28. October 2009 by admin.

Handset makers Research in Motion (RIM), LG Electronics, Sharp and Samsung Electronics have joined the Joint Innovation Lab (JIL) and will support JIL widget specification in future mobile handsets from Q1 2010.

“The decision of LG, RIM, Samsung and Sharp to incorporate the JIL widget specifications in their future product roadmap is proof of the tremendous potential that JIL offers both to developers and customers,” said Peters Suh, JIL CEO. “All four companies are innovation leaders and this is another strong affirmation of both JIL strategy and its robust technical specifications.” (Verizon Wireless)

Other members of the JIL include Verizon Wireless, Vodafone, China Mobile and Softbank (Japan) who are claiming to be able to reach a combined user base of more than 1 billion around the world (North America, Europe, Asia and Africa).

The Joint Innovation Lab (JIL) is mostly focused on creating a standardized global platform for developers to encourage the creation of a wide range of mobile widgets. The Platform is supposed to enable developers to access handset and network functionalities such as the address book, camera, location information and billing in a secure environment. JIL widgets will run on a variety of smartphones as well as mid- and low-cost handsets across several operating systems and are distributed through JIL operators’ applications stores. It also appears that a unified application store will come, but this could also be a move by JIL towards providing a brandable app store platform for participating members.

For us as developers and promoters of mobile widgets this is good news for several reasons: fragmentation will be less of an issue (it will still be a major concern), we have the outlook for a global billing and distribution system and what’s not mentioned above but still important: JIL widgets are based in large parts on the W3C and BONDI specs.

An interesting fact is that companies such as Samsung now have to dip their toes in several different widget waters, their own widget platform called TouchWiz, are bringing out Android handsets and produce the H1 and M1 for Vodafone 360 (which represents their JIL engangement), not to mention their Windows Mobile devices. Well, Samsung is a hardware manufacturer and they have to support all these different platforms I guess.

Hopefully the goals of JIL will be implemented as announced and we can start distributing JIL widget-based applications globally soon.

Rapidsoft Systems, Inc seeing as near the beginning of 2006 is dynamically implicated in developing applications for the mobile web. We have been performance widespread study and advance in this area. Looking directly at web standards and technologies such as Ajax we developed skill in how they can be resourcefully used to create inspiring and constructive true offshore mobile websites and true outsourced mobile applications. We also think that mobile widgets are great since early 2007.

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23. October 2009 by admin.

Outsourced Mobile Software Development is next big thing and apple of eye in the mobile software industry. Mobile or Wireless Application market has seen explosive growth over the years and thus has Mobile Phone and Wireless Software development industry. More and more applications are moving from desktop to browser, and now to mobile phones. In addition, there has been bigger struggle amongst company in this breathing space. company in the present day are faced with challenge of embryonic more and more novel, portable and secure mobile applications. swiftly changing features of mobile technology coupled with extremely demanding end clientele mandate the time-to-market of innovative mobile applications to be an absolute bare minimum.  Spurred by better struggle and a need for a growing next-generation expertise, the advancement of the entire industry has been exponential. Today’s sophisticated users are demanding mobile applications with more processing command, litheness, consistency, security and integration with other applications.  The question arises here is who is the right expertise, processes and experience in custom mobile application software development to provide you the leading edge in this highly competitive landscape? Who will provide the clients to achieve a minimal time-to-market and give unmatched cost advantage? Rapidsoft Systems, Inc has the tools, processes and experience necessary to help software companies develop innovative mobile applications quickly and cost-effectively. Rapidsoft System, Inc has been developing cutting edge, quality mobile applications since 2004, but our experience in the mobile industry reaches back much farther than this. Our team consists of Mobile Development Professionals with over 15 combined years experience, coding some of the most well known mobile software around. However, writing code is just half the story. We have our finger on the pulse of this ever-changing industry & offer consultation services to help you break into the the exciting world of mobile or if you’re already in it, we can help your business reach new heights. 

Rapidsoft System, Inc  develop solutions using J2ME, Brew, iPhone, Palm Pre, Windows Mobile, Flashlite, Android and Symbian platforms, that allow rapid deployment and sophisticated user functionality. We are one of the few mobile software development companies that can work across all major mobile platforms available today. We have very strong mobile development team and we work across all platforms and phones. Rapisoft’s core capabilities in the mobile applications area extend far beyond just developing an application. We can support our customers, in certifications, integration with third parties including SMS aggregators, comprehensive in-network, on device testing, and customizing applications for the global delivery.

We offer Software Development & Consultation in the following areas:

• Symbian C++ (S60, S80, UIQ)
• Windows Mobile
• Android
• Blackberry
• Java (MIDP 1.0 & MIDP 2.0, J2ME Polish)
• OTA Application Delivery
• SMS Systems & Custom SMS apps
• Mobile Game Development

Our Skill Sets:

• Java / J2EE technology, Application Servers (WebLogic, JBoss, Websphere, etc.)
• Microsoft .NET technology (IIS, .NET, ASP.NET, C#, VB, etc.
• Open architecture technologies: XML
• Embedded / mobile solutions (J2ME, WinCE, eVB, eVC++, PocketPC, WAP / WML, etc.)
• Phone Graphics / Web Design and Maintenance
• Databases from different vendors (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.)
• Mobile Operating Systems: BREW, SYMBIAN, Real Time - Linux, WIN-CE
• Apple iPhone, Blackberry applications development and porting.

We have over 20 years of experience in mobile technologies in designing mobile applications, mobile phones programming - some of us at Rapidsoft Systems even designed cellular phones, pagers, GSM/ CDMA base stations and cellular switching equipments themselves for companies like Motorola, Nokia and Panasonic.

With over 350+ software projects executed, you can simply count on our expertise, experience in giving you the right solution at absolutely lowest possible cost. If you would like more information, or want us to submit an estimate or a “no-obligation” quote for your project, contact us for more information.

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22. October 2009 by admin.

Windows 7 is now for sale around the world. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is officially kicking off the Windows 7 launch at an event in New York City. Microsoft’s partners will be unveiling new hardware and OEMs are now no longer recommending Vista to consumers and are switching their default choice to Windows 7. Today is easily the most important day for Microsoft this year (the operating system’s RTM date of July 22, 2009 comes in at a close second place). Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening today.

The editions

Windows 7 comes in six editions, and while this may seem like a lot, don’t worry, you only really have to worry about two: the Home Premium Edition and the Professional Edition. Home Premium is what you want if you use your computer for personal use and entertainment purposes. Professional is what you want if you’re in the corporate world—basically anything significant for work. Both are available at retail and with the purchase of a new PC, and Microsoft will make sure to market both like there’s no tomorrow.

Starter Edition is only available via OEM purchase, and is shipping only on low-end computers. Home Basic Edition is only available in emerging markets, so chances are you won’t see it at all. Ultimate Edition and Enterprise Edition are pretty much one and the same, the main difference being that the former is aimed at computer enthusiasts and the latter is for corporations. You’ll find Ultimate on sale at retail and on select OEM computers, while you’ll likely only encounter Enterprise if you work for a large company.

Users might also want to know that Windows 7 is available today worldwide in 14 different languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Chinese (Hong Kong). The remaining languages will be available starting October 31, 2009.!

At Rapidsoft Systems - we have been already working on a number of Windows Dot Net Software Development Projects and Windows Mobile Software Development Projects, so we welcome the arrival of one more new exciting product Microsoft.

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