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Summary: Joomla, a popular open source content management system, was recently upgraded to a 3.0 release with enhanced database integration, administrative tools and optimization for mobile devices. A 3.01 security fix went out Tuesday.

The recently released Joomla 3.0 upgrade will be a treat for web content producers that want to improve the functionality for mobile users.

Most notably, version 3.0 leverages Bootstrap, Twitters' tool collection for creating websites and web applications, for ntaively optimizing how content is displayed on smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.

"The Joomla CMS can now display content on mobile devices as clearly and distinctly as it does on a personal computer or Mac," according to a statement issued by the project after this version's completion late last month."This innovation makes Joomla the first major CMS that includes the Twitter Bootstrap framework that enables it tobe 100 percent mobile-friendly by default."

The open source project claims that roughly three percent of the web is run on Joomla services and that Joomla serves as the web content backbone for large enterprises including Citibank, eBay, General Electric, Harvard University, Ikea, McDonalds and Sony. It competes with other open source CMS offerings such as WordPress and Drupal.

Joomla! 3.0 offers a total of 15 new features including a new PostgreSQL driver and a new user interface for administrators. As it is already integrated with MySQL and SQL Server, the addition of the PostgreSQL driver makes Joomla database independent for the first time, the sttement indicated.

It also incorporates thethe "ability to copy a template, the option to disable the ability to change the Username in Profile and the installation of language packages directly from the extension manager, which makes it easier to manage other languages," the statement added.

The last upgrade, version 2.5, was introduced last January. The project issued a security fix, 3.0.1, on Tuesday, October 9.

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Joomla 3.0 optimized for mobile devices

Adding to the excitement of web developers and users, the latest version of Joomla was released last month. The Joomla 3.0 version has plenty of features, taking web experience to a completely new level. And to help businesses access the best of Joomla 3.0, Asahi Technologies announced Joomla 3.0 upgradation and customization services in New York.

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Web Development technology and business trends have transformed heavily towards Mobile Platform since the last major release of Joomla 2.5. The newer version pushes for mobile friendly web development with features like responsive administrator template, Jfeed, SEF plug-in and Beez3. In addition, the Incorporation of Twitter Bootstrap with plenty of components enables easier and quicker development.

The Design and implementation of Joomla 3.0 clearly shows the transition from conventional to mobile friendly websites and applications, stated Vinod Subbaiah, CEO of Asahi Technologies. Though the availability of third-party templates and extensions are limited, developers can now deliver a consistent cross-platform user experience with Joomla 3.0.0. End users visiting Joomla sites can find more consistency with site content and other elements.

Joomla Services at Asahi Technologies:

To help firms learn more about Web CMS Solutions, Asahi Technologies provides a free online consultation to clients letting them understand their Joomla options. The organization also offers using Magento, WordPress and Drupal.

About Asahi Technologies

Asahi Technologies is a New York based web design and development firm that provides software consulting and Web solutions to small and medium level businesses all across North America. Asahi Technologies specializes in responsive design, cloud computing, online marketing, mobile application development and open source technologies. Under the leadership of Mr. Vinod Subbaiah, who himself started his career as a software programmer, Asahi Technologies team comprises of experienced software professionals having extensive knowledge of technology with B2C and B2B operations. The firms headquarters is located in New York City, NY.

Vinod Subbaiah Asahi Technologies LLC c/o Corp Serv Co 6463305443 Email Information

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Asahi Technologies to help NY Business owners upgrade their Joomla website to the latest version- Joomla 3.0.0

The release of Joomla 3.0 on September 27 not only marks a new milestone for the seven-year-old open-source (and free) content management system, it also establishes a new goal for Joomla: the mobile platform.

It would be unfair to characterize Joomla 3.0's changes as being solely geared towards mobile-friendly websites, but there's no denying that delivering content for mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones influenced many of the changes for this update -- an influence that can be felt throughout the design and implementation of this version.

