SPEC updates benchmark for J2EE 1.3; Manning publishes Struts tutorial; and more SPEC updates benchmark for J2EE 1.3November 27 — The Standard Performance Evaluation Corp. (SPEC) has released SPECjAppServer2002. The updated benchmark measures the performance of Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) 1.3 application servers connected to a database server.https://www.spec.org/osg/jAppServer2002/Manning publishes Struts tutorialNovember 27 — In Struts in Action, Ted Husted, Cedric Dumoulin, George Franciscus, and David Winterfeldt share their practical experiences gained as members of the core Struts development team. The authors discuss initial design, data validation, database access, dynamic page assembly, localization, product configuration, and more. Struts in Action covers both Struts 1.0 and 1.1 and presents design techniques, patterns, and strategies. https://www.manning.com/husted/MKS adds support for WebSphereNovember 27 — MKS has integrated its enterprise software configuration management (SCM) solutions with IBM’s WebSphere Development Studio 4.0 for iSeries. The integration allows iSeries development teams access to SCM functionality from within the IBM WebSphere Studio environment.https://www.mks.com/partners/ibm/ GRAN enhances bug tracking softwareNovember 27 — GRAN PM is a Java-based multiplatform defect tracking system. Version 2.0.1 supports configurable workflow, features a multilevel security system, and can generate text, HTML, and PDF reports with charts.https://www.granpm.com/index.htmlJIDE Software launches docking frameworkNovember 27 — The JIDE (Java IDE) Docking Framework is a Swing-based GUI (graphical user interface) framework written in Java. The tool allows Swing users to use dockable windows. https://www.jidesoft.com/products/index.htmTrigent Software launches J2EE training coursesNovember 22 — Trigent Software will offer three- to five-day training sessions on Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) development and architecture. Using the realMethods Framework, these courses will show developers how to tackle the issues they’ll face in applying J2EE to their business applications.https://www.trigent.com Flashline integrates CMEE with WebSphereNovember 22 — Flashline has released an adaptor that integrates Flashline Component Manager Enterprise Edition (CMEE) with IBM WebSphere Studio Developer Tools. This integration creates one environment for building, testing, and deploying Java applications; users can search for, extract, and submit assets to CMEE without leaving WebSphere Studio.https://www.flashline.com/fcm/fcm.jsp?sid=1037832162375-1104995068-53https://www-3.ibm.com/software/ad/adstudio/ Saffeine updates licensing solutionNovember 22 — Saffeine Research has released Saffeine 2.0, a license management tool. Version 2.0 adds the tool’s licensing and code protection features to server-side and plug-in components.https://www.saffeine.com/Cafesoft introduces Cams security toolNovember 22 — The Cafesoft Access Management System (Cams) is security software that centrally controls access to Apache and Tomcat server content and application resources. The product includes single sign-on and access control to Web server content and J2EE (Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition) applications. https://www.cafesoft.comWindward Reports now availableNovember 22 — Windward Studios has released Windward Reports a Java-based XML reporting system. The tool allows developers to lay out reports with Microsoft Word and then create reports in rich text format, HTML, or PDF format.https://www.WindwardReports.com Motorola and Metrowerks launch developer curriculumNovember 15 — The Motorola Developer Learning Center will teach software developers how to write software for Motorola’s Java-enabled mobile phones. Developed by Motorola and Metrowerks, the online courses are offered at three levels: beginner, intermediate, and expert.https://kb.motorola.metrowerks.com/motorola/pcsHome.doIIT Software updates SwiftMQNovember 15 — The latest version of IIT Software’s JMS (Java Message Service) enterprise messaging system is now available. SwiftMQ 4.0 includes JMS 1.1 implementation, intra-VM JMS connections, versioned protocol stacks, and high-speed 2-phase commit protocol. https://www.swiftmq.comFinalists announced for TopCoder Invitational 2002November 15 — Sixteen finalists will compete for 50,000 in TopCoder’s annual programming competition. TopCoder Invitational 2002’s championship rounds will be held November 22-23 in Uncasville, Conn. Top prize is 0,000.https://www.topcoder.com Novell previews XForms toolsNovember 15 — Novell plans to add tools based on the XForms standard in its next release of extend, its Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE)-based Web application development suite. Currently, the company is previewing those tools. XForms is an XML-based technology that helps developers build standards-based Web applications.https://www.novell.com/xformsAdventNet announces Oracle9i supportNovember 15 — AdventNet’s ManageEngine Suite 5 now supports Oracle9i Application Server. This integration in technologies will allow developers using Oracle9i Application Server to measure application performance with AdventNet. https://www.adventnet.comEasyLicenser manages Java software licensesNovember 15 — Agilis Software has introduced EasyLicenser, a software license manager for Java ISVs (independent software vendors). The tool also includes e-commerce and customer relationship management functionality.https://www.easylicenser.com Jbed receives MIDP 2.0 boostNovember 15 — esmertec has released a new version of its mobile device JVM. Jbed Micro Edition (ME) now supports the new MIDP (Mobile Information Device Profile) 2.0 specification.http://www.esmertec.com/p.htmlChoridant and Eontec team upNovember 15 — Chordiant Software and Eontec have announced a partnership that will combine process-centric sales and marketing solutions with Java banking solutions. The two companies will deliver solutions that include retail banking, marketing, selling, and customer service functionality. https://www.eontec.comhttp://www.chordiant.com/home.htmlSmokescreen 3.11 now availableNovember 15 — Smokescreen, a Java class file obfuscator, has been updated. Version 3.11 includes bug fixes and improvements to byte code obfuscation.https://www.leesw.com/index.html Thought Inc. adds querying system to Java database programmerNovember 15 — Thought Inc. has updated CocoBase Enterprise O/R 4.5 with Dynamic Universal Querying, a querying system for issuing queries with EJB-QL (Enterprise JavaBean Query Language) across all Java platforms. Developers use EJB-QL to express queries, standards-based object-oriented syntax defined in EJB 2.0.http://www.thoughtinc.com/cber_info.htmlInsignia adds MIDP 2.0 supportNovember 8 — Insignia Solutions has released Insignia Mobile Foundation 2, its Java-enabling software for mobile devices, which now supports the recently approved Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) 2.0. Mobile Foundation also includes the new Insignia EasyStep architecture that ports MIDP 1.0 optimizations and customization to MIDP 2.0.https://www.insignia.com/content/products/mobile.shtmlCape Clear previews Generation 4November 8 — Cape Clear Software has released a beta version of Generation 4 (G4), its next-generation Web services suite. The product includes management and configuration tools, enterprise messaging support, tools for XML-based transformations and integration, and improved performance. G4 also features a new task-oriented, graphical development environment for creating, deploying, and testing Web services-based applications.https://www.capeclear.com/products/beta/index.shtmlLogidex links business processes to J2EE componentsNovember 8 — LogicLibrary has launched Logidex a software development asset discovery and mapping engine. The tool links business processes to software components, including Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) components.https://www.logiclibrary.com/logidex.htmSpaceMapper MN8 posted on SourceForgeNovember 8 — Written in Java, SpaceMapper MN8 is an experimental object-oriented scripting language. It integrates with the Internet and emulates XML core concepts to simplify information extraction and manipulation from Webpages and XML documents.https://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=225356 Technology Industry