What are Rich Internet Applications?

In short RIA's represent the next step in user experiences on the web. In the beginning there were static HTML pages which have evolved over the years. RIA's are the next step in that evolution.

Rich Internet Applications look and feel more like desktop applications but are accessed using a web browser.

Examples of these applications include web based store fronts, business applications, and dashboard applications. These types of applications are rich in their user interfaces as well as rich in functionality, able to access databases and web services.

You can see an example of a Rich Internet Application by clicking this link.

Rich Internet Applications can be developed as web browser based applications as well as desktop applications. The same application can be used in both environments with very little alteration in the programming.

Cafe Silencio has experience developing RIA's for both the browser and desktop platforms using Adobe's® Flex and AIR frameworks. Two examples include:
According to Forrester Research Rich Internet Applications can: Communicate value in an emotionally engaging way and deliver value by offering useful, usable function.

Citing: "Sites that don't support consumer goals frustrate and annoy visitors - negative emotions that transfer over to the brand."

Not only must your website/web application be visually interesting but the user interface and user experience must be ahead of your competitors as well. Recent developments in technology allow for an experience on the web that goes far beyond the static HTML page. The development of Rich Internet Applications allow for whole new experiences and opportunities.

You've worked hard to establish your brand. It's important to maintain it with with a web presence that meets, or even better exceeds the expectations of your customers. The appearance and usability of your web presence is evaluated by your customers and potential customers and forms the first impressions they have of your business and brand.

Cafe Silencio can develop a Rich Internet Application for your business that will impress your customers with its usability and visual appeal. Impressing upon them the notion that your business is forward thinking and cares about saving its customers time and improving their experience in doing business with you on the web.

Contact us so that we can start the process of helping you improve your customers' experience and their perception of your brand.