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2007
The “Tactical Opportunities” team is formed to seek out new opportunities to present both our custom development services and the Custom Complete Framework to highly compatible organizations that might not ordinarily seek out custom software development. ColdFusion 8 is released. New partnerships are formed with shipping and accounting software manufacturers in order to easily integrate both custom and Custom Complete applications.
2006
Custom Complete is updated to version 3.11 in response to the new functionality in Macromedia’s release of ColdFusion MX 7 (released late in 2005). Record growth is achieved for all four quarters of 2006.
2005
The next set of Custom Complete modules are released as the Framework sees a larger and larger install base. New modules include shopping cart, shipping, bulk e-mail, ad-tracking and other e-commerce functionality. Current clients begin migrating to the Custom Complete Framework to take advantage of its flexibility, rapid development cycle, and robust feature set. New hosting standards are setup and new servers are deployed to insure cutting edge technology for mission critical applications.
2004
2004 is the year that the Custom Complete Framework is upgraded to Version 2.12 with a variety of system updates. A series of snap-in modules (Inventory, Purchasing, etc.) are created to compliment the new Framework functionality. This internal product development is once again coupled with a wide variety of new client work, including major projects for the US Courts (The Federal Judiciary), Providus Software, and the Ocean Conservancy.
2003
A year of dramatic innovation, 2003 saw the creation of the Custom Complete Framework, which will allow Alternative Systems to compete on a global level. The Framework allows Alternative Systems to rapidly create inexpensive software, documentation, and application updates. The Framework positions Alternative Systems as a high quality, low cost alternative to international outsourcing firms.
2002
With a revived focus on database and web usability, Alternative Systems continues its dedication to quality custom computing services. The company's offerings span web application development, e-commerce, managed web hosting, web marketing, desktop and enterprise database development and IT infrastructure.
2000
Alternative Systems continues its growth with updated e-commerce offerings, integrating payment processing, distribution, fulfillment and supply chain functionality.
1999
Nico Taranovsky is named director of the Web and Desktop Application Development Team. An Alternative Systems veteran, Taranovsky, a project manager and methodology expert, is the senior application specialist of the Development Team at the time of the promotion.
1997
ColdFusion 2.0 is launched by Allaire Corporation and the Alternative Systems Web and Desktop Application Development Team is formed. The Development Team is responsible for the creation of rapid web and desktop application development. Using a tight methodology, design strategy and pre-existing code libraries the Development Team is able to develop stable, low cost, rapidly developed solutions for a variety of clients.
1996
Alternative Systems develops its first web site and begins to develop a web application strategy and methodology. Initial development with the ColdFusion web application language (version 1.5) allowed for the company's first web database.
1993
Microsoft Access (version 1) and Claris FileMaker Pro (version 2) are adopted by the company for integration with larger manufacturing and financial systems running on SCO UNIX, allowing for a user friendly environment with a robust back end solution. The company continues to offer system integration services to manufacturing, financial, government and small businesses throughout the US and abroad.
1988
Alternative Systems continues to grow its client base by updating its software with new features geared towards franchises, distributors and non-profit organizations.
 1985
Microcomputer languages flourish. The first version of Windows is released and the Apple II continues to grow its user base. Alternative Systems remains on the cutting edge, rapidly integrating these new technologies. Partnerships are formed with hardware manufacturers, efficiency experts and industrial engineers to provide clients with total package solutions.
1981
Del Neroni founds Alternative Systems in Providence, RI, leaving a prominent management position at IBM in response to the new business opportunities presented by the emergence of microcomputer technology. The company is positioned to offer custom computer consulting to small and medium sized businesses and corporate departments, allowing these clients to take advantage of computing services that were previously beyond their reach. Initial clients include manufacturers and members of the financial sector.
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