Java is an extremely flexible application development language. With its
‘compile-once, run anywhere’ functionality, it is a natural choice for
multiple operating system environments.
Look at the information systems environments where Java is readily
accepted and you will typically see an enterprise-wide focus, more often
than not related to mission critical and capital intensive applications.
Given Mitrais’ origins in the mining industry, it was not surprising that
its first major software development project nearly a decade ago, was
Java-based.
This project reinforced our philosophy that to effectively provide
software development services we had to identify the next big technology
trend and have appropriate skills on hand to service fast growing market
demand.
Mitrais boasts a business perspective on emerging technology – not simply
a tools view. So, even in its infancy, we saw Java’s potential. Because of
its potency Java matured fast as a language. Responding to technological
evolution and business demands it has given birth to a range of offspring
including Java 1.0, J2SE 1.2, applets, Java 2, J2EE, J2ME, J2SE, J2 Java EE,
Java ME, Java SE, JRE, JDK, servlets, Enterprise JavaBeans, Embedded Java,
and even GlassFish.
We have ensured the Java competency of our staff through rigorous,
ongoing skills-based training.
Enterprises which outsource software development projects to meet the
needs of large-scale, capital intensive industries turn to Mitrais to access
a comprehensive Java skills set which has been applied to a range of major
projects.
Oniqua Enterprise Analytics, a leader of business intelligence software
for capital intensive industries, engaged Mitrais to write a stand-alone
module for RFQ (Request for Quotation) and bidding management. This module
is distributed free by buying organizations to potential vendors to allow
them to respond to RFQ's.
The application was developed in Java 2 Standard Edition by a Mitrais
software engineering team using the Rational Unified Process methodology. It
proved to be as effective for a light and rapid project as it is for larger
projects. Rational Rose was used as the development tool. Vendor Trader is
now available for download from
www.oniqua.com
An Inspection/AIS Module which works with Mincom’s Ellipse system
highlights the type of Java project which Mitrais has undertaken for the
global ERP vendor. The module was developed using the J2EE based Mincom JAP
Framework and JSP with Mincom custom-defined tags library.
The Inspection and Defects module delivers a simple, effective and
totally integrated solution for undertaking both structured and unstructured
inspections.
The AIS functionality provides the ability to collect and modify
equipment related details plus collect other physical attributes normally
associated with geographical information systems (GIS). The module receives
work order task information and related equipments structures from Ellipse.
When Australian utility companies ENERGEX and Ergon Energy, prominent
customers of Mincom, wanted the ERP vendor to provide major enhancements to
the training functionality provided by Ellipse, Mincom turned to Mitrais.
More than 1000 man-days were invested in developing a Java web-based front
end and a back-end in COBOL.
In
developing and launching its own Medical Information System Mitrais placed
its faith in a Java Platform Enterprise Edition (JavaEE). One of the first
implementations of this system was in the Klinik Kardiovaskular
(Cardiovascular Clinic) at the Hospital Cinere in Jakarta, Indonesia. Linked
to MYOB Enterprise V3 it ensures seamless integration between the clinical
and financial operations of the clinic.