Backbase Releases New Enterprise Ajax for Java

Introduces New JSF Edition, New Struts Connector and New Data Services for Java, all with a Free Community License.

San Mateo, Calif. (PRWEB) May 19, 2008 -- Today, Backbase, The Ajax CompanyTM, introduces Enterprise Ajax 4.2 for Java, a new Java version of it's standards-based RIA framework. This new release offers a complete Ajax solution for Java developers, with support for all popular Java frameworks, including Struts, Spring MVC and Java Server Faces (JSF). By extending existing Java frameworks with a strong and standards-based RIA alternative, Backbase enables the Java community to compete successfully with proprietary RIA technologies such as Microsoft Silverlight and Adobe Flex.

Backbase Enterprise Ajax for Java is the first Ajax framework that actively supports multiple server-side Java Frameworks. Global 2000 companies can therefore standardize on a single Ajax platform, rather than use a patchwork of various open source Ajax libraries.

With 4.2 we made another significant step to create a complete client + server RIA framework for the enterprise Java community. With Backbase Java Developers can quickly develop standards-based Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) with their existing skill sets

"Backbase Enterprise Ajax 4.2 for Java allows Java developers to be a lot more productive with Ajax." Says Dimitra Retsina, Development Manager at Backbase. "With 4.2 we made another significant step to create a complete client + server RIA framework for the enterprise Java community. With Backbase Java Developers can quickly develop standards-based Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) with their existing skill sets" .    

New! Free Community License
Backbase 4.2 for Java is delivered with a new Community License. The new license allows for free development and deployment up to 2 server-CPUs per company.

New! Data Services
The new Data Services makes it easy to populate Ajax widgets with data from a Java server with absolute minimum programming effort. It connects to the data binding mechanism of the Backbase Client Framework, and transforms XML raw data into Java Data Objects for easy manipulation.

New! JSF Edition
The JSF Edition hides the complexities of client-side JavaScript development and offers a rich set of Ajax-based JSF Components. Backbase JSF Edition 4.2 uniquely integrates Enterprise Ajax Client Widgets, allows for Progressive HTML Enhancement and adds support for 3rd-party Ajax client widgets such as Google gadgets, YUI widgets, and more.

New! Struts Connector
The Struts Connector 4.2 takes fully advantage of the new Backbase Data Services for data binding to Backbase client widgets. The new version also includes support for Struts 2.0. A newly updated sample application is available on the Backbase Developer Network.

New! Spring MVC support
Spring MVC users can get started quickly with Backbase Enterprise Ajax and use all the Backbase Client Framework technologies. In addition to that Spring MVC developers can leverage the new Data Services for data binding. .A newly updated sample Spring MVC application is available on the Backbase Developer Network.

A more detailed list of Enterprise Ajax 4.2 for Java features is available at: http://bdn.backbase.com/4.2/java/whatsnew

Backbase Enterprise Ajax 4.2 for Java is available today. It includes a free Community License for development and deployment on up to 2 server-CPUs. A commercial license is available to businesses needing more CPUs or professional support and software maintenance. A Client Edition (backend agnostic) is also available.

About Backbase
Backbase, Inc, The Ajax CompanyTM, is the leading provider of enterprise software for creating Ajax-based Rich Internet Applications (RIAs). Medium to large enterprises and independent software vendors use Backbase to enhance the usability of their Web applications, migrate fat client applications to the Web, deliver next-generation online self-service applications, and create enterprise mashups. Founded in 2003, Backbase is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA. Additional information is available at www.backbase.com

Contact
Michel gerin
michel @ backbase.com
650-242-4173

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