Our Developers have years of experience on all major platforms including, of course Java and HTML. In addition, we routinely develop applications in Visual Basic, Visual FoxPro, RPG, PL/I, C/C++, and PHP. We have developed applications targeted to a diverse range of platforms, including Windows, Linux, SCO-Unix, FreeBSD, OS/400, OS/390 and VMS.

An integral part of any business application is data storage and retrieval. Our experts are fully versed in SQL, and routinely build database systems using DB/2, Oracle, MS SQL Server and various x-Base systems (FoxPro, dBase, etc.).

Face it. You're not in business to run a computer system. You might be a manufacturer, a health care provider, in the service industry or retail, but no matter how interesting you find all this technology, it's not your core business. And it's best left to people who make Information Technology their life's work.

That's where Application Hosting comes in. Application Hosting allows you to operate your mission critical applications without investing in technology that becomes obsolete overnight, and without having to recruit the talent needed to operate that technology. Instead of making these investments, your application is hosted on our network. ICON already maintains a network of servers that operate 24x7x365 . Our systems are protected up by UPS's (Uninterruptible Power Supplies), generators. Data is backed nightly and stored off-site. And our staff maintains the system so it's available every second of every day. So why not put your applications on this first class infrastructure?

Application hosting has many advantages. Your reliability and availability will be increased. Problems will be resolved quicker. Application hosting is generally more economical that traditional computer systems. For small to mid size companies, application hosting allows you to compete with larger companies without having to spend as much on IT.

At least 80% of all business computing systems can be built around standard, off the shelf software. Typical applications include accounting, order entry, customer service and various general office applications. Sometimes, however, standard software just can't meet your business needs. In these situations, customized applications can transform your computer into a business advantage. Custom applications typically make sense when one or more of the following are true:

• You want to use your computing system as a competitive advantage, as opposed to "keeping up" with other businesses.
• Your business processes are very different from your competitors, and thereby provide a competitive advantage.
• Your workforce is distributed, or highly mobile.
• You want to use the Internet to its maximum advantage
• Your company needs to electronically partner with other business. For example, many Fortune 500 companies require electronic invoice transmission. This usually involves custom development, because each company has its own "standard".

Most "custom" systems actually involve a mix of standard software and custom written applications.

SBT Accounting Systems

ICON Technologies, Inc. is an authorized dealer and developer for SBT Accounting Systems, PRO Series. SBT is the first mid-range accounting software to run under windows, the Pro series of the software is now in its fifth windows release. It's more widely tested, more commonly implemented and more thoroughly tested than any other windows software of its kind.

Pro series is based exclusively on Microsoft's Visual Developer studio. You get the advantage of SBT's acceptance by thousands of customers and Microsoft's extensive research, development and testing in every Pro series package. Unlike other products that rely on proprietary languages and databases, Pro series delivers standard technology that's accepted around the world.

SBT Pioneered open architecture for accounting software and has years of experience delivering solutions to customers around the globe. Open architecture means you can easily change the source code, forms, and reports. You get maximum control over your accounting system and its growth path. And as your business evolves, you're never "locked in" because SBT's complete flexibility keeps your options open. Some products promise "customization" but deliver nothing more than minor screen and report changes. With Pro series, your software is truly modifiable, and ICON is your source for all your software customization needs.

OTHER CANNED PACKAGES

In addition to SBT Accounting Systems, ICON is also your resource for virtually any off-the-shelf software packages from most manufacturers. Feel free to contact any of our friendly staff today and they will be glad to help find a software package that meets your specific needs.