MACROMEDIA/ADOBE FLASH DATABASE INTEGRATION & DESIGN

A Macromedia Flash movie cannot communicate directly with a database. However, Macromedia Flash movies can "talk" to server-side applications (also referred as "middleware"). Middleware can query a database and relay data back and forth. There are many server applications available. Some of the most common are CGI, ASP, PHP, ColdFusion and Tango. Integrating a Flash movie with a database on a server is the key to creating rich, platform-independent web applications. For this process to work, a developer must know many aspects of web application building - including Flash design, Action Script, writing server scripts and administering adatbase. The workload for creating this kind of delivery tends to fall on one person, and requires manual updateing when neccessary.

MACROMEDIA/ADOBE FLASH IS A VEHICLE

For the purpose of this topic, it's best to think of a Macromedia/Adobe Flash movie as a vehicle for gathering and displaying data. The Flash movie is similar to an HTML-based form in the way that it captures and forwards information. Learning how to use a database with Flash requires a knowledge of how to create a form in Flash.

Additionally, using a database for the web requires specific knowledge of databases, server applications. server scripting languages and areas that are beyond the scope of many web developing companies.

Typically, databases that are used for web purposes include Oracle, Microsoft SQL and Access, FileMaker, MySQL, FoxPro and Sybase. These databases all use various protocols that work with server middleware. Some are meant for enterprise-level sites, while other are best suited for low-traffic sites. Some common uses for Flash and database interaction include:

• Dynamic Content
• Guest Books
• Password Protection
• E-Commerce
• Web Application Building
• Saving the state of a movie
• Personalization

Cyberteks Design's experienced staff can help you to develop these maginificient applications. Please look at the following applications we have developed in the past several years.

E-Commerce and other applications are key to a business-focused Web site. Our Web applications development process is based on a traditional programming development model. Three deliverables are provided to our clients:

1. A Concept Analysis Document. The first step of the process is full definition of the business and systems function of the site and application.
2. A Functional Systems Specification. This is a detailed documentation of the systems design, database, and program structure.
3. Live System. The final deliverable is a developed database and functional program, integrated into the graphical user interface, that has been developed on a parallel track.
   

E-Commerce
E-Commerce success - B2C or B2B - depends on disciplines of design and layout, intuitive user interface, efficient checkout, secure transactions and solid back-end merchandising systems.

Internet technology presents new sales and marketing opportunities as well as challenges, with online strategies clearly differentiated from brick-and-mortar operating principles. Indispensable in maintaining the effectiveness of your site is visitor analysis, a tool we provide that allows you to consistently improve your bottom line by better satisfying customers and optimizing your merchandise mix and presentations.

As we add levels of sophistication to your Web site, our development team will work with your business to ensure smooth integration of the Web site into your business process. We have the experience and knowledge to build a site that will direct and focus customers to your Web site and keep them coming back for more. From simple order forms to sophisticated commerce and merchandising solutions, we can help you achieve your goals.

Advanced Programming
Development of your Web site may require advanced programming or HTML features. These can include:

Secure order forms
Visitor/site analysis applications
Auto mail responders
Dynamically generated pages
Custom CGI scripting
Chat rooms
Streaming audio
Video
Interactive multimedia

Database Creation
Our technical staff works as a team to design, develop and implement sophisticated systems solutions using a wide range of operating systems and technologies.

We can help all the way
Cyberteks Design can help you. Please call 519-649-6572 or e-mail at kpeiris@cyberteks.net at any time for help.

Web Development

Cyberteks Design is an internationally recognized dynamic interactive design studio, e-commerce, on-line marketing, streaming digital media, search engine optimizations and web hosting company. For more information about Cyberteks Design please visit http://www.cyberteks.net

We specialize in Macromedia Flash web design, e-commerce applications and search engine registrations.

