JBoss achieves highest security certification

The JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) by Red Hat achieved the highest ranking security certification, EAL4+, in February 2012. EAL4+ recognises and certifies a system with a highly structured design, test process and quality control. ISAAC deploys JBoss EAP as a stable base for many middleware and web projects.

Security certification

JBoss EAP is the supported enterprise edition of the open source JBoss Application Server (JBoss AS). ISAAC is a JBoss Advanced Partner and proud of this achievement by Red Hat. Security plays a central role in all ISAAC projects, but some projects require even more in-depth security validation through certifications like PCI-DSS, EAL4+ and awareness of the OWASP top 10. 

ISAAC and JBoss

ISAAC has been developing solutions on top of JBoss since 2005, and has acquired a detailed understanding of the system that our experienced specialists can apply in many systems. The EAL4+ certification of JBoss broadens the possibilities of the high-performance high-security JBoss platform even further.

Red Hat

“Security remains one of the most important considerations for security-conscious industries like government, financial services and healthcare considering new technology solutions, and achieving Common Criteria certification gives customers the added confidence that our solutions meet specific, internationally recognized benchmarks for security performance,” Paul Smith, general manager and vice president, public sector operations of Red Hat explains. “We made the commitment to upgrade our Common Criteria certification for the JBoss Enterprise Application Platform from EAL2 to EAL4+, and achieving the highest available certification level is a testament to our ongoing efforts to meeting the needs of security-conscious government organizations and businesses.”

Interested in a scalable, secure and inovative middleware solution by ISAAC? Check out our approach and projects at www.isaacmiddleware.com.

Effective concept for Dimensys DX

Dimensys DX is introducing an innovative product on the European market. CONEXIOM enables users to send documents from their own ERP systems to those of the recipients. Quickly, directly and with no hassles. ISAAC handled the first online communication.

The goal: give visitors fast access to the information they want, and get them to make contact. This is done by using a clear ‘one-pager’, so visitors can quickly scan for relevant information. ISAAC designed the site on the basis of the most important USPs, including convenience and flexibility. ISAAC also made a proposal for the texts. Take a look at the highly effective result on www.dimensysdx.nl

Koen Peters on the latest browsers

“These are exciting times in the world of browsers.”

A few weeks ago Microsoft launched its latest ‘Internet Explorer 9’browser. And it wasn’t a moment too soon: the browser was lagging behind competitors like Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. IE9 has had a big update, especially in speed and security. To everybody’s surprise, the browser follows the latest internet standards. IE9 can now rightly be called a modern browser.

Need for testing

Our experience is that websites viewed in a new browser often aren’t displayed correctly, or look different. But problems like these can be solved simply with some small changes. Thorough testing in advance shows which solutions give the best results. When developing new websites, ISAAC tests them with different browsers, based on a list of the most popular browsers. Because of the increasing downloads of IE 9 and Firefox 4, we expect to add these to the list in the near future.

Sorbo, your household help… and more

Manual entry of incoming orders from multiple customers. That sounds time-consuming… and it is. There’s also a big chance of errors, which no business can afford. Non-food specialist Nedac Sorbo needed an efficient sales channel.

What ISAAC did

ISAAC created an easy-to-manage webshop that makes it easy for small to medium-size customers to place their orders. ISAAC created the concept, and developed an effective design together with the underlying technology. The webshop was also linked to the existing SAP system, so there were no changes in the way Nedac Sorbo worked. Apart from the higher speed, reliability and efficiency! Take a look at the result on webshop.nedacsorbo.nl

Top telephone system for Laser UK

The project was one big technical challenge. But a year later the result is a unique product. “This is the first phone service that’s so flexible to manage” says Friso Geerlings, ISAAC’s CTO Back End. ISAAC developed an extremely flexible telephone system to handle tens of thousands of incoming calls a day for financial services company Laser UK.

“It’s a great system”

There's a wide choice of ‘Business Rules Management Systems’. “Our competitors offer a range of solutions, but these are all much more costly”, Friso explains. ISAAC prefers to use open-source software, which helps to minimise the costs. “But the quality is just as good, and in some cases even better. And as well as that it's a great system to use”. The attractive price level means the service is also affordable for small and medium-size companies

Harense Smid again chooses ISAAC

ISAAC has again been selected by electrical and electronic products retailer De Harense Smid to develop a new webshop. An exciting order, and one that we're more than a little proud of.

ISAAC is responsible for both design and technology of the new webshop, which will be built using the ISAAC webshop platform. This is based on Magento, the leading open source e-commerce solution. Integration of the specially developed ‘Webshop Catalog Manager’ allows products from multiple suppliers to be accessed, which gives De Harense Smid the highest possible flexibility in its product range.

