http://java.sys-con.com/ Latest articles from Java News Desk Copyright 2008 JAVA DEVELOPER'S JOURNAL Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:35:00 GMT JAVA DEVELOPER'S JOURNAL 10 http://backend.userland.com/rss http://java.sys-con.com/read/506458.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/506458.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:15:00 GMT Today, the world of software development is presented with a new challenge. To fully leverage this new class of multi-core hardware, software developers must change the way they create applications. By turning their focus to multi-threaded applications, developers will be able to take full advantage of multi-core devices and deliver software that meets the demands of the world. But this paradigm of multi-threaded software development adds a new wrinkle of complexity for those who care the utmost about software quality. http://java.sys-con.com/read/592425.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/592425.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT AdaCore announced availability of the GNAT Ada-Java Interfacing Suite (GNAT-AJIS), which allows developers to build applications using both languages. With GNAT-AJIS, programmers can combine Java applications compiled to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and Ada code that has been compiled either natively or to the JVM. Application areas as diverse as financial services, communications, aerospace, defense, and academic research can all benefit from GNAT-AJIS. http://java.sys-con.com/read/590747.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/590747.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:45:00 GMT Azul Systems announced that its Vega 3 Compute Appliance recorded world record results in the industry-standard SPECjbb2005 benchmark, further demonstrating the company's commitment to providing customers with the highest performing solutions for Java enterprise computing. http://java.sys-con.com/read/574703.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/574703.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:15:00 GMT InterSystems simplifies persistence for Java developers by providing product that allow simultaneous SQL and object data access without mapping. InterSystems Caché is the high-performance object database that runs SQL faster than relational databases. It includes InterSystems Jalapeño technology that allows you to automatically create persistent classes from POJO class definitions. With Jalapeño, you can work entirely within your favorite Java IDE to build database applications in less time than you ever thought possible. http://java.sys-con.com/read/586907.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/586907.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:45:00 GMT Azul Systems and Axway announced that they are working together to address complex and demanding application performance needs for global financial businesses. Business critical applications present scalability and response time challenges that traditionally have led to server sprawl, low asset utilization, and growing IT administration costs. Azul Systems and Axway have partnered to address these challenges by automating check processing and other financial batch processes that are typically very time-consuming and inefficient. http://java.sys-con.com/read/587644.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/587644.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT Aonix announced the beginning of implementation efforts to add symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) capability to its flagship product PERC Ultra. Dubbed PERC Ultra SMP, the product will address the added complexities inherent in design, development, and deployment of SMP-targeted applications where the benefits of scalability, portability, and maintainability of Java applications can be fully realized. http://java.sys-con.com/read/583743.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/583743.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT JadeLiquid Software announced the release of the WebRenderer Swing Edition 4.2. The WebRenderer Swing Edition is a Java browser SDK built upon Firefox 2.0 and rendering in 100% pure Swing. The rendering quality and Web standards support of Firefox 2.0 is paired with the lightweight drawing of Java Swing providing the commercial strength Java browser SDK. http://java.sys-con.com/read/583832.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/583832.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT Carbonfund.org announced a new partnership with Azul Systems. While providing high-end performance products for businesses and increasing data center efficiencies, Azul Systems will go carbon neutral by offsetting its carbon emissions through Carbonfund.org's Carbonfree Small Business Program. Currently, Azul Compute Appliances yield improved power and cooling performance, as well as more predictable service levels to support data center transactions of capital markets, e-commerce, and telecommunication customers. Azul's multicore chip technology is designed to handle processing-intensive workloads associated with dynamic Web-based applications by creating a shared pool of compute and memory resources. http://java.sys-con.com/read/569875.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/569875.htm Thu, 29 May 2008 11:15:00 GMT Javier Soltero, CEO of Hyperic, stopped by to talk with SYS-CON.TV host Jeremy Geelan at SYS-CON.TV's JavaOne studio in San Francisco's Moscone Center at JavaOne earlier this month. Other CEOs interviewed by Geelan at JavaOne 2008 included Chris Keene of WaveMaker; Sean Walsh, Skyway Software; Rod Johnson, SpringSource; and Mike Cannon-Brookes, Atlassian. http://java.sys-con.com/read/573716.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/573716.htm Wed, 28 May 2008 11:15:00 GMT This webcast at 1:00PM EDT today will examine how Java developers can create powerful database applications using SQL Anywhere. Whether you use Eclipse, NetBeans, or any other development tool, SQL Anywhere allows you to implement rich data-driven applications that can run in a wide range of scenarios, including client/server, n-tier, mobile, and off-line. This webcast will also cover topics such as data synchronization, web applications, security, and deployment. Code samples will be used throughout to illustrate these topics. http://java.sys-con.com/read/561847.