Server Applications
Server applications are centrally located and are used to distribute data and programs to end users. Server applications also enable your employees to centrally store and share data, documents and information. Network Outsource recommends the following server-level business applications:
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM can help your company manage clients and sales prospects, while giving users access to project management tools and other useful features
- MS Exchange is a leading e-mail distribution application that helps unify your company’s communication
- MS SharePoint is a customizable collaboration platform that makes it easy for your employees to collaborate, manage documents and share data
- MS SQL is an application that can help your business store, process and analyze corporate data
Workstation Applications
Workstation applications are the programs your employees will use on a regular basis. As such, these programs should be selected on the basis of efficiency, user-friendliness and industry relevance. Several popular categories of workstation applications are as follows:
- Locally installed productivity applications can be installed on individual workstations or virtualized on a local server and include word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation applications
- Specialized applications include industry specific programs and can help your employees complete complicated tasks quickly and efficiently
- Web-based applications are hosted offsite and delivered through a secure web-portal, saving valuable space on your company’s hardware