Would you like to see a webshop that boosts sales? Take a look at www.isaacwebshops.nl

Faster dotCMS websites with plug-in from ISAAC

For years ISAAC has used open-source software, including dotCMS, Magento, JBoss, JQuery and Dojo. The big advantage of open-source is that the software is rapidly improving, thanks to the large number of programmers who are contributing to its development. ISAAC is one of them. We’re now proudly presenting our first plug-in for dotCMS, called Minifier v.1.0. This extremely useful plug-in gives websites built with dotCMS a big increase in speed. So it's a real ‘must-have’ for every dotCMS developer.

We've moved!

ISAAC has been based in Eindhoven right from the start. But after a number of successful years at our former location on Elzentlaan, it had become time to move. Now you'll find ISAAC in the Woensel area of Eindhoven, at Marconilaan 16 in the ‘Obelisk’ office building.

The architect of the office complex, Paul Diederen, received the Dirk Roosenburg Award in 2005. The jury thought this was the most inspiring of the nominated projects, and referred to it as “an innovative boost for the Woensel-West area”. We'll be glad to give you a warm welcome at our new location, where a cup of coffee or a frothy cappuccino awaits you. The great view over the renovated former Philips complex Strijp-S makes a visit well worthwhile.

Visiting and postal address from 1 February 2011:
Marconilaan 16, 5621 AA Eindhoven

New ISAAC corporate identity and website

It was worth waiting for. So here we are with a completely new look, but closer to our roots and passion than ever. ISAAC's new corporate identity is a better match for our spearhead strengths: know-how, passion and professionalism. After a number of brainstorming sessions, creative concepts and a carefully chosen strategy, our new look is a fact.

Like all real professionals, we make a point of putting an authentic signature under our web and software solutions. The recognisable blue colour has stayed the same. The personal touch is a distinctive feature. And we certainly don't try to hide the fact that we’re still just as "Crazy about Internet" as when we started in 1999. We're pleased to meet you. This is ISAAC, The Full Service Internet Agency.

ISAAC presentation at Open Source Conference

Mark Hoogendoorn (ISAAC CEO) and Friso Geerlings (CTO Back End) were speakers at the Open Source Conference 2010 held in the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ in Amsterdam on 26 November 2010. In a presentation entitled "The Enterprise Open Source Middleware accelerator", they explained how ISAAC has been able to achieve a continuous expansion of middleware and front-end services, based on Enterprise Open Source from RedHat and dotCMS. The focus was on the role of open source in a number of larger ISAAC projects for the financial services industry. You can find the slides and a brief summary of the presentation at: http://www.opensourceconference.nl/?page_id=497.html#presentatieISAAC

Business rules webinar available

ISAAC was recently asked by RedHat to jointly host a webinar on the JBoss Business Rules Management System (BRMS). The Interactive Voice Response (IVR) project for Laser UK was used as case study. You can view the webinar again here.

OHRA selects ISAAC for new implementation of its websites

After a detailed selection process, insurance and financial services company OHRA has once again chosen ISAAC as its partner for the implementation of a single, central content management system (CMS). The combination of many years of experience in the banking and financial market on the one hand, and the proven expertise of ISAAC with the powerful dotCMS content management system on the other, were the decisive factors for OHRA in choosing ISAAC.

ISAAC has already for a number of years provided the Delta Lloyd group, of which OHRA is a member, with interaction design, usability advice, conversion optimisation and technical support services.

One CMS for entire online portfolio

As well as its own website, OHRA's online portfolio includes various other websites for online sales of insurance and financial services products. These sites were created by different suppliers, not always using a CMS, and based on different techniques. The resulting diversity makes management of the sites unnecessarily difficult, which is why OHRA wants to manage all its sites using a single CMS. ISAAC offers a complete solution with the dotCMS open-source content management system, which it has already used successfully for more than 30 domains in the financial industry.

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Java Developer. This is your chance.

Do you want to work in an environment in which design and the latest internet technologies are key factors? In which you can expect new challenges every day? Do you like to have a lot of responsibility? Are you looking for an environment in which you're challenged to get the best out of yourself, and in which your contribution is taken seriously? Then this job at ISAAC is exactly what you're looking for!

Who are we?

ISAAC is a web and software company that specializes in internet technology and design. Our expertise extends from simple websites right up to the most extensive concepts, e-marketing and complex software projects in which internet is always the central factor.

What will you be doing?

As Java programmer at ISAAC your job is to write testable, high-quality Java code based on best practices and proven patterns. As well as that you'll be responsible for producing the associated technical documentation. If necessary you'll carry out a technical analysis of a problem area. To keep your knowledge up-to-date you'll spend 10% of your working time on studying.