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/561847.htm Thu, 22 May 2008 08:15:00 GMT Embarcadero Technologies announced that they signed a definitive asset purchase agreement with Borland Software Corporation to purchase its CodeGear division. The transaction is expected to close in 30 to 60 days. By combining these comapnies in development tools and database tools, Embarcadero will be able to address the growing productivity and resource challenges companies face as a result of different applications and diverse database platforms. With more than $100 million in annual revenue and over 500 employees worldwide, the combined companies will operate under the Embarcadero Technologies name. http://java.sys-con.com/read/571865.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/571865.htm Tue, 20 May 2008 14:15:00 GMT Azul Systems announced the availability of the Vega 3 Series appliances, which provides a way for companies to run, process, and manage Java applications for their business critical needs. Compared to the company's pioneering first generation Network Attached Processing product, the Vega 3 products represent a fivefold improvement in performance demonstrating Azul's commitment and execution on an aggressive product roadmap. This new solution, packaged in compact 5U or 14U appliance form factors, makes it easier for Enterprises in the E-Commerce, Financial Services, Web Hosting, and Telecommunications markets to maximize transactional volumes and minimize downtime, while decreasing overall response time. The Vega 3 Series provides companies with opportunities to run their businesses in environmentally-friendly ways by aiding datacenter virtualization initiatives and reducing power consumption costs yet still consistently improving the performance of applications. http://java.sys-con.com/read/571982.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/571982.htm Tue, 20 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT Azul Systems announced its Green in Mind Commitment today, an initiative dedicated to consistently acting in an environmentally conscious way in all aspects of business. The Green in Mind Commitment furthers the company's dedication to operate in an environmentally-friendly way. With its Green in Mind Commitment, the company is now expanding its efforts to preserve the environment beyond simply offering a solution to customers that has green benefits. As part of its Green in Mind Commitment, Azul announced that it will offset all carbon emissions attributed to each of its products sold for the life of each product's deployment. http://java.sys-con.com/read/560983.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/560983.htm Mon, 19 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT Infragistics announced the availability of Infragistics NetAdvantage for JSF 2008 Volume 1 enabling web developers to leverage the power of JavaServer Faces to create compelling User Interfaces (UI). This new release provides a comprehensive package of AJAX-enabled JSF UI components for building commercial Web 2.0 applications in J2EE environments. With the ability to create re-useable components, NetAdvantage for JSF 2008 Volume 1 helps Java enterprise developers create consistent experiences with less code in less time. http://java.sys-con.com/read/570413.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/570413.htm Mon, 19 May 2008 14:45:00 GMT Fiorano Software announced that Fox Interactive Media (FIM) chose FioranoMQ to power internal communications infrastructure. FIM makes stuff that excites, entertains, enriches and infuriates millions of imaginations establishing a commanding position in the global media industry. The need for a powerful backbone with minimized proprietary dependencies facilitating communication across all platforms was accomplished by FioranoMQ. http://java.sys-con.com/read/569402.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/569402.htm Mon, 19 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT eApps Hosting announced that the GlassFish Open Source Application Server for Java EE 5, from the GlassFish community project, is now available as a click installable application service in low cost Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting plans. The eApps Hosting service has supported Java since 1999, when the company's Tomcat hosting plans were launched. In 2001 a Java hosting service using JBoss, a J2EE compliant Java application server, was offered. http://java.sys-con.com/read/563705.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/563705.htm Mon, 19 May 2008 09:45:00 GMT Fiorano Software announced that Premiere Global Services, a global provider of on-demand business process improvement solutions chose FioranoMQ to enhances its e-mail marketing product lines with higher response rates, instant consumer actions and direct results tracking. http://java.sys-con.com/read/566820.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/566820.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 15:15:00 GMT Sun Microsystems announced it has entered into a multi-year agreement with On2 Technologies to add comprehensive video capabilities, using On2 Technologies TrueMotion video codecs, to Sun's JavaFX, a family of products for creating Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) with immersive media and content across all the 'screens of your life'. http://java.sys-con.com/read/562247.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/562247.htm Fri, 09 May 2008 13:30:00 GMT Sun Microsystems announced it has entered into a multi-year agreement with On2 Technologies to add comprehensive video capabilities, using On2 Technologies TrueMotion video codecs, to Sun's JavaFX, a family of products for creating Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) with immersive media and content across all the 'screens of your life'. http://java.sys-con.com/read/520904.