theKompany.com Announces KDE Studio Gold
theKompany.com has released KDE Studio Gold, a commercial release of Open Source KDE Studio. KDE Studio Gold delivers an IDE for the development of C++ KDE applications, which offers syntax highlighting and popup function parameter lookup. KDE Studio Gold supports complex projects composed of multiple executables, static or shared libraries, and an all-in-one centralized workspace, including support for multiple targets from a single project.
KDE Studio Gold is available in two editions: Standard and Professional, both of which are available on CD-ROM or as a download. The Professional Edition includes the features and documentation of the Standard Edition and also includes Qt, KDE, libc, and kernel documentation integrated into the help system.
KDE Studio Gold Standard Edition costs $24.95 for a single-user license, all-electronic version downloaded from the website. The Professional Edition costs $44.95.
For more information, contact theKompany.com, +1.949.713.3276; fax +1.949.713.4846; info@thekompany.com; www.thekompany.com/products/ksg/.
MicroEdge Unveils Visual SlickEdit v6.0 for Unix
MicroEdge, Inc. has released Visual SlickEdit v6.0 for Unix, 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 Unix is available for a number of platforms with prices starting at $395. Upgrades start at $129. 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.
Scientific Toolworks Integrates Understand for C++ with Microsoft’s Visual C++ Compiler
Scientific Toolworks, Inc. has integrated Understand for C++ and Microsoft’s Visual C++ compiler. Understand for C++ analyzes code and provides detailed reverse engineering (call trees, call-by trees, include-by trees, class inheritance diagram, and others), cross-reference information, complete visiting histories, and detailed HTML reports.
The new interface with Visual C++ permits Understand for C++ to automatically use the information contained in Visual C++ project files (source files, macros, include paths) to parse and build its knowledge of the code.
Understand for C++ costs $495 for a floating license, with discounts for 5 and 10 licenses. A free evaluation copy is available from the company’s website.
For more information, contact Scientific Toolworks, Inc., +1.802.763.2995; fax +1.802.763.3066; info@scitools.com; www.scitools.com.
Lineo Releases Lineo Embedix SDK for Windows and Lineo Embedix UI
Lineo, Inc. has released Lineo Embedix SDK for Windows, an SDK that offers a virtual development environment with real-time response capabilities, and X86 and PowerPC processor support. Lineo Embedix SDK for Windows makes it possible to develop embedded Linux solutions using Windows NT 4.0 or 2000. Lineo Embedix SDK for Windows supports and includes Metrowerks CodeWarrior.
In addition, Lineo has released Lineo Embedix UI, an HTML interface and micro web browser that integrates with Lineo Embedix SDK and provides the ability to add user interface and web browsing capabilities to an embedded device.
Lineo Embedix SDK for Windows costs $5,495 for a single-user license. Five additional licenses cost $5,000 after the purchase of the initial license. Embedix UI costs $1,500 for a single-user license.
For more information, contact Lineo, Inc., +1.801.426.5001; fax +1.801.426.6166; info@lineo.com; www.lineo.com.
TMSSequoia Launches Prizm Color Image Processing C++ Toolkit
TMSSequoia has launched the Prizm Color Image Processing C++ Toolkit. Using information acquired during a color scan, Prizm Color Image Processing C++ Toolkit provides the tools to deskew and align; remove borders; drop and extract multiple colors; use color to sort and index; support color forms identification, registration, and dropout; and provide image enhancement with Image Detergent technology. There are five modules in the Prizm Color Image Processing C++ Toolkit. The base module includes thresholding and integrates with the ColorDrop, ColorForms, ColorEnhance, and ColorFind modules.
Pricing for Prizm Color Image Processing C++ Toolkit ranges from $60,000 to $135,000 depending on the modules purchased, plus associated runtimes. TMSSequoia also offers reduced-proce options based on number of runtimes installed or on a “per-click” basis.
For more information, contact TMSSequoia, +1.405.377.0880; fax +1.405.377.0452; www.tmsinc.com.
AccuSoft Ships ImageGear 2000
AccuSoft Corporation has released ImageGear 2000, an upgrade of their imaging toolkit. ImageGear 2000 provides over 600 functions in 27 categories, support for over 100 image formats, Internet integration, and cross-platform support. This release provides a number of enhancements such as a rewritten ActiveX using ATL; improved filter optimizations for JPEG, PNG, G3/G4, and TIFF; read and write optimization for multi-page documents; and a Java Native Interface for using DLL or ActiveX with Java.