[Related story: Site builder shootout: Drupal vs. Joomla vs. WordPress]

Bootstrapping it

Under the hood, many of the features behind Joomla's new look and feel come from the project's adoption of Twitter Bootstrap, a framework of CSS and HTML design templates that works to unify typography, forms, buttons and other components.

The opening screen of a Joomla-based website, with content.

The reliance on Bootstrap was not done just to make the back-end interface look pretty on mobile (though it helps). A more important reason for the move was to help wrangle the 10,000-plus extensions that are available within the Joomla ecosystem. The Bootstrap model within Joomla 3.0 is pervasive throughout the back and front ends of the CMS, and any extension developer who is putting together an add-on for Joomla will be able to use the same components as all other extension developers.

Unification is critical to how the new Joomla performs on any platform, not just mobile, according to Paul Orwig, president of Open Source Matters, a support organization for the Joomla project, and former member of Joomla's leadership team.

In the past, that was not always a given, Orwig explains, particularly for extensions that did work outside of the core Joomla functionality, such as e-commerce. Since Joomla's core software had no e-commerce tools, any given developer of an e-commerce extension would feel free to approach the administrative and front ends of their tool in whatever way they wanted. This led to quite a bit of confusion for admins trying to evaluate the features of each extension.

"Bootstrap is a standard that's adopted a huge variety of components, which will make developers' lives a lot easier," Orwig says.

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Joomla 3.0 review: Making way for mobile

28-09-2012 08:33 The Joomla! Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 3.0.0. Joomla! 3.0 brings a large set of new features including Mobile and Responsive design, a new user friendly administrator interface, some great new developer tools, and a whole lot more! For more information about Joomla! 3.0, visit Created by: Claes Norin @cnorin Jon Neubauer @219jondn http Cameramen: Fred Sullivan @fredjet Desmond Shaw

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Joomla! 3.0 - Mobile R3ADY. US3R Friendly. - Video

Boston MA (PRWEB) October 02, 2012

On October 4th at 1 PM, CNP Integrations is proud to present a new webinar and discussion focused the unique process for developing multilingual websites with the new 3.0 release of Joomla! CMS. This webinar will offer an inside peak at the powerful features of Joomla! CMS for building web sites in multiple languages.

This presentation lead by Jonathan Neubauer, a project manager for CNP and active member of the Joomla community, will expand on the concepts offered in his recent appearance at Joomla Day New York 2012.

Jonathans in-depth of knowledge of the Joomla! CMS multi-language features will make this a must see event for those considering a multilingual web site, says Christopher Nielsen (CNP Integrations CEO/General Manager). The new 3.0 release of Joomla! CMS has many new features that will appeal to folks building mobile ready and user friendly multilingual platforms for delivering their content to vast audiences, continues Nielsen.

This webinar will cover the process for effectively building web sites using Joomla! 3.0 in numerous languages. This one hour session will have a strong focus on the capabilities that Joomla! brings into the core when it comes to creating and managing websites. Participants will learn tips on how to configure a Joomla CMS for two or more languages and review some processes that will benefit beginners and experienced users alike.

Join CNP Integrations and other Joomla enthusiasts on October 4th at 1 PM for an hour long webinar and discussion: Registration is available online: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/740398626 or visit the CNP Integrations webinar page for more information: http://www.joomladesignservices.com/joomla-cms-webinars.html.

CNP's webinar series is free, and open to any Joomla! users, or people interested in learning about Joomla!. Upcoming regular, monthly webinars will cover popular topics for Joomla! CMS site owners, administrators, and users.

CNP Integrations is known for delivering world class support for Joomla CMS

CNP Integrations has an engaged global team of technical and configuration experts and employs highly skilled programmers and project managers with the focus of providing the most responsive web application support services for the Joomla CMS and other compatible technologies. CNP Integrations is a business division of Creative Networks Protocol Inc., a Massachusetts based corporation. CNP Integrations offers premium technical support and hosting with a value building methodology and a proven process of project management success.

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Multi-Lingual Web Sites with Joomla! 3.0 - Webinar by CNP Integrations