Abstract Technology Limited is a leading offshore outsourcing, software outsourcing and offshore software development provider from Beijing, China. Abstract Technology Limited offers priced high quality offshore outsourcing services such as offshore development center, custom software development, product development, technology consulting, and offshore support. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/rss/atl.xml Abstract Technology Limited Fri, 25 Nov 2005 16:14:14 +0800 Fri, 25 Nov 2005 15:42:35 +0800 FeedForAll A project for a shopping cart system's enhancement was kicked off at Abstract Technology Limited for a long-term partner located in US. The client is best known for its web and intranet development, it also provides online marketing and software integrated solutions for its global clients. The existing system is a common online shopping cart system. With this system, shoppers can view, select and buy products in the front end. And in the back end, employees can manage product orders, shoppers' detailed information and products catalog. To seamlessly meet the client's business need, the system is required to be enhanced into a full functional shopping cart system related to tax, products shipping weight, order status, inventory adjustment etc. Abstract Technology Limited Java engineers are now dedicated to the design phase after gaining a clear understanding of the client's requirement. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/softwave/news/11_20_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited has lately started a project related to social welfare for a Dutch client who provides services like financial data display and trading activities for financial markets. The application is used to help unemployed people back to work. There are two different roles like users and administrators. Users can log into the system and edit their information after registration. System administrators are permitted to add, modify and delete all the data, and provide the applications for the related jobs to media or employers, all their performance will be recorded by the system. With this application, administrators are also able to create statistics on the result of these applications. At present, the development environment has been set up; Abstract Technology Limited's skillful engineers are dedicated to the development of the project with J2EE and MySQl after a clear understanding of the client's requirement. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/softwave/news/11_12_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently signed a one year's ODC contract with a US client who provides its customers products and solutions with access to data warehousing, mining, and collection etc. A dedicated offshore development center of 10.Net developers working on these systems has been set up according to the contract. Our work involves several existed systems which were built on Visual Basic 6 and need migrating and streamlining to VB.Net. The first system we took over is mainly for bonding industry; it consists of three core modules of agency, agent, and bond which will be used to manage and track agencies, agents, and bonds, There are also other modules for communications, tasks, scheduling and system administrator tasks. Once the completion of the system migration has been done, our partnership will move on to solutions of other systems which will also be migrated to VB.Net. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/softwave/news/11_04_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited a global provider of software outsourcing services and solutions, recently kicked off application for the CMMI (Capability of Maturity Model Integration) level 3 assessment in order to provide its customers more reliable services with more normative software development process and effective management. CMMI is the top software quality management and process improvement initiatives that are granted by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) in US. It is used to confirm the progress a business has made in reaching higher levels of organizational maturity or process area capability. The CMMI framework will further support Abstract Technology's goal of providing high quality, low-cost and on time delivery outsourcing services to its clients and we will benefit from our commitment to the CMMI certification which provide improved internal business processes that increase the quality, productivity and decrease cycle times. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/10_29_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently signed a long-term contract with the client who is a leading software consulting company in US. The development is to upgrade an existing e-commercial website to the target website. The current website was used to provide personal protective items for natural disaster, outdoor activities, high-altitude operation etc, which could no more fully meet the client's needs either from the functionality or the architecture. Java was required to be used for programming and PHP used for security functions. Abstract Technology Limited's engineer firstly went to the client's side to receive the one-week interactive training on the target website concerning its features as well as architecture, moreover discuss and analyze the business/system requirement with the client. The Training Assessment Report and Project Work Plan were afterwards generated. At present, our engineers are busy with documenting the requirement specification. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/10_21_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently finished a scholastic website's localization for a US client who is a major player in the globalization services sector, focusing on providing a comprehensive suite of integrated globalization services and solutions to customers. This scholastic website presents some flashes to show the school in a clear and intuitive way and Abstract Technology Limited was required to localize the English website into Chinese, German, European French, Canadian French, LAS, Greek, Italian, Spanish etc. Abstract Technology Limited's extension experience in this field enabled us to provide a total localization solution with minimal technical support from our client. Graphics, audios and texts were elaborately replaced, combined and tested, and finally the website obtained the market acceptance. