[May 17, 2013] Spikes select Embarcadero technology for developing browser Tweet May 17, 2013 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Spikes, Inc., a provider of web security, has selected technology from Embarcadero Technologies, a provider of software solutions for application and database development, for developing a browser. Using Embarcadero Delphi XE4, Spikes is building a virtual browser that can be run on any device, all from a single source codebase. Browser exploits are a cause of malware infections and to combat this problem, Spikes has built an alternative that runs on remote systems, so that when malware strikes, the endpoint remains untouched. The Spikes Browser can operate on any computer or mobile device, protecting against threats even, Embarcadero said. "Our customers are inherently going to be running in multi-device environments, which means that our browser needs to operate seamlessly on iOS, Windows and Mac," said Branden Spikes, founder, CEO and chief technology officer of Spikes. "While we could have used a Java tool, it would have created a complex updating process and hindered the end user experience, not to mention the fact that Java itself is insecure. We selected Embarcadero's Delphi XE4 because it delivers the performance of a native solution all from one codebase." "Until now, developing apps for PCs, tablets, and smartphones has meant choosing between native apps with multiple vendor tools and codebases or compromising performance, security, and user experience with tools based on Web technologies like JavaScript and HTML5," said Michael Swindell senior vice-president of Products for Embarcadero Technologies. "Delphi XE4 helps developers rapidly deliver device native apps across platforms and form factors with a single codebase." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]