We are a team of highly motivated designers, dedicated to providing the best services available in the industry. Our strength is generated from our commitment to our clients, our industry, our employees, and our communities. We are sensitive and responsive to our clients' needs and devoted to their satisfaction. We strive to be fair, honest, courteous, and professional in all our dealings.

Cyberteks Asia Limited can bring life to a static Internet environment. Our company specializes in developing interactive environments that capture the visitor's imagination and curiosity. We can create intriguing front-end designs that captivate and develop back-end systems that get the job done.

Founded in June, 1999 by the 11 year old President & CEO, Keith Peiris, has won several web design awards and recognitions from top industry professionals, political leaders and news media around the world.

Some of his accomplishments are listed below. Please go to the Awards Section for more details.

• Our President & CEO, Keith Peiris, was the keynote speaker at the China Hi-Tech Fair 2001, held in Shenzhen, China from October 12-17, 2001.
• Our President & CEO, Keith Peiris, was selected to represent Canada at the APEC Youth Festival held in Beijing and Shanghai, China from 9-14 July, 2001.
• Participated in the Team Canada Trade Mission led by Rt.Hon.Jean Chretien, the Prime Minister of Canada to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong from February 9-18, 2001.
• Featured on Macromedia Flash Showcase since November 17, 1999 todate.
• Listed in the "TOP 50 Web design companies in Canada" for two years in a row by Seventh Annual Branham300, published in the National Post Business Magazine of March 2001 issue.
• Received the "Outstanding Digi Youth Award" awarded by the Hong Kong Productivity Council and Hong Kong Junior Chamber of Commerce on February 17, 2001 in Hong Kong.
• Featured in the Text Book "Macromedia Flash 5 Creative Web Animation" published in January, 2001.
• The Design team led by 12 year old Keith Peiris of Cyberteks Design, won the 2nd place award for the best design at Macromedia Webworld 2000, held from June 19-23, 2000 in Seattle, WA, USA.
• 3 Flash websites designed by Cyberteks Design, selected as finalists at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival held from March 11-14, 2000 in Austin, Texas, USA.
• Cyberteks Design was the runner-up in the Best Sales and Marketing Web Site contest at the Atlantic Digital Media Festival Awards, held from October 28-30, 1999 at Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Cyberteks Design Customers

• Athletics Canada- Flash Enhanced website
• Softball Canada - Flash Enhanced website
• Athletic Knit - Flash Enhanced website
• Pfaff Autoworks - Flash Enhanced website
• Pfaff Tuning - Flash Enhanced website
• Pfaff Oakville - Flash Enhanced website
• Pfaff Leasing - Flash Enhanced website
• H.J. Pfaff - Flash Enhanced website
• National Hockey League (NHL) Officials Association, Toronto & New York
• London Knights Hockey Club, London, Ontario, Canada - Flash Enhanced website.
• Ottawa 67's Hockey Club, Ottawa, Ontario - Flash Enhanced website
• AKitchener Rangers Hockey Club, Kitchener, Ontario - Flash Enhanced website
• Amtelecom - Regional Telephone and long distance provider
• Vaughn Custom Sports - Largest Hockey Goalie Equipment Manufacturer in the world (Hockey Equipment Customizer Software developed in Macromedia Flash)
• Ontario Minor Hockey Association - The largest Hockey Association in the world
• Alliance Hockey - Flash Enhanced website
• Wepa Wear Inc., Chicago, USA - Apparel Company
• Rogers Television, London, Ontario (Ninemonths)
• Township of Lucan Biddulph - Flash Enhanced website
• Pro-tips Sports Corporation - Flash Enhanced website
• London & District Catholic SChool Board - Flash Enhanced website
• Source for Sports, London, Ontario
• Hockey Geeks - Flash Enhanced website
• Nor West Optimist Soccer - Flash Enhanced website
• London Junior Knights - Flash Enhanced website
• Leaf Racewear, London, Ontario, Canada
• Ago Industries Inc., London, Ontario, Canada
• Jesses Journey, London, Ontario, Canada
• Pro Hockey Development Group, Toronto, Canada. (to be launched in February, 2003)
• Double D Truck Specialties, Florida, USA

Multimedia Programming

Working with some of the most exciting web technologies like Macromedia Flash, MP3, and QuickTime, our multimedia programmers seamlessly integrate video, audio, illustration, and text to present your content in the most dynamic way possible.

