What is the future of Access?

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In addition to a growing remote workforce, the future of access control will increasingly rely on mobile technology. As the physical access control trends in 2022 shift to digital, mobile badges will continue to replace traditional key cards and fobs.

Does Microsoft Access have a future?

Microsoft doesn't have any plans to replace Microsoft Access while also planning to remove the application from Office 365. Therefore, Access users will need to look at alternative systems to run their desktop databases, such as LibreOffice Base, Zoho Creator, or Bubble.

Is Access still used in 2021?

For simple to complex, single user or multiuser database applications, most solopreneurs, and SME companies rely on Microsoft Access. It is well suited, proven and highly relevant even in 2021.

Is Microsoft getting rid of Access?

Microsoft has announced that Access web apps and Access web databases in Office 365 and SharePoint Online are being retired. More importantly, Microsoft will shut down any remaining Access-based web apps and Access web databases by April 2018.

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