Welcome to the Smart Client Architecture and Design Guide. Smart client applications

are a powerful alternative to thin client applications. They can provide users with

a rich and responsive user interface, the ability to work offline, and a way to take

advantage of local hardware and software resources. In addition, they can be

designed to run on a broad spectrum of client devices, including desktop PCs,

Tablet PCs, and handheld mobile devices such as Pocket PCs and Smartphones.

Smart clients give users access to information and remote services within a powerful

and intuitive client environment, and are an effective solution for flexible useroriented

applications and for increasing user productivity and satisfaction.