CIS is a software which solves all your problems of storing personal or clientele information, it is easy to use and manage, it does not require any maintenance nor does it require the same data to be fed again and again creating a laborious task at different places but the data transfers easily from one package to another in form of reports. CIS helps you in storing data at a single place which can be retrieved at different places, it is very versatile, in fact it takes all the burden off your mind by reminding you of the various activities to be done this is the case for the history-forward and history-backward functionalities of the Snake Charmer interface.

The internal organization of the database can affect how quickly you can retrieve information and what you can retrieve. In reality, the distinctions between these are becoming blurred as software continues to develop. Much more important is how the application helps you in your work. You might wish to record, for example, the data of your clientage if you are an LIC agent, or would like to maintain an inventory or details of your employees; every bit of information is on your fingertip. CIS also helps you maintain a personal diary offering you reminders of important dates well before schedule as fed by you in form of alarm.

Speed may not necessarily be the most important factor. More important may be availability of support.

The best way to choose a system is to clearly establish your requirements against which you can measure the systems. Take care not to write a list of requirements that is more complicated than you really need.

Ask to see how a few of your catalogue records will look when entered into a system. Choose a mix of very simple and more complex records. Evaluate how many screens will need to be opened up; how many fields will often be left blank, how much the re-design of the screen will cut down the time spent entering data.

The flat file database is the simplest type as it operates in a similar way to a card index. When you use this type of database, you design a single 'form' with one field for each item of information you want to record.