Tower Technology Adds Java Application Performance Analyzer to TowerJ Family and Announces TowerJ JVM for Intel’s Itanium Processors
Tower Technology Corporation has announced the addition of a Java application performance analyzer to its TowerJ family of Java performance management solutions. The TowerJ Performance Analyzer is a run-time analyzer that enables the collection of detailed information regarding design-induced application behavior. It provides detailed information regarding object counts, thread activity and status, memory allocation, exceptions, and system handles.
Also, Tower Technology Corporation has introduced the TowerJ Java Virtual Machine (JVM) for Intel’s Itanium processors for server-class computers. The TowerJ JVM delivers high performance, scalability, manageability, reliability, and security.
For pricing and additional information, contact Tower Technology Corporation, 800.285.5124 or +1.512.452.9455; fax +1.512.452.1721; tower@twr.com; www.towerj.com.
MicroEdge Unveils Visual SlickEdit v6.0 for Windows
MicroEdge, Inc. has released Visual SlickEdit v6.0 for Windows, which adds support for JSP, PHP, CFScript, C#, Python, and VHDL. Visual SlickEdit’s Context Tagging now includes Auto Parameter Info to automatically list compatible arguments when filling in the argument to a function or method. DIFFzilla, Visual SlickEdit’s set of file differencing tools, has been enhanced in version 6.0 with the ability to difference a specific symbol in two files or the same file.
Visual SlickEdit v6.0 for Windows is available for a number of platforms with prices starting at $295. Upgrades start at $99. Network, quantity, and academic discounts are available.
For more information, contact MicroEdge, Inc., 800.934.3348 or +1.919.303.7400; fax +1.919.303.8400; sales@slickedit.com; www.slickedit.com.
DDC-I Offers SCORECAST and SCORE with Windows NT Support
DDC-I has announced the integration of the SCORECAST automated test suite into the SCORE suite of programming tools. Offering test methodologies and automated execution for each part of the module testing process, SCORECAST also generates comprehensive test reports. In addition, DDC-I has added support for Windows NT to SCORE.
The key components in SCORE are the next generation of DDC-I compilers. Based on ANDF (Architecture Neutral Distribution Format) technology, compilers for each language generate a common intermediate representation that is converted to the final object code during a later language-independent phase. Because ANDF is an Xopen standard, the SCORE system possesses an open architecture.
For pricing and additional information, contact DDC-I, +1.602.275.7172; fax +1.602.252.6054; sales@ddci.com; www.ddci.com.
NetAcquire Releases NetAcquire Publish/Subscribe
NetAcquire Corporation, formerly Real Time Integration Inc., has announced NetAcquire Publish/Subscribe, a real-time publish/subscribe communications middleware product that allows NetAcquire server hardware to publish data readings acquired from real-world analog, digital, and serial signals. The published data travels over a regular network to one or more subscribing computers.
It takes a single command to subscribe to data using NetAcquire Publish/Subscribe. Data sources are identified by user-friendly, configurable names, so data subscribers need not know any details of the underlying network communications.
The NetAcquire Client Toolkit with added support for NetAcquire Publish/Subscribe costs $995 for a single-user license.
For more information, contact NetAcquire Corporation, 888.672.1122 or +1.425.576.0822; fax 888.675.1122 or +1.206.374.2418; info@realtimeint.com; www.netacquire.com.
Etnus Announces TotalView Debugger/Analyzer for RedHat Linux
Etnus LLC has announced TotalView Debugger/Analyzer for Red Hat Linux 7.0. TotalView supports all major parallel programming models including MPI, threads, OpenMP, Fortran, C, and C++. TotalView includes features specific to the most popular parallel models; it shortens development time via an easy-to-learn interface, insightful visualizations, and powerful control capabilities. TotalView helps developers unravel and control multiple threads and processes, and it transparently scales from one to thousands of processes.
The debugger automatically acquires processes and threads in multiprocess programs, provides developers greater flexibility in controlling threaded and parallel programs, and displays data graphically.
For pricing and additional information, contact Etnus LLC, 800.856.3766 or +1.508.875.3030; info@etnus.com; www.etnus.com.
Intel Announces Compilers for Pentium 4 and Itanium
Intel Corporation has announced Intel C++ Compiler for Windows v5.0 and Intel Fortran Compiler for Windows v5.0. The new compilers take advantage of the performance features available in the upcoming 32-bit Pentium 4 microprocessor and also include a pre-release version for the upcoming 64-bit Itanium processor. These compilers can also be used on systems based on Intel 32-bit Pentium processors to create 64-bit executables. Developers can use the new compiler to start producing applications for the Itanium processor using the Intel-based systems they already have.
