Data are disorganized pieces of information. A database is created so they can be collected, placed within a logical framework, preserved, and then easily modified, manipulated, and retrieved. The key to effective information management is the structure within which it is recorded. Relationships among data must be understood and information then stored to reflect those relationships.

Traditionally, data have been recorded in an inflexible and impractical manner. Design changes may be needed to capture new material, records are processed one at a time, keying errors occur due to multiple entry, and synchronizing changes is difficult because records are often stored in more than one place. A relational model provides structural stability, uses programs that work with sets of data, and allows information to be recorded only once and reside in one location.

MMI can affordably integrate your website with a relational database, creating a platform that allows for both powerful information retrieval and efficient updates. Adding this important feature where applicable greatly expands a site's potential for interactivity with viewers. [HOME] [Contact Us]