overview

JaWS specializes in software development for projects ranging in size from University-wide initiatives (such as the WebCT Vista Course Management tool and MyU Web Portal) down to departmental systems and individual web sites. Selecting the technologies that are most appropriate for your project, we are able to work with you to define and develop cost-effective systems that meet your needs.

We are uniquely capable of delivering applications that will streamline your process and simplify your users' experience; leveraging our extensive background in integrating new applications within the complex network of campus systems.

Our group has developed expertise in designing and delivering high-availability, load-balanced systems, complete with dynamic and robust monitoring. We employ a Rapid-Application development model which allows us to quickly provide customers with a look at how the project will turn out, while providing flexibility for easy changes. Throughout the development cycle we work closely with our customers seeking continuous feedback.

Below is a sample of the technologies and services we offer:

university resources

• Central authentication integration
• Other X.500 services
• Data warehouse and ODS integration
• UCard
• Secure Custom Storefronts
• Migration consulting services

custom programming services

• Perl
• Java (JSP, Javabeans, EJB)
• Javascript/AJAX scripting
• PHP
• Smalltalk
• Ruby
• ASP (Active Server Pages)
• Flash
• WebObjects
• C/C++
• Python
• XML, XSLT, XPath, XQuery
• Custom CSS
• OpenGL and OpenAL
• Accessibility aware design

development technologies

• Cross-platform development, Linux, Solaris, Windows XP, and Vista, Macintosh
• SQL database development, Oracle, MySQL
• Streaming video and audio servers (RealNetworks & QuickTime)
• Instructional Frameworks (WebCT Vista & Moodle)
• Croquet
• Apache plugins
• Web Services/SOAP
• Wiki Plugins
• Jabber/IM
• 3D Modeling
• Web 2.0
• RSS and other notifications
• LDAP
• LVS and Big IP Load balancing

performance testing

• Stress testing of applications to determine capacity
• Modifying exisiting applications for improved performance
• On-going real-time performance moniroting

production server operations

• provide option for high-availability, load-balanced systems
• secure server operations
• hosting for 3rd party servers (Windows NT or Unix)
• 24-hour/day, 7-day/week robust, automated monitoring
• on-call system administrators
• shell scripting
• log statistics and analysis