ImageGear 2000 DLL costs $2,295, not including licensing; ImageGear 2000 ActiveX costs $2,295, not including licensing; ImageGear 2000 UNIX costs $5,295, not including licensing; ImageGear 2000 Java toolkits costs $3,295 (Java is license-free). An evaluation copy is available from the company’s website.
AccuSoft Corporation plans to release a new version of ImageGear in Spring 2001.
For more information, contact AccuSoft Corporation, 800.741.6722 or +1.508.351.9092; fax +1.508.351.9086; sales@accusoft.com; www.accusoft.com.
Catalyst Development Offers Secure SocketTools
Catalyst Development Corporation has announced Secure SocketTools editions for their controls and libraries. Secure SocketTools now supports SSL (Secure Socket Layer) data connections over the Internet or on local networks.
SocketTools Secure Visual Edition includes client interfaces for SSL-compliant versions of applicable protocols plus all the standard Visual Edition components. SocketTools Secure Library Edition includes client interfaces for SSL-compliant versions of applicable protocols plus all the standard Library Edition DLLs. SocketTools Secure Enterprise Edition, designed for rapid application development, includes ActiveX visual/secure visual controls plus DLLs/secure DLLs for developing core application systems.
A full-featured evaluation copy of any Secure SocketTools Edition can be downloaded from the company’s website. Once purchased, the insertion of a serial number allows for an uninterrupted development process.
For pricing and additional information, contact Catalyst Development Corporation, 800.766.3818 or +1.760.228.9653; fax +1.760.369.1185; info@catalyst.com; www.catalyst.com.
IntelEngine Unveils Java Constrainer r1.2
IntelEngine, Inc. has released Java Constrainer r1.2, which supports integer and floating point constrained variables with efficient domain implementations. Java Constrainer r1.2 supports all major constraints and constrained expressions. It offers a generic reversible environment. Java Constrainer r1.2 provides efficient event notification and constraint propagation mechanisms, along with predefined search goals and selectors and the ability to write problem-specific constraints and search algorithms.
Java Constrainer r1.2 is available in the form of a Java package called com.intelengine.constrainer. It includes the detailed description of Java API and a set of examples for Java developers. The cost for Java Constrainer r1.2 ranges from $5,000 to $7,500 based on the way the product is used.
For more information, contact IntelEngine, Inc., +1.732.452.0568; fax +1.732.452.0569; info@intelengine.com; www.intelengine.com.
MigraTEC Introduces DART 1.0
MigraTEC, Inc. has introduced DART (Downloadable Assessment Reporting Tool) 1.0, a software utility that provides the ability to conduct an initial assessment for migrating C/C++ Windows applications to Intel’s Itanium platform. DART 1.0 supports any application developed using Microsoft’s Visual Studio. DARTs are small, quickly retrievable utilities used for sampling the scope and complexity of a proposed migration project.
DART 1.0 is available for free download at the company’s website.
For more information, contact MigraTEC, Inc., +1.972.969.0385; fax +1.972.969.0315; sales@migratec.com; www.migratec.com.
iCommunicate Announces Snap-In Connectors
iCommunicate LLC has announced the availability of Snap-In Connectors, ready-made integration bridges to business applications. This functionality is made possible through SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), which integrates web-based services and enables applications to directly interact with one another. iCommunicate offers Snap-In Connectors as part of its shared access customer service application, iCommunicate.NET. For applications not yet possessing Snap-In Connectors, an iCommunicate SDK is available.
Snap-In Connectors costs $29.95 per CSR and can be negotiated on a per site basis.
For more information, contact iCommunicate, LLC, 888.484.4401 or +1.703.684.8212; fax 800.583.6189; info@icommunicate.net; www.icommunicate.net.
Data Access Worldwide Offers Visual DataFlex 7
Data Access Worldwide has announced Visual DataFlex 7, a suite of development tools for designing high-performance client/server business applications for Windows 95/98/NT/2000. Visual DataFlex 7 new features include a filelist that has been expanded beyond the 255-file limit, XML support, and new data types such as Time, DateTime, TimeSpan, Char, and Currency. In addition, new COM automation enables developers to implement COM client services. Visual DataFlex 7 comes with a version of Crystal Reports 8 for DataFlex. Also, Visual DataFlex 7 includes a toolkit for client/server development, testing, and support.
