Application Development Trends' News


HP, Dell do Java desktop deals with Sun

Sun has announced that desktop giants HP and Dell will ship the latest Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on PCs.

Sun Java Rave tool targets 'corporate' programmers

Company unveils new rapid application development tool.

JBoss Group developers head for greener open-source pastures

New venture to be called Core Developers Network.

Microsoft adds 'sophisticated' XML capabilities to FrontPage 2003

Company upgrades XML functionality to Web page builder.

At JavaOne: Smart clients use XML, JavaScript

Company offers a way to build rich Internet applications which get around bandwidth and server constraints.

At JavaOne: Sun's Schwartz says WS-I 'slowing down' next J2EE release

A "Java Powered" branding program will make Java technology more visible to consumers using cell phones and PDAs.

New version of Berkeley DB handles XML natively

New link between XML and data.

Inspection service focuses on Java resource leaks

Compnay offers an automated way to find and fix them.

Pervasive joins Magic; unveils Linux DBMS

Database company announces strategic deal with developer, and upgraded Linux support.

New Java math libraries due

Company releases new version of analysis software.

At JavaOne: Novell shows off SilverStream arsenal

Novell takes to the halls of JavaOne with new development acquisition.

Tech.Ed Reporter's Notebook: What's the matter with IT?

A look at the buzz surrounding a prediction of IT's demise.

JBoss releases developer edition

New lower cost version available from open-source vendor.

Mercury snags Kintana for $225M

Mercury Interactive Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kintana Inc. for about $225 million in stock and cash.

Sybase makes $25M bet on Wi-Fi

Company will work with universities and industry partners.

Java faithful gather in SF for 8th JavaOne

Preview of weeklong Java conference.

Gartner: “Reasonable probability” Oracle will take over PeopleSoft

Whether the deal goes through or not, it is likely to have an immediate negative impact on PeopleSoft.

Oracle offers $5.1 B for PeopleSoft

Database and applications giant Oracle Corp. today launched an effort to take over applications competitor PeopleSoft Inc. for about $5.1 billion.

SCO Group says it has proof of Unix copyright ownership

CEO says newly-discovered document key to claim.

Company Update: Microsoft in 2003

A look back at a busy first half of the year.