The two major trends transforming software right now are Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) and Cloud Computing / Software as a Service (SaaS or PaaS). These trends are driven by two needs: Full client capabilities, which allow software to perform optimally and increase usability Easy deployment, which allows developers to focus on business needs instead of [...]
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Building Rich Cloud Applications with Force.com and Flex
Combining the power of the cloud and the client allows developers to have the best of both worlds – easy deployment and full client capabilities. Salesforce.com’s cloud platform, called Force.com, and the Flash Platform are two proven and reliable choices for building these types of Rich Cloud Applications. Last week I co-hosted a webinar called [...]
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Webinar: Developing Rich User Interfaces on Force.com Using Adobe Flex
On August 27 I’ll be co-presenting a webinar – Developing Rich User Interfaces on Force.com Using Adobe Flex. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about combining Cloud and RIA to create software that works well for end users and significantly reduces IT costs. If this interests you then go sign-up now. Hope [...]
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Flex and Salesforce / Force.com Updates
There have been a lot of exciting things happening with Flex and Salesforce / Force.com lately. First Ryan Marples recently announced the release of an updated version of the Force.com Toolkit for Adobe AIR and Flex. If you are doing development with Flex and Salesforce or Force.com you should download this new release to take [...]
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RIA Cowboy Videos – Dreamforce 2008 – Model Metrics
This is the last of the RIA Cowboy Videos from Dreamforce 2008. In this one I interview Model Metrics about some of the things they are doing with Flex and Salesforce. Cool stuff!
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RIA Cowboy Videos – Dreamforce 2008 – Infowelders
Here’s another video from Dreamforce 2008. In this one I talk with Infowelders about their custom data visualizations built with Flex and the Force.com platform. Very cool stuff!
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RIA Cowboy Videos – Dreamforce 2008 – Cloud9 Analytics
In this video from Dreamforce 2008, Cloud9 Analytics shows me their Flex-based Pipeline Management Suite for Salesforce.com.
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RIA Cowboy Videos – Dreamforce 2008 – PivotLink
In this video from Dreamforce 2008 PivotLink shows off their Flex-based SaaS BI product. Cool Stuff!
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RIA Cowboy Videos – Dreamforce 2008 – Tier1CRM
Here is another great video from Dreamforce 2008. This one is with Tier1CRM who is using Flex for a very compelling financial CRM system. Let me know what you think.
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