TurboPower Announces Memory Sleuth 2
TurboPower Software Company has shipped Memory Sleuth 2, a debugging tool for Windows programmers. Memory Sleuth 2 works by watching a Windows application while it runs and reporting errors wherever memory and other resources were allocated but never freed. It requires no changes to a program’s source code. Instead, a Memory Sleuth 2 user compiles the project with the compiler’s debugging information turned on. When Memory Sleuth 2 finds an error, it shows the programmer exactly where the error starts.
Memory Sleuth 2 costs $199 for a single-user license. Upgrades from version 1.5 cost $99. Prices include shipping and handling.
For more information, contact TurboPower Software Company, 800.333.4160; fax +1.719.260.7151; <www.turbopower.com>.
SourceGear Presents SourceOffSite r3.5
SourceGear Corporation has released SourceOffSite r3.5, a cross-platform Internet access tool for Microsoft Visual SourceSafe developers. Release 3.5 incorporates many of the user-requested features such as pin support and an updated command-line client. Other features include branch projects, change password, and file-level web deploy.
SourceOffSite r3.5 is a true client/server solution that provides quick and secure Internet access to a SourceSafe database. SourceOffSite r3.5 supports IDE integration, encryption, and compression. The Client interface closely resembles the SourceSafe Explorer, providing a familiar environment to perform SourceSafe operations.
SourceOffSite r3.5 Professional Edition costs $179 per user licence for one to four users. SourceOffSite r3.5 Standard Edition costs $179 per user licence for one to four users. Upgrades cost $79 per user licence for one to four users. Volume discounts are available.
For more information, contact SourceGear Corporation, +1.217.356.0105; fax +1.217.356.0135; sales@sourcegear.com; <www.sourcegear.com>.
OTW Software Releases Object Technology Workbench 2.4
OTW Software has released Object Technology Workbench 2.4, a comprehensive modeling and visual development environment based on the UML (Unified Modeling Language). It supports the software engineering process with modeling capabilities, enabling the development of applications, which effectively support specific business requirements and processes.
Object Technology Workbench 2.4 supports C++, Java, Delphi, CORBA-IDL, and SQL-DDL round-trip engineering and code generation. It scales from small programs to enterprise-wide projects. It allows software architects and developers to model technically complex application methods that will later be deployed in multi-tier, distributed environments. Its user-friendly view encourages interaction with non-technical business analysts without impeding the development cycle.
The Object Technology Workbench 2.4 Private Edition for a single user costs $795. The multi-user Team Edition costs $1,495 per user.
For more information, contact OTW Software, +1.858.755.9100; fax +1.858.755.0033; info@otwsoftware.com; <www.otwsoftware.com>.
The Kernel Group Introduces AutoTrace
The Kernel Group has introduced AutoTrace, a cross-platform software analysis tool designed to work in very complex multi-threaded and distributed applications that cannot be traced with traditional debugging tools. Through its patent-pending technology, AutoTrace automatically embeds “trace points” in a company’s software. These “trace points” continually record activity information. In the event of a software failure, collecting the trace data allows companies to see exactly what transpired in the seconds leading to a software failure and resolve the problem.
AutoTrace allows the level of tracing to be adjusted at any time while a company’s program is running. For example, data points can be turned on or off to provide more or less debugging data, with no impact on the running software.
Pricing for AutoTrace starts at $5,000 per developer, with site and distribution licensing available.
For more information, contact The Kernel Group, +1.512.433.3360; fax +1.512.433.3200; <www.tkg.com>.
Pragmatic Software Announces Defect Tracker v3.3
Pragmatic Software Company, Inc. has released Defect Tracker v3.3, a customizable subscription-based web solution for tracking software defects that can be deployed across an entire organization regardless of geographic location. Defect Tracker v3.3 provides the user with a project collaboration tool that allows the user to manage all phases of software development.
