Archaeotech specializes in maintaining and renovating DOS database
applications written in Clipper™. Clipper™ is a development tool from
Computer Associates, Inc. that was derived from dBase, the original data base
management system for microcomputers. It stores data in industry standard
DBF file format.
Clipper Maintenance
Often these older applications are still performing adequately, but the
original developers are long gone and your staff is no longer familiar with
Clipper™ programming. Maintenance issues and minor enhancements present
major stumbling blocks. Archaeotech can solve these problems for you.
Key Benefits
Application life is extended
Modifications keep functionality current
Minimizes cost compared with new development
Upgrade Clipper to Windows
In some cases, you may want to upgrade your application to become a true
Windows application. We may be able to reuse some of your existing code.
Please contact us for further details.
Legacy Experience
Often dealing with these legacy applications involves some "archaeology
research" since such systems are usually not well documented. Recent
assignments in this area include:
Continuous Emission Monitoring
This real time system monitors stack emissions at electric power plants to
ensure compliance with EPA's Acid Rain Program. Upgraded real time
system to meet changing EPA regulations.
Mortgage Bond Inventory
This application tracked the bond portfolio of a major mortgage banker.
The system was upgraded to meet new requirements and to extend the system's
life while a new system was being developed.
Lease Management System
A major financial house uses this system for setting up leases and then
managing the generation of invoices over the life of the lease.
Extended system life to handle additional types of leases.
BaseLoading Housing Requirements
This tool is used to project housing needs at military bases. This
system supplemented and then replaced a mainframe system and used worldwide
personnel data. The new system improved ease of use and
made information available at regional offices.
