Applications designed to run on desktop or laptop computers offer a distinct advantage when it comes to performance, user interface optimization and point-of-need computing.  A wide variety of applications benefit from the local processing power of a dedicated computer, including:

• Real-time data acquisition devices
• Computation intensive functionality
• High volume data entry systems
• Graphics and image processing systems

Desktop applications may also operate when network and/or Internet access is not available. In certain applications, replication technology can be used to take data snapshots and allow people to operate in an "off-line" mode, and upload data when the connection is reestablished. Tasks performed in the field, in-transit work habits, and secure location computing are all good scenarios when a desktop/laptop application is necessary.

Furthermore, the capabilities of web services allow the desktop application to be connected when it can be, and utilize data from central repositories when operating from remote locations.

Software distribution complexities and cost have been drastically reduced in recent years thanks to the Internet.  New software distributions and updates can be transmitted over the Internet or pushed to a client PC by special IT tools, and remote support alieviates start up problems.  Solving these practical problems has reduced the barriers for deploying software to computers residing outside of the data center.

Chartwell IT can design and build the desktop/laptop-based programs that fit your requirements.  To learn more, please contact Chartwell IT. We can help you organize your thoughts, create your plan, deliver a working solution, and keep that solution viable and valuable for the long run.