•To
create applications for real-time
data centralization
•Locations are geographically
remote and might have
low bandwidth
•To support multiple users
with different hardware platforms
•Utilize
Microsoft® .NET
framework to create server-side web
applications
•.NET
optimizes both server and network resources
and provides a
consistent user experience
•1. Network. Small footprint
for remote availability of critical business
information
•2. Server. Faster
and less costly development
with easy deployment and upgrades
•3. Users. No installation
necessary and hardware independence