Services - Languages

PHP and HTML
PHP is a very robust open source programming language that is often used as a server back end for web applications and web pages. PHP is used by more than 20 million web domains (as of 2007) and is currently the 4th most popular language, according to the Tiobe Programming Community index. S.E.S. Inc. has written several custom web applications using PHP and HTML. This enables customers to use a familiar web browser, like Firefox or Internet Explorer, to access the application from a wide variety of computers. This combination of software, coupled with an open source database, like PostgreSql or MySql, makes an excellent development platform.

Unix and Command Shells
S.E.S. believes in 'managing by exception.' This involves automating many tasks and procedures, and reporting to the appropriate department when there is a problem or an exception. In order to accomplish this, jobs are often scheduled to run in an unattended mode during off hours. This requires either Unix scripting or Command shell programming, depending on the server operating system. S.E.S., Inc. prides itself on the ability to totally automate different types of tasks and is able to achieve this with the assistance of Unix and Command shells.

SQL (Structured Query Language)
SQL is the universal query language used to access most of todays' databases. PostgreSql, MySql, Microsoft MSSql, Oracle, Sybase, etc. all use SQL to request and update data in the database. S.E.S. Inc. consultants are well versed in SQL.

Progress 4gl
Progress 4gl is the native 4th generation language that is used to retrieve and update data in a Progress database. Progress is a moderately priced, proprietary database used world wide. S.E.S. Inc. has years of experience in customizing Progress 4gl code, mainly in accounting, ordering and warehousing applications.

Cobol, AcuCobol, Micro Focus Cobol, RM Cobol
Cobol is an older programming language that has been in use since the 1960's. There are thousands of legacy applications still in use today that are written in Cobol. If your company requires Cobol programming, S.E.S. Inc. is very experienced in writing or customizing Cobol code.