We Enjoy Technology
It comes through in our work. We're always looking for better ways to build software and we've developed some remarkable tools and techniques along the way. Where possible, we replace repetitive tasks with simple tools and we always keep our eye on the big picture. This - and staying focused on emerging technologies - helps keep us sharp.
In addition to our own tools, we also have wide-ranging expertise with a number of industry standard technologies. When starting a new project, we try to find the best tool for the job - and we use that tool according to its best practices. This openness to try new things often leads us to synergies between seemingly unrelated technologies and datasets.
You can use the slider to the left to explore some of our favorite technologies, or you can explore our technology cloud., or if you'd like to see some synergy in action - take a peek into our Labs.-->
Feel free to browse our Product List or Portfolio for examples of our work. If you have questions or can't find what you're looking for, please contact us.
One of the world's largest companies, the Oracle Corporation is best known for its flagship database product, Oracle. The company also has a major presence in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) space.
Concentric Sky has developed several products that use the Oracle database and other Oracle enterprise services.
Python is a relatively new, but extremely robust language that spans both the web and the server backend. As one of Google's premier languages it has a bright future and thriving community.
Concentric Sky uses Python for projects that cross the traditional boundaries between web application and web server. Due to its lightning speed, we also use it where performance is the utmost consideration.
Originally created in 1995, PHP has become a widely distributed standard used in millions of web sites around the world. Do to its ease of use, PHP is the language of choice for quite a few Open Source projects. Examples of highly successful projects include Drupal, Moodle, SugarCRM, and MediaWiki.
Aside from extending Open Source projects written in PHP, Concentric Sky uses PHP for web-based projects that must be developed very quickly.
The iPhone is the world's leading multi-media smart phone. By creating a direct to the consumer marketplace, Apple has turned a revolution in user-interface design into a whole new multi-million dollar industry.
Concentric Sky has built numerous iPhone apps both for ourselves and for customers. We have indepth knowledge of Apple's development process and the in's and out's of iPhone advertising and product monetization.
Developed by the Open Handset Alliance, Android is an open platform designed from the ground up for the creation of compelling mobile applications. Android gives applications direct access to all aspects of a handset, facilitating developer innovation and rapid technology evolution.
Concentric Sky has built numerous Android apps both for ourselves and for customers. We have indepth knowledge of the Android development process as well as the in's and out's of Android advertising and product monetization.
OpenID allows users to keep a centralized identity and to use the same username and password on multiple sites, often with a single click. This simplifies the sign up process and makes long registration forms a thing of the past. Many large networks are using the OpenID standard, including Google, Yahoo!, Facebook, MySpace, Flickr and Wordpress.
Concentric Sky was an early adopter of OpenID and has used it on several projects, including a large gaming community with thousands of members.
Ubuntu is a powerful, Linux-based operating system that seamlessly deploys on laptops, desktops and servers. It's free and contains a wide range of applications - from word processing and email applications, to web server software and programming tools.
Concentric Sky has used Ubuntu for a number of years - both on our servers and on the desktop. Even more than the great software, we enjoy the open nature of the Ubuntu community.
Facebook has changed the way that users interact with each other online. With over 185 million users world-wide, Facebook has become a popular development platform for organizations that seek a Web 2.0 style engagement with their audience.
Concentric Sky is deeply familiar with the Facebook and can help you build applications and widgets. We can also help you make the best decisions to get the most out of your traffic.
In addition to search and advertising, Google has made a name for itself as a primary innovator of applications on the web. Suites such as Google Docs, Google Maps, Google Earth and Blogger set the pace with which all major web development companies must keep up.
Concentric Sky pays close attention to Google and its products. We are familiar with the common programming interfaces used across Google products and can easily integrate Google products into other web applications.
Django is known as the web framework for perfectionists with deadlines. Guided by the DRY Principle, Django lets you build high-performing, elegant Web applications quickly and efficiently.
Concentric Sky uses Django for our Python projects that cross the traditional boundaries between web application and web server. Due to its lightning speed, we also use it where performance is the utmost consideration.
Drupal is one of the leading Content Management Systems. It is used to build simple websites that are easy to edit and maintain. Drupal has a modular architecture that allows for the creation of new functional components. This has lead to the growth of a large developer community around the project.
