Application Development Trends' News


Cobol lives on with new tools, standards

Mainframe mainstay served by new offering from IBM as well as continued development from ISVs.

Supercomputer concepts reborn in new data server

ANTs says it has a found a way to solve the database locking problem.

In Brief: Automated testing, and keeping the Web royalty-free

Development news in brief from Programmers Report.

IBM's CodeRally takes it to the streets

alphaWorks hopes Java-racing game will follow in the footsteps Robocode.

Software vendor creates granular Web services

Epicor says change made through re-architecture of products.

SPSS asks: What will the Web do next?

Companies says it has a better way to analyze the behavior of Web users.

Tibco, GemStone build real-time integration platform

Companies take on federal project to improve intelligence applications.

Lagging UDDI gets boost from OASIS

Standards group ratifies version 2.0.

Iona cuts workforce, names new CEO

Founder taking reins once again as part of company effort to change direction.

Mercury optimizes J2EE delivery, management

Mercury announced Optane for J2EE app performance management. It builds on technology purchased recently along with Performant.

Ovum analyst: Ignore SCO claims, common sense will prevail

Analysis of the company's suit against IBM and Linux users.

Data analysis a group activity, says Databeacon

Company calls for an online, collaborative approach.

SCO signs pact with Microsoft, warns users on Linux use

More moves related to the company's ongoing legal action.

Jini: Bottled up no more?

Sun says the time could be right for its adaptive network architecture.

A dialog on testing Extreme Programming

Applying the lessons of XP to testing.

IBM buy bolsters on-demand plan

Big Blue buys systems management toolmaker Think Dynamics.

XML Schema can link legacy to Web

New standard helps utilites connect with the government.

Don't rush to SOAP 1.2 conversions

Spec architect says moving up from 1.1 may not be necessary for many developers.