Intel has enhanced each compiler to support new, performance-oriented features such as autovectorization and OpenMP. Intel has also enhanced optimization features introduced in earlier compiler releases, including interprocedural optimization, vectorization, and profile-guided optimization. The 32-bit compilers also feature enhanced intrinsics and class libraries that add the Pentium 4 processor to the list of supported processors. The intrinsics and class library eliminate the need to program directly in assembly language, making it easier to get “close to the hardware” to improve application performance.
Intel’s C++ and Fortran compilers continue to plug into Microsoft’s VisualStudio development environment. The 32-bit Intel C++ Compiler v5.0 also carries forward its source- and object-code compatibility with Microsoft Visual C++. This allows application modules generated with either compiler to be linked together in larger application executables.
The Intel C/C++ Compiler v5.0 for Windows costs $399 (electronic fulfillment) and $449 for the CD-ROM. The Intel Fortran Compiler v5.0 for Windows costs $449 (electronic fulfillment) and $599 for the CD-ROM. The compilers can be ordered from the website at http://developer.intel.com/vtune.
For more information, contact Intel Corporation, www.intel.com.
Arion Software Announces UML2COM
Arion Software LTD has released UML2COM, an add-in integration tool for Rational Rose. UML2COM offers the advantages of C++ and COM middleware when generating code without the disadvantages. Implementation inheritance for UML2COM includes the inheritance of all the interfaces from parent classes and event publication. UML2COM works with smart pointers instead of raw pointers, eliminating memory leaks and invalid pointer messages.
For pricing and additional information, contact Arion Software LTD, +30.1.4171901; fax +30.1.4116053; info@arion.gr; www.arion.gr.
ARTiSAN Releases Real-time Studio v4.0
ARTiSAN Software Tools, Inc. has released Real-time Studio v4.0, with new features supporting large development teams and project management. Real-time Studio v4.0 provides highly configurable access control and an active “live” repository, permitting teams to work uninterrupted, yet in a controlled fashion. It offers both file-based CM tool integration and repository-based model management. In addition, Real-time Studio v4.0 code/design synchronizer reduces the need for CM tool compare/merge cycles when working with source code. Additional improvements to Real-time Studio include customizable templates for its markerless code generation for C, class member signatures, and grid snapping.
ARTiSAN Real-time Modeler costs $3,295, and Real-time Studio Professional costs $5,995.
For more information, contact ARTiSAN Software Tools, Inc., 888.511.7975 or +1.503.245.6200; fax +1.503.244.1443; info.us@artisansw.com; www.artisansw.com.
Mabry Introduces Internet Client Pack/X and NewsServer/X
Mabry Software, Inc. has released Internet Client Pack/X, a collection of 15 ActiveX controls and COM objects that give access to Internet protocols. The controls and COM objects are ready to run under Windows 95/98/NT/2000. The controls support Base64, BinHex, Decoding, Encoding, Finger, FTP, GetHost (DNS), Mail (SMTP/POP), MIME, News (NNTP), Ping, RAS, Time, Traceroute, Uuencoding, Uudecoding, and WhoIs. Internet Client Pack/X also offers a control that gives direct access to Windows sockets.
In addition, Mabry Software, Inc. has released NewsServer/X, which implements server-side communication based on the NNTP protocol. It allows retrieval and posting of news articles and complete arranging and managing of newsgroups.
The Internet Client Pack/X costs $359. The Internet Client Pack/X with source code costs $699. NewsServer/X costs $129; a package with source code costs $299.
For more information, contact Mabry Software, Inc., phone/fax +1.360.629.9278; mabry@mabry.com; www.mabry.com.
Macro 4 Introduces UniQPrint
Macro 4 has released UniQPrint for Linux, which provides management facilities for all printing devices in an open systems network. UniQPrint’s enterprise GUI replaces product-specific interfaces with a single user-friendly Windows GUI, simplifying print management for all users, operations staff, and end users. Automatic print delivery ensures that reports created on remote server machines can be routed around the open systems environment in a secure and managed fashion.
UniQPrint for Linux is licensed per server. A single-server license costs $10,800.
For more information, contact Macro 4, 800.766.6224 or +1.973.402.8000; fax +1.973.402.7280; market.usa@macro4.com; www.macro4.com.
Rational Software Unveils Rational Suite v2001
Rational Software Corporation has released Rational Suite v2001, which includes four new products and enhancements to the 12 existing products in the Rational Suite family. New in version 2001, ClearCase LT is a software configuration management product designed for small development teams. QualityArchitect automates J2EE and COM component testing from UML visual models. TestManager unifies all testing-related tools, artifacts, scripts, and data. The Unified Process with Content for the Microsoft Web Solution Platform provides software process guidelines, templates, and examples for customers building software on the Microsoft Web Solution Platform.