Enhancements added to version 3.3 include the ability to import data, allow email address changes, auto open table of contents, auto adjusting column widths, store notes in many areas, and show notes and defect file counts. Defect Tracker v3.3 also allows a user to set system options and create project-level bulletin board items that are displayed when the user logs on.
Defect Tracker v3.3 pricing begins at $199 per month with no set up fees or license fees.
For more information, contact Pragmatic Software Company, Inc., 800.773.7785, fax +1.303.346.1749; support@pragmaticsw.com; <www.pragmaticsw.com>.
ONTOS Unveils ObjectSpark 4.5
ONTOS, Inc. has released ObjectSpark 4.5, software that generates high-performance transactional data components, such as JavaBeans or COM components. The generated components implement inheritance, association, aggregation, and composition behavior according to UML (Unified Modeling Language) standards. The Professional version generates JavaBeans components from object or data models, encapsulating the DSL (Data Services Layer).
ObjectSpark 4.5 can be used in any Java Environment or in Windows DNA architecture. It can be used as an XML component server.
ObjectSpark 4.5 costs range from $500 for the basic developer kit to approximately $1,800 for the Professional developer kit. An evaluation copy is available from the company’s website.
For more information, contact ONTOS, Inc., 800.436.6867; fax +1.978.323.8000; sales@ontos.com; <www.ontos.com>.
SYWARE Introduces mEnable
SYWARE, Inc. has introduced mEnable, a wireless software architecture that allows mobile users to access and modify server data in real time. The mEnable architecture allows any application written in C++ or Visual Basic to wirelessly read from or write to any ODBC-enabled data source, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Microsoft Access, and Sybase.
mEnable can be used over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet. The software communicates between the mobile device and the server using the TCP/IP protocol through standard network adapter cards for wireless communications that install into mobile devices. Support for TCP/IP also allows mEnable to work with the Bluetooth protocol for short-range wireless communication.
The mEnable SDK costs $499, including 10 runtime licenses. A package with 100 runtime licenses costs $1,999.
For more information, contact SYWARE, Inc., +1.617.497.1300; fax +1.617.497.8729; info@syware.com; <www.syware.com>.
Dundas Releases Dundas TCP/IP 4.0
Dundas Software has released Dundas TCP/IP 4.0, which includes full SSL/TLS support. Other enhancements in version 4.0 include certificate management, server access control, and server “brute force” and “bounce” attack protection.
Dundas TCP/IP 4.0 comes in two versions: the C++ Client Edition and the C++ Enterprise Server Edition, each with an SSL/TLS add-on available. Dundas TCP/IP 4.0 costs $699 and may be purchased online at the company’s website.
For more information, contact Dundas Software, 800.463.1492 or +1.416.467.5100; fax +1.416.239.2183; info@dundas.com; <www.dundas.com>.
Catalyst Systems Delivers Openmake v5.12
Catalyst Systems Corporation has released Openmake v5.12, software that automates identical build processes and procedures across all platforms regardless of compiler, IDE, or operating system. Openmake’s dynamic compile-time dependency checking allows Java developers to avoid complete system builds every time a single component changes.
Using Openmake v5.12, developers can deploy a single Jar file that can include source code, EJB, and other third-party classes. In addition, Openmake v5.12 allows multiple manifest files to be consolidated into one in the Jar.
Openmake v5.12 costs $500 per end user with enterprise licensing available.
For more information, contact Catalyst Systems Corporation, 800.359.8049; fax +1.847.835.6109; info@openmake.com; <www.openmake.com>.
MigraTEC Announces Solaris-to-Linux Migration DART
MigraTEC, Inc. has released a Solaris-to-Linux Migration DART (Downloadable Assessment Reporting Tool), a software utility that enables enterprises and other organizations to obtain baseline metrics for C/C++ software migration projects. The Solaris-to-Linux Migration DART supports any C/C++ application developed for Solaris. The DART gives users an estimate of the number of issues they might encounter during their migration projects. For a more in depth analysis, MigraTEC’s MigrationSuite can be licensed by end users or MigraTEC can provide the services.
