The key to good database design is the attention paid to detail at the analysis stage. A properly normalised Entity Relationship model and a functional/procedural analysis are paramount requirements to achieving a successful design. These coupled with the ability to understand the users' needs and translate them into reality, are the cornerstones to good design and, ultimately, a solid working system. ICC can do all of this for you.

Today, with the advent of

• RAD (Rapid Application Design) tools,
• ODBC (Open Data Base Connectivity),
• SQL (Structured Query Language),
• NetPlus,
• VB6,

it is much easier to translate the analysis and design work directly into database tables; or even to reverse engineer models for existing databases in order to maintain or extend them. This makes the whole process much more efficient and cost effective.

If you're thinking of doing this, why not talk to ICC. With over 18 years experience of delivering operational databases ICC CAN HELP!

For some examples see the case study pages on this site or, alternatively, get in touch via the contact page.