<p>CALGARY, AB, Jan 08, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --ICEsoft Technologies Inc., a leading global supplier of open-sourcetechnologies for enterprise, announced today that ICEmobile 1.2 isshipping. ICEmobile is an open-source project for the development ofmobile applications using pure Java EE, web-based techniques. WithICEmobile, you build a single web application that looks, feels, andbehaves like a native application on any of the world's most popularmobile devices, with no need for native mobile applicationdevelopment.</p><p>ICEmobile leverages Java EE, HTML5 and Ajax to create web-basedapplications where the client presentation matches the device'snative look and feel, but is delivered via a secure,enterprise-strength, Java backend. The web-based approach ensuresseamless cross-platform support for today's most advanced smartphones and tablets. ICEmobile offers native device containers thatextend browser capabilities, providing seamless integration withnative device capabilities such as the camera, camcorder andmicrophone.</p><p>"Java EE standards are at the heart of ICEmobile," said StephenMaryka, ICEsoft CTO. "With ICEmobile, Enterprise Java developers canleverage existing core competencies, development tools and bestpractices to deliver solutions that span the entire spectrum fromdesktop to mobile devices."</p><p>ICEmobile 1.2 contains over 170 new features including: -- Unparalleled support for both JSF/Spring and JSP -- Adaptive layout controls to simplify page design for different device types -- Improved device detection and styling to ensure page layouts and web controls look and perform optimally -- Access to native device contact lists -- Application templates for faster starts</p><p><a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/icesoft-ships-icemobile-open-source-platform-for-mobile-java-ee-apps-2013-01-08">Keep reading...</a></p>