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ClassApps: In A Class By Itself
By Mario Morejon, ChannelWeb6:39 AM EDT Tue. Aug. 12, 2008
Last time we reviewed ClassApps' SelectSurvey, a .NET version was in its infancy, the server application was still based on ASP, and the company only had one other server product. For the last four years, ClassApps has spawned three server products out of specific business functionality needed in SelectSurvey.
ClassApps' key market differentiation has always been its source code. Originally written in ASP, the source code is now fully rewritten in C#. Version 3 is extremely easy to use and manage.
Administrators are going to find SelectSurvey.Net 3 far more robust than its ASP counterpart. However, the management interface has not dramatically changed in the last four years, with a few key exceptions -- slightly improved template section, great administration tools, email lists and an embedded reporting engine.
In addition to the well-written code in this survey application server, the administration tools just place the product over the top. Many competitors only provide partial functionality and often embed critical features in runtime code
SelectSurvey.Net comes with cool administration tools to test SMTP settings, database connections, data validation, kiosk based administration, and a feature that generates XML data for Crystal Xcelsius.
ClassApps added many new respondent options in design mode. The new surveys have a lot of granularity regarding access levels. For instance, you can create surveys that can accept multiple responses but require users to login to a Website. You also can create surveys that users can resume if they stop in filling them in midstream. Kiosk type surveys will delete cookies when users complete them.
SelectSurvey.Net now integrates with Active Directory and LDAP and provides general end user management features. Users can be separated into groups, but that's about it. Internal management functionality is still the same.
In addition for its support of Microsoft (NSDQ:MSFT) Access, SelectSurvey.Net supports Oracle (NSDQ:ORCL), SQL Server and Postgres. ClassApps developers abstracted and simplified the data access layer so that even novice users could connect to a supported database in seconds. Once you add a connection string with the proper parameters and security access, SelectSurvey.Net takes over and does the rest. It's that simple.
Survey responses no longer need to be exported to text files, so that the data could be analyzed with Excel's graphs and charts. SelectSurvey.Net's report section provides some graphical views of survey data.
Ultimately, what makes SelectSurvey.Net customizable is its source code. The code is well designed and properly segmented into logical tiers. Developers can literally integrate the application server into a framework or a complete application.
Atomic Design, LLC Receives 2010 Best of Overland Park Award
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Atomic Design, LLC Receives 2010 Best of Overland Park Award
U.S. Commerce Association?s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
NEW YORK, NY, June 9, 2010 -- Atomic Design, LLC has been selected for the 2010 Best of Overland Park Award in the Computer Software Development category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association
CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org
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