Technology

Web 2.0 Technology - Are you ready?
Lately the word "CHANGE" has taken center stage in our daily lives. Change is everywhere, including technology. But what are the right changes for your organization? To ensure the right change you can now give your users the power to contribute to the conversation so your organization moves in the right direction.

Web 2.0 refers to the changing trends on how software developers and end-users utilize the World Wide Web to allow for rich user experience, secure information sharing, user collaboration that keeps in mind scalability and economy. Many technological aspects that characterize Web 2.0 have actually existed for a long time. Is your organization ready for it? Do you have the resources to implement the interactivity and engage user participation?

Let's discuss Web 2.0. Glynn Technologies has implemented Web 2.0 in many formats such as Blogs, Wiki's, RSS Feeds, Vidcasts, Podcasts, mash-ups, and syndication. Let's consider Web as a platform. Web 2.0 positions the user to control their own data and is a focus on service, not packaged software. It provides an architecture of user participation and it provides for cost efficient scalability. This allows the organization to harness its collective intelligence. Here is the other critical question…

Are Your Applications Accessible?
Did you know that 1 out of every 5 American citizens (20%) has a significant disability? When you develop your applications, do you keep this in mind? Advancements in technology have forever changed the stereotypes of individuals with disabilities. They are more active, involved, and independent than ever before seeking the same opportunities as all Americans. Federal government has implemented an Act (Section 508) that requires all federally funded web sites to follow the accessibility compliance standards. First, the development and implementation of new web based applications must be accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities. It requires that you review your current web based applications and make changes necessary to make them accessible. For example, the design of your web page needs to have a universal design to enable users, who are visually impaired, the ability to have their assistive software read the web site content in the appropriate order and vocalize topics to ensure the user a meaningful web site experience. One of Glynn Technologies core competencies is the development of universally accessible web applications; assessment of current web based applications for accessibility compliance as well as remediation to bring those applications within standards. The final step is to train your staff for future development.