<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest News from JAVA DEVELOPER&apos;S JOURNAL</title><link>http://java.sys-con.com/</link><description>Latest News from JAVA DEVELOPER&apos;S JOURNAL</description><copyright>Copyright 2008 SYS-CON Media Inc.</copyright><generator>JAVA DEVELOPER&apos;S JOURNAL</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 11:34:00 EST</lastBuildDate><image><title>Latest News from JAVA DEVELOPER&apos;S JOURNAL</title><url>http://res.sys-con.com/section/1/jdj-mag-logo-145(1).gif</url><link>http://java.sys-con.com/</link></image><ttl>360</ttl><docs>http://backend.userland.com/rss</docs><item><title>Skyway Software Releases Eclipse Plug-In at JavaOne</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/522397.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/522397.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 16:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/522397_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Skyway Software announced a strategic partnership with SpringSource. In this technology partnership, Skyway Software becomes an application-delivery ISV certified by SpringSource and integrates Spring into Skyway Visual Perspectives, its end-to-end application development and delivery tool. Skyway Software will resell SpringSource software and technical support subscriptions with Skyway Visual Perspectives. Also, Skyway Software extends its support of the Eclipse community with the release of Skyway Builder Community Edition (CE), an open source development set of plug-ins built for use within the Eclipse Framework.]]></description></item><item><title>Skyway Software Launches SOA Developer Contest at JavaOne</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/190210.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/190210.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 16:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/190210_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Skyway Software, announced a SOA developer contest. The SOA design and delivery solutions provider announced the contest with a prize of a $2500 gas card for the winner. The company feels that the basics are very easy. The winner would also get a copy of the Skyway SOA Platform - Developer Edition. The Developer Edition is valued at $5400.]]></description></item><item><title>Dell Virtualization Servers Featuring Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processors Available</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/562438.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562438.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 15:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562438_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[A new scalable virtualization server is now available from Dell and based on the Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor, AMD announced. Enterprise customers interested in consolidating server infrastructure may turn to two new virtualization servers from Dell utilizing Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors, including the Dell PowerEdge R905 which set a new standard in VMmark performance testing with 60 virtual machines. The new Dell servers take advantage of AMD Direct Connect Architecture to reduce bottlenecks, minimize latency and increase the performance of virtualized applications to maximize the benefits of virtualization.]]></description></item><item><title>NextIO Standardizes on VMM Methodology and Synopsys VCS for I/O Virtualization Chip</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/562388.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562388.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 15:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562388_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Synopsys announced that NextIO has standardized on the VMM methodology, as defined in the Verification Methodology Manual (VMM) for SystemVerilog, and on Synopsys' VCS functional verification product to accelerate the SystemVerilog-based verification of their newest I/O virtualization chip design. Pairing the VMM methodology with the VCS tool enabled NextIO to efficiently build highly accurate system-level and unit-level simulation environments that identify design bugs. This complete verification environment enabled NextIO to achieve first-pass functional silicon success.]]></description></item><item><title>Bluewolf Announces Insurance and Banking Industry SaaS Solutions</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/562387.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562387.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 15:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562387_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Bluewolf announced the availability of new insurance and banking industry Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions built on the Force.com platform. Bluewolf has implemented and developed more than 1,000 SaaS solutions for organizations worldwide, including the Royal Bank of Scotland, First Citizens Bank and Hartford Insurance Company. Financial services are looking to best of breed solutions that enable their teams to get up and running. Return on investment figures for SaaS solutions are powerful, as industry analyst Forrester Research cites a recent 170% return from one bank's deployment of SaaS CRM as representative of typical results.]]></description></item><item><title>Oracle Previews Fusion Middleware 11g</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/561844.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/561844.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 15:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/561844_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Building on its November 2007 preview, Oracle previewed additional planned feature enhancements of Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g. Based on feedback resulting from close cooperation with customers testing in real-world environments, the latest preview of Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g includes planned features intended to provide Java developers with a unified design and development experience based on new open standards for Java, SOA, AJAX, Web 2.0 and Security and to help reduce the time, effort and cost of developing Rich Enterprise, Web and mobile applications.]]></description></item><item><title>HP Launches New Versions Of SOA Testing Products</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/562330.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562330.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 15:15:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562330_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[HP has introduced enhanced quality and management software designed to meet new requirements for mainstream deployment of service-oriented architectures (SOA) by businesses. To make sure that services meet all functional and performance objectives and are ready for production deployment, HP has rolled out new versions of its SOA testing products -- HP Service Test and HP Service Test Management.]]></description></item><item><title>Forum Systems Launches FS Sentry 7.1 SOA Gateway</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/562327.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562327.