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What are the basic success factors for a good database project?

Why do many database projects fail?

Does my company need a database?

Will I lose any existing data if I get a new database system?

Can a database be created that's suitable for the Internet?

What are the basic success factors for a good database project?

Before you begin this process, ensure that your organization is ready to complete and implement the project. You need to have agreement from the top level of your organization that database planning is a priority.

You need to identify one staff member who will be given the time to coordinate with the developer. You will also need to dedicate staff time for the participants in the database planning and implementation teams.

You will need to allocate funds to cover the staff members time in the database planning and implementation process and the database developer.

Why do many database projects fail?

Here are some common reasons:

  • Leaving out key staff from the planning, design and implementation process.
  • Ignoring Critical requirement(s).
  • Database scope is too broad or too narrow.
  • Rushing the development and the implementation time.
  • Not performing proper testing before data conversion.
  • Providing limited or no training to the staff using the database
  • Losing continuity in the process when staff changes occur.
  • Lack of commitment to allocating ongoing resources (money and time) to the database project.
Does my company need a database?

Chances are, if much of your time is dedicated to handling repetitive data, whether it be compiling figures or constantly rearranging the data into different sorting sequences, company efficiency can be improved by introducing a well-designed database. If the information you use is basic, you could get away with building your own database, but you may have to take into account additional factors like company growth and the learning curve needed to build and run the system. By identifying your company needs, we can create a database that's ideal for your workplace.

Will I lose any existing data if I get a new database system?

We match your existing data with the format that we create before incorporating it into the new platform. With careful testing of the system and inputting of the data, we ensure all your business information is retained.

Can a database be created that's suitable for the Internet?

Our expert staff can design a database to be used on the Internet that has the dual advantage of making it accessible to your staff and your customers. An ideal example is listing your inventory and products online, containing information like price, description, images, names, catalog numbers and many other possibilities, which can be changed quickly and easily. An internet-applicable database can cut down on printing costs and save you time in looking for items.