| 2.1 Service Catalogue
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| 2.1.24 Web Page Policy | | Applications transitioned from HTML-4 to HTML-5 in June 2012. The HTML-5 W3.ORG standard will define the next decade and is expected to supersede all proprietary document file formats (such as Flash and PDF). This is a long term strategic direction that positions ASP technology at the forefront of application services. | | Applications no longer uses obsolete or depreciated HTML-4 elements and is regularly validated by W3.ORG for compliance with modern HTML-5 standards. | | HTML-5 demands full use of CSS (CSS2 or CSS3) and may imply use of JavaScript for some behaviours. |
| Cached Media | | Applications store its public script, style and image data on Google servers and other computers based in France and Greece. This is designed to cut by more than 50% the download time for application web pages. This is a long term strategic direction that positions ASP technology at the forefront of European multi-currency and multi-lingual application services. | | Application public files are fingerprinted and cached for 6 months - a computer may only have to download a specific image once every 6 months. The downside is that public files cannot be changed but must be replaced with a different fingerprint. An overall performance benefit has been achieved with a 50% cut in accumulated download times. |
| Local Browser Configuration | | ASP is NOT responsible for how local browsers are configured and each user is free to express their own requirements in how their browser is configured. | | Applications are designed to be used with a window size of 800 to 1600 pixels; however each user is free to employ any window size. | | Applications are designed to employ popup windows so data can be compared and so cut and paste may be used between different web pages; however each user may enable tabs and windows to match their own method of working. | | Applications are designed to user local print facilities where header and footer should be blank, background colour printing should be disabled and margins set to 10mm for A4 paper size; however each user setup their own unique requirements. By design, application will not normally print menu bar information. |
| Cutting Costs | | ASP is able to cut the cost of IT by reducing the need for expensive proprietary software that needs training and IT support. Applications are designed to be used by the same user on more than one device at the same time. Users are encouraged to bring their own device and maximise their productivity by using desktop, laptop, tablet and smart phones as and when applicable and without any constraints. | | It is now practical for a company to buy any kind of computer, switch it on, sign in and be fully operational without any IT support costs. Users are encouraged to have adequate anti-virus software installed, but this has nothing to do with applications that are NOT impacted by malware installed on any user computer. People do not need have identical computers with the same operating system; people can enjoy many computing devices that are most applicable to their local requirements. |
| This Release | | Applications have now been technically proven to operate with any kind of computer, tablet or smart phone using any operating system and browser. Applications do NOT need any special software to be installed or downloaded - it works with any computer straight out of the box. | | All the leading browser engines have been verified using desktops, laptops, tables and smart phones, including: | | * Trident as Microsoft Internet Explorer; all versions from 6 to 9. | | * Mozilla Firefox; version 13.0. | | * WebKit as Google Chrome; version 19.0 and Apple Safari; version 10.6. | | * Presto Opera for PC, Mac and Linux; version 12.0. |
| JavaScript | | Common reusable JavaScript libraries are deployed for all browsers. This ensures that all users can enjoy the same experience no matter what browsing device they may choose to use. Where a user chooses to disable JavaScript, then application service may only be used in read-only mode. |
| Next Release | | All investment is directed towards advanced "Content Management". In the same way that eBay is able to show any web page (without programming) from vendor provided text and images, application service fill-in-the-blanks technology is able to deliver business requirements for insurers. | | Content Management begins with web pages, both text and forms; and incorporates every kind of business document, report and management information. Image Management is also involved to manage libraries of photographs, images, static pages and uploaded content. |
| Visual Disability | | By law, applications must provide facilities to assist people with unique visual requirements. Applications provide variable width web pages so the user may configure their window page from 800 to 1600 pixels and may vary font size by up to 400%. Applications provide a set of colour themes that may be selected from the support dashboard - these support high contrast and reverse video themes for different spectrums. A user with a special visual requirement will be able to be accomodated and Applications are tested each year to comply visual disabilities in accordance with legal and best practice, including image alternative text for audio readers. |
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