Internet Applications Development
Active Media Architects is the leader in developing flexible, robust and high availability Internet applications that are custom designed for the enterprise or for availability on demand.
Technologies
We employ modern and powerful technologies to develop applications for any business need. A summary of these technologies include:
- Enterprise Linux
- Apache 2
- Enterprise Database Managment Systems
- PHP 5
- Activa Framework™
- Flex and Adobe AIR Technology
- Python
- SQL with Oracle and MySQL Enterprise
- XML and XSL
- JSON, AJAX and COMET
- XHTML and CSS
We are purists in the sense that we take pride that our code is hand-developed and meets W3C standards where compatible with major Web browsers such as Firefox and Internet Explorer, and we are fanatics when it comes to compatibility, testing and quality assurance. In addition, all of our programmers are trained for and become Zend Certified PHP Engineers, demonstrating that all our applications are built by the best.
Data is securely stored and processed through a clustered, relational database management system (RDBMS) to ensure integrity of data as well as fast, flexible and efficient parsing. When the opportunity presents itself, or can be created from the onset of any project, we like to employ XML to help speed development and provide a more modern method of handling data transactions within our Web applications. In all our day-to-day activities, we use all types of Web browsers, operating systems and platforms - this ensures that our applications will work properly for all users no matter what their chosen environment.
Enterprise Linux
Linux is the leading platform for open source computing and Web serving. It delivers continuous value and is certified by top enterprise hardware and software vendors. From the desktop to the datacenter, Linux couples the innovation of open source technology and the stability of a true enterprise-class platform.
Apache Web Server
The open source Apache Web server is, by far, the most widely used Web server in the world. The major advantages of Apache include its platform-independence, scalability, speed, security and price. No other Web server can match Apache's flexibility, and while we build our Applications on Linux, Apache also runs on every version and derivative of Unix, including Solaris, BSD, OS X, etc., as well as Windows.
PHP Object-Oriented Programming Language
PHP 5 is one of the best and most versatile object oriented programming languages available for serious, high-volume and scalable Web application development. PHP also offers native support of Oracle, MySQL and Postgres databases. This sort of database abstraction/independence is an important feature because our applications are built to work with multiple databases can be easily ported to another database. PHP is free and open source, so licensing is never a concern or consideration. PHP also works natively with the most used and secure Web server in the world, Apache.
Activa Framework
Our Activa Framework™ is built extensively with PHP5, SQL and XML, where various interfaces and presentation layers take advantage of XHTML, CSS and strong use of modern AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) and Flex where it benefits in the user experience, data interaction and reducing overhead associated with certain tasks.
Flex and AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) Technology
Active Media Architects is a premier Flex developer with the experience to deliver the most demanding, advanced Flex and AIR applications in the world. Leveraging newer technologies such as Flex and AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) helps us develop Rich Internet Applications that are incredibly engaging, interactive, and that dramatically enhance the user experience.
Flex is a highly productive programming model that we fuse with industry-standard programming languages like PHP 5 and XML. AIR is the name for Adobe's advanced, integrated runtime that's cross-operating system compatible and let's us deploy applications that seamlessly transition from the Web to the desktop.
Our Activa Live Chat on-demand, live support chat application is a showcase Flex application with first-ever features that simply bury the competition. Even more ground breaking is our Activa Canvas 2 freeform design application that takes full advantage of Flex and our powerful Activa Framework™ to deliver the ultimate, one-of-a-kind, Web-to-Print system. These, along with our other Web and Internet applications, set the standard for a new breed of world class applications.
iPhone Application Development
Developing applications for the iPhone means developing Web applications. Active Media Architects is the natural choice for iPhone application development because of our rich history and undeniable expertise in Internet and Web applications.
Interface Technologies
Active Media Architects employs the best tools available to build and deliver a fast, responsive and compelling interface in every application and every project. AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), for example, will makes our interfaces feel more responsive by exchanging small amounts of data with the server behind the scenes. AJAX also greatly contributes to the increased speed of Web-based interactivity and reduces the need for slow and cumbersome page reloads. Such modern techniques help the overall user experience to become as rich and seamless as possible. All efforts are made to ensure our interface elements meet or exceed validation through the W3C and provide an equally effective environment for all users.