Praxis Computing offers expert database design and maintenance services. Our programmers analyze your company's operations and create software customized to your business. The resulting software maximizes staff efficiency and provides an efficient system to meet your specific needs. Praxis Computing partners with the top vendors in the database industry to provide outstanding database solutions. We specialize in designing systems based on 4th Dimension from 4D Inc., ColdFusion by Allaire Macromedia, and Filemaker Pro by Filemaker Inc. REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS The initial phase of database design is a thorough assessment of your company's processes pertaining to database needs. Based upon our findings, we prepare a report summarizing your objectives and the best ways to accomplish these tasks through a database system. SPECIFICATION DESIGN Building upon the results of the process analysis, we proceed to prepare a functional specification. This specification is a blueprint of your database, detailing precise objectives, design specifications, and the data structures needed to accomplish them. PROGRAMMING Following approval of the specification design, our staff begins programming the new system. At key points along the development cycle, we meet with your staff to receive the system and to test its progress. IMPLEMENTATION Upon Completion of system programming, we engage in a limited implementation of the system. During this phase, selected users test the new system alongside current systems provide to provide feedback. User reaction to the new system is examined and the programs are modified to incorporate their responses. Upon completion of the preliminary implementation, we engage in the rollout of the system to the entire company. This process includes installation of the necessary software on each computer, and detailed training for employees on the use of the new system. MAINTENANCE Following the installation of the new system, we provide ongoing support for its use. Our staff is also available for upgrades and changes to the system as your company's needs change or as new technology becomes available.