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In today’s fast-moving business environment, Quality Managers are under pressure to deliver efficient, compliant, and scalable Quality Management Systems (QMS) while keeping costs under control. Many organizations want the power of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, but don’t always have the budget or IT capacity to deploy complex server-side solutions.

This is exactly where BPA’s new Client-Side Only solution changes the game. Our latest innovation gives you a fast, affordable, secure, and highly scalable way to manage Quality on Microsoft 365, without compromising the features you need for your continuous improvement.

 

What is BPA’s client-side only solution?

BPA’s Client-Side Only solution is a new generation of Quality Management apps built to run directly on Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft 365, with:

  • Minimal setup
  • Low maintenance
  • Maximum flexibility
  • Lower total cost of ownership

With no need of deploying server-side components, this solution works directly in your users’ browsers, powered by Microsoft’s secure ecosystem. For organizations seeking to start quickly today and scale effortlessly tomorrow, BPA’s SPFx client-side app is the ideal choice.

 

What are client-side-only business apps in Microsoft 365?

A client-side-only business app operates entirely on the user’s device, whether they’re working on a laptop, tablet, or mobile phone.
Here’s what that means in practice:

  • Runs locally in the user’s browser or Microsoft 365 apps
  • No servers required, no backend code, no costly hosting
  • Secure access through Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Fast, responsive UI designed for frontline and office users
  • Uses the Microsoft services you already have (SharePoint lists, OneDrive, Teams)

All the business logic lives inside the browser. There is no custom backend to maintain, no infrastructure to patch, and no server governance to manage. This approach dramatically reduces complexity, while keeping your Quality Management System stable, secure, and future-ready.

 

When should quality teams choose client-side VS server-side?

Choose client-side when you want:

  • A quick deployment
  • A solution that’s UI-focused and easy to adopt
  • Simple installation with less permissions needed
  • Direct use of SharePoint and Microsoft 365 data
  • A budget-friendly system with minimal IT involvement

This is perfect for businesses seeking simple compliance workflows to manage documents, non-conformities, CAPA, audits, incidents and risks.

Extend to server-side components when in need of:

  • eSignatures
  • Automated reminders
  • Q-Pilot and conversational AI
  • integration with D365 and Dataverse

With BPA’s ecosystem, you can start client-side and add advanced server-side capabilities later on, without re-starting your project.

 

Why should you choose BPA’s client-side only solution

Quick and easy set up : start in hours, not weeks. Avoid heavy deployments and overly complicated IT dependencies. Just install, configure, and begin managing Quality right away.

Flexible and future-proof : begin with the essentials, then easily extend your solution at your own pace by adding, for example, electronic signatures, automated reminders compliance dashboards and integrations.

Smooth upgrades : as your requirements evolve, simply add modules or advanced features without rebuilding your QMS from scratch.

 

How this helps you as a quality leader

  • Less hassle: you don’t need a technical team or special infrastructure. Everything runs smoothly in your existing Microsoft 365 environment.
  • Tailored to your needs: start simple. Customize gradually. Evolve your Quality Management System as your maturity grows.
  • Minimal maintenance: because the solution is client-side, updates are lightweight and happen directly within SharePoint.
  • Focus on what really matters: spend less time managing systems and more time improving Quality, compliance, and operational performance.

 

Ready to see how it works?

With BPA’s Client-Side Only solution, implement a simple, cost-effective Quality Management System without sacrificing performance or security.

Learn how to reduce QMS costs without compromising compliance

 

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