Application Development Trends' News


Sun, Microsoft can agree on Java

Companies extend license of Java Virtual Machine.

Time to grok on Grokker

New application creates "graphical knowledge maps."

BEA launches third phase of security plan

Launch of BEA WebLogic Enterprise Security (WLES) first new product resulting from February acquisition of CrossLogix.

The rebirth of assembly language programming

Author explains why assembly is back.

Source: Microsoft's Longhorn PDC preview to lack GUI

Pre-beta of the OS won't include new "Aero" interface.

Cape Clear modifies platform to boost telco business

Changes aimed at products that go beyond traditional telephone service.

IBM updates developerWorks Web services toolkit

WebSphere Software Developer Kit (WSDK) 5.1 for Web Services is in testing phase.

VoiceXML certification plan set

Pilot program the start of its effort to promote interoperability of voice applications.

Gehry teams with IBM, Dassault for PLM push

Famed architect says product life-cycle management software key to large projects.

Amazon CTO discusses site's developer program

Online giant welcomes Web developers.

Many compilers, one IDE for C++ BuilderX

New IDE provides first time Unix support, allowing applications to migrate from Unix to Intel-based Linux.

OODB players Versant, Poet merge; shakeout in store

Both companies have repositioned their offerings since the early 90s, with Poet focusing on B2B catalog development, while Versant has positioned its object stores for performance-intensive applications.

Infragistics adds ink-enabled toolset to NetAdvantage

Includes developer tools for Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003, Microsoft .NET Framework and Microsoft COM. And it features new .NET UI, ASP.NET date chooser and ASP.NET calendar interface elements.

Conversion made easier as Microsoft unveils JLCA 2.0

New version said to convert 80% of Java code to .NET.

Start-up touts hardware/software combo

Former IBM exec now CTO of startup.

Instantiations acquires SWT Designer, and signs on its author

Design tool said to help software developers create rich client user interfaces for Java applications.

AmberPoint adds to Web services management line

Company unveiled a management toolset officials said is designed to help prevent glitches in processing.

UML 2.0 modeling tools begin to emerge

Gentleware is among the early leaders in the race to bring out modeling tools that implement the new Unified Modeling Language (UML) 2.0 specs.

HP moves to indemnify its Linux base

Company takes step to protect customers from SCO lawsuit.

New DevPartner Studio 7.1 boosts .NET support

New version is said to integrate with Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 and 2002 and Windows Server 2003.