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Lotus Approach is the award winning relational database designed to manage, analyse, and report on business information.

Northwind IT Systems is at the leading edge of Approach development. We can fully exploit Approach's RAD (Rapid Application Development) environment and powerful LotusScript language as well as extend its capabilities with class modules, ActiveX components and the Windows API. We support all versions of Approach from release 97 onwards.

Our solutions are tailored to your business needs. Approach systems can range from the very simple, using only the macro language, to sophisticated applications with cross product functionality and incorporating advanced user interface elements like popup menus and context sensitive help.

We specialise in developing easy to use systems for small to medium sized businesses of all types. Approach's intuitive design environment makes it possible for customers to carry out routine modifications themselves and have real ownership of their systems. Of course, Northwind are always there to help and support when needed.

Many companies have developed their own Approach systems in the past but now find their businesses have evolved and they have neither the time nor the expertise for further Approach development, or perhaps the employee who developed the database has left. Whether you need some new functionality, performance tuning, or a major system overhaul, we can take care of all your Approach requirements.

Integration with e-commerce web sites is another problem facing businesses with established Approach systems. We develop routines to extract data from Approach in an appropriate text or XML format that can be uploaded to your web server database for automated update. We also handle incoming web traffic, text files and e-mail, so you can update your Approach system quickly and reliably.

We develop Approach based solutions for large enterprises where the primary systems are based on SQL Server or ERP software like SAP, PeopleSoft and many others. Approach's unrivalled connectivity to almost any data source makes it the ideal tool for customised reporting and many other tasks. Costs and lead times are far less than typically quoted by ERP software companies for bespoke modifications.

We integrate Approach systems with most popular desktop software such as Lotus SmartSuite and Microsoft Office; our specialties are 1-2-3, Excel and Outlook.

Contracts are undertaken on a time-and-materials basis. Please read our Standard Terms and Conditions. Initial evaluation and analysis is free and without obligation. Please make enquiries by e-mail to consulting@northwindit.co.uk or call, fax or write to us. Details are on our contact page.