Who are we looking for?

For this challenging position we're looking for someone with a completed university or higher vocational education (HBO) in IT/Computer Science. You should preferably have SCJP and SCWCD qualifications. You're familiar with Java, SQL, Design patterns (theory) and UML. As well as that you have a good command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

What are we offering you?

We offer a varied position in an innovative organization, which we'll be glad to tell you more about. The salary is in line with the level of the position, and depends on your knowledge and experience.

We also offer you excellent benefits such as a company car, bike scheme, company savings scheme, health insurance and a pension scheme. You'll be able to enjoy 27 days vacation if you have a full-time contract.

Sounds good?

Do you think our organization is a good match for you, and is this exactly the job you're looking for? Then send your application to Caroline Frankfort. Her e-mail address is vacature@isaac.nl. We'll arrange an interview to see if ISAAC is a good fit for you, and vice versa. Would you like more information? You can also call her on 040 290 89 79.

Graduation / Internships

Do you want to work in an environment in which design and the latest internet technologies are key factors? In which you can expect new challenges every day? Do you like to have a lot of responsibility? Are you looking for an environment in which you're challenged to get the best out of yourself, and in which your contribution is taken seriously? Then this job at ISAAC is exactly what you're looking for!

Who are we?

ISAAC is a web and software company that specializes in internet technology and design. Our expertise extends from simple websites right up to the most extensive concepts, e-marketing and complex software projects in which internet is always the central factor.

What will you be doing?

We'll decide that together with you in a personal discussion in which we'll tell you all about the opportunities, requirements and wishes that will help to make your internship period a success.

Who are we looking for?

We need an enthusiastic hard worker who's keen to learn, and who wants to take full advantage of this opportunity by working with dedication and pleasure. As well as that, you need to be 'crazy about internet'.

Interested?

Do you believe our organization is a good match for you? Then send your application to Caroline Frankfort. Her e-mail address is vacature@isaac.nl. We'll arrange an interview to see if ISAAC is a good fit for you, and vice versa. Would you like more information? You can also call her on 040 290 89 79.

Case: Webshop Megapool.nl

Megapool.nl is a nationwide webshop with a broad range of electronic and household products. Consumers can view and purchase products from Megapool.nl every day. Megapool.nl is committed to contributing to a better environment, for example by pointing out to consumers the importance of buying energy-efficient products.

ISAAC had already developed a complete custom-made webshop for Megapool.nl, and after a number of successful years Megapool.nl was ready for a new webshop. One of the most important requirements was more control of the content of the webshop. To meet this requirement, ISAAC developed a flexible webshop based on the ISAAC webshop platform. This uses Magento, the open source e-commerce solution. The result? A user-friendly webshop, with special attention for conversion. The integration of the specially developed Webshop Catalog Manager allows access to products from multiple suppliers, giving Megapool.nl an extremely high level of flexibility in its product range. The entire webshop is linked to SAP.

Interested in a webshop with a focus on results? Just contact us!

Case: Mobile Website

Laser Cards, part of LaSer Nederland, is an international service organization that issues a range of credit cards in the Netherlands. In addition, Laser Cards offers continuous credit facilities and personal loans. More than a million consumers use the services of Laser Cards.

ISAAC developed a unique mobile website which allows cardholders to access their personal accounts using their mobile phones. Users can make payments worldwide, check their balances and limits, view transactions and transfer money to their personal accounts. The recently completed mobile site is the first in the financial sector on which it is possible to view credit card transactions.

More information about a mobile website or application? Just contact us!

Case: Integration dotCMS

OHRA, part of the Delta Lloyd group, is one of the leading financial service providers in North-West Europe. Its customers know exactly what they can expect. Most of the insurance products and financial services are available immediately, 24 hours a day.

ISAAC was recently asked to convert 17 separate websites into a single, solid system. In this task ISAAC restructured each individual website and then linked it to DotCMS, the open source content management system. ISAAC has extensive experience with DotCMS, for which it is Exclusive Business Partner in the Benelux. The new structure saves Ohra time, because the maintenance of the individual sites can now be handled within a single system.

More information about fully manageable website using DotCMS? Just contact us!

Case: Webshop Reprint.nl

RePrint.nl is the fastest-growing supplier of office products in the Netherlands. With more than 50,000 active customers, RePrint.nl is among the leading suppliers of absolutely everything for the office. That demands a webshop that's more than versatile.