Concentric Sky has built numerous sites using Drupal. We are familiar with the most common modules and can easily create new ones, if needed.
Joomla is a powerful, easy to use Content Management System. It is used to build well structured websites that are easy to edit and maintain. Joomla's system atchitecture makes it easy for developers to add new functionality. This has lead to the growth of a large developer community around the project.
Concentric Sky has built numerous sites using Joomla. We are very familiar with the codebase and can build-out new functionality as needed.
Zimbra is the leader in open source, next-generation messaging and collaboration software. The Zimbra Collaboration Suite provides a hostable, robust platform for document and calendar sharing.
Concentric Sky has integrated Zimbra collaboration services into numerous websites and provides Zimbra hosting services for a number of our partners and customers.
JIRA is a project management and task tracking system second to none. Used by thousands of top companies around the world, JIRA integrates with other products such as Confluence and Fisheye to simplify the management of complex software projects.
Concentric Sky has integrated JIRA services into numerous web applications and provides JIRA hosting services for a number of our partners and customers.
Java is one of the premier server-side languages of the Internet. Invented by Sun Microsystems in 1995, it has acquired an unparalleled reputation for scalability and utility. The large number of useful frameworks and libraries created for Java and a thriving developer community make it a favorite language for enterprise programmers.
Concentric Sky uses Java in our largest projects - those that must be able to handle millions of concurrent users across an array of servers and databases in an enterprise environment.
Angel's web based teaching system has become a standard in the field of higher education. Detailed item analysis and reporting capabilities make Angel one of the most full featured Learning Management Systems on the market today.
Concentric Sky has developed a deep understanding of the Angel system. We've developed complex integrations with remote systems as well as adding new tools and services.
Moodle is a popular cross-platform Learning Management System that has been translated into over 60 languages and supports a world-wide user base of almost 25 million. Moodle focuses on a constructivist pedagogicial approach, though its architecture is flexibile enough to be used for outcomes based assessment as well.
Concentric Sky has wide ranging experience with Moodle, including large scale deployments and extensive customizations.
The Sakai Project is a collaboration between academic and commercial organizations that has resulted in an open-source enterprise-level Learning Management System. It is currently used in over 250 top schools around the world. Written in Java, Sakai has gained a reputation as a extendable platform that's easy to integrate with academic systems.
Concentric Sky has developed Sakai tools and done extensive customizations and refinements of Sakai for a number of large publishers and institutions.
Introduced in 1996, Flash has quickly become the most widely used animation system on the internet. With a market penetration of 98%, Flash is the technology of choice for businesses that want to interact with users in ways that extend beyond the capabilities of a traditional web page.
Concentric Sky has extensive experience with Flash and the Actionscript programming language. We can build everything from simple banner advertisements to Rich Internet Applications using Flash user interfaces that connect to data driven server side systems.
Ning is an online platform where users can create their own social network. Unlike systems like Facebook and MySpace, Ning allows anyone to determine the layout, membership, and data structure of a social network. As such, Ning is a popular tool for organizations that want Facebook-like functionality, but within a closed-loop that's easy to manage and keep secure.
Concentric Sky has experience with Ning based networks and can help you build, maintain, and extend the Ning system to suit your needs.
SugarCRM is one of the premier CRM solutions on the Internet today with a user base of over 4 million businesses. Open Source, and written in PHP, the SugarCRM project is growing rapidly and has an active developer community.
Concentric Sky uses SugarCRM internally and provides SugarCRM hosting and development services.
Wordpress is a popular Open Source blogging system that is based on an easy to use template structure. It supports many kinds of themes and widgets, and as such, has created a thriving development community. Wordpress is flexible enough that many people choose it to build simple non-blog websites.
Concentric Sky has extensive experience with Wordpress - we use it for our own blog and recommend it to our customers as our primary blogging platform.
Open Source is an approach to the design and development of software. By making source code publicly available, Open Source fosters peer-based collaboration which in turn results in effective, large scale projects without the need for significant investment - and therefore ownership - by any one party.
Concentric Sky is a strong believer in the philosophy of Open Source and makes wide use of Open Source projects to offer significant savings to our customers. Where possible, we also contribute code back to the community to improve the software for everyone.
