Access projects quickly reach their limits when data volumes, user numbers and interfaces grow.
You should know this:
Is Microsoft Access still up to date?
For small databases, yes. As soon as applications grow or multiple users work simultaneously, Access reaches its limits.
Can Access be combined with more modern databases?
Yes, Access can be used as a front end, while data storage runs on SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
How secure is an Access database?
Access offers only limited security features out of the box. Role and authorisation concepts must be actively supplemented.
Why is my Access database so slow?
Slow queries and locks are often caused by large amounts of data or multi-user operation. Optimisation or outsourcing to SQL Server can help.
What happens when the Access database exceeds 2 GB?
Access then reaches its limits. Migration to a powerful database is usually the next step.
How can I modernise an old Access database?
Modernisation takes place in phases: analysis, gradual replacement and migration to modern systems such as .NET or SQL Server.
Microsoft Access has been part of many companies’ toolkits for decades. In small and medium-sized companies in particular, it often forms the basis for customised solutions that manage data and map business processes. But over time, requirements grow: more data, more users, more interfaces. Find out here how we can help you optimize and improve your data processes.
A key problem in Access projects is ensuring data quality. If relationships or rules are not modelled correctly from the outset, inconsistencies and incorrect queries arise. Data integrity must be ensured early on through clear data models, validations and a structured authorisation concept.
2. Performance and scalability
Access is designed for small amounts of data. As soon as multiple users work simultaneously or large amounts of data are processed, lockouts, long query times and system crashes occur. Typical approaches include outsourcing data to SQL Server or PostgreSQL and using Access as a front end. This increases stability without the need for immediate migration.
3. Migration effort and modernisation
Many companies ask themselves: «When is it worth migrating from Access?» The answer is: as soon as maintenance becomes expensive, interfaces are missing or security risks arise. Successful migration is not a big bang, but takes place in phases: analysis, parallel operation, gradual replacement. This reduces risks and secures know-how. Migrating from Access to other platforms such as SQL Server, MySQL or an enterprise database solution can be complex and time-consuming. Data conversion, database structure adaptation and ensuring compatibility are major challenges.
Access applications often grow uncontrollably. New queries, forms and VBA scripts are added without a clear architecture. This makes maintenance and further development difficult. A modular structure, version control and automated testing are crucial to keeping the application usable in the long term. Especially with older database solutions, we often encounter missing or incomplete documentation. Often, knowledge about the application is only held by individual employees. If this key person leaves the company, essential knowledge is lost and with it the basis for secure operation or clean migration.
Many Access solutions were developed without a comprehensive security concept. Roles, authorisations and logging are missing or incomplete. Integration with other systems (ERP, CRM, web services) is also limited. If you want to make Access solutions future-proof, you need to pay attention to secure interfaces and clear authorisation structures at an early stage.
Our Access services help your company make your Access database reliable and future-proof. From rapid problem solving and error diagnosis in Access to maintenance and upgrades of older systems to the integration and migration of Access databases to modern platforms, we offer all services from a single source. This ensures that your solution remains stable, secure and compatible with your company’s requirements in the long term.
Sulzer AG, based in Winterthur, employs around 15,000 people and generates over 3 billion Swiss francs in revenue. soxes developed a solution to optimise project processes for the leading pump manufacturer.
Sulzer Pumps was looking for a solution to centrally bundle project information, transparently display orders and production progress, and reliably keep track of deadlines. Above all, it was important to have a direct connection to the existing ERP systems.
soxes developed the Order Progress Room based on Microsoft Access and Excel. The application provides a clear overview of all orders, deadline comparisons, filter functions, and interfaces to the ERP systems. Reports can be visualised and output up to DIN A0 size.
The project and production process was digitised, bottlenecks were identified early on, and coordination was improved worldwide. The solution is multi-user capable and is used internationally at Sulzer.
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