FoxPro/VFP Applications

Your program as a cloud app without any code changes

We can host virtually any FoxPro/VFP app without any changes to the code, data access, or any other aspects of the app. If you can provide us with an installation package for your software (or a zip archive of a working application folder,) we can get your app up and running within one working day. Once the installation and initial testing is complete, your app will be accessible from all popular browsers and mobile devices, from anywhere in the world, from virtually any device, at any time.

Now your customers have a viable option to instantly run your app on the Web

If your customers have been clamoring to run your application as a Web app but you haven't been able to provide it because of the high re-development cost, our hosting platform is the perfect solution for everyone. With a minimal incremental cost your customers are able to access your program(s) 24/7 from browsers or mobile devices. And maybe most importantly, your app looks and functions exactly the same on the web as it does on the desktop. No retraining, no clunky web interfaces, no worrying about complex data access across the web, client computer changes breaking your app, security updates, backups, etc..

Write once, run anywhere!

Your FoxPro/VFP application can become instantly a single codebase solution targeted to a large number of end devices -- Windows PCs (Chrome, IE, Firefox), Macintosh PCs (Safari, Firefox), Linux PCs (Safari), iPads, Android tablets, Windows tablets, iPhones, and Android phones. Mobile access is provided through a separate free app for each platform.

Print and import and export data between the hosted application and the client computer

Users can select their local printers for print jobs just like they do on their own desktop apps. They can also read and write data on their own drives and network from within the hosted application.

SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL and other database backends

We provide full support for self -contained file –based databases, such as Access and Visual FoxPro. We can also provide a connection from your hosted application on our server to your SQL, Oracle, MySQL or any other ODBC –compatible system on a separate, external database server

Turbocharged performance

Because hosted applications run directly on our powerful servers that use all SSD disks, and because the only network traffic consists of keystrokes and mouse movements from the client device to the server and screen changes back to the device, processing speeds on hosted applications are significantly faster than local desktop applications running on a network, and in many cases they outperform even locally installed desktop applications.

The proof is in the pudding

We have used our hosted platform for many of our own commercial VFP applications for over 5 years. Our customers rely on this solution 24/7, and their feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. You can try our solution for free by running the Tasmanian Trader sample solution on our servers as follows:

  • Go to this web address: https://www.gmgalaxy.com/galaxy/logon_tt.html
  • If prompted, allow the one-time installation of a browser plugin
  • At the User ID screen type: TasTrade
  • Take the TasTrade VFP app for a spin!
  • The browser connection closes automatically when you exit the program
  • Multi-user applications

    Multiple connections may access the same application. Record and file locking, update contention and other multi-user considerations are handled by your software.

    Security

    Our Windows servers are protected by Cisco firewall appliances, industrial strength antivirus/antispam/antirootkit software, encrypted SSL connections as well as strict individual access restrictions to protect applications from accessing data outside of their own dedicated folders.

    Server up-time

    Our servers consistently reach 99+% up-time. On the rare occasions when we need to perform scheduled maintenance on our servers, we will notify users 48 hours in advance. We perform scheduled maintenance only on nights and/or weekends.

    Daily backups

    You tell us which files should be backed up, and our system backs them up locally once per day. Backups are alse created once per week to a separate remote location.

    Connections

    A connection is one instance of a program running on our server. One connection is needed for each person that needs access to your application at the same time. If you estimate, for example, that 3 people might need simultaneous access at the same time, you would need to purchase three connections.

    Program and metadata updates for your application

    If you need to update your program files or the associated metadata, we can provide you with a temporary FTP access to your program folders.

    Made in the USA

    Our servers are housed in a data center in Miami, Florida in order to ensure proper data governance and security, as well as to maintain a consistent level of service. This data center is equipped with redundant local power feeds, generators, UPS power backup, fire suppression systems, etc. The facility is protected by multiple stage entry points, as well as video surveillance and on-premises security personnel.

    Technical support

    Our e-mail –based technical support is included in your service contract. We will respond to non-urgent questions and/or requests within one business day. In case of emergency or any other situation which requires immediate action, phone support is available for an additional fee of $75.00 per incident.

    Our customers find, however, that technical support is rarely, if ever, needed after the installation and launch of their application. Our server staff continuously monitors server performance and responds immediately to any hardware –related problems. Our software support staff ensures that the server software is optimized at all times for fast, trouble free operation.

    Contract terms

    You may use our service on a month-to-month or annual basis. We offer a discount for annual contracts.

    OEM or retail

    It’s your call, we can do it either way.

    If you want to bill your customers directly for your newly web-enabled application, we charge you a monthly or annual “wholesale” cost and leave the "retail" of your app in the cloud pricing up to you.
    OR
    You can have your customers contact us directly as a service provider, in which case we take care of billing, customer support, etc.

    Get started

    We offer a free seven-day trial period for software developers,so that they can test our service thoroughly with their own application.

    To begin your free trial all you need to do is provide us with an installation package for your application or a zip archive of a working application folder. We install your application on our server and provide you with a simple web address and password for instant access.



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