Microsoft Silverlight is a framework that helps to create interactive Rich Internet Applications (RIAs). It was possible to create RIAs in Microsoft Flash and Flex but Microsoft Silverlight has given a newer direction to developers who are utilizing its capabilities and functionalities to create interactive and cross browser applications.

The applications can be integrated with .NET platform that enables high quality resolution images, smooth video streaming, animations, web designing, pixel shade effects, 3D graphics and so on. It works best with AJAX-enabled web pages to improve its speed and functionality. The applications are also used with JavaScript. Hereunder are top seven functionalities of Microsoft Silverlight that makes it different from other plug-ins:

1.       Allows cross browser compatibility, cross platform and cross-device platform functionality

2.       Silverlight based applications check for updates automatically.

3.       All applications are safe and secure for the system

4.       Has provision to support all high quality video and audio functionalities

5.       Improves speed of AJAX-enabled websites

6.       Provides enhanced data support by binding CLR objects and other UI components via XAML

7.       Detects loss of connection and stores user’s work until it is reconnected

8.        Flexibility to show data in a visual manner

With the popularity and great demand of Silverlight development services, there are various development companies that are engaged in developing innovative, highly interactive and creative applications for desktop, web as well as mobile phones. Even this framework is also compatible to create interactive games for windows-based mobile phones.

In order to have experienced Silverlight developers at cost-effective prices, it is better to consult with offshore dot net development companies who can help you in integrating Silverlight applications with .NET framework. While you are making a selection, you can compare few dot net companies in terms of their experience, expertise, team, reputation, previous work and clients’ testimonials. This will help you to have clear picture about the company’s competence and capabilities in achieving desired results.

You can even use search engines to find few reliable companies that can give shape to your ideas. You can begin your search now so that you can sign a deal with a reliable company. While you are signing a deal, you can also sign a NDA that will ensure confidentiality of your company data during and after deployment of your project. Once you are sure, you have a reliable development partner, you can start your development process to get a solution that can attract and engage larger audience.