Articles by Java News Desk

Debug JavaScript in Adobe AIR Apps Using Aptana Studio 1.2.1

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:15:00 EST

JavaScript is pretty much everywhere you look these days, reaching far beyond your desktop browser. Adobe AIR lets you use JavaScript to create desktop installed HTML and AJAX apps. Apple uses it in its gadgets and in the iPhone's browser. And Nokia recently announced support for installed, local JavaScript apps on its phones with APIs to the camera, GPS, etc... You can even use JavaScript to create extensions for Aptana Studio and Dreamweaver too! With all this JavaScript out there powering so many things we use every day, having great JavaScript debugging capabilities is paramount to development.

Final Results of 2008 JCP Executive Committees Elections Are Out

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:15:00 EST

The Java Community Process (JCP) Program Management Office has announced the final results of the 2008 JCP Executive Committees (EC) elections. After two ballot rounds – for ratified and elected seats – the winners are Ericsson, SpringSource, SAP, Intel, and Werner Keil for the Java SE/EE EC and Nokia, Philips, IBM, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB and Sean Sheedy for the Java ME EC.

New ILOG JViews 8.5 Offers Eclipse Support for RIA

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:15:00 EST

ILOG has announced ILOG JViews 8.5, the latest version of ILOG’s Java-based visualization suite, with new features that enhance the creation of Rich Internet Applications as well as desktop applications. ILOG JViews 8.5 adds support for the Eclipse platform including the new ILOG JViews Graph Layout module, and additional support for Ajax frameworks to help developers build interactive user displays for RIA faster. With seven modules targeting diagrams, charts, graph layout and map displays, ILOG JViews demonstrates ILOG’s role as innovator and industry leader in providing solutions for high-end visualization applications, such as large-scale industrial monitoring systems or Web-enabled road traffic information systems.

Terracotta and SpringSource Partner for Development and Deployment of Java Applications

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:30:00 EST

SpringSource and Terracotta have announced a comprehensive partnership to simplify the development and deployment of enterprise Java applications and reduce the costs of their scale-out, tuning, and ongoing operations. Under terms of the agreement, SpringSource and Terracotta are tightly integrating their products and providing organizations with key resources and tools for quickly building and supporting specific vertical applications and processes powered by Java infrastructure.

Jinfonet Ships JReport 9 Today

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST

Jinfonet Software has announced the general availability of JReport 9 on Monday November 10th. The latest release of this reporting solution touts more than 50 enhancements. JReport 9 delivers these enhancements in three key areas: performance, usability and standards support. Performance improvements with the advanced report engine are focused on faster response time and better scalability. Through internal system tuning and minimizing redundancy, JReport now has a smaller footprint with faster response time for on-demand report generation, report delivery, and interactive reporting and analysis. Benchmark results show that it is up to 40% faster compared to the previous version.

Sun Introduces GlassFish Enterprise Server V3 Prelude

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:45:00 EST

Sun Microsystems has announced the immediate availability and support of the Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server version 3 Prelude, a lightweight Web application server that is based on a modular OSGi architecture. Sun is also providing a preview of features that will be available in the upcoming Java Platform Enterprise Edition 6. GlassFish is one of the leading open source application servers in the industry today with more than 14 million downloads since its first release in May 2005, more than 225,000 registrations in 2008 and hundreds of production deployments around the globe.

Analyst Firm Places Oracle in Leaders Quadrant for Horizontal Portal Products

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:10:00 EST

Gartner Magic Quadrants position vendors within a particular market segment based on their completeness of vision and their ability to execute on that vision. According to Gartner, vendors in the Leaders quadrant "have a full range of capabilities to support a range of portal deployment scenarios and have demonstrated consistent product delivery in meeting customer needs for a substantial period of time."

InterSystems and Four Points Technology Partner on $37.7 Million Contract Renewal with Department of Veterans Affairs

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:45:00 EST

InterSystems Corporation has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs has renewed a contract for Four Points Technology, LLC to provide the InterSystems CACHÉ high-performance object database for the VistA electronic health record system. The contract for enterprise software and maintenance services has been increased to $37.7 million for the current option period. InterSystems develops and markets innovative database, integration and business intelligence software.

