Criteria	Client/Server Programs(Old)	Web-Based Programs(New)
Software Selection Process	Leap of Faith You cannot try-out the solution. You are forced to purchase it first.	No Risk You can try-out the solution for a few months and evaluate it for yourself.
Purchase Price	High Upfront Investment You must purchase the software and its required infrastructure:servers, network, software,backup, etc.	Low Monthly Payment Monthly fee provides software and the infrastructure in addition to maintenance and support.
Installation	Expensive You have to pay for on-Site technicians & specialists	Minimal Charge One time setup fee.
Maintenance	A Nightmare Backup, security, network, server, database - paying high priced specialists for maintenance.	None Maintenance is included.
Feature-Set	Old Technology Client / Server - 10 years old	Leading-Edge Technology Latest technology offering: global access, centralized database and more.
Future Expandability	None	Designed for Today's Economy Wireless, XML, B2B, E-business
Your Satisfaction	None After purchase you are stuck with the solution. No guarantees.	Guaranteed Cancel any time, if unhappy with any aspect of the service.
	The only available solution at the time	Today's technology offers a better solution. Superior to the old in not only one but every aspect.