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 15:15:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562327_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Forum Systems announced the availability of FS Sentry 7.1, the SOA Gateway product. FS Sentry 7.1 enables rapid integration within a SOA without compromising security. FS Sentry 7.1 provides SOA professionals the ability to virtualize and centralize disparate service endpoints. Service virtualization and aggregation across complex WSDL enables SOA deployments to simplify their service publishing and consumption process. By using modern identity management systems such as Sun Access Manager or HP Select Access, administrators can provide granular, operation-level control to their ever-expanding SOA deployments.]]></description></item><item><title>Taneja Group Forecasts Next-Generation Virtualization Storage Market</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/562326.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562326.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562326_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[3PAR announced that a recently released report by the Taneja Group defines and analyzes a new category of next-generation Fibre Channel storage systems from vendors including 3PAR. The report forecasts revenue growth for next-generation Fibre Channel storage systems for the period between 2007 and 2011 and identifies shifts in the Fibre Channel storage market that Taneja believes are largely responsible for driving revenue growth for this new segment.]]></description></item><item><title>Emulex 8Gb/s HBAs Provide Advanced Virtualization Features</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/562323.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562323.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562323_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Emulex announced that EMC has qualified the Emulex LightPulse LPe12000 family of 8Gb/s Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) for the EMC CLARiiON, EMC Celerra and EMC Symmetrix networked storage system families. Emulex 8Gb/s HBAs, which are available from EMC through EMC Select, provide customers with new performance, advanced virtualization and security features, while maintaining backward compatibility with existing 4Gb/s and 2Gb/s Fibre Channel products.]]></description></item><item><title>Virtualization Company to Resell myLittleAdmin Web-based Tool for Microsoft SQL Server</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/562322.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562322.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562322_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Parallels announced it has signed an agreement with myLittleTools to resell myLittleAdmin for SQL Server 2005, the web-based management tool designed for Microsoft SQL Server 2005. The application enables service providers to manage most database and server objects, such as tables, views, programmability and security objects, through a web browser.]]></description></item><item><title>JMR Builds Virtual Infrastructure with DataCore Storage Virtualization and VMware</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/562262.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562262.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562262_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[DataCore announced that JMR Construction has become a DataCore SANmelody customer courtesy of DataCore partner Integral Networks. VMware and DataCore serve as a way forward for the DataCore partner and customer alike. The combination provides a cost effective alternative that made it practical for JMR to save by not having to invest in additional, physical servers.]]></description></item><item><title>Infinite Group Expands Virtualization Practice</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/562260.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562260.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 14:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/562260_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Infinite Group announced plans to expand its Virtualization Practice to the state government and commercial markets. IGI's Virtualization Practice has focused on the Federal Civilian Agency market so the expansion will leverage that expertise to pursue the growing Virtualization market in State and Private Industry segments while continuing growth in the Federal market including Civilian and Department of Defense activities.]]></description></item><item><title>Dell Steals Virtualization March on HP &amp; IBM</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/525932.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/525932.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 14:15:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/525932_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Dell will take a big giant step out ahead of HP and IBM in the virtualization sweepstakes when it announces that it is OEMing PAN, Egenera's data center virtualization and management software. Egenera, which has been doing virtualization way longer than most people, claims PAN is the epitome of what IDC calls 'Virtualization 2.0,' the next step beyond simple VMware-style single server virtualization replete with scalability, faster provisioning, high availability, disaster recovery and resource balancing.]]></description></item><item><title>Sun Microsystems and Liferay Launch Initiative to Develop Next-Generation Web Technologies</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/561946.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/561946.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 16:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/561946_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description></item><item><title>Migration from IBM Rational Application Developer to MyEclipse 6.5 Blue Edition</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/561451.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/561451.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 15:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/561451_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Genuitec announced the availability of the milestone release of MyEclipse 6.5 Blue Edition, a tailored, customizable tool suite for WebSphere developers. Notably, this initial release of MyEclipse 6.5 Blue Edition offers project migration support. Developers currently working with IBM Rational Application Developer (RAD) 6 and WebSphere Application Developer (WSAD) 5 can now migrate projects into MyEclipse 6.5 Blue Edition.]]></description></item><item><title>MyEclipse 6.5 Delivers Portlets, Spring and JSF Upgrades and JAX-WS Web Services</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/561432.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/561432.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/561432_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Genuitec announced the availability of the initial milestone release of MyEclipse Enterprise Workbench 6.5. Among noted enhancements is the upgrade of MyEclipse Spring tools, which provides the most up-to-date technology as well as the integration of the latest Spring framework 2.5 libraries. Also in the milestone release, JSF developers can expect to see an improvement to the JSF/Facelet visual page designer with all new support for coding and WYSIWYG preview of custom components.]]