Java Product News (updated March 7, 2003)

InstallShield announces MultiPlatform 5

March 7 — InstallShield has released the newest version of its installation authoring solution, MulitPlatform 5. The tool’s new features include Mac OS X support, more Unix flavors, Java Swing support, and new install actions.

http://www.installshield.com/imp/

Sybase will deliver PowerBuilder 9.0 at the end of March

March 7 — Sybase has announced the latest version of its rapid application development (RAD) tool, PowerBuilder. Version 9.0 includes RAD JSP (JavaServer Pages) Targets that allow the development and deployment of JSP Web applications. In addition, PowerBuilder 9.0 lays the foundation for 4GLplus, Sybase’s forthcoming open RAD tool for heterogeneous deployment environments that incorporates life-cycle application development and management concepts.

https://www.sybase.com/powerbuilder

aJile introduces Java development kit for Nintendo Game Boy

March 7 — aJile Systems has launched JAMiD, a Java-based game development kit for Nintendo Game Boy. The kit uses MIDP (Mobile Information Device Profile) 2.0, which offers advanced audio and graphics features to Java mobile game developers. JAMiD’s key component is the Java game cartridge, which plugs into the external card slot on any Game Boy Advance or Game Boy Advance SP. In addition, aJile is building an online game portal, where mobile game developers can distribute their MIDP games directly to users.

https://www.ajile.com/

LogicLibrary launches resource for free software development assets

March 7 — LogicLibrary’s Logidex Asset Center is a free, online resource that gives registered users access to key software development assets via the Logidex Asset Viewer. The center includes access to Sun Microsystems’ Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Core Patterns in a read-only library.

https://www.logiclibrary.com/assetcenter.htm

TrackStudio enhances tracking software

March 7 — TrackStudio 2.2, Java-based defect tracking software, is now available. Version 2.2 has new skin-based user interface and subscription-named filters.

https://www.trackstudio.com

Productivity! for JBuilder 8 now available

March 7 — Amis Software has introduced Productivity! Pro 1.4 for JBuilder 8. Productivity! provides a set of JBuilder open tools for simplifying routine coding and navigation operations. It includes advanced smart templates, a task list, background code analyzer, and various JBuilder IDE and editor improvements.

https://www.softamis.com/ie/index_ie.html

toolsfactory releases Doc-O-Matic 3

March 7 — toolsfactory has updated its source code documentation system. Doc-O-Matic 3 features support for Java, the ability to convert Javadocs to XMLDoc tags, and more.

https://www.doc-o-matic.com/highlights.html

JNBridge adds new features to interoperability tool

March 7 — JNBridge has released JNBridgePro 1.3 beta, the latest version of its Java/.Net interoperability tool. JNBridgePro allows classes written in .Net languages to access Java classes and enables Java to call .Net code through callbacks. Version 1.3’s new features include the ability to pass EJBs (Enterprise JavaBeans), direct mapping between Java and .Net collection classes, and strong naming.

https://www.jnbridge.com/beta1-3.htm

Cape Clear updates WSDL Editor

February 28 — A new version of WSDL (Web Services Description Language) Editor is now available from Cape Clear Software. Designed for experienced and beginner Web services developers, WSDL Editor provides an environment for creating and editing WSDL. It works with .Net, Java, J2EE (Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition), and CORBA.

https://www.capescience.com/downloads/wsdleditor/

Instantiations adds to CodePro product suite

February 28 — Instantiations has introduced three new products into its CodePro suite, a group of products that enhance IBM WebSphere Studio and Eclipse development environments. CodePro Advisor includes best practices tools for Java development; CodePro Agility includes productivity tools for Java development; and CodePro Build includes build management tools for Java development. All three products are integrated into CodePro Studio.

https://www.instantiations.com/codepro/

AquaFold announces Aqua Data Studio 2.0

February 28 — AquaFold has updated Aqua Data Studio, its database tool for building, managing, and maintaining enterprise relational databases. Developed with Java, Aqua Data Studio 2.0 supports all major operating systems and database platforms, such as Oracle 8i/9i, IBM DB2, Sybase Adaptive Server, and Microsoft SQL Server.

https://www.aquafold.com/

anacubis Viewer uncovers relationships and trends in data

February 28 — anacubis has released anacubis Viewer, a Web-enabled visualization technology for online information portals. The tool incorporates Java and XML-based technology to allow users to extract intelligence from complex data.

