The database development process consists of three stages:

The Initial Consultation
To meet with the customer and discuss the general business operation, database needs and provide (if necessary) a brief demonstration. It enables us to give the customer a brief overview of FileMaker's capabilities and the equipment needs and let the customer view our capabilities.

Design and Analysis
The design stage consists of more in depth meetings where the initial design and development process is started with all all the participants - and where we receive input on features, design, working methodology etc. At this stage we begin to define exactly what is required both in terms of software, hardware and programming needs.This is the groundwork stage and just as important as the programming stage.

The Programming Stage
The development - at which time the process progresses from ideas and mockups to the final form. Much interaction between customers and developers is still required to finalize all aspects of the solution. Prototype files are provided to the customer for confirmation as to the look and feel as well as general operability. Beta testing is undertaken to iron out all the bugs and the final version is installed.

If required, legacy data from earlier systems may be input at this time and on completion of this stage, the database is handed over to the customer. Training and support are available.