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/520904.htm Thu, 08 May 2008 12:30:00 GMT CodeGear announced it has teamed with Instantiations to fully integrate the Instantiations Swing Designer visual layout tools into CodeGear JBuilder, making it the commercial Java IDE to include this technology. Java developers using JBuilder will now be able to construct more sophisticated and reliable Swing-based graphical user interfaces (GUIs) that enhance the user experience for enterprise applications. http://java.sys-con.com/read/561678.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/561678.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 16:15:00 GMT EnterpriseDB released a plug-in for Postgres Studio that creates an AJAX-enabled Java application based on a Postgres database table or schema. Postgres Studio is a graphical database administration console that is built on the widely admired pgAdmin foundation and only available as part of Postgres Plus. The plug-in generates Java source code, scripts, NetBeans, and Eclipse project files for screen-based applications that can create, read, update, and delete records in target Postgres databases. The plug-in extensively leverages the JBoss Seam Framework, creating a pre-configured Seam environment for Postgres Plus. http://java.sys-con.com/read/561946.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/561946.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT Sun Microsystems and the OpenPortal community announced a new open source initiative with Liferay to develop a common Web presentation platform that incorporates portal and integration technologies from both companies. Developers will now have access to a new, stable, standards-based Web presentation platform. The Sun and Liferay products resulting from this initiative will bring developers simple, lightweight presentation capabilities for GlassFish, Sun's open source Java Platform Enterprise Edition (Java EE) application server. http://java.sys-con.com/read/561452.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/561452.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 15:45:00 GMT Mainsoft announced the release of its SharePoint Integrator for Lotus Notes. This add-on to IBM Lotus Notes 8, an Eclipsed-based Rich Client Platform based on Java, provides point-and-click access to Microsoft SharePoint content, including Word documents, Excel worksheets, and PowerPoint presentations, from within Notes. Mainsoft professional services can also build composite applications across SharePoint data and Java or .NET line-of-business applications. http://java.sys-con.com/read/561707.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/561707.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 15:45:00 GMT Continuing employing an open application model, Sprint introduced the latest version of its developer toolkit, relaunching its Professional Developer Program and preparing to deliver new Sprint devices and a new Java platform that will open the door to millions of developers who have traditionally designed for a desktop environment. http://java.sys-con.com/read/561738.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/561738.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 15:45:00 GMT Rogue Wave announced that Patrick Leonard, Vice President, Engineering and Product Strategy, will be a panel member at the 2008 JavaOne Conference. The panel session, 'Open Standards for SOA and Java,' will take place on Wednesday, May 7 at 4:10 PM. The discussion will address questions about the Service Component Architecture (SCA) standard and its relationship to Java and C++ technology-based SOA development. Of particular interest to Rogue Wave customers is how these standards can assist with parallel computing for high-performance applications. http://java.sys-con.com/read/561679.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/561679.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 15:30:00 GMT Coverity announced the release of Coverity Thread Analyzer for Java. The product is a dynamic analysis tool for multi-threaded applications that automatically detects concurrency defects that can cause data corruption and application failures. Coverity Thread Analyzer can also be used in concert with Coverity Prevent, the static analysis tool, to create a software quality solution that will help developers control the complexity of writing multi-threaded applications. http://java.sys-con.com/read/561708.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/561708.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 15:30:00 GMT Mobile phone maker Nokia has announced that they are now going to work with Ikivo to develop tools for java development on the mobile platform. The two companies announced their collaboration at the JavaOne conference. They would offer a tool set that integrates Nokia?s Platform SDK for Java, Adobe Illustrator, Ikivo Animator, and NetBeans. http://java.sys-con.com/read/561709.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/561709.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 12:30:00 GMT The JCP introduced the Annual Awards six years ago to recognize excellence in Java standards development and innovation. Since its launch in 1998 as the open, inclusive process to develop and revise Java technology specifications, reference implementations, and technology compatibility kits, the Java Community Process program has fostered the evolution of the Java platform in cooperation with the international Java developer community. http://java.sys-con.com/read/560137.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/560137.htm Tue, 06 May 2008 15:30:00 GMT Kabira Technologies announced that it is building a Java technology-enabled product to work with its core product technology, the Kabira eXtreme Transaction Platform (KXTP) software. Marrying a Java technology development environment to the Kabira Runtime enables an application developer to inherit integrated transactionality, high performance, transparent distribution, persistent shared memory data, high availability and high-speed channels from Kabira's technology into native Java applications, while preserving the robustness of the Kabira runtime technology. http://java.sys-con.com/read/560857.