Visual DataFlex 7 Standard Developer Edition costs $995; Visual DataFlex 7 Developer Edition Plus costs $1,175. The Plus edition includes a Crystal 8 Developer Edition instead of the Crystal 8 Standard Edition (which is part of the $995 package).
For more information, contact Data Access Worldwide, 800.451.3539 or +1.305.238.0012; fax +1.305.238.0017; sales@dataaccess.com; www.dataaccess.com.
The Breeze Factor Releases Breeze XML Studio r2.2
The Breeze Factor has released Breeze XML Studio r2.2, its XML data-binding product. Release 2.2 adds XML structure display, code generation, and performance enhancements. Breeze XML Studio r2.2 converts XML structure to Java classes through data binding. It provides a detailed view of the actual DTD structure giving the user a more complete view of the constructs specified by the DTD than the previous version. With the associated editing functions of the visual environment, the user can edit default values, add typing information, and add constraints that will be validated in the generated code.
Breeze XML Studio r2.2 costs $495 for a single-user license that includes an internal deployment license. Seat licenses may be purchased online at the company’s website.
For more information, contact The Breeze Factor, 888.965.0088; fax +1.801.406.0138; info@breezefactor.com; www.breezefactor.com.
dBASE Debuts dB2K
dBASE Inc. has announced dB2K, a toolset for managing information on Windows and the Web. Features include dQuery/web data modeling with simultaneous live real-time data management. It offers no-click reports generated automatically as a view of data is modeled. dB2K provides dBL, an object-oriented programming language similar to JavaScript that sits atop a virtual machine engine. dB2K also includes a suite of visual application development tools and wizards, such as the dB2K Form Designer, Menu Designer, Report Designer, Label Wizard, Web Wizards, and Brief Source Editor.
dB2K costs $479. It is sold as a subscription that includes multiple releases, updates, and upgrades for a year. Expiration does not limit usage or ownership of dB2K.
For more information, contact dBASE Inc., 888.322.7332 or +1.607.729.0960; fax +1.607.729.3830; sales@dbase.com; www.dbase.com.
H3>OctoGroup Unveils WEBSvr/ASP r2OctoGroup S.A. has released WEBSvr/ASP r2, a component that implements a complete web server packed in an ActiveX DLL. Release 2 includes the ability to execute ASP pages and to upload files using standard POST forms.
WEBSvr/ASP r2 implements a complete HTTP/1.1 compliant multithreaded web server. The server is IIS/ASP compatible and can execute and deliver ASP pages written in JavaScript, VBScript, or PerlScript. The application that hosts the component can extend the ASP object model and provide the link with the Web GUI. A set of objects, methods, and properties allows complete control when delivering Web content (ASP or static).
An evaluation copy is available on request.
For more information, contact OctoGroup S.A., +352.26.37.05.01; fax +352.26.37.05.02; sales@octopod.net; www.octopod.net.
Netronix Introduces Samaritan 1.02
Netronix has released Samaritan 1.02, a help-authoring product. Samaritan 1.02 uses its own HTML-like HML (Help Markup Language), which is designed around concepts involved in help file authoring, shielding the help file developer from the difficulty of pure RTF coding. Also, Samaritan’s integrated preprocessor parses and formats the text before sending it to HelpWorkshop’s compiler to be compiled. Such rigorous error checking made during the formatting process reveals irregularities and their exact location and line number and provides an explanation of the error or warning.
Samaritan 1.02 costs $24.99 for a single-user license. An evaluation copy is available from the company’s website.
For more information, contact Netronix, info@e-netronix.com; www.e-netronix.com.
Metagon Technologies and Unicon Group Offer Metagon DQbroker
Metagon Technologies, LLC has announced an alliance with Unicon Group Ltd. to market Metagon’s DQbroker. DQbroker is a peer-to-peer distributed processing solution that makes all enterprise data appear as a single data source and delivers full database functionality enterprise-wide, regardless of platform or application. Working in conjunction with Unicon’s LOUISII extraction and reporting engine, DQbroker provides extended access to legacy data on Unisys and Bull mainframes. The DQbroker/LOUISII solution will also access mainstream databases such as Oracle, Sybase, Informix, and SQL Server on Unix and NT platforms.
DQbroker typically costs $25,000 per copy depending on the selected features and the number of data sources needed.
For more information, contact Metagon Technologies, LLC, +1.704.847.2390; fax +1.704.847.4875; info@metagon.com; www.metagon.com.