AccuRev And Coverity Help Developers Improve Code Quality And Security

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:30:00 EDT

AccuRev and Coverity have announced a new technology partnership that will help software development teams to improve the quality and security of their applications in today’s fast paced agile development environments. Leading development organizations rely on Coverity’s advanced source code analysis products to ensure the integrity of their code and AccuRev’s process-centric software configuration management products to automate and accelerate their development processes.

JNBridge Announces New Version of JMS Adapter for BizTalk Server

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:30:00 EDT

JNBridge has announced a new version of its JNBridge JMS Adapter for BizTalk Server. The JNBridge JMS Adapter for BizTalk Server enables enterprises to integrate BizTalk Servers into any existing JMS (Java Messaging Service) infrastructure, allowing messages to be passed between systems in a heterogeneous environment. The latest version of the adapter adds support for transactions and 64-bit platforms.

Comcast Works with Intel: Java-based 'Widget Channel'

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:30:00 EDT

Comcast Corporation the nation's provider of entertainment, information and communications, announced that they are working with Intel Corporation to bring Internet Protocol (IP) based applications to the television experience set using a new technology co-developed by Intel and called the Widget Channel framework. This technology is an open software development framework that enables the ability to combine Internet-based applications with a TV experience through a widget-based user interface that can be easily accessed while watching television programs. The Widget Channel framework's graphical user interface will let consumers click an onscreen widget to access and view a variety of Internet-based applications or content such as weather updates, news, games, and other -interactive applications on their TV.

Java SpringSource Partners with Carahsoft

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EDT

SpringSource, the company behind Spring, the de facto standard in enterprise Java, and a provider of infrastructure software, announced a strategic partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, a government IT solutions provider. Under the terms of the partnership, Carahsoft will resell SpringSource products and services to the public sector for the first time. SpringSource Enterprise and Application Platform software offerings, as well as commercial support offerings around Apache Tomcat and other Apache technologies, will be offered under numerous contract programs, including the Federal GSA.

Active Power Selected by Java Sun Microsystems

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:00:00 EDT

Active Power, Inc., inventor and manufacturer of energy-efficient critical power systems in the world, announced it has sold and shipped one of its CleanSource UPS (uninterruptible power supply) 1200 kVA system to Sun Microsystems. The flywheel based UPS system will provide power protection and conditioning for Sun’s Broomfield, Colo. based data center facility.

JOT Servlets 3.0 Java Web Framework Released

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:00:00 EDT

JOT Object Technologies has released version 3.0 of the JOT Servlets Java web components framework. JOT Servlets is a software development framework for dynamic content web applications. This release includes new demonstration applications that illustrate JOT Web Components. The demonstration applications are included and can also be launched from the website.

Sun Releases Lightweight UI Toolkit for Java Apps

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:30:00 EDT

Sun has released a new development kit aimed at mobile software developers. The toolkit will allow developers to create user interfaces for Java-based mobile phone applications. The package is being made available for download by the company under the title 'Light-weight UI Toolkit' or LWUIT.

Wuala Uses Java to Make Online Storage Social

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:30:00 EDT

First there was the failure of MediaMax/TheLinkUp, which was based on the idea of pairing online storage with social networking. In its wake comes Wuala, a new service from Zurich-based Caleido that pairs a similar plan with some unique technologies and capabilities.

Critical Java Bugs in Nokia Phones?

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:15:00 EDT

A pair of critical vulnerabilities in Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Java technology for mobile devices could be used by hackers to surreptitiously make calls, record conversations and access information on Nokia Series 40 cell phones, a Polish researcher said.

Hershey Selects Skyway Software to Deliver Java App

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:30:00 EDT

Skyway Software, the experts in simplifying software delivery, recently entered into a relationship with The Hershey Company. The Hershey Company markets such iconic brands as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, and Ice Breakers and is the largest North American manufacturer of quality chocolate and sugar confectionery products, with annual revenues of nearly $5 billion and more than 13,000 employees worldwide.