Some Clients we have developed multimedia applications for

• London Knights Hockey Club
  (custom jersey creator, downloadable news desktop, games, e-card creator, interactive arena map, season calendar)
• Ottawa 67's Hockey Club
  (custom jersey creator, downloadable news desktop, games, e-card creator, interactive arena map, season calendar)
• Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club
  (custom jersey creator, downloadable news desktop, games, e-card creator, interactive arena map, season calendar)
• AGO Industries
  (custom emergency suit creator, custom vest creator)
• Leaf Race Wear
  (create your own racing suit module)
• Vaughn Hockey
  (customize your goalie equipment)
• Ontario Minor Hockey Association
  (games, dynamic flash menu, calendar)

Application Programming
Application programming can cover a lot of topics, from connecting databases to creating a message forum so you can stay in touch with your clients we can do it all.

• Transitioning from or interfacing with searchable databases
• b2b, b2c, and c2c applications
• Interactive polls and surveys
• Group calendars
• Chat rooms
• Message boards
• Secure order forms
• Visitor/site analysis applications
• Dynamically generated pages
• Streaming audio
• Video
• Interactive multimedia

Some Clients we have developed applications for

• AGO Industries
  (On-line administration system to keep their web site up-to-date)
• London Knights Hockey Club
  (On-line administration of time critical content, seasons tickets database and administration)
• Ottawa 67's Hockey Club
  (On-line administration system to keep their web site up-to-date)
• Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club
  (On-line administration system to keep their web site up-to-date)
• Athletics Canada (Total on-line content management system, with multi-level approval system)
• Softball Canada (Total on-line content management system, with multi-level approval system)
• Ontario Minor Hockey Association (Total on-line content management system, with multi-level approval system)
• London, St Thomas Real Estate Board
  (First company in the London St. Thomas real estate board to integrate the Celerity™ system at the broker level)

Cyberteks Design's Database Integration Customers are as follows:

• London Knights Hockey Club
• Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club
• Ottawa 67's Hockey Club
• NHL Officials Association
• Ontario Minor Hockey Association
  

E-Commerce

On-Line Store
The obvious requirement is an on-line store, or commerce-enabled Web site where goods or services can be described and selected.

Payment Processing
While it is possible to run an on-line store without accepting on-line payments, this is cumbersome and rarely successful. Accepting on-line payments is therefore essential - and at the moment this means credit cards. You need a merchant account to accept credit card payments.

Customer Service
Support, Complaints, Returns - the biggest complaint about E-Commerce is the poor level of customer service in the event of problems.

Promotion
The big one! Even if you do everything else right, without successful promotion your on-line business will fail.

There is no right or wrong way to start up an E-business, but any business plan, even if drawn up on the back of an envelope, should address these four topics. There are so many Web-store and ayment processing sites around that it's difficult to know where to begin looking for the software and services you need to put your business on-line. We also create back-end web applications and can integrate your current database into your store. E-Commerce success - B2C or B2B - depends on disciplines of design and layout, intuitive user interface, efficient checkout, secure transactions and solid back-end merchandising systems.

Internet technology presents new sales and marketing opportunities as well as challenges, with online strategies clearly differentiated from brick-and-mortar operating principles. Indispensable in maintaining the effectiveness of your site is visitor analysis, a tool we provide that allows you to consistently improve your bottom line by better satisfying customers and optimizing your merchandise mix and presentations. Some of our E-commerce Clients

Foundation for Gene and Cell Therapy
AGO Industries
London Knights Hockey Club
Leaf Racewear
Ontario Minor Hockey Association

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