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When looking for an IT solution for your company you will be choosing between web and desktop applications. To make the best decision it is worth to do research on both of these types of software to see what is characteristic of them and how they work.
What is a web application?
It is an IT solution which serves to manage and streamline the chosen processes in your company. To be able to use it, you need Internet access because such a system is accessed through an Internet browser. Due to its high accessibility, it will be a great solution for remote workers, giving them constant access to important data.
How does a web application work?
When you open a web application, you send a request to the web application server, which then sends the result to the web server with the requested information. All the data is stored in a cloud so you can use the application on any device that is online: a laptop, a tablet, or a smartphone. There are no user limits for a web application and the amount of data it can store is only limited by the server capability.
Web application – security
Web application security is ensured by actions taken by the users and the software house. Regularly changed passwords, protecting log in details, ensuring client-related data is stored correctly – all these actions can be taken by the application users to protect data. On the other hand, the software house can create backup copies, monitor login attempts from unknown devices, and verify accounts created within the system. The combination of all these actions guarantees a high standard of data security.
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What is a desktop application?
Similarly to web applications, a desktop application is a solution that aims to streamline processes in a company. To use it, you need to install it on a device, e.g. a PC or a laptop. That's why you do not require Internet access.
How does a desktop application work?
Being installed on a computer, the application uses its resources. That' why it is worth to take into consideration that new applications may not work properly on older devices. If you invest in the development of an application of this type, the programmers will take into account the operating system and the parameters of the device the application will be installed on.
Desktop application – security
The security of these applications is ensured mainly by actions taken by the users. It is key to protect the login details and store client-related data correctly. Differently than with web applications, here you do not get backup copies, which may become a problem in case of a fault of the device when all the data could be lost.
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Applications for business – web or desktop
If you compare both of the types of application, the solution which turns out to be better for many companies is a web system because it will:
-Provide constant access to data on any mobile device,
-Protect you against the loss of data,
-Be easier to update when compared to desktop applications.
-Allow you to save and search for information quickly and easily,
If you wonder which system, web or desktop, will be the best answer to the needs of your company, contact us for a free IT consultation.
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