Growing out of your MS Access application? Lacking accessibility? Running slow? Database too large? Running into corruption problems? These are the classic signs that an Access database has outlived the job it was originally built for.
Techlancer provides custom software development services to convert MS Access applications into MS SQL-based web applications — so the tool your business depends on keeps up with the business itself.
Migrate to a modern, scalable, and remotely accessible web application
Moving from Access to an MS SQL-backed web application removes the ceiling on your data, frees your team from a single desktop environment, and gives every user a consistent experience in the browser — no installs, no version mismatches, no office-only access.
How we can help
- Assessment of your existing MS Access application — its functions, benefits, and limitations
- An honest review of the pros, cons, and return on investment of migrating away from MS Access
- MS Access to MS SQL software conversions, updates, and replacements — on-premises SQL Server or Azure SQL services
Improvements seen by moving from MS Access to an MS SQL-based web app
Data accessibility
Remote users get straight to their data in the browser. Converting to a web application removes the usual access hurdles — no more VPN connections or Remote Desktop sessions just to open the database.
Maintenance
Running MS Access across a non-homogenous computing environment — different versions of Windows and Office, a mix of Macs and PCs — invites reference conflicts and outdated-library errors. A web application eliminates that entire class of maintenance headaches.
Scalability
MS Access was never designed for enterprise-level applications or large volumes of data, and it carries a hard 2GB file size limit. MS SQL is built for significantly larger applications and grows with you.
User Experience
As an MS Office-based desktop application, MS Access cannot always deliver what users now expect from modern web applications: a friendlier interface, mobile responsiveness, and access from any device.
Capabilities
- Solid understanding of MS Access capabilities and limitations
- Advanced custom web app development
- SQL Server and Azure SQL services development
- Portal development — customer portals, mobile technician portals, department portals, production portals
- Dashboard development — management dashboards, internal communication dashboards
- Business intelligence — KPIs, interactive widgets, employee progress tracking, critical goal tracking, live charts and graphs
- Enhanced UI (user interface) design
- 3rd party software integration — accounting, ERP, communication (text chat, video, email), payment fulfillment, CRM, marketing software, e-signature
Pros and Cons of Access
Trying to decide whether switching away from Access makes sense? It isn’t always a clear-cut call — there are scenarios where sticking with Access is the right move. We will walk you through the trade-offs honestly before you commit to a conversion.
MS Access Conversion Case Studies
A few examples of Access conversion and legacy modernization projects we have delivered:
- Modernizing Business-critical Legacy Software
- Legacy Software Update — Support, then full rewrite — Auditing Software
- Custom Business Process Automation Software — Time Tracking and Reporting
Explore more of our work in our case studies.
Want to convert your old Access-based application?
Yes, let’s talk — tell us about your Access application and we’ll map out the path from there.