Weblications
- A familiar interface such as the browser reduces training on new applications.
- Administrative problems, a major shortcoming of client-server computing, are minimized through the standardization of services the Web provides.
- Access is universal, with minimal network infrastructure costs.
- Weblications free the IT staff from focusing on the plumbing of the computing infrastructure, while letting users focus on the business tasks they’re solving.
- Decreased deployment costs. Because Weblications are server-based, access is seamless for users. The IT staff does not have to distribute client-side software or configure users' desktops. Rather, users can navigate directly to the Website and have seamless access to the application with no additional setup or desktop configuration necessary.
- Cross-platform applications. Weblications are delivered as HTML pages and are cross-platform in nature. This allows organizations with heterogeneous desktop platforms to ensure that all users can access the application without leaving some users out, or requiring special versions for each platform, or developing costly, feature-poor, lowest common denominator applications.
- Low-bandwidth applications. With Weblications, most processing is done on the server and only HTML pages are delivered to the client. Because of this, Weblications are automatically suited for low-bandwidth connections. This is convenient for organizations who have many mobile workers.