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/10_13_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited has recently signed a contract for a loan management project with a UK client who provides software solutions to the retail, customer and commercial finance and other markets. This system is developed for finance providers who offer loan services . Such services relate to activities like quotation, loan agreement management, loan repayment, interest calculation according to selected rate etc. The system has b functionality, which not only comprises above functions but the management of information with regard to customers, agents and brokers, and moreover the function of sending multiple letters for business need etc. Abstract Technology Limited was engaged in the development right from the requirement analysis and prototype design and our .Net engineers are now busy with the detailed requirement analysis in parallel with initial prototyping. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/09_30_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 One of Abstract Technology Limited's .NET development teams at present is throwing itself in custom product development work for a strategic development partner who, as a key player in the UK corporate document component marketplace, specializes in providing innovative document technology solutions to a world wide market. The first cooperation began with the partial development of a new product that essentially is new management tool layer for the existing product built with C# on .NET 1.1, which is a Document Processing product designed to fit into an organization's document workflow. It features its ability of processing a variety of different types of document and converting those documents to searchable PDFs, and also performing a variety of other customizable activities. Till now, all the work involving product specification's analysis and system design goes along well. After this product's successful development, Abstract Technology Limited will further assist the client with its future product development. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/09_23_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited has newly started a web application development for a UK long-term partner. The system is an on-line database that allows production data to be input manually or from other database via a series of web based forms . Diversified reports regarding to the data can be generated and saved and re-accessed. It also requires several different levels of privileges such as data entry, access to reports and administration on the whole system. The database will reside on an SQL Server and .Net technology is adopted to facilitate interaction between the disparate parts of the system. At present, our experienced engineers has devoted into the system design after in-depth requirement analysis. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/09_14_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 With the successful completion of a free pilot project, Abstract Technology Limited signed a one-year software development contract with a US software development company. The task of the pilot project was to optimize and extend an existing e-business website so that it could efficiently support high volume traffic and provide quick response time to visitors. The pilot project well acquainted the client with Abstract Technology Limited in the aspect of work flow, progress tracking and abundant experience. Abstract Technology Limited's excellent development process bly impressed the client and gained his trust. Just like what he said: ¡°I can easily say that I was thoroughly impressed with the development process! I have used many developers and although I have found very attentive, responsive, customer service oriented developers, I have never received the high quality development process that was necessary with it. I was also very appreciative of the adherence to timeframe. It is so very important, and usually it is more normal that a software development company is late rather than on time, so thank you for being such a professional and quality company..." http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/09_09_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited has recently successfully completed the RFID tacking and planning system for the UK pioneer in the transfer of e-science to e-business by exploiting the potential of next generation computing technology. The system was used to track the manufacture of aerospace parts that were processed through pipelining utilizing RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification). In the first phase, Abstract Technology Limited was required to implement the components of sales order processing (SOP), real-time tracking and touch screen. The system was built on .NET framework with VB.NET as the programming language and SQL Server 2000 as the database. After raveling the complex course of sales order processing, our veteran engineers in role-based system's development quickly executing the system design followed by system implementation and test. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/09_02_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently accomplished the Cisco 6500 integration project for a long-term client which is a Swedish network management company dedicating to the development of network device management software and offering system solution for its customers. A goal of one of the client's existing network management product is to support diversified switch models. The client required Abstract Technology Limited to integrate a new unit for the product, Cisco 6500 series. All basic functions for switch must be created. Depending on the experience in the integration of Cisco 2950 series and the study of the differences between the two types of switches, Abstract Technology Limited's engineers quickly realized 18 methods for all switch types basing on SNMP technology and C#. