Foreword by Neil Evans, Dean of Technology for Bellevue Community College and the first CIO of Microsoft

Practical, hard-won wisdom for succeeding with client/server projects.

Client/Server and Beyond: Strategies for the 21st Century is the definitive guide to succeeding with client/server--from planning through implementation. Through extensive real-world case studies, two leading consultants show what works and what doesn't--and how companies are delivering on client/server's enormous potential without falling victim to its risks.

This book delivers a much-needed "big-picture" perspective on client/server development, as well as detailed, up-to-date guidance on every critical client/server success factor: people, process, technology, and tools. You'll walk step-by-step through the development process, discovering new ways to:

• Prepare your organization for success with client/server.
• Define projects that align with business goals-and have the best chance for success.
• Build the right team.
• Establish the optimal development infrastructure and client/server architecture.
• Prototype your applications more effectively.
• Streamline construction, testing, and implementation.

Along the way, you won't just learn the current state-of-the-art in client/server, you'll preview emerging trends and technologies that may soon revolutionize the development process.

Client/Server and Beyond: Strategies for the 21st Century is essential reading for anyone whose career depends on successful client/server deployment.

"This book is a good investment because it makes practical sense and will improve your project development skills. It conveys skills that will benefit every CIO, Development Manager or GUI developer." George Schussel, Chairman, Database and Client/Server World Expo

"What a refreshing and direct perspective on the realities of Client/Server development." Keith Wales, Vice President, Research and Development, Pivotal Software Inc.

"Every CIO, Project Leader, and Software Development Manager should consider this book an essential part of his or her tool-kit. No one seeking to be successful in Information Technology can afford to be without this excellent resource." Richard Golden, CIO Equity Group Investments, Inc.

"Information Technology leadership is mandatory for business survival. David and Lisa-Ann provide a road map for delivering complex software development projects on time and on budget. This book contains wisdom and vision. Read it!" Christopher Lochhead, Executive Vice President, The Vantive Corporation