A Web site is frequently thought of as a vehicle that does little more than display facts to advertise a company or product. In reality, however, a Web site can be much more. It can provide users with real-time data and the ability to perform customized look-ups or make additions and changes to existing items. A site can be used to gather information about visitors and allow them to send feedback or respond to polls. A site can even be used to disseminate information to people who aren't currently browsing it. Some tpyical ways to use a Web that our clients have found beneficial to their business are identified below. Integrating a hodgepodge of enterprise-wide or localized datasources. These can include mainframes, MS Access, MS Excel, Lotus Notes, Client-server databases like SQL Server, etc. Retrieving external data from vendors and 3rd party sources. This can come from electronic feeds, emails, proprietary Web sites, downloads, etc. Ensuring integrity of stored data. Once the data is in place, it must be safeguarded against accidental corruption or loss by preventing user error/misuse, malicious attack, or system failure. Eliminating Paper. If data is supplied in paper format, digital archiving can prevent endless shuffling, photocopying, and misplaced items. If data is effectively presented online, printing needs can be drastically reduced. Sharing information with interested parties. It is frequently helpful to provide data to detached internal groups or outside correspondents. This can be facilitated by enabling systems with email and output capabilities for one-way transmissions or via the Internet for two-way interaction.

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