Application Development Trends' News


Java made easier for VB developers

Visual Basic developers transitioning to Java, and even veteran Java developers, struggle with building the Web browser interface for their Java applications, contends Eric von der Heyden, managing director at Innoopract. But help is now available.

Systinet broadens XML Schema for verticals

As XML Schema definitions proliferate in e-business Web services applications, developers face the almost overwhelming task of finding ways to process them, according to Peter Lacey, director of field engineering at Systinet Corp.

Jousting at Spam Windmills

Bill Gates says the spam problem will be "solved" by 2006. This time he's bit off more than Microsoft can chew.

Silicon Valley job losses slow; Biotech software gains

The wounds inflicted on the regional heart of high tech by the economic downturn appear to be healing -- at least the area is bleeding jobs at a slower rate, according to a new report from Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network.

Tools for Distributed Development Teams

Just because you live in the middle of nowhere doesn't mean you need to do all of your development solo. In our connected world, the right tools can make all the difference

Survey: More developers OK with Linux

Joe McKendrick, database analyst for Evans Data Corp., is finding growing support for Linux and open-source software.

IBI adds Web services plug-in for quick BI

One of the biggest potential uses for Web services technology is providing business users with transparent links to data from disparate sources, according to Ken Newberger, who helped develop a new BI plug-in for Information Builders Inc. (IBI).

Web services standards set for Grid

A group of software suppliers led by IBM and Hewlett-Packard (HP) Co. this week proposed new Web services specifications that officials said can be used to integrate Grid computing and Web services standards.

Intel 'zags' with shift to 802.11g

After betting on the 802.11a/b Wireless LAN standard, Santa Clara, Calif.-based Intel Corp. has announced its first 802.11b/g chipset

From LinuxWorld: Messman's found his mojo

Novell head Jack Messman kicked off LinuxWorld Expo in New York City today with a keynote address in which he told attendees that his company was prepared to wager its future on open-source software.

Open-source plug-in targets HTTP load testing

Hyades framework project, a subgroup of the Eclipse open-source tool group, supports better tool interoperability and help developers avoid vendor lock-in. A recent example of a "Hyades savvy" tool is Scapa StressTest-Express from Scapa Technologies, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Novell addresses ID management; shows off Ximian, SuSe buys

Last week, Novell debuted the latest version of its ID management software, Nsure Identity Manager 2. This week, the Provo, UT-based software maker is releasing version 5 of its exteNd suite for developing service-oriented Web applications.

Sybase ports server to Mac OS X

Sybase Inc. has started shipping Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) 12.5.1, the latest release of its enterprise-class RDBMS, on Apple's Mac OS X Version 10.3 Panther Server.

Questioning the Monoculture Argument

When thinking about the software ecosystem, it's important to remember that computer programs are not, in fact, biological entities. And your computer is not a potato.

HP claims $2.5B in Linux revenue

Hewlett-Packard (HP) disclosed company record-setting revenue of $2.5 billion from its Linux-based offerings for fiscal year 2003. HP released the numbers on the eve of the New York edition of the twice-yearly, bi-coastal LinuxWorld Conference.

Global eXchange dons HAHT for $30M

B2B e-commerce software and services provider Global eXchange said it will pay about $30 million for HAHT Commerce Inc.

Fighting Fire with Fire

Microsoft is scared of free software - which explains why they're giving some of their own software away in return.

Sprint CEO: Integrated services are the future

At CES, Sprint chairman and CEO Gary Forsee focuses on products and services that provide "anywhere, anytime" integrated communication services.

"Intel Inside" your next TV?

Intel Corp. president and CEO Paul Otellini added his company's name to an expanding roster of industry heavyweights making major moves into the market for home entertainment devices at last week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Room for improvement in Java app performance

Wily Technology recently took a look at J2EE application performance. The company undertook a benchmark survey to uncover user experiences and plans. The results seem to bear out some of the anecdotal evidence that -- after a number of years in the field -- J2EE performance still has room for improvement.