Backbase for iPhone

Here is the next step of Backbase! They are going to introduce Ajax SDK for iPhone. But's its not going to be just the iPhone, since iPhone uses Apple's Safari web browser, the new SDK will be applicable for desktop versions of borwers also. Ajax is one of the preferred technology for developing custom applications on the iPhone, because the iPhone does not allow installation of native applications. so backbase is all set to provide a strong environment for developers to build ajax applications that have the power of native applications.

"Because of our Ajax dedication and focus, support for the iPhone will reinforce Backbase's technology leadership role in the Ajax space," said Backbase President and CEO Jouk Pleiter. "It ensures that customers developing websites and Web applications using our technology can fully leverage Apple's iPhone and OSX platforms."

The new version of the Backbase Ajax Framework is fully compatible with the Apple stack (OS X and Safari 2 and 3).Backbase promises to provide the new software soon. They recently launched Ajax 360 service, which is a complete enterprise Ajax solution. Let's see who all comes out with their ajax SDK. I guess dojo,yui and other will come up with their widget extension
necessary for iPhone.

Backbase Ajax 360

Backbase has been a leader in providing Ajax solution. They have released Backbase Ajax 360 is a complete enterprise Ajax solution. It includes everything needed for efficient, risk-free browser-based RIA development and life cycle management. It is solution for ensuring successful Ajax implementations in an enterprise environment.

The new product delivers a complete set of development tools designed to significantly improve developer productivity. Another major advantage is that, the company adds comprehensive services on top of the Framework. They also provide Ajax-based RIA architecture expertise, Ajax training, professional development services and enterprise premium support

Talking about Backbase Ajax 360: It’s a complete enterprise solution built on open standards. The framework includes the entire DHTML stack: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, DOM, XMLHttpRequest, etc. It also supports XPath, XMLEvents, SMIL, XInclude, XMLSchema, and XSLTransform. In addition, Backbase also supports Java standards such as JSF, Facelets, Struts, Spring MVC, JSR 168 and JSR 286. Unlike other available products, Backbase's standards-based solutions work with existing applications and technology. It reduces risk and accelerates development cycles.

Backbase provides a rich Enterprise Ajax Framework with widget interoperability, communication, and binding control to data sources. It also takes care of all routine tasks and requirements, allowing developers to focus on the unique aspects of an application, the business logic and UI composition. The system includes more than 250 pre-built and pre-tested Ajax Widgets and functions. IDE plug-ins is also available for the Eclipse development platform and Adobe Dreamweaver. In addition, Backbase provides real time debugging functionality directly from within the Web browser.

Another major ability is Enterprise Integration. Backbase Ajax client technology is fully server agnostic as well. The software seamlessly integrates with common Web servers, application servers, and portal and SOA mashup servers. It is compatible with any server: Java EE, .NET, PHP, and ColdFusion. In addition to its client technology, Backbase provides additional pre-build connectors and/or runtimes for the Java server platform (e.g. Struts, JSF, Portal, Spring MVC).

I haven’t tested the new product yet. But it looks like Backbase has done their homework to compete with others.