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/08_29_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently finished a website portal development for a US client who is an information consulting service provider dedicating to offering his customers completely automated and robust IT solutions. According to the requirement, a dedicated website that provided license purchases of e-commerce product was desired. The website was required to include the front-end management and the back-end management mainly covering shopping cart, online purchase, online payment, account management, products management, customer management, order management, reporting etc. Abstract Technology Limited's engineers excellently completed the project in a very short time relying on the vast project that had been developed. The website was implemented with PHP and MySQL utilizing the proven framework, Mojavi and consequentially the flexibility and data capabilities were greatly improved. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/08_25_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited is now proceeding on adding new functions to a movie website which was successfully completed lately for a UK client . This website is a platform on which the movies are hosted and then streamed to users by charging the users and paying the contributors, at the same time, taking some commission fees from providers. It was developed using the technology of C# and SQL Server 2000. The enhancement is for users who want to communicate with one another via an internal email messaging system . This system allows personal folder management, blocking any future correspondence from a particular user, choosing to display the personal details or not etc. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/08_19_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited today announced the debut of its updated website with focus on providing better services to its customers and partners. With a goal to foster a highly interactive environment that will help our customers gain the rapid access to the target information, the updated website was created with a completely new format and some specific design changes that make navigating the site much more convenient, reliable and enjoyable. The updated website features its neat arrangement of the abundant information as well as some well-marked quick links to them. Through this site, customers can acquaint themselves with Abstract Technology Limited via the access not only to services, case studies, whitepapers, latest news etc, but, the most important point, to a view of Abstract Technology Limited's culture and strategies. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/08_09_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited has lately started a web application development for a UK long-term partner which is an Internet company thriving on innovation and excellent design. The web application will be a public user website that allows buyers and sellers of retail goods to communicate with each other. It also allows sellers to compete for a buyer's needs on price and specification of goods. At present, the phase of requirement analysis has finished. Abstract Technology Limited's engineers are now working on the architecture design. The web user control will be adopted to complete the majority of functionalities to reduce recoding on similar functions, and all the data access will be implemented by stored procedures to better prevent injected attack and make the code clearer. The development tool to be utilized is VS.NET 2003 with the programming language VB.NET. The target browser covers Internet Explorer 6, Opera 8 and Mozilla Firebox 1.0. Other technologies involve XHTML 1.0 and CSS 2.0. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/08_04_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited is currently assisting a UK client, an emerging software design and development company, in developing an online Chinese Chess game-playing website after finishing the consulting work. The project consisted of a content management website and a web application that would enable people to play Chinese Chess online. This application should support multiple users with the functions of online registration, game-playing, chat, ranking and newsletter's delivery etc. Moreover, a comprehensive content management system (CMS) would be provided, which was used for administrators and editors to conveniently maintain the website. At present, the consulting work has already finished with the effort of Abstract Technology Limited's consultants and architects. They respectively gave some valuable recommendations on requirement and framework. We suggested utilizing the technologies of J2EE, Socket, Struts and MVC etc considering the development and maintenance cost, scalability and security. The coding as well as testing will be subsequently executed by our dedicated development team. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/07_21_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited is currently helping a US client add new features to a statistic application. The client is a marketing solution provider who enables companies to measure and simulate the impact of marketing decisions through online investigation. With these new functions, the data regarding personal information and their answers to various questions in online questionnaires can be obtained from text files, and then be calculated in terms of different conditions and certain arithmetic, finally a statistical table with useless information deleted will be generated through which users can get an intuitive awareness of the online investigation's result. The table can also be defined with different items according to the users' need. The project is now smoothly processed with our skillful VB engineer's effort. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/07_14_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited is presently helping a Canadian client develop a registration management application. The client is a show solutions provider focusing on offering enhanced services and lead management solutions for leading events and show producers. With this system, the appointed data can be imported from an existing system and returned after completely registered onsite. The end users can perform such operations like creating a new registration, searching and editing registrations, data's import/export and clean etc. It will be able to work on one laptop as a standalone device or in a client-server network with one server and multiple clients. At present, Abstract Technology Limited's skillful engineers are dedicated to the development of the project with .NET and C#. