The world of internet is ever evolving and introducing new and better ways to give the end user a much more rich experience over the internet. Rich Internet Applications is the path breaking innovation in the world of World Wide Web as it renders it with lot of functionality. RIP enables the user to have a responsive interface and hence, providing the required information quickly and in a much more efficient manner. Most of the websites today make use of rich internet technology so that they can give their customers complete satisfaction.

Rich Internet Applications (RIA) is basically pieces of software that can be accessed through web browser. The primary advantage of this to the user is that there is no need to download any software for using it as it can be used directly from the browser. Several RIA technologies are available free of cost such as Adobe Flash, Adobe flex, Microsoft Silverlight, Ajax and JavaFX.

However, at times the user needs to install certain plug-ins if the browser is not the latest one. Usually, the RIA integrates along with the technology already built into the web browser. Now-a-days all kinds of rich applications are found for instance, word processors, spreadsheets, online games and so on. Not only this, it is due to these rich applications that one can even access their bank accounts sitting at home itself. Hence, these applications are specially meant for offering the user with high interactivity and functionality.

The three main benefits of the Rich Internet Applications are accessibility, performance, and consistency. RIA is completely about offering the user of the web an optimum experience over the internet and more than that it enables the companies to have a competitive edge in the market. The implementation of technologies such as Ajax, Silverlight can hence enhance the value of service oriented systems.