| The web is no longer a medium just
for static content. Websites are becoming increasingly interactive,
supplemented with programming to add functionality and enrich
the user experience.
Orchid is skilled in the design and development
of these sites, supporting languages that include Flash, Active
Server Pages, Perl and PHP. Orchid also has the advantage
of owning OrchidServe,
a national Internet Service Provider – this provides
Orchid with special access to server configurations that are
not possible ‘off the shelf’.
Bespoke Database Driven Websites
Websites can now be connected to databases to collect
and/or provide information. Bespoke websites can cover any
subject and application with examples that include
- recruitment
- secure customer login areas
- e-Commerce
- e-Learning
Database applications can be connected to real-time
graphing software, mail servers, online banks etc to provide
fully integrated web applications.
Secure Intranet's and Extranet's
Two variants of the database driven site are the
Intranet (a secure site that runs within your company) and
the Extranet (a secure site that is visible to authorised
users via the Internet). It may be possible to connect these
sites to existing databases to provide selected information
to your customers and staff. Applications include the provision
of company news, the collections and sharing of company information,
contact list databases etc.
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