Aladdin Secures Intellectual Property of Java-Based Applications

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Aladdin Knowledge Systems, an information security specialist in authentication, software DRM and content security, announced the release of Aladdin HASP SRMv 3.50, adding automatic file wrapping for Java applications, enhanced security and ease-of-use to Aladdin's award-winning, fully-integrated hardware- and software-based copy protection and licensing solution.

Despite Code Glitch, Sprint Pushes Java for Instinct

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:30:00 EDT

The Instinct smartphone will gain a wide range of new software as the result of a contest for Java programmers, despite a behind-the-scenes dispute about standards compliance. Co-developed with Samsung, the Instinct is positioned as Sprint’s answer to the Apple iPhone, exclusively sold by rival AT&T in the United States. Unlike software for the iPhone, new programs for the Instinct do not require Sprint’s certification.

SourceLabs Releases Tool for Linux & Java Troubleshooting

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT

SourceLabs, the company innovating support and search technology for open source software, released SourceLabs' Self-Support Tools with hardware recognition and advanced tagging. The new features represent a substantial expansion to the company's Support Suite technologies that enable engineers and IT professionals to quickly discover issues and find solutions for open source software.

ESRI and i-cubed's Launch of DataDoors for ArcGIS Advances User Acquisition of National and International Imagery Data

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Aerial and satellite imagery, topographic maps, and terrain data available from ESRI's ArcGIS Online Services can now be accessed and purchased via the Web application DataDoors for ArcGIS. Developed by ESRI business partner i-cubed, the application enables geographic information system (GIS) users to select, order, and acquire a variety of raster data, available online, for offline usage in their GIS projects.

Skyway Software & Atomikos Partner in Java EE App

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Skyway Software announces a strategic partnership with Atomikos, a firm monitoring transaction processing (TP) activities in today’s software development and delivery activities.

Coverity Introduces Software Readiness Manager for Java

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:30:00 EDT

Coverity, Inc. announced the availability of Coverity Software Readiness Manager for Java. The product allows development managers, release managers and executives to objectively assess the release readiness of their critical code by combining essential data from multiple sources including Prevent, Coverity's static analysis product. Software Readiness Manager helps development teams deliver high-integrity code that successfully meets quality standards to align product development with business goals.

Java T-Mobile to Create App Store for 'Everyone'

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:30:00 EDT

T-Mobile has confirmed in the US that it is working with developers to create an Apple like App Store for all, not just some of its handsets.

Real-Time Java Aonix Supports VxWorks

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:45:00 EDT

Aonix, the provider of the PERC product line for embedded and real-time Java developers, announces the release of PERC Ultra 5.1 cross development and target support on Wind River's VxWorks 6.6 real-time operating system and Wind River Workbench development suite. With more than 1 million field systems in markets such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, industrial control and robotics, PERC Ultra well suits the broad real-time market leadership of VxWorks. These joint solutions will enable developers to take advantage of Java language capabilities while ensuring that critical deterministic behavior requirements can still be met.

Eurotech Delivers Java-Based Software Framework

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:45:00 EDT

Eurotech Inc., a provider of application-ready embedded computer systems, launches the Eurotech Software Framework (ESF) middleware solution, based on service oriented architecture and implemented using IBM Equinox. ESF brings a low cost modular approach to application development by using a mature and scalable Java-based software framework.

SUSE Real-Time 10 Ensures Java Workloads

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:04:00 EDT

Enabling customers to run their time-critical business applications faster, and with more reliability and predictability, Novell announced SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 10 is now certified on select IBM BladeCenter hardware and supported by IBM WebSphere Real Time middleware. Utilizing best-of-breed products, Novell's real-time operating system and IBM's real-time Java hardware together ensure enterprises running latency-sensitive applications have the highest possible performance and availability across their entire solution stack.

MyEclipse Java Tool Goes Green

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:32:00 EDT

Genuitec, LLC, the leading provider of the popular MyEclipse integrated development environment (IDE) and a founding member of the Eclipse Foundation, announced their commitment to being a company with a near-zero carbon footprint.

DevExpress Channel is Now Broadcasting Product Training Videos and Live Interviews

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:32:00 EDT

DevExpress is proud to announce the newest addition to its web properties - the DevExpress Channel – broadcasting at tv.devexpress.com. The DevExpress Channel offers our software development community access to over 100 product training videos and dozens of one on one interviews.