></description></item><item><title>The JCP Program Announced the Winners of Its 6th Annual Awards</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/561709.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/561709.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 12:30:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/561709_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description></item><item><title>Infragistics Announces New AJAX Tool</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/560983.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560983.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 09:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560983_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description></item><item><title>GemStone and Synechron Partner</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/560908.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560908.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 16:15:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560908_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[GemStone Systems and Synechron announced a strategic partnership to address key customer pain points. Through the implementation and integration of GemStone solutions with existing enterprise applications, customers will be able to achieve low-latency, predictable, high-throughput data sharing and event distribution. GemStone and Synechron will work in close coordination on several key projects and complement each other's business domain and technology expertise to deliver turnkey solutions to clients.]]></description></item><item><title>Lockheed Martin Selects GT Software&apos;s SOA Infrastructure</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/560781.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560781.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 16:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560781_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[GT Software announced that Lockheed Martin has selected the company's Ivory solution to create z/OS-based Web services, and migrate mainframe data to the company's next generation of applications. A global provider of rapid service oriented architecture (SOA) development solutions that leverage mainframe resources, GT Software's Ivory Service Architect will enable Lockheed Martin to deliver applications from various platforms, and migrate mainframe resources to SAP, all without requiring any coding.]]></description></item><item><title>Veeam Launches Virtualization ProPartner Program</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/560478.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560478.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 16:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560478_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Veeam Software introduced a program designed to support and enhance the virtualization practices of top value-added resellers, systems integrators and consultants. Veeam ProPartner includes a members-only online portal with fast access to NFR license keys, discounts on Veeam software for resale, lead qualification support, direct access to Veeam engineering and support resources, co-marketing support programs, and a partners-only knowledgebase that will grow over time. As a 100% channel-centric organization, Veeam is focused on supporting and driving partners' continued success.]]></description></item><item><title>D-Link Helps UMass Consolidate Servers to Streamline Operations, Reduce Downtime</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/560779.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560779.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 15:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560779_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Like many mid-sized enterprises, the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst was interested in consolidating servers to streamline operations, improve its storage architecture, reduce downtime and conserve resources. The school's outdated storage network, used primarily for operations (shared storage, faculty files documents, multimedia, etc.) along with student information and documents, was plagued with frequent service disruptions. This downtime was wreaking havoc with the network's user base - 145 full-time faculty and staff, plus 120 computer lab desktops that serve students.]]></description></item><item><title>Marathon Technologies Becomes Award Finalist for Server Virtualization</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/560477.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560477.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 15:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560477_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Marathon Technologies announced that it has been named as a finalist for the Fifth Annual Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX) Technology Awards. Marathon was awarded the distinction for developing everRun VM, the fault-tolerant, high availability software for server virtualization. everRun VM addresses one of the major factors that has limited the broader adoption of server virtualization -- a lack of simple and effective high availability technology for virtual environments.]]></description></item><item><title>VMware Fusion 2.0 Beta 1 of VMware&apos;s Desktop Virtualization Solution for the Mac</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/560354.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560354.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560354_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[The VMware Fusion team announced the release of VMware Fusion 2.0 Beta 1 for public download. VMware also announced VMware Fusion 2.0 will be a free downloadable upgrade for all VMware Fusion 1.x users. VMware Fusion Beta 1 ships with new features.]]></description></item><item><title>paybox Scales Mobile Payment Business With SOA Platform For Partners</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/560216.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560216.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560216_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Paybox announced the release of the fourth generation of its Mobiliser Platform providing a state-of-the-art Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) as well as a Service Development Platform (SDP) for true dynamic real-time integration and rapid application development of mobile Commerce, mobile Money and mobile Payment relevant solutions to further scale its business.]]></description></item><item><title>Backbase Enterprise AJAX Now Supports Adobe AIR</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/560136.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560136.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/560136_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Backbase added official support for Adobe AIR, a new runtime environment from Adobe Systems for deploying rich Internet applications (RIAs). This integration lets applications built on Backbase Enterprise AJAX run as applications on the desktop across various operating systems. Applications created with Backbase Enterprise AJAX and deployed on Adobe AIR can access desktop file systems, clipboards, drag and drop events, and system tray/notifications.]]