What are the benefits of using Akubo vs. desktop-based databases?
– Web-based databases can be used from any computer whether it’s a PC, Mac or Linux. – There is no need to install from a CD or download the software. – No yearly purchase (and installation) of upgrades. – No worrying about backups. – It works from any location so if you’re at Mom’s and you didn’t bring your laptop, just use her computer to access your Akubo database. If you’re travelling, just go to a local cafe or library and use their computers to access your Akubo database. And if you’re on the road with your iPhone or your Blackberry, you can access your Akubo database. – And if you want multiple users to access your database, Akubo is already built for that. With desktop-based products you’ll have to setup a network, possibly even a database server, and it becomes even more complex if you need to share access across a WAN (wide area network), setup firewalls and VPNs. Akubo was initially built for a small non-profit that has volunteers and staff working from Asia and North Americ
