ASP.NET
Microsoft® .NET is a set of Microsoft software technologies for connecting information, people, systems, and devices. Building solutions with .NET technologies, means you can create and connect an infinite variety of personalized .NET experiences, with industry-standard technologies helping to protect your security and safety. Individuals can enjoy rich, tailored interactions, allowing access to information across the Internet and from stand-alone applications, online or offline.
ASP.NET is one of the major technologies used in the development of .NET solutions. It applies a more streamlined object-orientated approach and has many programming tools that allow for faster development and more functionality. ASP.NET advantages include:
Better Programming Model
The Ecru .NET content management system enables non-technical people to create, edit and manage content, to administer their website, and publish content on your web site, Intranet and Extranet. Running on an MS SQL Server database, the Ecru CMS can integrate with external and legacy systems, for data and user management.
Automatic Cross-Browser Support
ASP.NET is browser independent resulting in decreased development time.
Compiled Web Pages
ASP.NET pages are precompiled before the user views the page resulting in marked increases in page load times.
Reusable Code
Its now easier to reuse blocks of code so that functionality created on one page can be used in many pages. This saves development time.
AJAX
AJAX is a very useful technique that makes web pages feel more responsive and elegant in function. It can be used to make things move on a page or enable small functions to happen without having to refresh the whole web page. AJAX works by exchanging small packets of information with the server; this increases the speed, interactivity and usability of the page. It adds speed, elegance and ease to the experience of viewing a web page.
JQuery
JQuery is a JavaScript library that simplifies the job of building interactive websites. It is much faster to build modern websites that are more reliable and useful.
Use of JQuery and JavaScript can enhance the dynamic and interactive features of a web page.
XML
XML was developed as a way of storing structured data that can be easily understood by different computer systems. XML separates the display of information from data. It is good for the transmission of data, whether from server to browser, from application to application or from one machine to another.
XML is also used in the development of web services where it is used to allow systems to communicate over the Internet and to work together. For example, a customer orders an item from your website; your site could communicate, via an XML application, with your suppliers to re- stock, automatically.
Online surveys
Online surveys are a fast, efficient way of learning a lot more about the people visiting your website. Tailor made survey systems enable you to collect and analyse data about your visitors, customers, employees, suppliers and partners.
We have lots of experience creating usable easy surveys that get a response from visitors and help you to develop a web presence that better maps your users needs and expectations and improves the user experience.
Forums
Forums are an excellent way to get your audience talking together. From private forums that enable employees to share experience, knowledge and information across a diverse geographical base, to public forums that help your customers get the best out of your goods or services, or provide efficient and responsive customer help, we have experience of building, setting up and running forums to make sure yours is a success from the word go.
Extranets and intranets
Extranets and Intranets are often essential to efficient organisations, enabling the quick and easy dissemination of information to employees or customers in diverse geographical locations. Extranets and Intranets often have a significant positive impact on efficiency and profitability of your business.
We have extensive experience developing bespoke business systems and we can create systems to fit your needs and make are real positive difference to your business.
e-Commerce systems
e-Commerce systems enable you to sell to the world via the internet. Combine an e-commerce system with an integrated product database, complete with secure payment facilities, administrative back end and cutting edge design and you have a complete online shop package, increasing efficiency and sales whilst decreasing costs.
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Social media integration
We have lots of experience integrating our systems with social media such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Diggit and many others. Many peoples lives are centred around social media and the ability to integrate with these systems means that you will magnify your audience and user base. We also have experience establishing social media bases for companies and organisations to enable them to communicate more effectively with their audience.
Geo-location
Geo-location is the next big thing in the internet and as always we are there at the front. We are currently working on integrating Geo-location into our systems and applications as appropriate, enabling users to instantly access services and information that are close to them geographically. Applications such as automatically presenting information about services in your geographical area without having to enter a postcode or choose from a list have great potential for encouraging customers and users to access your services.