Converged Applications

Abstract: This paper explains and discusses the current transition mechanisms to IPv6 and their applicability to different network scenario. Also discussed is the evolutionary work being done in different IETF working groups to address new realities in the IPv6 deployment.
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Abstract:  HSC recently participated in the prestigious Project Management Leadership (PML) 2011 event where we presented our experiences in successfully applying Agile methodologies to large projects executed offshore from the customer site.The paper was selected as a runner up in the abovementioned event.   Abstract: Other than understanding the organizational and cultural aspects related to application of Agile methods, modification and adaptation of Agile practices to suit the organization’s business context and existing systems and processes is imperative for making Agile work.
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Abstract: In the today’s market scenario of intense competition, the organizations face the challenges of low price and high quality. The traditional model of separate teams for delivery puts additional burden on these factors adding to additional pressure. The key to success is knowledge re-use wherever possible and spreading the roles and responsibilities across the different delivery phases. The intent of the paper is to highlight one such practice for handling these challenges.
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Abstract: Programming for limited power/resource devices is a much bigger challenge than the desktop environment. This whitepaper is a general guideline for developers who are taking a leap of faith into the mobile development world, to help them get a head start in terms of selecting the right approach to develop a mobile application. 
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Abstract:  This technical whitepaper describes some typical migration challenges of a single server or traditional load balanced application server to a cloud infrastructure and also covers a recent case study where HSC helped a customer migrate their solution to the cloud.
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Abstract: Web feeds (hereby referred to as 'feed') have always played an important role in providing users content related updates of Websites without having to visit those websites manually. Typical examples of feed usage include users 'subscribing' to the feed of a website (example, CNN.com) and thereby automatically receiving 'news headlines' when the content changes.
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Abstract: roadband IP is a great leveling ground when it comes to converged services being offered by multiple providers. For example, with the availability of Broadband, companies such as Vonage could offer IP based phone replacement solutions threatening the turf of established phone operators.
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Abstract: With the continued tightening of expenses, IT organizations are forced to do more with less. The emergence of open source software has given IT organizations the opportunity to reduce their development cost without sacrificing quality. Software applications such as Apache web server and Open Office productivity package are examples of open source products used by businesses to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) within their organizations.The high cost of performance test automation software is requiring QA professionals to begin to evaluate open source alternatives.
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Abstract: The wide deployment of Voice over IP (VoIP), Real-time Text and Video over IP services has introduced new challenges in managing and maintaining voice/real-time Text/video quality, reliability, and overall performance. In particular, media delivery is an area that needs attention.
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Abstract: This paper presents a brief introduction on VoIP and discusses some of the most common deployment challenges that are faced. It also discusses the issue of Spam over Internet Telephony (SPIT), its implications and mechanisms to address this growing concern.
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