Microsoft Access

Cloud Street develop software applications in Microsoft Access when relatively simple, user-friendly, cost-effective database solutions are required. (Larger scale projects may be more suited to Microsoft SQL Server.)

We work with clients to develop tailor-made applications, specifically to meet the requirements of their business. We don’t have an off-the-shelf, standard package, but our extensive experience does mean that we come with good ideas for common needs or problems. We adapt and integrate these with build-from-scratch approaches for more specific requirements, to come out with a custom solution each time.

• Relationship management for customers, funders, suppliers or participants
• Planning of orders, jobs, tasks or meetings
• Managing catalogues of products, services, specifications and prices
• Generating customer quotes, statements of account or invoices
• Tracking or auditing of timesheets, training, certification or equipment inspections

But you are certainly not limited to this list – Microsoft Access can provide a solution to support the very particular requirements of your business. See our case studies for more details and client testimonials.

We can build MS Access applications that interface with other business software or desktop programmes such as Excel, Word, or Outlook – e.g. an invoicing system that creates PDF invoices for printing, or planning system that will generate reminder emails for suppliers.

MS Access can also be used in combination with MS SQL Server where the application is larger, more complex, or needs to support multiple users. Often, this means a MS Access ‘front end’ (the part of the software that users see) with a MS SQL Server ‘back end’ (the part of the software that holds the data, performs manipulation etc).

We have also worked with clients to upgrade from MS Access to SQL Server systems as business needs have expanded, or to update old databases to the latest version of MS Access 2007.

To support our software, you will need to have Microsoft Access installed on your PCs/servers. We will discuss the specific software requirements with you at the outset of the project.

Call us now on 0845 643 0851 for a discussion of your particular needs – or complete a contact form and we'll call you.