Feature Articles

Why .Net? A Manager’s Perspective
Confused by .Net? Unsure if it fits into your business needs? In the first of this series of articles, we will take a non-technical approach in describing the business benefits that will accrue to companies that switch from a traditional Visual Basic 6 development environment to a .Net development environment.

Using the .Net Framework and Visual Studio .Net
Read one developer's story about his experience building his first application using .Net. Learn how he compared his experience to building it in Visual Basic 6 as he walked through all the stages of design and development to implementation, as well as what was useful to him in the learning process.

We've Been Asked…

The cost of technology, hardware and software, is always coming down. How do I best determine when to make a major technology investment?[find out...]

If I wanted to start learning .Net technology right away, what are the best and most reliable resources (books, websites, etc.) out there today to get me started on the right track?[find out...]

Can .NET applications exist on the same machine as my other applications? What are the operating system and software requirements for running .NET?[find out...]

Worth Reading

Each month we provide links to articles we have read that we feel offer significantly valuable and useful information.

Microsoft Finalizing Next – Gen Office
In Pursuit of a CRM Process

Linking Up Process Pieces 

Back by Popular Demand

Build vs. Buy
There are many times when it is advantageous to purchase a commercial software package. If a commercial software package exists that is close to the solution you need, and if the process built into the software is relatively close to the process that you want to follow, then it makes sense to purchase rather than build a software solution. However, there are many times when it makes sense to build software for your organization: if you have a process or needs that are unique or rare, there may not be a package to meet your needs.

The eNewsletter – 1:1 Business Relationship Management Made Easy
Many companies are sending electronic newsletters out to clients, customers, employees and prospects to stay connected. See how you can personalize a message with each newsletter you send, quickly and easily. Let us show you how to take CRM to a truly personal level.

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About Knowledge Management Associates

Knowledge Management Associates (KMA), founded in 1995, is an information technology consulting company specializing in designing and developing Internet, client/server and handheld computing applications. KMA's technology projects typically involve solving complex organizational challenges and use of state-of-the-art technology. For clients including Fortune 500 companies, start-ups and academic institutions, KMA leverages information technology to address challenges that demand creative, timely and cost effective solutions. Our project profile includes:

  • Balanced Scorecard / Business Intelligence Systems
  • Strategic Knowledge Management Systems
  • Intranet / Extranet Portals
  • eCommerce / eBusiness Solutions
  • Java Applets
  • Management Reporting Solutions
  • Mobile Solutions
  • Strategic Graphics
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