Rich Internet Application

A Rich Internet Application (RIA) is a web application designed to bring the same features and functions normally associated with the desktop applications. It usually splits the processing across the internet/network, dividing the user interface and related activity and capability on the client side, and the data manipulation and operation on the application server side.

RIA normally runs within a web browser and generally does not require software installation on the client side to work. Nevertheless, some RIAs may only work properly with one or more specific browsers. For security purposes, most rich internet applications run their client portions within a special isolated area of the client desktop called a sandbox. The sandbox limits visibility and access to the file and operating system on the client to the application server on the other side of the connection.

RIA enhances data performance as the server communication is minimized to a great extent. This helps save a lot of time when browsing the website. That coupled with stunning visuals, rich graphics and state-of-the-art backend integration, provides a much better user experience across the verticals.

One distinguishing feature of RIA in contrast to other web-based applications is the client engine that intermediates between the user and the application server. The client engine downloads when the RIA launches. The engine can be augmented during subsequent operations with additional downloads in which the engine acts as a browser extension to handle the user interface and server communications.

Why Rich Internet Application?

The emergence of latest technologies such as Adobe Flex , Microsoft Silverlight, AJAX, JQuery, WebORB and Flash Media Server took the performance management to the next level. These technologies also enable the user to benefit from the rich user interface and enhanced performance.

Rich Internet Application technologies facilitate users in various ways:

• A technology widely known as 'no-refresh,' where the transition from one set of information to another is instantaneous and visually more appealing
• Rich experience to users
• Keeps pace with users' rising expectations
• No major installation required
• Needs only internet connection to work from any location in the globe
• Web-based applications are generally less prone to viral infections contrary to the desktop applications

We develop rich internet application with help of:

• Flash
• Flex
• JQuery
• Silverlight
• AJAX
• WebORB

Meet us to create rich internet applications for your website.