Case Study

Web-based application development may seem like a pipe dream that will never come to fruition for some people. However, some companies have already seen results from using SOAP to re-create their desktop applications as Web-based applications. In fact, the move from the desktop has re-created some companies to the point the corporate structure is no longer the same. Consider the work done by Etelos.com. I had the pleasure of talking with Ahmad Baitalmal about their new application, Referral Survey.

An Overview of the Problem

Etelos.com realized early during a market downturn that they were in the same predicament as many other companies. They had a great Web site with some loyal customers, but the Web site wouldn’t generate enough ...

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