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/07_06_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently accomplished an application wizard development project for a UK-based Internet company which thrives on innovation and excellent design. The project was to develop two wizards for a large application. One wizard was to help the user burn thumbnail sized digital photographs onto a DVD from a laptop computer and delete the digital photographs from the computer, and the other was to help the user restore digital photographs from a DVD onto laptop computer. The user could choose the type and image format to burn and then label the DVD. Once restored, the photographs would be in exactly the same location as they were on the computer before being deleted. Abstract Technology Limited's experienced .NET engineers successfully accomplish the project by using the technologies of ActiveX and XML. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/06_29_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited¡¯s consultant recently implemented a content management platform for a leading Addiction Treatment Center based in US. The client desired a new database driven website relating to the drug and alcohol addiction treatment and rehabilitation instead of the original one considering the new statistics and trends of drug addiction of each US state. The search engine optimization for Google, Yahoo and MSN should also be taken into account. Abstract Technology Limited allocated one of architects to gather and clarify the requirement with the client on time and material basis at the initial stage. The technology involved included PHP, MySQL, XML etc. In the aspect of information searches, we adopted RSS Feeds which was an XML-based format for sharing web contents. Furthermore, we developed some effective methods for search engine optimization. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/06_22_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited is now helping a UK client develop a job tracking and planning system. The client is a pioneer in the transfer of e-science to e-business by exploiting the potential of next generation computing technology. The job tracking and planning are related to the manufacture of aerospace parts that are processed through pipelining utilizing RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification). The system will be a role-based system which includes the following modules such as order processing, cost calculating, real-time tracking by RFID, job planning and scheduling, report management and customer tracking and reporting. Abstract Technology Limited¡¯s veteran engineers are doing the system design after the quick requirement analysis relying on the abundant experience in developing role-based systems. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/06_14_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently completed an internet file transfer system for a US company which focuses on machinery design and manufacture. Usually the client exchanges files with customers by email or using FTP, but the space limitations of the email server and the instability of FTP lead to the delay and even stop of files transfer. To solve the problem, the client turned to Abstract Technology Limited to develop a web-based system with usability and reliability taken into consideration. This system consists of three modules was developed to have different authorization roles such as administrator, employee and customer. It allows account management and folder page navigation like files deletion, upload and download through internet whenever necessary. Abstract Technology Limited's experienced .Net engineer was involved in the development and the entire life cycle of the development was completed on time. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/06_10_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently announced it started technology consulting business to provide professional consulting services for broader clients. With rich experience in software development, Abstract Technology Limited has fostered deeper understanding of industry trend and clients¡¯ real demand. Our strength accumulated through the multi-year¡¯s successful practice proves we have the capacity to provide high-level services. This is a strategic decision for Abstract Technology Limited¡¯s long-term development to stand out from today¡¯s highly competitive software outsourcing market, and moreover to satisfy more and more needs from our global clients. Abstract Technology Limited, at present, offers the services like requirement gathering and feasibility study, business analysis, technical requirement, system prototyping and architecting with the tangible and efficient solutions based on your business characteristics and needs. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/06_03_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited is currently helping a UK client develop a web-based document management system. The client always develops and implements a handheld POD (Pay on Delivery) solution through a majority of paper run sheets. However, the business growth demands a more effective way to run the whole process; Abstract Technology Limited was chosen as the partner to develop a new web-based application which provides a fully electronic way of exchanging consignment notes between the head office and their drivers. It also allows electronic capture of customers' signature and making them available for retrieval as a POD which is available via a web browser. Our experienced VB.Net engineers have been involved in this project. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/05_31_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited is undertaking the enhancement of an e-mail services system for a US company which focuses on helping real estate professionals effectively manage their time and resources by offering online property search tools. The e-mail services system is used to generate custom e-mails everyday based on the listings of the real estate agents and clients. The information on real estate is collected everyday and released to the e-mail server. The system then sends e-mail with a list of properties that fall within the customer's search criteria after gathering the information from the server. Abstract Technology Limited is required to maintain and perform some enhancements to the original system. The system was built on the platform of Linux integrating Java and C++ and with MySQL as the database. