Here is an opportunity for us to use all of those buzzwords like XML, CRM, Knowledge Management, E-commerce, etc. We won't, not because we are not "Buzzword Compliant" (we are by the way) but we would prefer to explain in plain terms what we do.

29south.com specializes in internet based solutions and the technologies associated with them. We have done many projects by partnering with other IT and Professional firms mixing our particular technological skills and experience with their areas of expertise. We know how to "Play well with others" in order to assist them in supplying a complete package for their clients.

We build applications or systems that accomplish some important task or meet a significant need. For example, perhaps your organization needs to position itself on the Web. We can provide you with a website that successfully markets your business. Later, if you need it to do more, we can add additional capabilities. Or, perhaps your business needs an information system that combines sales, inventory, supplier, and customer data. Oh and it needs to be accessible 24 hours a day from anywhere. We can provide that solution too.

An organization goes to a great deal of trouble to collect and store their information. We create or improve existing databases because information needs to be stored securely and correctly. Then, depending on the type of system, we make that data available to you in a variety of ways and formats. You may want to view it as a webpage, or get it as a spreadsheet to crunch some numbers or perhaps you need to contact your customers and need it in the form of mailing labels.

Systems need to be flexible and accessible. Simple and convenient access is becoming a reasonable expectation of information systems. One of our objectives is to design solutions that provide appropriate access for people throughout your organization.

Maintaining a system is as important as creating it. Maybe more so. You should not have to have a team of programmers to keep your system or website up to date. We start every project planning for how the system will ultimately be maintained. For each site or system we build administration modules that allow non-programmers to manage content, security and any other critical functions.

Unfortunately, there are too many IT systems that are created but never used effectively and fall by the wayside. Sometimes this happens when a system is trying to solve a problem where a technical solution is not appropriate. However, all too often it is due to the fact that the people who will ultimately use the application are ignored by the people who are developing it. We have a wealth of knowledge about technology and best business practices but you understand your particular niche in the business world better than anyone. One of the most important tasks that we accomplish is listening to you and your organization's people. In the end you will have a solution that is functional and effective, and we have gained a new relationship that will pass the test of time.