Services Offered by Blackstone Providence
Blackstone Providence is a consulting company that offers various services to small and medium-sized organizations. With clients ranging from software development companies, revaluation firms, religious organizations, and online communities, Blackstone Providence is well-prepared for the various challenges facing companies in the ever-changing technology environment.
Database Design and Implementation
One of our specialties is designing logical database schemas that meet specific business needs. These logical designs form the cornerstone of a new software project, data warehouse, or integration strategy. Once complete, these designs can be used to create physical databases in various environments (such as mySQL, VFP, and SQL Server2005). See Tod's article in the April 2007 issue of Advisor Guide to Visual FoxPro magazine on Dimensional modeling.
Integration Strategies
Integrating data is perhaps the most challenging project you will ever undertake. Whatever your technique (data consolidation, federation, and propagation), Blackstone Providence can help turn your data into valuable information. Tod recently prepared a series of articles discussing data integration strategies using VFP for Advisor's Guide to Visual FoxPro and Databases Advisor magazine (Advisor Media).
Visual FoxPro, PHP, and C# Development and Consulting
VFP development is at the core of what we do. From complete desktop application to small tools and data bridges, no project is too large or small. Typical VFP development work includes maintaining or enhancing legacy systems, porting to and from VFP, fox 2.6 to VFP conversions, and complete systems design (all phases of the SDLC). In addition to our extensive services offered using VFP, we also offer PHP, C#, SQL Server 2005, SSIS, SSRS, and mySQL services. We can help you design complete and interactive web solutions ranging from content management, user forums, knowledge bases, and media centers.
Database Consulting
Not sure how to convert those Excel files into a database? Would you like to map out your business rules using UML or ER diagramming for your programming and quality personnel? These and many other database-related services are offered through Blackstone Providence. We also offer SQL syntax and usage training.
Quality Assurance
An often overlooked aspect of system design is quality control. Blackstone Providence can help plan for and implement a quality program relying on the priciples of TQM.
System Data Migration
Blackstone Providence can assist you in converting data from one system to another, from non-database files to database files, and from legacy systems to modern applications.
Data Filtering
Let Blackstone Providence filter and prepare your data for mass mailings, CASS Certification, and targeted advertising.