ISAAC developed a webshop based on Magento, with the unique addition of a fully custom-made product range manager which allows all the information provided by external suppliers to be imported and automatically converted. This means RePrint.nl not only has extremely high flexibility in its product range, but also has total control of its purchasing policy.

A webshop that's always on-target? Just contact us!

Case: Online Account Access

Ekspres Bank (part of the French LaSer Group) is a Danish financial service provider, and has operated for more than 20 years on the Scandinavian market. A number of years ago Ekspres Bank switched to a new back-end system.

For 'Min Konto' (My Account) ISAAC extended the existing Pangaea Finance Platform with a complete Single Sign On (SSO) solution. The result is a solid, integrated environment. The Scandinavian Signicat platform allows users to log on quickly and securely to the Ekspres Bank online environment.

More information about innovative middleware solutions? Just contact us!

Case: Webshop Modern.nl

Modern.nl, part of Impact Retail, is the largest and most service-oriented webshop for consumer electronics products in the Netherlands. Its wide product range includes washing machines, TVs, dishwashers, shavers and other electronic products.

ISAAC made detailed recommendations for the conversion. The user-friendliness of the site was substantially increased thanks to careful interaction design together with an overall redesign. Impact Retail's development department implemented the website on the basis pf the recommendations by ISAAC. The result? A big increase in sales and enthusiastic reviews by customers. In 2010 Modern.nl was named best webshop in the consumer electronics category by Thuiswinkel Awards.

Interested in a webshop that generates ales? Just contact us!

Case: Website Primeline.nl

PrimeLine, part of LaSer Nederland, is a trusted service organization. As well as financing purchases on the shop floor, consumers can also take advantage of flexible continuous credit facilities and transparent personal loans.

ISAAC has worked together with LaSer Nederland for many years, especially in the development of websites and the development of solid back-end systems. That's why ISAAC was asked to develop the new website for Primeline. The site has a distinctive look, with a substantially improved user experience.

More information about a distinctive website that really works? Just contact us!

Case: Webshop Mag-Print

Mag-Print is an internationally oriented webshop on which users can design and order their own magnets. These include practical products such as magnetic business cards, fridge magnets and many more.

ISAAC developed a custom-made webshop in which a number of unique modules are implemented. The personalization module lets visitors use photos and text to make their designs for specific products in the webshop. Mag-Print then receives ready-to-print files that can be used directly in the production process. Thanks to this direct link, Mag-Print can offer extremely fast delivery.

Interested in a webshop with a focus on results? Just contact us!

Case: Website Platform

LaSer Nederland, part of the French LaSer Group, has since 1996 been among the top financial service providers and partner to leading consumer companies in a range of sectors. LaSer Nederland has four brands: PrimeLine, Directa.nl, Laser Cards and Sygma Finance.

ISAAC has produced numerous promotions websites using a specially developed platform for these sites. This platform is linked to DotCMS, the open source content management system, which enables LaSer Nederland to generate and maintain its own content quickly and flexibly.

Would you also like a promotions site that's online in no time? Just contact us!

Case: Online Catalogue

Lunet Zorg offers a broad and varied range of care and support services in the Brabant region to people of all ages with a (mental) disability. Its services include local care close to home, as well as specialized care at a limited number of locations in the region. Lunet Zorg has 2800 professionals and 1000 volunteers who work for more than 2400 clients.

ISAAC developed an online catalogue, lunetinbedrijf.nl. The website gives visitors an impression of the range of attractive, tasty and useful products made by people with a disability. The catalogue is linked to DotCMS, the open source content management system. This gives Lunet Zorg total control of the content of the website.

More information about a fully manageable website using DotCMS? Just contact us!

Case: SSOE Digital Workshop

SSOE (Eindhoven Special Education Foundation) is responsible for five schools for (secondary) special education. These five schools together provide education for more than 1300 students, of whom 600 receive support on location. SSOE has more than 550 employees.

ISAAC was asked to implement the 'digital workshop', a closed social network that allows students to communicate among themselves and with supporting staff. They can also post their work, and thereby build up their personal portfolios which can be accessed by the supporting staff. The digital workshop was built using Mahara: an open source social network solution.

Interested in an intranet, knowledge bank or portfolio system using Mahara? Just contact us!

By car

Public transport

By train

• Take the train to Eindhoven Beukenlaan station
• Walk to the north-east on Beukenlaan/Marconilaan (you will pass a snack bar on your left)
• After about 400 metres you will reach the Obelisk office building

By bus from Eindhoven Central station

• Take bus no. 8 Station Eindhoven-Kapelbeemd
• Get off the bus at the Gemmastraat stop
• Follow Boschdijk away from the city centre towards the roundabout
• You will see the Obelisk office building on the opposite side of the roundabout