Open source software: OSS is a new wind for IT area. Our Open Source Software Laboratory are developing new application system using OSS and research practical software development methods and system maintenance technologies for the OSS era.
A lot of volunteers join OSS activity and are developing new software products via Internet. The developed OSS product can be used and modified freely. For development based on OSS products, the integration among the products developed by different organizations has become main and exacting tasks. Maintenance of them is exhausting job for many users. As development using OSS is popular, short-term and low cost development will be required for application program development.
We research new software development methods such as test driven development: TDD and develop new application programs development tools based on Model Driven Architecture: MDA concept and debugging tools for OSS middleware to solve above problems. To propose new solution for Chinese users, we are developing new application system based on Linux platform such as home network system and doing Chinese oriented Web usability research.
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Offshore Software Development Methodology and Supporting Environment |
A new offshore software development methodology which is based on the agile practices to solve the existing offshore problems is proposed. Furthermore, in order to support the new development process effectively, an integration support system based on open source tools is developed.
Japan-oriented Offshore Software Development Process
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High Reliability of Open Source Software |
To seek high reliability in mission-critical business and high-performance enterprise sever, new technologies for Linux operating system and open source middle software are developed. Based on analysis of Linux Kernel and middle software, the new features will be useful for improving performance of system and services.
Middleware Status Tracer
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IT Mansion and Finger Vein Authentication |
IT mansion system focus on Chinese market has been researched for years. Hitachi will lead the intelligent mansion system in China by providing convenient, secure and comfortable service. In addition, Hitachi will actively accelerate finger vein authentication technology into new application in China market.
Show Room of Hitachi IT Mansion System
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Web Usability Research |
A series of guidelines for China-oriented and China-suitable web GUI design are proposed, which is based on the result of usability research to clarify the characteristics of Chinese web environment and preferences of Chinese web users. Using these guidelines, web pages and web-based GUI for Chinese users can be easier to use, more satisfied and maybe more fun.
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