OpenNetwork Technologies Announces DirectorySmart for Microsoft Active Directory
OpenNetwork Technologies has introduced DirectorySmart for Active Directory, a highly integrated extranet access control software suite for Microsoft Active Directory. DirectorySmart offers a security infrastructure that includes Web access control and authorization and delegated user management functionality. DirectorySmart for Active Directory also provides migration capabilities to move user information from Windows NT to the Windows 2000 Active Directory.
OpenNetwork uses a cost-effective pricing model; the software price is based on the number of server CPUs supporting the policy and user management software, rather than the number of users, which allows companies to pay for only the capacity they are currently using. The average cost ranges from $100,000 to $500,000.
For more information, contact OpenNetwork Technologies, 877.561.9500 or +1.727.561.9500; info@opennetwork.com; www.opennetwork.com.
QIS Releases QCIT
QIS (Quality Information Systems), Inc. has introduced QCIT (Quality Control Information Tools), a group of four test automation tools. QCIT Manager tracks, manages, and reports on all aspects of software testing including test plans and test cases, requirements, defects, organizations, projects, test scenarios, and pass/fail results in a centralized hierarchical database. QCIT Architect tests character-based applications on mainframe, AS/400, Unix, and OS/2 platforms. QCIT WinEZ includes two tools for testing Windows applications or GUI applications. Both are language independent and reside on the desktop.
QCIT has no special programming language or proprietary scripting language to learn, so both technical and non-technical team members can use it. It is completely customizable.
For pricing and additional information, contact QIS, Inc., 800.557.9787 or +1.203.699.9787; info@qistest.com; www.qistest.com.
SegmentSoft Offers WebDev Charger
SegmentSoft Inc. has released WebDev Charger, a free toolkit for rapid development of new Internet applications and integration of existing non-Internet applications into the Web environment. WebDev Charger is available on Windows or Unix. It includes two static C++ libraries, a tutorial, and sample projects.
Other features include the way data is processed outside the web server by permanently running servicing applications. Application code and Web-relevant parts, such as HTML, scripts, and graphics are separated from each other so that presentation and client-side portions can be changed and updated any time without affecting the running application.
WebDev Charger and all supporting documentation and tutorial for Windows platforms can be downloaded for free from the company’s website.
For more information, contact SegmentSoft Inc., +1.416.223.6429; fax +1.416.512.9830; sales@segmentsoft.com; www.segmentsoft.com.
WebPutty Unveils WebPutty Application Framework v2
WebPutty Inc. has released WebPutty Application Framework v2 for Windows 2000/NT and .Net. WebPutty Application Framework v2 is designed for 100 percent integration with the Microsoft platform. New features in version 2 include support for the PocketPC, SQL Server2000, and integrated version control.
WebPutty Application Framework v2 features include an architecture based on a distributed computing model and infrastructure, meta-data driven technology, open code construction, dynamic binding, patented-language independence, and intelligent XML integration and interoperability.
The cost for WebPutty Application Framework v2 starts at $6,000.
For more information, contact WebPutty Inc., 888.841.4932 or +1.408.282.4000; fax +1.408.282.4700; info@webputty.com; www.webputty.com.
Segue Software Announces SilkPerformer 4.1
Segue Software, Inc. has released SilkPerformer 4.1, a product that enables developers to test the performance of web applications during the software life cycle, by simulating thousands of users interacting with web, application, and database servers. Additionally, SilkPerformer 4.1 allows companies to monitor everyday functions and response times of web applications. Version 4.1 features support for the DCOM architecture, an alternative to CORBA. SilkPerformer 4.1 also introduces secure agent communication to allow customers to geographically distribute load tests.
For pricing and additional information, contact Segue Software, Inc., 800.287.1329 or +1.781.402.1000; fax +1.781.402.1099; info@segue.com; www.segue.com.
Sims Computing Releases Flux 2.0
Sims Computing, Inc. has released Flux 2.0, a Java component that performs job scheduling and queuing for Java and Java 2 Enterprise Edition applications. Flux 2.0 offers new features including queuing, scalability, holiday calendars, and audit trails. In addition, Flux 2.0 now supports Sybase Enterprise Application Server and the Adaptive Server Enterprise database. In version 2.0, running jobs can be interrupted or paused and resumed, and level of concurrency can be set to allow conservation of system resources.
The cost for Flux 2.0 ranges from $1,000 to $7,000. Upgrades from the previous version are available free to registered users.
For more information, contact Sims Computing, Inc., +1.406.656.7398; info@simscomputing.com; www.simscomputing.com.