Rational Suite v2001 comes in a number of editions. AnalystStudio costs $3,995 for a single-user license. ContentStudio costs $4,795; TestStudio and DevelopmentStudio cost $5,995 each. Rational Suite v2001 Enterprise costs $7,695 for a single-user license, and Team Unifying Platform costs $3,295.
For more information, contact Rational Software Corporation, 800.728.1212 or +1.781.676.2400; fax +1.781.676.2410; info@rational.com; www.rational.com.
Reliable Software Announces Code Co-op v3.0
Reliable Software has released Code Co-op v3.0, a server-less version control system. A fully distributed system, Code Co-op v3.0 achieves synchronization through the exchange of scripts using LAN or email.
Version 3.0 adds a number of new features. It integrates with development tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, Starbase Codewright, Allaire ColdFusion, and others that use the Microsoft SCC API. Code Co-op v3.0 manages changes to binary files and text files. It offers the ability to import and export the entire history of a project. New automation features include automatic retrieval of synchronization scripts and auto-synch.
Code Co-op v3.0 costs $95 for a single-user license. Upgrades cost $45.
For more information, contact Reliable Software, fax +1.206.367.6085; www.relisoft.com.
TechExcel Offers DevTrack 4.0
TechExcel has released DevTrack 4.0, a defect and project tracking tool for development process control. Enhancements in version 4.0 include automatic routing of newly submitted issues to team members based on workloads, skill levels, or a weighted combination of both. In addition, DevTrack 4.0 has integrated email capabilities from within the application. Also, DevTrack 4.0 offers an issue-level time and cost tracking feature.
DevTrack 4.0 costs $595 for a single-user license. Volume discounts are available. A 60-day evaluation copy may be downloaded from the company’s website.
For more information, contact TechExcel, 800.439.7782; fax +1.925.283.8931; info@techexcel.com; www.techexcel.com.
Versant Releases Versant Developer Suite 6.0
Versant Corporation has released Versant Developer Suite 6.0, an object database management system (ODBMS) designed to handle applications such as fraud detection, yield management, risk management, and classified real-time data collection and analysis applications. Versant Developer Suite 6.0 combines native support for object-oriented languages, such as C++ and Java, with high performance database functionality and a distributed architecture.
Versant Developer Suite 6.0 incorporates support for industry standards such as Java and XML. The Java Developer’s interface features advanced caching, synchronization, and object mapping. The XML Toolkit provides for bulk import/export of XML objects and for the creation of applications that programmatically input and output Versant database objects as XML.
Versant Developer Suite 6.0 costs $24,995 per CPU for a run-time license.
For more information, contact Versant Corporation, 800.837.7268 or +1.510.789.1500; fax +1.510.789.1515; info@versant.com; www.versant.com.
ABACO Presents DbCAD dev
ABACO srl has released DbCAD dev, a collection of OCX and ActiveX components for GIS, mapping, GPS, and CAD applications. DbCAD dev provides one or more graphic windows with zoom, pan, and overview commands. It supports many raster and vector standard formats, such as TIFF, BMP, RLC, DWG/DXF, and ESRI. DbCAD dev also provides the ability to add new drivers to extend the supported raster and vector formats. In addition, DbCAD dev capabilities allow calibrating the graphic window with a double precision coordinate system, to overlay simultaneously graphic raster and vector files using transparency effects or to load only file portions.
DbCAD dev costs $990, royalty free.
For more information, contact ABACO srl, +39.0.376.222181; fax +39.0.376.222182; abaco@abacogroup.com; www.dbcad.com.
LEAD Technologies Offers LEADTOOLS Imaging for Linux and LEADTOOLS Forms Recognition
LEAD Technologies, Inc. has released LEADTOOLS Imaging for Linux, an imaging developer toolkit built on Xlib. LEAD has specifically included viewing and painting options in the paint bitmap functions that address the painting problems (displaying an image) in Linux. Developers can choose to let the LEAD paint function map the image palette to the Linux system palette, avoiding unwanted color shifts in other applications.
LEAD has also released LEADTOOLS Forms Recognition, an API that allows developers to incorporate forms processing and character recognition into forms processing and data entry systems.
LEADTOOLS Imaging for Linux costs $4,995 for a single-user license. LEADTOOLS Forms Recognition costs $6,995.
For more information, contact LEAD Technologies, Inc., +1.704.332.5532; sales@leadtools.com; www.leadtools.com.