https://www.anacubis.com/index.html

Openwave announces new mobile toolkits

February 21 — Openwave has launched Mobile Developer Toolkit Version 1.0, a set of resources that enable developers to write games, and messaging- and location-based services for mobile devices. The toolkit includes WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Push Library, Java Edition; a multimedia messaging developer SDK; and a location studio SDK. The company has also announced version 7.0 of Openwave Phone Tools, a tool suite that integrates industry standard content and platforms, such as XHTML and Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME), to create differentiated mobile phone services.

https://www.openwave.com/

Sonic Software updates SonicMQ

February 21 — SonicMQ 5.0, Sonic Software’s enterprise messaging server, includes new clustering, management, and security features. Version 5.0 enables seamless routing of data across large networks; allows configuration, deployment, monitoring, and diagnosis of distributed servers from a central management console; and includes a flexible and pluggable security framework.

https://www.sonicsoftware.com/products/sonicmq/index.ssp

Recursion Software announces JMS solution

February 21 — Recursion Software has introduced Voyager Messaging, a Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE)-compliant implementation of Java Messaging Service (JMS). The tool features client persistence, configurable thread pools, and server-hosted message listeners.

https://www.recursionsw.com/

Murach publishes servlet/JSP guide

February 21 — In Murach’s Java Servlets and JSP, authors Andrea Steelman and Joel Murach teach developers with basic Java skills how to create professional Web applications. The book covers Java Web programming basics, servlet and JSP (JavaServer Pages) skills, database handling, and commonly used advanced features and skills. The authors also include a Music Store Website to illustrate the concepts discussed.

https://www.murach.com/books/jsps/index.htm

Versata offers free plug-in for WebSphere Studio

February 21 — Versata has released the Versata Business Logic Designer, a free plug-in for IBM’s WebSphere Studio. The plug-in provides a business logic perspective for building adaptable and reconfigurable business logic services that drive distributed enterprise applications. The tool is designed to both complement the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE)-centric development facilities within WebSphere Studio and simplify J2EE development.

https://www.versata.com/products/forWebSphere/WSADplugin.html

Blaze Decision System 5.0 now available

February 21 — Fair, Isaac and Company has released Blaze Decision System 5.0, the latest version of its enterprise decision management tool. Version 5.0 features a Java runtime option that allows users to create Enterprise JavaBeans compatible with Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE).

https://www.fairisaac.com/

OpenOffice.org 1.0.2 SDK automates office suites with Java

February 21 — The OpenOffice.org 1.0.2 SDK for Linux, Solaris, Windows, and PowerPC provides the tools and documentation for programming OpenOffice.org APIs and creating extensions to OpenOffice.org. OpenOffice.org is a community-developed office suite that runs on major platforms. It provides an API for Java that allows developers to write new office suite components or access Web services.

https://www.openoffice.org/dev_docs/source/sdk/

Tira Wireless and Photogra launch photo-sharing app

February 14 — Tira Wireless and Photogra have introduced MyMobilePix, a Java-based photo-sharing application for mobile phones. MyMobilePix allows users to download and store photos on their mobile phones, and view them without connecting to the network. The application allows mobile subscribers to also edit, share, and print photos from their phones, and also features online photo editing tools so users can alter photos.

https://www.mymobilepix.com/default_flash.asp?Flash=1

Thought Inc. adds new features to CocoBase

February 14 — Thought Inc. has released CocoBase Enterprise O/R Version 4.5 Service Release 1. The object to relational (O/R) mapping tool’s newest version includes updated Eclipse IDE integration, new wizard to import entire database schema in one process, and an updated class importer.

https://www.thoughtinc.com/cber_info.html

Wrox Press publishes application server guides

February 14 — Wrox Press has released IBM WebSphere 4.0 Application Server Deployment and Administration Handbook, which is a guide to the configurative, administrative, and deployment tasks associated with setting up and running J2EE (Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition) components on IBM’s WebSphere Application Server, Advanced Edition 4.0. The company has also recently released BEA WebLogic 7.0 Application Server Deployment and Administration Handbook and Professional IBM WebSphere 5.0 Application Server.

https://www.wrox.com/books/1861008112.htm

https://www.wrox.com/books/1861008104.htm

https://www.wrox.com/books/1861005814.htm

JTwister introduces J2EE development and runtime environment

February 14 — JTwister Software Labs has launched JTwister Development Framework, a development and runtime environment for Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE)-compliant Java client applications. The tool features a set of libraries for creating Java/Swing clients.

https://www.jtwister.com/News.php

Cafesoft ships Cams final release

February 14 — Cafesoft has announced that Cafesoft Access Management System (Cams) 1.0 is now available as a final release. Built with Java, Cams is security software that centrally controls access to Apache, Tomcat, and custom resources. The server includes single sign-on and fine-grained access control to Web server content and applications.

https://www.cafesoft.com