Desktop Applications

Traditional Desktop Application Development

In the past the economies of scale needed to build a traditional desktop application lead to a self-perpetuating cycle of bloat. SGC uses new platforms and frameworks to solve this issue of the past. Many of these solutions are packed with every conceivable feature before it is even built upon which leads to a better desktop application. Many of the solutions we have provided our clients are so complex with so much diversity that major upgrades are not needed. In this way, we all end up with the features we use rather than some options that are not needed.

In the world of web apps, almost anything is possible and it is platform indifferent. A start-up firm can have a web app built by at SGC that performs specialized functions for their niche market and not be tied to how it is being visited. The economies of scale, with the simplification of development requirements make these niche tools possible. The movement in website applications is not the best for all clients. Web applications are not the most effective solution is every case. We can create your company a specialized and installable application with your desired functionality with the same cost savings that we have passed on to many of our website customers. If you've been catching any of the buzz around “widgets", "APIs", "gadgets" or "Apps" these days, this is exactly the place to look for your solution.

Our Desktop Application Solutiuons (Java & Air)

Today, the top desktop platforms are built to work on Windows, Mac, and Linux which has changed the way software is built. Windows dominates the desktop market and there is a vast number of applications built specifically for it. These type of apps seriously limit the usability of a software package and this is not something we like to do for our clients. Linux has a secure foundation while it is also a free open source platform. It is also harder to use than Windows and provides limited support for the average user. Macs are easier to use than Linux and they don't have a target on their back from for hackers like Microsoft products do. The main issue with Macs are the hardware and software driver limitations as compared with what is available for Windows and Linux.

The above reasons are why SGC provides development services in more than just .NET. We offer solutions in Adobe Air and JAVA to work across the most popular platforms at the same time.

Companies and individuals choose their operating systems depending on many factors. Cross-Platform support is the reason we chose to offer JAVA and Air which run on all relevant operating systems. These OS' include Windows, Mac and Linux. These are the most effective desktop development platforms for any organization that wants to be able to migrate from one operating system to another without having to port their application. One day, another desktop operating system could emerge. Air and JAVA are the safe bets to mitigate this because their owners/designers will be sure a run time environment is built to make your software work just as SGC built it originally.