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023Author: Antrow SoftwareFor many years, organizations have relied on Microsoft Access, a widely used desktop database management system. Access's ability to generate reports that summarize and show data in an understandable format is a powerful tool. There is a rising demand to convert these reports to web-based reporting as more and more firms migrate their operations to the cloud. The technological difficulties encountered during the transition from MS-Access to web reporting will be discussed in this article.
The first obstacle is making the web reports compatible with a wide variety of devices and operating systems. The ActiveX controls used in most MS-Access reports are only supported on desktop computers and hence cannot be viewed in a web browser. The problem can be fixed by revamping the reports with support for web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. To make the reports viewable and responsive across a variety of devices and operating systems, this redesign process necessitates meticulous preparation and execution.
A further difficulty is guarding the privacy of the online reports. The data from MS-Access reports, which are normally stored on local servers or individual computers, must be transferred to a remote server in order to be converted into web reports. Data must be protected from being lost, corrupted, or stolen throughout the transfer process, so proper preparation and execution are essential. Web reports also need to be built to withstand common security assaults like cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection.
The third obstacle is improving the speed and scalability of online reports. The performance and speed of web-based apps are of utmost importance, so they must be built with scalability and robustness in mind. Application architecture, database schema, and code all need to be meticulously planned and optimized for this to work.
Compatibility between web reporting and other web apps and services is another obstacle. Microsoft SharePoint, Office 365, and Salesforce are just a few examples of other web-based apps and services that MS-Access reports may need to communicate with. Web reports need to be designed and implemented with care so that they can interface with these external programs and services without any hitches.
As a conclusion, migrating reports from MS-Access to the web presents a number of technological problems. Accessibility, security, scalability, and compatibility are just a few of the issues that must be resolved. The benefits of web-based reporting, such as increased accessibility, collaboration, and scalability, are appealing to organizations, and overcoming these obstacles is essential.