Abstract: A method for caching in a server is provided. Data from a database is duplicated in an external cache and a hot cache which are used to speed up access and distribute server load reducing access traffic the database. The server is configured to process data requests by checking the hot cache first, then the external cache before attempting to retrieve data from the database.

Abstract: A method comprises receiving a call to a method in response to detection of a game event in a user device, responsive to said call, generating a data file, said data file comprising identity information associated with said game event and a value of at least one parameter; and storing said data file in a data store.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for producing dissolving pulp from a hydrolysis-kraft cooking process, and wherein production increases may result in less viscosity reduction and thus not meeting the target viscosities in the dissolving pulp produced. In order to compensate for losses in viscosity reduction in the cook at production increases is the oxygen delignification stage boosted with modest charges of peroxide that introduce an additional viscosity reduction.

Abstract: A compiler for compiling a server application is disclosed wherein the server is configured to automatically generate an API (Application Programming Interface) for use is a client device. The API allows communication between the client device and the compiled server application.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for enabling interactive gameplay across multiple platforms.

Abstract: A system for enabling interactive gameplay is disclosed, comprising: a first server configured to communicate with a first computing device using a first Application Programming Interface (API), wherein the first server comprises a first data store; a second server configured to communicate with a second computing device using a second API, wherein the second server comprises a second data store; and a third server for communicating with the first server and second server, wherein the third server comprises a third data store; wherein the first server, second server, and third server are configured to synchronize the first data store, second data store, and third data store to enable the first computing device and second computing device to engage in an interactive game.

Abstract: A control module for controlling data stored in at least one database is disclosed. The control module comprise at least one memory and at least one processor configured to extend the at least one database in accordance with at least one predetermined rule stored in said at least one memory, and populate the records of said extension of said database automatically in dependence on said at least one predetermined rule. The at least one predetermined rule may comprise inserting a null indicator in a record of said extension when no actual data is available.

Abstract: A compiler for compiling a server application is disclosed wherein the server is configured to automatically generate an API (Application Programing Interface) for use is a client device. The API allows communication between the client device and the compiled server application.

Abstract: A method for caching in a server is provided. Data from a database is duplicated in an external cache and a hot cache which are used to speed up access and distribute server load reducing access traffic the database. The server is configured to process data requests by checking the hot cache first, then the external cache before attempting to retrieve data from the database.

Abstract: A method comprises receiving a call to a method in response to detection of a game event in a user device, responsive to said call, generating a data file, said data file comprising identity information associated with said game event and a value of at least one parameter; and storing said data file in a data store.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for enabling interactive gameplay.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for enabling interactive gameplay across multiple platforms.