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/05_26_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited is now assisting a US medical information provider with a SharePoint project which is a continued development of a workflow management system implemented by us. The client wants Abstract Technology Limited to make a functional enhancement to an existing workflow management system which was used to deal with business forms located on different sites by identifying the person, streamlining the working process and tracking the operations of the end user who modified the data of the forms. In this system, different sites and site collections have exactly the same lists and metadata. According to the requirement, an InfoPath form located on certain lists will be developed to automatically refer to the data of other lists. The functionality could also be applied to other new forms developed for different purposes. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/05_19_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited was recently invited by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to talk about its policy and practical steps for safeguarding the IP assets of its outsourcing partners Offshore outsourcing has recently come under the spotlight of commentators in business, academic, political, psychological fields, to name a few. As a strategic business practice, intellectual property issues must be addressed by both the parties to an outsourcing arrangement, i.e., source and destination, for ensuring a successful outcome. In Abstract Technology Limited, IP doesn't just mean patents, trademarks and copyrights, but significantly is the processes, techniques, methodology and talent. Abstract Technology Limited supports b intellectual property protection and understands the vital importance of intellectual property to its customers' business development. During the past 3 years, Intellectual Property (IP) protection played a crucial role in motivating and attracting Abstract Technology Limited's customers, and it has already been indispensable to Abstract Technology Limited's long-term development strategy. For more about WIPO case study, please refer to: http://www.wipo.int/sme/en/case_studies/Abstract Technology.htm http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/04_30_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 After the successful release of SIR (Security Incident Response) System 1.0 http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/02_05_2005.htm, the Australian client required Abstract Technology Limited to move on to the development of 1.1 release. The second release is the enhancement of the first release. It aims to change the nature of the user interaction with the system and illustrate the state of a particular incident in a much more intuitive manner. The enhancement mainly includes restructuring the UI, implementing API to facilitate the modification of the basic setting and structuring pop-up windows. The original development team is now working on the development work after the design phase. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/04_27_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited is helping a UK client incorporate the functions of contents¡¯ upload and streaming into the existing platform. The client is a UK company dedicating to innovation in the delivery of movies with over 15 years¡¯ experience and over 7 years of operation online. The website hosts customers¡¯ contents and streams them to other customers paying the original customers who uploaded the contents. Abstract Technology Limited is required to incorporate streaming video and ftp upload to the website. The ftp element is used to upload and encode video contents. Customers are allowed to upload mpeg and avi files which need to be converted to wmv format to a streaming server. At present, our .Net development team is working on the version 1 under smooth progress. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/04_19_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently commenced a LAMP project for a US web hosting and design company whose mission is to provide quality service and customized solutions at affordable prices. The client wants a scalable content management website with functions of searching, displaying and manipulating a large catalog of image files. With this website, the end users can easily find images through a directory tree, store them online in their own spaces, and select real-time characteristic framing styles they like. Our developers with in-depth LAMP experience are engaging in the development work. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/04_11_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited is now helping a US client develop a CMS tool. The client is a company focusing on providing web based solutions for individuals and organizations to make their business processes more efficient and productive. This CMS tool will be used to edit the specific areas of websites. Specifically, a document directory tree should be created to navigate the editable pages. The detailed content of the documents can be edited, and export as the standard XHTML1.0 .htm files etc according to the template. We use ASP.NET and SQL Server 2000 to develop the project. The CMS tool will run on Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher version and Mozilla Firefox 1.0 in the future. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/03_31_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently accomplished an administration tool for a Dutch client which is a software consulting and technical support company. The client turned to Abstract Technology Limited to develop a new system from scratch. It desired a robust and complete computerized administration tool which was used for financial personnel to achieve the supplier management and invoice management with the features of invoice track, tax category management, report creation and data export etc. Abstract Technology Limited¡¯s experienced JAVA engineers were involved in the development. The system was built on Linux and Tomcat, using the technologies of J2EE, Struts, MySOL etc. The entire life cycle of the development was completed in a short period of time thanks to our extensive experience. