Solutions

Our experience provides the stage for effective, robust and value-for-money solutions.

Development

Client-side programming

Technologies such as JavaScript, VBScript and Java work within the web browser to do useful things.

Server-side technologies

Technologies such as ASP, ASPX, COM, .NET, Visual Basic and PHP can be used to generate dynamic content before it is delivered to the user. Databases, amongst other things rely on server-side technologies.

Web application design

A program such as a Customer Relationship Management, or a Data Storage and Retrieval System can be designed and developed to be used from within a web browser, thereby making it available to selected people across the Internet.

Technical design and architecture

Web based applications may need to be designed to operate to a given specification, such as number of users, amount of data, available functions and features. Technical design investigates these.

Database design and programming

Databaases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access and MySQL are used to store and retrieve data and present it in useful ways. The platform, design and strategies will be based on your requirements.

Content Management System

A form of web application, CMS allows administrators to update the content of a website. These systems can vary greatly. There are off-the-shelf systems that can be integrated or enhanced, or we are happy to build a custom one.

Ecommerce solutions

The transfer of funds can be done in many ways. There are various levels of service and security.

Intranet and extranets

Intranets (as opposed to the Internet) are available to a closed group of users, such as the employees and management within an organisation. There may be different levels of access to information, functions and features. Intranets are not available to the general public sititng on an Internet connected computer.

Customer Relationship Management

A form of web application, a CRM helps you to maintain regular and useful contact with your customers / clients.

Community development

Websites can foster the development of online communities, by use of bulletin boards, surveys, polls, newsletters and mailing lists amongst others.

Flash applications

Macromedia Flash is a great tool for certain uses. It can be used in the creation of highly interactive web applications, to present data in a most interesting way, or simply for its visual impact.

Mobile and wireless solutions

Growing use of PDAs and cell phones means more and more people are using them to access information. We have WAP and SMS based solutions amongst others.

Hosting, management and support

We offer hosting to our clients. So there are minimal difficulties in getting your website to work as we know exactly where it will be housed once finished. Visit www.catapult.net.au.

Support and maintenance

You may require ongoing support and maintenance for your website. We are happy to provide it.