Java Product News (updated February 28, 2005)

PolarLake enhances integration suite

The PolarLake Integration Suite is a solution for enterprise integration based on ESB (enterprise service bus) architecture. Version 4.1 features extended support for non-XML data formats and for scheduling and monitoring of automated business processes.

https://www.polarlake.com/en/html/products/integration/index.shtml

Tira Wireless introduces Jump

Tira Wireless has launched Tira Jump Product Suite, technology for solving the fragmentation and quality challenges of mobile Java application deployment. Jump enables the porting of mobile applications across 200 different handsets, as well as multiple languages and mobile operator requirements.

https://www.tirawireless.com/

Parasoft updates Jtest

Jtest 6.0, an automated unit-testing and static analysis product, is now available from Parasoft. Jtest verifies more than 500 Java development rules and automatically creates JUnit test cases. Version 6.0 includes more realistic tests in user-defined and automatic test cases via a new object repository; the ability to test .jsp files; a security module that delivers more than 100 security vulnerability rules; and more.

https://www.parasoft.com/jsp/smallbusiness/tool_description.jsp?product=Jtest&

Sun previews JSC Update 6

Java Studio Creator, Update 6 is now available from the Sun Developer Network. Also called Reef Shark, the latest version of JSC features component import improvements, usability improvements, bug fixes, improved export WAR facility, a JavaServer Faces library upgrade, and Javadocs for the JDK, JavaServer Faces, and Java Database Connectivity rowsets.

https://developer.sun.com/prodtech/javatools/jscreator/reef.html

New version of TrackStudio now available

TrackStudio has updated its bug tracking system for large-scale Java development. TrackStudio 3.1.1 includes a new user interface, a WYSIWYG editor that allows the use of Word-like text formatting, new custom field types, an optimized hierarchical cache, and more.

https://www.trackstudio.com

JBoss and Sun expand collaboration

JBoss and Sun Microsystems have announced a multiyear agreement, where JBoss continues to license the Test Compatibility Kit (TCK) from Sun to assure that future versions of the JBoss Application Server are J2EE compatible. In addition, Sun will help JBoss during future product certification testing.

https://sun.com

https://www.jboss.com/

Flux 6.5 now available

Flux 6.5 is now shipping, which includes updates to its Java Workflow Engine, Java Job Scheduler, and Java BPM Engine. Flux 6.5 includes timeouts, conditional joins for workflows, aborts, consensus, and vetoes.

https://www.fluxcorp.com/

Business Objects announces new version of Crystal Reports

Business Objects has released Crystal Reports XI, a product that helps developers and other IT professionals design, manage, and deliver reports via the Web, as well as embed reporting in enterprise applications. Version XI includes advanced prompting for end-user report customization, simplified report design, and a new report management workbench. 

https://www.businessobjects.com/