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/03_24_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited today announced it has attained Microsoft Certified Partner status in Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Integrated E-Business Solutions, recognizing Abstract Technology Limited¡¯s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. The Microsoft Integrated E-Business Solution Competency is designed for Microsoft Certified and Gold Certified Partners with proven proficiency in implementing and deploying server-based portals for driving Internet commerce and business applications using Microsoft tools and software. Delivering the high level of reliability and availability required of business-to-customer websites requires not only great technology but also the competency to plan, deploy, support and migrate those solutions. Abstract Technology Limited distinguished itself by winning the Microsoft Competency in E-Business Solutions. As a Microsoft Certified Partner, Abstract Technology Limited differentiate its capabilities with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers¡¯ needs. This differentiation helps customers find the solutions partner and resources that best match their needs. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/03_16_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited Software Development Inc., China¡¯s leading provider of offshore software outsourcing services, today announced that it has opened its Chongqing office for providing best serve to our worldwide clients. With the rapid business development in Beijing, Abstract Technology Limited longs for more highly-qualified, experienced IT professionals from the human resource market. Chongqing is a populous city of China with large growing manpower with skilled technologies. The Chongqing office enables Abstract Technology Limited to employ the talented engineers in Chongqing with remarkable reduction of development costs. The opening of Chongqing branch office will surely enhance customer services with commitment on high quality; the foremost benefit lies in that our clients are able to largely save the development costs by fully making advantage of the Chongqing¡¯s IT professionals. At the same time, the security and data loss issues caused by emergencies or disasters like power loss, hardware failure, fire, earthquake, virus attack, theft, hackers and industrial espionage etc will be settled with the qualified backup resources in Chongqing. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/03_14_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Recently, Abstract Technology Limited signed a contract to provide software testing services for an American client, an educational service company providing thousands of schools and educational centers with high-quality materials and superior customer service. The client owns a computer-based test system, having Standalone version and Web-based version. In this project, Abstract Technology Limited will be responsible for designing test cases, implement black-box testing to verify whether the system is accorded with the System Requirement Specifications. After implementing test on each module of system, Abstract Technology Limited will provide client the Test Cases and Test Report. With our professional test methodology, the client can easily judge the quality of the system through the test results. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/03_11_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently finished a website portal development for a Dutch client who is an insurance consulting service provider, offering custom business solutions for mid-size companies. The client wanted a selling website of their products with many portal functionalities in a quick and structured way. The main feature of the website was the necessity of the integration with an open source CMS product, Rainbow framework. Rainbow is a powerful tool to build a comprehensive content management system using Microsoft's ASP.NET and C# technologies. The security of the website must also be guaranteed. Thanks to the extensive experience in CMS development, our engineers soon got familiar with the Rainbow framework and completed the development of a scalable content management website easily maintenanced http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/03_04_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited is assisting a long-term partner from Belgium in reengineering a web-based scheduling system. The client specializes in renewing software solutions with cutting-edge software technologies and employs the latest tools to improve the quality of system, shorten development time and minimize cost. This is an online scheduling system used to schedule all kinds of resources of one organization. The legacy system was coded in Coldfusion. In order to meet the standards of SUN and make the system more portable, the client decided to reengineer the system to achieve a complete J2EE version for IBM Websphere with oracle. Abstract Technology Limited assigned 4 dedicated developers who have extensive experience in Websphere and Oracle to work on the project. At present, the development work is under smooth progress thanks to the effort of our Java team. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/02_25_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Recently, Abstract Technology Limited started a C++ project for a Canada client who is focusing on consulting and eventually product development for the business communication technology sector. According to client¡¯s requirement, Abstract Technology Limited will finish a configuration file parser object (C++ class) on Windows and Linux. The configuration file parser will be able to read from an arbitrary file or memory block. Any system error should be clearly identified in the message to the point that the end user can easily find and repair it, so the configuration will be strict and detailed in its error reporting. The code will be compatible with both MSVC++ and G++ by Abstract Technology Limited¡¯s experienced engineers. