Database Design

What exactly is Cross-Platform?

Cross-platform has become a popular phrase in the information industry, and for good reason. Cross-Platform simply means that a program can be used on any computer, regardless of its operating system.

If you are using an INTERnet web application for conducting business online, it is very important to insure that the web application is truly cross-platform. Programming techniques that restrict the kind of web browser your clients can use will cost your company business, as those with the 'wrong web browser', or an older computer will be unable to utilize your site. For more information on how Plasmacow insures your website is compliant with the current industry standards, visit our web design page.

The concept of being 'cross-platform' is important inside companies as well. Many businesses have computers of varying operating systems, for performing different tasks. For instance, a publishing company may use Macintosh computers in their art department, Unix machines in their page layout department, and Windows machines in their customer service department. A truly cross-platform database can be used by all these operating systems, allowing all departments to share the same pool of resources.

For smaller businesses, having a cross-platform database means that they are free to choose whichever operating system they wish. We believe that is an important choice to have.