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HTML5 boom brings multiple OS mix to boil

November 13, 2012—Results of a survey from Sencha have revealed that the majority of companies polled think that dev skills in Web technologies are a more vital skill than native development skills. Developer Tech

Sencha predicts good Windows Phone 8 enterprise adoption

November 13, 2012—A survey of over 1400 mobile executives from HTML5 developer Sencha has revealed that there will be “aggressive” adoption of Windows Phone 8 in the enterprise over the next 12 months. AppsTechNews

Developers praise Windows Phone 8 SDK, but virtualization and upgrades rankle

November 05, 2012—Tools vendors like greater capabilities SDK brings to smartphone apps, even if new PCs are needed to test code InfoWorld

Jacksonville upgrades emergency services

November 01, 2012—The Jacksonville, Fla., Emergency Preparedness Division was saddled with an antiquated website that provided citizens with minimal information. In addition the city’s call center, which receives close to 1500 calls a day during non-emergency times, has experienced peaks that triple that number during emergencies, affecting personnel and costs. GCN

Windows Phone 8 gets boost from inclusion in cross-platform development tools

October 31, 2012—Companies like Sencha and Xamarin will allow developers to write apps for Windows Phone 8 and other operating systems at the same time CIO

Sencha Releases New Software Developer’s Suite

October 18, 2012—Sencha has released Sencha Complete: Team, a full-featured enterprise software suite to help software developers create rich HTML5 apps for popular web browsers and operating systems. New perks include an Eclipse plugin, the desktop packager, data connectors, business data connectivity, connectors for SOAP (with WSDL support), AMF and a team license with limited indemnity. InfoQ

Native, Web, or hybrid: How to Choose Your Mobile Development Path

October 10, 2012—Mobile app-dev golden path No. 2: Web-based development: The second, and quite popular, path is Web-based development. The app isn't really an app at all, but a customized website tailored to have the look and feel of an app. This is by far the simplest approach, and the app logic can readily tailor itself on the fly to different OS platforms. In iOS devices, you can even create an app icon using the Add to Home Screen feature in Safari, giving users more of the illusion of a native app. ComputerWorld

Sencha Compose Une Suite Élargie Avec Ses Outils de Développement HTML5

September 13, 2012—Sencha, l'éditeur d'outils de développement HTML5, vient de dévoiler sa suite Sencha Complete Team, qui combine des produits existants avec un plug-in Eclipse, un outil pour packager les applications, et des connecteurs de données. Avec la suite d'outils de développement HTML5 Sencha Complete Team, les programmeurs seront en mesure de créer des applications professionnelles en HTML5 qui pourront être utilisées aussi bien en environnement de bureau, qu'en environnement mobile. Le Monde Informatique

Sencha Expands HTML5 App Dev Tools

September 11, 2012—HTML5 tools vendor Sencha unveiled today Sencha Complete Team, which bundles existing tools with an Eclipse plug-in, a desktop application packager, and data connectors. Developers using the suite can build HTML5-based business applications for mobile and desktop environments. Sencha says developers can build applications using Web technologies and a single code base, then package them to run on multiple devices, including Apple's iPhone and iPad, Google Android devices, and OS X and Windows PCs. InfoWorld

Sencha Complete: Team Targets BYOD

September 11, 2012—The product's BYOD proposition rests upon its ability to enable teams to build apps using open web technologies and a single code base, then "package" them to run on practically any device or computer. This technology specifically targets multi-platform, multi-device business apps and combines Sencha's Ext JS and Touch frameworks with the firm's Sencha Architect visual app development tool. There are also advanced data connectors for SOAP/WSDL and AMF data sources plus early access to custom bug fixes, remote troubleshooting, and performance tuning. Dr. Dobb's