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/02_18_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently finished a XML project for a US client who is the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) solutions, helping global manufacturers to expand revenue potential and reduce costs by enhancing manufacturing ability to support the business strategy of choice. The client wanted us to upgrade a navigation tree that generated on the client end to display the content of the XML data. The tree is displayed in a frame that is sent JavaScript on server end and client end that applies an XSL to the XML and the output was JavaScript that creates a tree very similar to what we see in the Windows Explorer. The JavaScript supports filters so that users can make settings to limit what nodes are displayed in the tree. Abstract Technology Limited creates a style sheet to modify the content of XML data that is used to transport dimensional data from the server to users and makes what strings were displayed in the tree configurable. Abstract Technology Limited¡¯s assigned XML experts quickly got familiar with the original system and implemented the enhancement efficiently. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/02_14_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently accomplished a Security Incident Response System for an Australian client who is an Australia¡¯s leading IT service provider that specializes in helping its global customers plan, build and support their IT infrastructures. The client turned to Abstract Technology Limited to develop a complete new system. This was a role-based system which was used to report incidents and assign repair tasks to the related engineers so that the incidents were handled in time to avoid the disasters¡¯ generation. Abstract Technology Limited¡¯s .NET engineers finished the development work in a very short period relying on their extensive experience in application development. The system was build on Microsoft .NET 2003 and Windows 2003, applied Application Building Blocks and Windows Authorization Manager. Our proven development framework was successfully adopted in the system, which ensured the stability, scalability and security of the system. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/02_05_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently finished the development of a SharePoint project for a US clinical healthcare provider who provides various medical care services nationwide. Abstract Technology Limited developed several new web parts for an existing information system which had been developed based on Microsoft SharePoint Service (SPS) technologies. These new web parts allow users to add sub sites for the original SharePoint site, push documents from the parent site to sub sites and record the actions done the lists in a site. Thanks to the extensive experience in SharePoint development, Abstract Technology Limited¡¯s experts quickly got familiar with the original system and efficiently implemented the new functions to enhance the original system. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/01_27_05.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 In December 2004, Abstract Technology Limited Software Development Inc. was authorized as one of the second batch of experimental enterprises of China Offshore Software Engineering Project (COSEP) by China Torch Program. The COSEP, launched in 2003 by the China Torch Program run by China Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), aims at organizing and fostering offshore software development service providers in China to provide world-class outsourcing services for overseas clients. Global clients can be assured of the quality of service provided by COSEP recognized companies which are China¡¯s best-of-breed outsourcing services providers. The experimental enterprises have already become the significant brand of China¡¯s Software Export as well as Software Outsourcing. They represent the best practice of Chinese offshore software service providers. As the leading offshore service provider in China, Abstract Technology Limited is proud to be selected as one of them. With the help of COSEP, Abstract Technology Limited will bring its professional services to more overseas clients. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/01_20_05.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Recently, Abstract Technology Limited commenced a CRM project for an Australian client and now is busying with development of the project. The client is an Australian distribution and marketing company headquartered in Melbourne, which assists foreign manufactures in penetrating the Australian consumer market without physical presence. This CRM (Customer Relationship Management) project would realize the functions of Account Management, Contact Management and Quote Management. As a new type of management system, its main goal is to retain and attract more customers via much quicker and better services; on the other hand, to reduce cost via all-side operation flow management We use Visual Studio.NET 2005 to develop the project and adopt the Smart Client technique. If the client publishes a new version, the system will download it automatically. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/1_14_2005.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800 Abstract Technology Limited recently successfully finished second CMS project for a Dutch insurance consulting service provider. The main purpose of this project is to develop a new web site instead of the original one. The advantage of the new web site lies in its legible structure of the services. All the contents of the website, including texts, pictures, button, and files, should be maintained via content management tool. Furthermore, the web site enables potential employees to apply for a job vacancy. With the similar functions as the first project and our rich experience in CMS development, this project was easily and quickly completed, and won the client's great satisfaction once again. New projects are currently being planned and defined. http://www.abstracttechnology.com/software/news/01_07_05.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:38:47 +0800