Microsoft Access is a Database Management System that helps you store important data and information for reference, reporting, and analysis. It can also help overcome limitations that can occur when trying to manage large pieces of data with other applications. There are many reasons for using Microsoft Access Programming for a database platform, including its widespread use, availability with MS Office Professional Suite for business products, ease of use, lower maintenance, and cost effectiveness when compared to other systems. Also, if your company is growing, you can use its upgrade capabilities and easily upgrade to the SQL server along with an ADP.