Rich Internet Application is a web application resembling the features of a desktop application. These web applications differ from the conventional web applications in numerous ways. RIA enable effective communication between you and your clients. RIA applications include several features which counter the disadvantages of traditional websites. RIA enhances the data performance as the server communication is minimized to a great extent. This helps in saving a lot of time when browsing the website. That coupled with stunning visuals, rich graphics and state-of-the-art backend integration, provides a much better user experience across the verticals.

The emergence of new technologies such as Adobe FlexTM , Microsoft® SilverlightTM and AJAX not only take performance management to the next level, but also enables the user to benefit from 'rich' UI and enhanced performance at the same time. These technologies facilitate the users in various ways:

By perfectly combining excellence in programming, animating and aesthetics of RIA, Gateway assists global organizations to create a memorable impression on their audience. Our professionals constantly perform research and POC (Proof Of Concept) on various technologies used to implement RIA and implements its findings in our new solutions and also to enhance the usability of older applications, thus enabling our clients to obtain maximum benefits by implementing the latest usability solutions in their applications.

A team developing RIA needs to be structured in a way. Quite often the roles overlap. A UI designer in this team not only needs to be a designing and usability expert but also must know the intricacies of skinning the components, including optimization as that holds the key in the performance. At Gateway, we have a team comprising Project Managers, Project Leads, Tech Leads, ActionScript Developers, Programmers, Usability Experts and Flash Animators. This team, in turn, is supported by a dedicated team of QA professionals. Our RIA skill set includes

This provides a well blended combination serving to every requirement of a robust architecture based RIA. We have successfully employed Cairngorm architecture and MVC design pattern during all of our RIA development cycles.