Software simplifies Web 2.0 development in Windows.January 7, 2008 -
Windows Live control set for Microsoft allows developers to add Windows Live authentication to websites with minimal coding and to embed streaming media to pages without writing code. Allowing addition of Windows Live contacts to webpages, it also includes ID authentication control as well as IDLoginView control, providing single sign-on experience for website users. Software is part of Windows Live Toolkit for Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 supporting ASP.NET Server Controls.
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Clarity Consulting, Inc.
118 Prospect St.
Ithaca, NY, 14850
USA
Clarity Consulting Simplifies Web 2.0 Development with New Windows Live Controls for Microsoft
Combined with their Facebook Developer Toolkit for Microsoft, Clarity seeks to accelerate development of media-rich, social networking applications
CHICAGO, Dec. 17 / / -- Clarity Consulting Inc. today announced the availability of a new Windows Live control set for Microsoft. The combination of tools will help make it faster and easier for developers to start building applications on the Windows Live platform.
Debuted at Microsoft's DevConnections event, the set of reusable controls is part of the Windows Live Toolkit for Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 supporting ASP.NET Server Controls (including Contacts, Silverlight streaming media, ID authentication and Login View) as well as Visual Studio Project Template (including ASP.NET Windows Live website).
In addition to the new Windows Live controls, Clarity also built Microsoft's Facebook Developer Toolkit, which allows developers to quickly build Facebook applications using Microsoft tools. These combined efforts support Clarity's overall goal of making it easier and more rewarding for developers to drive Web 2.0 innovation through the creation of compelling, revenue-generating applications.
According to Gartner, Inc. -- one of the world's leading analyst firms -- while most business can readily add specific Web 2.0 technologies to their products and platforms, they find it much more challenging to add the social dimension. "At Clarity, we believe this is where developers can take a lead," said Jon Rauschenberger, Chief Technology Officer, Clarity Consulting. "By creating applications that help balance technology and social attributes while driving innovation, developers can make it simpler for businesses to get the most from their Web 2.0 strategies."
Developers using the new Windows Live controls will be able to add Windows Live authentication to their websites with minimal coding and no additional cost. In addition, they can embed streaming media into their web pages without writing more code. Control specifics and key benefits include:
o Contacts control -- allows users to include Windows Live Contacts in
their web pages, raise client and server events for sign-in/sign-out,
data transfer activities and increase word of mouth viral traffic for
their websites.
o Silverlight StreamingMedia control -- gives users the ability to play
their videos from their Silverlight Streaming account, specify account
credentials and choose the video they want to display on their web
page.
o ID Authentication control -- provides for quick Windows Live ID
authentication provisioning for applications. Users drag and drop the
control on their web page, provision the application ID and compile/run
the project. By using the ID Authentication control, developers can
quickly add the Windows Live authentication experience to their web
site.
o IDLoginView control -- extends the functionality of ASP.NET Login View
control by adding support for Windows Live ID authentication, providing
a single sign on experience for web site users, and adding new
templates for providing richness in the developers website.
To check out the Windows Live controls go to: http://dev.live.com/. For the Facebook Toolkit, visit http://www.codeplex.com/FacebookToolkit
About Clarity Consulting Inc.
Clarity Consulting Inc. develops, customizes and implements software solutions to help clients achieve their unique visions and drive business results. Clarity's versatile and talented consultants specialize in application development, business intelligence, legacy integration and e-commerce websites for a range of clients, from retail and manufacturing industries to financial institutions. Clarity Consulting Inc. is based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. For more information about our company, our people, and our solutions, please visit http://www.claritycon.com/.
Source: Clarity Consulting Inc.
Web site:
http://www.claritycon.com/
http://dev.live.com/
http://www.codeplex.com/FacebookToolkit
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