There are a number of features included in ColdFusion MX 6.1 that solidify
its position as the best choice for Web application development - from both
the developer and client perspectives. These features include enhanced
performance and scalability, as well as enhancements to key functionality,
including the CFMAIL tag.
The Challenge
Last year, I was given an RFP to implement a Digital Asset Management System
(DAMS) for a leading Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Gardena,
California. The general system requirements asked for a unified system that
would provide users across North America with access to digital assets for
use in advertising and branding efforts. My first thoughts were, "Okay, I'll
go and find vendors who provide this service or find a packaged application
that addresses the requirements outlined in the RFP."Piece of cake, right?
Not really.
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