Backbase Newsletter - September 2007

Dear ${Demographic.FirstName},

After 2 years of development we're proud to release version 4 of Backbase Enterprise Ajax, the leading enterprise Ajax framework. Already being deployed by several of our customers, Enterprise Ajax 4 delivers the next generation Ajax foundation with the most complete library of Ajax Widgets (including 3rd party widget support), a superior programming model focused on extensibility and maintainability, and powerful debugging and developer tools.

I'd like to invite you for our webinar to be held this Thursday, September 27th. The webinar will cover the new product features in detail.

Sign up for the Enterprise Ajax 4 Webinar »

This month's newsletter is fully dedicated to the new Enterprise Ajax 4 and presents the highlights of this major new release.

Best regards,
Jouk Pleiter

If you'd like to take a closer look at Backbase Enterprise Ajax 4, you have several options. You can read the Evaluator's guide, download the software, or take a look at the new datasheet. Also check Backbase's website for complete and up-to-date product information.

Download the software »
Read the Evaluator's Guide »

With the release of Backbase Enterprise Ajax 4, a lot of new functionality has been introduced. The new Backbase Explorer gives an overview of many of the new features, including dual API, new Widgets, 3rd party widgets from Yahoo, Google, Dojo, and more.

Take a look at the Backbase Explorer »

On September 10th ABN AMRO, the 13th largest bank world-wide, launched the website MKBnext.nl, which helps small business owners find buyers for their company when they want to retire. Backbase 4 allowed ABN AMRO and system integrator Capgemini to significantly increase the usability of the web application.

View the site in action »

One of the key aspects of the new software is the introduction of a JavaScript API. In addition to the familiar way of developing with tags (using the XML API), you can now also develop your applications in JavaScript. The choice between XML and JavaScript is purely based on personal preference: they include the same functionality.

Take a look at the API Reference »

The new flexible architecture facilitates the inclusion of third party components such as Yahoo UI components, Dojo Widgets, Google components, and more. The new support for third party components is a significant move toward making the different Ajax technologies work together so developers can enrich their applications with the Ajax widgets and components of their choice.

Try the new 3rd party Widgets »

In version 4 we've incorporated support for even more open standards. In addition to JavaScript, XML, XSLT and XPath, we now also support XInclude, SMIL animations and DOM Level 3 Events.

Many people like to use powerful charts in their Ajax applications. Backbase has partnered with FusionCharts to include several great charts, with more available directly from FusionCharts, all seamlessly integrated as Backbase Widgets.

View the FusionCharts Samples »

Portal Servers are traditionally known for frequent page refreshes. With Ajax it's possible to eliminate many of these page refreshes. The Portal Connector uses Web Services for Remove Portlets (WSRP) to add Ajax to all major Java Application Servers.

Read the Portal Development Guide (PDF) »

Many web applications nowadays need to be accessible for disabled people, as specified in Section 508 in the US, and in the W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Backbase Ajax complies with these guidelines, as explained in the Accessibility Whitepaper.

Read the Accessibility Whitepaper »

Backbase Enterprise Ajax 4 is available today. It comes in three editions: a free Community Edition for development and deployment on up to two server-CPUs per company; a Client Edition and a JSF Edition. Businesses requiring additional enterprise functionality, more CPUs, Support services, maintenance, and other services can buy a commercial license on a subscription basis starting at $2,500 for 2 developers and 2 CPUs. For additional pricing information, contact a sales representative.