JavaFX Can Help Java Developers to Build and Deploy RIAs

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:30:00 EDT

"Only the Java platform is pervasive enough to allow developers to build and deploy RIAs across desktops and browsers on more than 800 million PCs, as well as billions of mobile phones and devices," said Ken Wallich, VP of JavaFX at Sun. "JavaFX builds upon this foundation to deliver immersive and rich presentation capabilities to the existing Java platform,” he declared.

JMSL Numerical Library for Java Applications

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:15:00 EDT

The JMSL Numerical Library is the broadest collection of mathematical, statistical, financial, data mining and charting classes in 100% Java. It is the only Java programming solution that combines integrated charting with the reliable mathematical and statistical functionality of the industry-leading IMSL Numerical Library algorithms. Organizations can gain insight into valuable data and share analysis results across the enterprise quickly.

Java SpringSource Announces Enterprise Application

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:30:00 EDT

SpringSource, the company behind Spring, the de facto standard in enterprise Java, and a leading provider of infrastructure software, today announced the general availability of SpringSource Enterprise. SpringSource Enterprise delivers the software, services, and technical support necessary to develop and run Spring-powered enterprise applications more productively, securely and with the greatest uptime.

SA Forum Extends Reach of High Availability into the Java Community

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:45:00 EDT

The Service Availability Forum (SA Forum) announced the availability of its Release 5.1 Java Mapping specification. This enhanced specification provides a mapping of the Application Interface Specification (AIS) services to the Java language as well as an accompanying whitepaper that details how SA Forum services can be integrated with application programming interfaces (APIs) standardized by the Java community. Java applications will be able to leverage these services to support High Availability (HA) for all applications, including Operation Administration and Maintenance (OAM) applications.

Sony Selects Esmertec Java Platform

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:45:00 EDT

Sony Ericsson announced it has chosen Esmertec's Jbed Java Multitasking Virtual Machine which will enable the users to access Java-enabled content on the Ericsson's new multimedia XPERIA mobile phone range.

Fring Adds Linux, Java Support

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Mobile phone application Fring announced support for Linux and J2ME mobile handsets. Fring is a mobile phone Internet application that allows users to make VoIP calls, messaging and chatting using networks such as MSN, Yahoo and GoogleTalk from their cellphones.

Sun's Java Mobile Enterprise Platform Available

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:15:00 EDT

Enterprises that run applications on Sun Microsystems servers can now give their mobile workers access to those applications, using Sun's Mobile Enterprise Platform (MEP). Sun has made MEP available, a little more than two months after it put the platform out to beta at Java One in May.

Sun Expects Q4 Earnings Above Estimates

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:15:00 EDT

On Tuesday evening Sun issued a fourth-quarter guidance range largely above analysts' estimates. The company pre-announced that revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter ended June was $3.725 billion to $3.8 billion, with gross margin in the 44-45% range. Sun expects non-GAAP profits of 25-35 cents a share. Some analysts nonetheless had been looking for $3.8 billion and 27 cents.

Hassle-Free Password Management: Cloakware's Java Plug & Play Server

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:15:00 EDT

Cloakware Inc., the security solutions provider that makes security inseparable from software, announced the immediate availability of Cloakware Server Password Manager (CSPM) version 3.5, the first enterprise-grade Shared Account Password Management (SAPM) platform designed to support multi-site, heterogeneous and high-volume datacenters. CSPM 3.5 delivers enhanced performance and scalability to meet the password management needs of the largest organizations, ensures high availability in distributed networks, and improves integration with heterogeneous datacenters without system interruption or downtime.

ScriptMaster Allows Java Code Use- Without Expertise

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:45:00 EDT

360Works, a FileMaker product developer, will be releasing a new version of its ScriptMaster tool later this month. A completely free, modular plugin for FileMaker, ScriptMaster allows developers to use Java code even without Java expertise. Version 2.0 includes modules for file manipulation, URL downloads, XML Web Services, encoding/encryption, FileMaker script triggering, shell scripting, audio and video, email sending, and much more. FileMaker developers can also extend ScriptMaster functionality by writing their own Java modules.