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/560857.htm Tue, 06 May 2008 07:30:00 GMT The Morph Application Platform for Java, a Platform as a Service (PaaS) that virtualizes the application environment and leverages cloud computing resources such as the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is now in limited developer preview. Webtide, the team behind Jetty, has brought that Java web server to the Morph Application Platform. Through its developer advice and support, Webtide has played a key role in the implementation of Java into the Morph Application Platform to extend the functionality to include deploying and delivering Java applications. http://java.sys-con.com/read/559467.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/559467.htm Mon, 05 May 2008 18:15:00 GMT Sun Microsystems and the NetBeans community announced the availability of the NetBeans Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Early Access for PHP scripting language, bringing the power of NetBeans to Web 2.0-style developers. Additionally they announced the general availability of the NetBeans 6.1 IDE. http://java.sys-con.com/read/559466.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/559466.htm Mon, 05 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT Sun Microsystems announced two new offerings that will expand customer choice by providing users with access to Sun's innovative open source software running on the Amazon Web Services platform. Sun's OpenSolaris Operating System (OS) will be available on the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), a Web service that provides resizable compute capacity in the cloud and changes the economics of computing by allowing customers to pay only for the infrastructure software services and capacity that they actually use. Additionally, Sun is adding premium technical support for its MySQL database running on Linux and Amazon EC2 to its global support and services offerings. http://java.sys-con.com/read/557307.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/557307.htm Thu, 01 May 2008 14:45:00 GMT 'Organizations now have a choice that reduces the complexity associated with legacy Java EE servers,' said SpringSource CEO Rod Johnson yesterday as his company attempted to redefine the application server market by releasing the SpringSource Application Platform, an enterprise Java application server that Johnson contends provides 'a dramatically simpler alternative to legacy application servers and redefines the way in which Java applications are deployed and run.' http://java.sys-con.com/read/556442.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/556442.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:45:00 GMT Sun Microsystems, Canonical and Red Hat announced the inclusion of OpenJDK-based implementations in Fedora 9 and Ubuntu 8.04 Long Term Support (LTS) Server and Desktop editions, furthering the promise of Sun's open source Java technology initiative. In addition, the NetBeans 6.0 Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is being delivered as part of the Ubuntu 8.04 LTS release and Canonical has certified Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server Edition on several Sun x86 systems. http://java.sys-con.com/read/555174.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/555174.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT Zeus Technology announced the release of ZXTM 5.0 (Zeus Extensible Traffic Manager). This latest version is equipped with Java Extensions, enabling application architects, administrators, and developers to control their application delivery using policies that build on the body of reusable Java application code. http://java.sys-con.com/read/553656.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/553656.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMT Sun Microsystems announced details on the CommunityOne conference General Session that will be held May 5, 2008 at Moscone Center in San Francisco. CommunityOne is a free, one-day event that allows developers and students to benefit from the innovation and choice of the free and open source ecosystem. http://java.sys-con.com/read/553653.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/553653.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:30:00 GMT Metallect announced the public beta release of its new architecture modeling software for Java developers, XMuddle for Java. 'Architecture models on whiteboards are commonly used to facilitate collaboration and understanding, but as the pace of development increases, it's just too hard to keep the whiteboard model in synch with the build,' said Frank Auger, CEO of Metallect. 'XMuddle helps the model keep pace with the agile developer by generating interactive online models that look just like you?d draw them yourself.' http://java.sys-con.com/read/553655.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/553655.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:30:00 GMT The Java Community Process (JCP) Program Management Office (PMO) and the Executive Committees, have announced the nominations for the 2008 JCP Program Annual Awards. Among the international honors for Java technology, the JCP Program Awards recognize excellence in Java standards development and innovation. http://java.sys-con.com/read/553672.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/553672.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:30:00 GMT BlueWave Technology announced the availability of PipelineClaims 3.0. A Java-based web application that combines traditional claims administration with business process management to centralize claims operations into one business platform, the new version of the product also guides internal and external users throughout the full lifecycle of claims notice, adjustment, and resolution. http://java.sys-con.com/read/552304.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/552304.htm Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:45:00 GMT Zimbra announced the availability of its ZimbraME (Java Mobile Edition) client and source code for businesses. Users of any Java-enabled mobile phone will have access to the complete collaboration solution. The ZimbraME client provides Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) Open Source and Network Edition users worldwide with free access to the Zimbra experience with e-mail and calendar on mass-market Java-enabled mobile phones. This extends Zimbra's reach of services to the broadest range of devices available in the market and builds on Yahoo!'s standing in e-mail and mobile Web services and as a key starting point for consumers.