We have users who cook up little Excel sheets for simple things such as logging a bit of data or events (e.g. products received from suppliers that are non-conformant). It usually starts as 1 person's ...

Practically every organization has workgroups that depend on spreadsheets to manage a business process. Sharing the spreadsheets via email or SharePoint can be a hassle, especially when multiple ...

Lift the hood on most business applications, and you’ll find they have some way to store and use structured data. Whether it’s a client-side app, an app with a web front end, or an edge-device app, ...

Success with a multi-tenant architecture requires the close alignment of design, use case, and underlying technology. Let’s dive into the key design patterns, their benefits, and their challenges.

Databases were traditionally highly specialized data stores that were designed for specific tasks and until recently, they've been getting even more specialized. Recall data warehouses? Somebody once ...

Colourfull Creations — and yes, we’ve spelled it correctly — has released Multi-DBServer for Mac OS X, Mac OS 9, and (if you really care) Windows systems. ColourFull has been designing software and ...