Unify announced the next generation of the Company’s product, NXJ 12. The new features and enhancements in NXJ 12 speed development and testing, and offer more AJAX functionality for the creation of SOA-based Rich Internet Applications (RIA).

NXJ 12 is designed to enable developers to develop, deploy and test Rich Internet and SOA applications. Enhancements to NXJ 12’s graphical user interface allow for the creation of richer and faster applications. Business intelligence is improved through advancements in optional analytical reporting features, including fine-tuned reporting, higher usability and nationalization support. Unify NXJ 12 is based on Java 1.5, providing easy integration with enterprise applications and enterprise application server infrastructures.

“Organizations of all sizes are moving toward implementing SOA to help increase agility, lower IT costs, reduce business risks and free information previously locked within proprietary systems,” said Duane George, chief technology officer, Unify. “The performance and GUI enhancements in NXJ 12 make this solution faster and easier-to-use than ever before. New RIA applications can be created and launched in a fraction of the time previously required while leveraging the skill of the existing development staff.”

NXJ is a powerful visual development tool for the rapid creation of innovative Web 2.0 Rich Internet Applications based on an SOA. NXJ is distinguished by its combination of intuitive visual design, flexible SOA programming, and ease of integration via Web services. The combination of AJAX-rich client technology, Web services, business process management, workflow and optional reporting make NXJ a powerful and competitive solution for delivering SOA-based Rich Internet Applications.