></description></item><item><title>Open Kernel Labs Joins EEMBC Hypervisor Virtualization Workgroup</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/559322.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/559322.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 18:15:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/559322_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[The Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium (EEMBC) announced that Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs), a supplier of secure embedded systems software and virtualization technology, is the newest member of the consortium's Hypervisor Subcommittee.]]></description></item><item><title>SAP Takes Big Strides in Small Business and Midmarket Segments</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/559321.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/559321.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 16:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/559321_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[SAP announced growing adoption of its business software among small businesses and midsize companies across all regions, and in particular from  growing economies as Brazil, China, India and Russia. The company's portfolio of business software for small businesses and midsize companies -- comprised of SAP Business One, SAP Business ByDesign and SAP Business All-in-One -- continues to attract an increasing number of customers from the small and midsize market. Currently at about 75 percent of the company's overall customer base, the number of small and midsize enterprise (SME) customers grew by 28 percent in the first quarter of 2008 (year-over-year).]]></description></item><item><title>Talend Partners With Pipeline Software to Deliver Data Integration Solution for SAP Users</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/559320.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/559320.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 16:30:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/559320_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Talend announced that Pipeline Software has signed a strategic partnership within the Talend Alliance Program. Under the terms of the agreement, the optimized interoperability between Talend's open source data integration technologies and Pipeline Software's Transporter solution will allow customers to integrate data between SAP and other business-critical applications.]]></description></item><item><title>Konica Minolta Participating in SAP Printer Vendor Program</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/559265.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/559265.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 16:15:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/559265_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Konica Minolta Business Solutions announced that its parent company, Konica Minolta Business Technologies (President: Akio Kitani), is participating in the new SAP Printer Vendor program, launched by SAP in collaboration with printer manufacturers. Konica Minolta Business Technologies is participating in the program as a gold-level member.]]></description></item><item><title>EDS Becomes Early Adopter of Run SAP Methodology</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/559263.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/559263.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 16:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/559263_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[EDS announced the adoption of the Run SAP methodology for use in its application management services and hosting operations. Through this adoption, EDS also plans to incorporate the methodology into its consulting practice, where it will leverage its expertise with SAP applications management, gained through the implementation of SAP solutions by more than 800,000 client users globally.]]></description></item><item><title>The Dot Net Factory Introduces EmpowerID Role Enforcer For Sharepoint</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/559184.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/559184.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 16:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/559184_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[The Dot Net Factory introduced EmpowerID Role Enforcer for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, the role-based entitlement management application for SharePoint permissions. EmpowerID Role Enforcer for SharePoint enables enterprise-wide access control, auditing, and enforcement of policy for all SharePoint Server 2007 environments. EmpowerID Role Enforcer for SharePoint is available and is offered as an optional module for the EmpowerID Version 4.0 Identity and Entitlement Management suite.]]></description></item><item><title>SpringSource CEO: &quot;The Future of Enterprise Java is Clear and Bright&quot;</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/557307.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/557307.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 14:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/557307_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA['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.']]></description></item><item><title>Open Source Java Technology Debuts In GNU/Linux Distributions</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/556442.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/556442.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/556442_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description></item><item><title>ZXTM 5.0 Integrates Java Technology to Create an Application Delivery Platform</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/555174.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/555174.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/555174_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description></item><item><title>Sun Announces Open Developer Conference</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/553656.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/553656.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/553656_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description></item><item><title>BlueWave Technology Launches PipelineClaims 3.0 Java-Based Web Application</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/553672.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/553672.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/553672_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description></item><item><title>JCP Program Announces 6th Annual Awards Nominations</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/553655.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/553655.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/553655_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description></item><item><title>Metallect Announces Public Beta Launch of XMuddle for Java</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/553653.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/553653.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/553653_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[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.']]