Aladdin Knowledge Systems Unveils Privilege 1.6
Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Inc. has released Privilege 1.6, an integrated electronic software-licensing system. New in version 1.6 are advanced subordinate licensing options that allow terms of the license to be changed with minimal effort, allowing software vendors and publishers to distribute and alter licenses via the Internet. Privilege 1.6 adds new API calls that enable secure storage of up to 10K of data that vendors can read, write, and retrieve on a disk. For software vendors that want the added security of locking licenses to a dongle, Privilege 1.6 has encrypt/decrypt features in the Client API to enable access to the on-key encryption engine in Aladdin’s HASP4 hardware key.
Pricing for Privilege 1.6 starts at $10,000, depending on the system configuration.
For more information, contact Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Inc., 800.223.4277 or +1.212.564.5678; fax +1.212.564.3377; sales@us.aks.com; www.ealaddin.com.
Aladdin Systems Ships StuffIt InstallerMaker v7.0
Aladdin Systems, Inc. has shipped StuffIt InstallerMaker v7.0, which allows developers to create installers for the public beta of Mac OS X.
A free evaluation copy is available from the company’s website.
For pricing and additional information contact, Aladdin Systems, Inc., +1.831.761.6200; fax +1.831.761.6206; info@aladdinsys.com; www.aladdinsys.com.
BSQUARE Announces Set-top Box Software Development Kit, WinRT for USB for Windows NT, and USB for Windows NT 4.0 with Pocket PC Support
BSQUARE Corporation has released Set-top Box SDK v1.1, which integrates with Microsoft’s MSTV and National Semiconductor’s hardware reference platform. Set-top Box SDK v1.1 includes system-level components needed to integrate Microsoft TV Client to the National STB hardware reference platform for complete set-top box development. The production-quality device drivers are tailored to the on-chip (SC 1200) and on-board capabilities of the Geode SP1SC10 reference platform.
In addition, BSQUARE has released WinRT for USB for Windows NT, a hardware control toolkit compatible with systems using Windows NT and NT Embedded. WinRT for USB enables developers to add USB without the complexity of using additional device driver toolkits or the Windows DDK.
Also, BSQUARE has announced support for Pocket PCs with USB cradles to USB for Windows NT 4.0.
Set-top Box SDK v1.1 is available in two versions. The Binary Version includes non-customizable binary code and is available free for evaluation purposes only. For completely customizable adaptations, the Source Version provides source code and costs $19,995. WinRT for USB for Windows NT costs $1,795, including 10 run-time licenses. USB for Windows NT 4.0 costs $79.95 for a single-user license.
For more information, contact BSQUARE Corporation, 888.820.4500; sales@bsquare.com; www.bsquare.com.
CardLogix Releases Winplex
CardLogix has released a new version of Winplex, a 32-bit API for the creation and management of a smart-card system. Winplex integrates multiple elements, such as pin pad readers, motorized reader control, and mag-stripe card reading, allowing smart card designers to incorporate multiple device types into their design.
In this version, Winplex has been extended to work within the guidelines of Microsoft’s PC/SC initiative for Windows Smart Cards, supporting greater interoperability within smart-card system components. Winplex complements as well as extends PCSC capability, producing a more complete smart-card system.
Winplex costs $99.
For more information, contact CardLogix, +1.949.380.1312; sales@cardlogix.com; www.cardlogix.com.
Jungo Unveils WinDriver and KernelDriver v4.33
Jungo Ltd. has released WinDriver and KernelDriver v4.33, device driver development kits that enable developers to create high-performance device drivers for PCI, Compact PCI, USB, ISA, ISA PnP, and EISA devices. Version 4.33 features access to additional PCI devices that are not accessible by Windows NT, capability to generate Windows 2000 INF files for PCI devices, support for service pack 1 under Windows 2000, and hardware support under Solaris.
A free 30-day evaluation copy is available from the company’s website.
For pricing and additional information, contact Jungo Ltd., 877.514.0537 or +972.9.8859365; fax 877.514.0538 or +972.9.8859366; marketing@jungo.com; www.jungo.com.
FairCom Offers c-tree Plus File Handler v6.10
FairCom Corporation has released c-tree Plus File Handler v6.10, which includes a special FairCom Server-side SDK. Using the SDK, developers can implement application-specific code within FairCom’s database server. Version 6.10 includes direct support for Apple’s Mac OS X operating system. Other new platforms include Solaris v7 and v8, HP UX 11, Lynx OS v3, NetBSD, Mac Linux, Sun Linux, and Windows 2000-New Millennium Edition.
c-tree Plus File Handler v6.10 costs $895 with full source code, no royalties for stand-alone models, 28 free development Servers, and free development ODBC and native Seagate Crystal Report drivers. In addition, an ODBC driver for stand-alone and server applications is available in both 16- and 32-bit models.
For more information, contact FairCom Corporation, 800.234.8180 or +1.573.445.6833; fax +1.573.445.9698;
faircom@faircom.com; www.faircom.com.