Microsoft Access Database Conversions
We specialize in converting data from operational databases into data warehouse systems, and we find that many organizations still run business-critical applications in Microsoft Access and Excel. This can often lead to issues with application performance, accessibility and security, and represents a major risk that organization don’t need to take. We have helped many organizations convert these applications into a more enterprise-level architecture based on ASP.NET and SQL Server or Oracle which can provide stability and peace of mind for your business, while providing your team access to these previously walled-off applications from anywhere.
Who Maintains the Application and Database?
/in AccessDBFAQ /by John ShantzThe original estimate we provide is for the development and conversion of the Microsoft Access application. Once the application goes live, you are responsible for ongoing maintenance and changes. We provide all the database and source code necessary for you or your team to maintain the application yourself.
If you don’t have a technical staff in place, we also offer competitive options for our team to maintain your application as well. We can maintain the application on your servers, or we can host and maintain the application on our servers. Our maintenance includes business logic changes requested by you, changes to reports, and other small changes to the application or database. It also includes upgrades to common application modules as they are released.
Can I make changes when you are done?
/in AccessDBFAQ /by John ShantzYes! When the conversion is complete, you will have a database and application that are fully modifiable by you The application will contain some modules that are provided to you under license, but that license allows you to fully modify any components you deem necessary as long as they are for your own use. (Licensed modules cannot be resold.)
How long will it take?
/in AccessDBFAQ /by John ShantzJust like everything else, the time it takes to do the conversion varies on a number of factors. But the typical conversion project takes about 4-6 weeks to complete.
How much does the conversion cost?
/in AccessDBFAQ /by John ShantzThere is not a “one-size-fits-all” price for converting access databases, and several factors must be considered. The complexity of the database is generally driven by the number of tables, the number of reports and the number of data entry forms in the database. Our consultants will analyze your database and requirements and develop a conversion estimate at no cost to you. If the price for the project is outside your budget, we can often suggest changes to the final product to fit your budget. In our experience, most access database conversions can be done for between $5K and $30K. If your budget is less than that it is likely that the solution we are recommending is not appropriate for you, and Microsoft Access is probably a more appropriate platform.