></description></item><item><title>Java, Open Source, Transparency and Community</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/535379.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/535379.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/535379_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[In last month's article I wrote about Open Source and Open Standards. This month, having just returned from the QCon conference (http://jaoo.dk/london-2008/conference/) in London, during which I discussed the role of community in the JCP, and particularly the role that individual ('non-corporate') developers could play in the organization, I'd like to address some other aspect of openness: transparency of process and community involvement.]]></description></item><item><title>Java Updater: Sun and Google Are as Bad as Apple</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/548085.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/548085.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/548085_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Apple's taken some heat lately for their decision to push Safari to anybody who runs their Apple Software Update utility. I didn't want Safari, but unless I opt out of it I'll get it. Now Sun and Google are doing the same thing with the Google Toolbar. It isn't enough that they allow you to opt-out.]]></description></item><item><title>Zimbra Expands Mobile E-mail Availability to Java-Enabled Devices</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/552304.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/552304.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/552304_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description></item><item><title>Ubuntu Here We Come! - Java Finally To Become 100% Open Source</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/551683.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/551683.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/551683_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[With only two weeks to go now before JavaOne, its annual Javaganza for developers, Sun has revealed that Java is at long last to be made 100% open source. 'We're trying to get Java into places it's never been before,' Rich Sands, group manager for developer marketing at Sun, told an interviewer on Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title>Sun Microsystems and Java Card Forum Announce Next Generation of Java Card Technology</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/549504.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/549504.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:15:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/549504_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Sun Microsystems and the Java Card Forum (JCF) announced the availability of version 3.0 of the Java Card (TM) platform specification. The new Java Card 3.0 platform specification is available in two separate editions: Java Card Platform v.3.0, Classic Edition and Java Card Platform v.3.0, Connected Edition. Both editions are compatible with applications written for previous versions and can leverage the same security features within the platform specification.]]></description></item><item><title>Systems Integration with Openadaptor</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/535350.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/535350.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/535350_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Openadaptor is a software toolkit that may be classified as a lightweight Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) solution. It provides a configurable component framework for connecting various systems and middleware implementations. In less technical parlance, the components are akin to Lego building blocks that users can snap together to build adaptors, which themselves are the metaphorical glue or plumbing between applications.]]></description></item><item><title>ITT Taps Sun Java RTS for CSPU Program</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/548067.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/548067.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/548067_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Sun Microsystems announced that ITT has selected the Sun Java Real-Time System 2.0 (Java RTS) and the Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) as the software development platform for its Eglin Control and Signal Processing Upgrade (CSPU) program. The Eglin Space Surveillance Radar (FPS-85), which schedules and tracks catalogued space objects, is undergoing a modernization process to replace legacy mission-critical components built from one-of-a-kind equipment and custom software. The Sun Java Real-Time System, a development platform for creating applications that require execution predictability, will enable ITT to run the new solution using Java technology on Solaris 10 OS and standard hardware.]]></description></item><item><title>Systar Develops Upgrade Tool for its Products Based on Guiffy Software&apos;s Java API Library</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/548046.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/548046.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/548046_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Guiffy Software announced that Systar has licensed the Guiffy SureMerge diff/merge library. Guiffy is bundled with and integrated into the Systar BusinessBridgeNG upgrade tool. BusinessBridgeNG is Systar's Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) solution.]]></description></item><item><title>Terracotta Licenses Hyperic to Help Deliver Access to Manage Java-Based Applications</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/547789.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/547789.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:15:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/547789_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Terracotta and Hyperic announced a technology license agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Hyperic's SIGAR (System Information Gatherer and Reporter) has been incorporated into Terracotta 2.6. Hyperic's cross-platform SIGAR enables Terracotta to obtain key operating system and hardware information, important data points for monitoring and managing the health of application clusters.]]></description></item><item><title>Pearson VUE Selects Terracotta&apos;s Java Clustering</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://java.sys-con.com/read/547549.htm</guid><link>http://java.sys-con.com/read/547549.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:45:00 EST</pubDate><comments>http://java.sys-con.com/read/547549_f.htm</comments><description><![CDATA[Terracotta announced that Pearson VUE has deployed Terracotta's software following a thorough technology evaluation. Pearson VUE selected Terracotta to achieve scale and high performance for its web-based application, while reducing its cost of custom application coding. Pearson VUE is using Terracotta's open source Java clustering solution to create a shared application memory store across multiple servers in Pearson VUE's Iowa City data center. The result: Pearson VUE can now add computing capacity to support its growing business.]]></description></item></channel></rss>