a very-easy-to-use, networked, information management system. for when a database is too much trouble and spread sheet is not up to the job. all the power of a database but presented in the style of a spread sheet. little or no training is required to create solutions using the spread sheet style interface. there is no distinction between 'design' and 'use' modes. data is modelled hierarchically and the default interface simply mirrors the hierarchical structure of the data. altering the default interface alters the data structure. calculations and reports can also be added to present the data in any way you want. the net result is that staff can create information management solutions in datawasp as easily as they currently do in spreadsheets but without their inherent limitations. datawasp solutions are networked so multiple users can edit the data at the same time. datawasp calculations are specified per column instead of per cell so calculations do not get broken accidentally. the data design can be locked per user so that inexperienced users do not damage the design. datawasp solutions can store files and rich text as well as normal text and numbers. datawasp solutions provide personal views of the data (calculations and visual interface) for each user so they can personalize the way they use the information. calculated values in specific rows can be locked (committed) so that changes in source data does not affect the calculated values. datawasp solutions can be accessed peer to peer using a normal file sharing network or via a datawasp server. datawasp solutions are backed up once a day automatically. everything about datawasp is designed to balance power and flexibility with the need for simplicity. to be sure, experience will allow you to do some things you couldn't do to start with but the learning curve is a gentle one. you will be able to create powerful solutions on day one then add features as you need them.