The software projects that we work on are custom-designed applications to meet certain and very specific requirements. These applications, tailored to meet the needs of the client, are finely-tuned through close cooperation with the client. The design, analysis and production are all part of the processes leading to an end-product that fulfills the client's exact specifications.

Some of the areas where our applications have been helpful:

• Membership Maintenance
• College Administration (Admissions/Enrollment Management, Billing, Registrar, Financial Aid, Alumnae and Institutional Advancement)
• Enrollment Management (Academic and Non-academic)
• Employee Assessments and Evaluations
• Questionnaires
• Mailing Lists, Labels
• Word Processing Merges
• Name and Address Books
• Home Inventory
• Payroll
• Data Management for Hobbists and Collectors
• Conversions
• Y2K ... (remember that?)

Modern computer users have come to rely on word processors or spreadsheet programs to manage data. This approach works reasonably well, in a limited capacity, but as data mounts this method can quickly become a problem.  This scenario, where all of a user's data is contained in a single document - especially in large quantities - is a disaster waiting to happen.  One fail to "save," one block delete or even an incorrect sort can, unknowingly, mean the loss of the entire 'database' or render it useless.  Unfortunately, the destruction or loss of data in these situations often goes undetected until it is too late.

One very special benefit that a Rock River Software database application can offer is the freedom from this single-point of failure. Even the simplest database application designs can drastically reduce the potential of a major loss of valuable data.

Rock River Software delivers true, relational database applications that are robust, secure, stable and easy to access. Additionally, in preparation for a new application, data conversions are often a part of a successful transition. Whenever possible, we endeavor to capture all of the data from pre-existing systems for integration into the new application -- and our applications almost always include custom reports.