The Solaris-to-Linux Migration DART is available for download free of charge from the company’s website.
For more information, contact MigraTEC, Inc., +1.972.969.0385; fax +1.972.969.0315; dart@migratec.com; <www.migratec.com>.
DYMO Presents DYMO SDK
DYMO has released DYMO SDK, a free SDK for its LabelWriter printers. Key features of the SDK include automatic shrink-to-fit text sizing, text and graphics rotation, automatic generation of 18 standard bar codes including the POSTNET barcode for faster mail delivery, and label previewing. Customized labels can be produced using the built-in OLE communication features.
The DYMO SDK supports development platforms for Windows 95/98/NT/2000, such as Visual Basic, C/C++, Access, FoxPro, PowerBuilder, and Delphi. It also supports DDE and direct DLL calls. The SDK also supports a number of built-in bar codes and graphics formats.
The DYMO SDK can be downloaded for free from the Developer Info section of the company’s website.
For more information, contact DYMO, +1.203.355.9000; fax +1.651.323.2754; sales@dymo.com; <www.dymo.com/developer>.
Arcom Control Systems Unveils SBC-Geode-GXm Development Kit
Arcom Control Systems has introduced an SDK based on the SBC-Geode-GXm, a 233MHz Pentium-performance processor board with standard PC interfaces, including flash disk, video, Ethernet, USB, touchscreen, audio, serial ports, and a PC/104-Plus expansion interface, and with QNX Realtime Platform already installed. The SDK provides all the necessary peripheral interface devices to build an embedded QNX application. The QNX RTOS and the QNX Photon microGUI (core components of the QNX RTP) and the Voyager browser come preloaded on the Arcom SBC. Also included are a full QNX realtime platform CD-ROM and a non-commercial development license. In addition, the kit contains a PS/2 mouse, connection cables for VGA or flat panel display, serial cable, +5V power supply, and sample code. An optional NEC 6.5-inch color LCD module is available.
The SBC-Geode-GXm Development Kit costs $795 without LCD and $1,345 with LCD.
For more information, contact Arcom Control Systems, 888.941.2224; fax +1.816.941.7807; sales@arcomcontrols.com; <www.arcomcontrols.com>.
Hyperception Releases TMS320C24xx-based DSP Digital Motor Control Library
Hyperception, Inc. has released its TMS320C24xx-based DSP Digital Motor Control Library for the RIDE component-based DSP design software and a related product, VAB for C2000. When combined with RIDE or VAB software, the TMS320C24xx-based DSP Digital Motor Control Library provides a platform for creating digital motor control algorithms for use on Texas Instruments C2xx DSP motor controllers. The Digital Motor Control Library contains components that are applicable in motor control system designs and includes such functions as tachogenerator position, Clarke transform, three-phase sine function, PWM control, and V/Hz profile.
For more information, contact Hyperception, Inc., +1.214.343.8525; fax +1.214.343.2457; info@hyperception.com; <www.hyperception.com>.
Crystal Decisions Launches Crystal Reports 8.5
Crystal Decisions has released Crystal Reports 8.5, a high performance reporting tool. Crystal Reports 8.5 offers creation and analysis of content from XML, OLAP, or relational data sources. Its report design capabilities produce interactive documents that can be published to a variety of formats including DHTML, RTF, Microsoft Excel, PDF, and XML.
Crystal Reports 8.5 includes a special offer copy of the just-released Crystal Enterprise product for rapid deployment of reports to the Web. Crystal Enterprise seamlessly integrates with Crystal Reports 8.5, making reports available to all users through zero-client technology.
Crystal Reports 8.5 is available in three editions: the Standard Edition costs $199; the Professional Edition costs $395; and the Developer Edition costs $495.
For more information, contact Crystal Decisions, 800.877.2340 or +1.604.681.3435; fax +1.604.681.2934; customerservice@crystaldecisions.net; <www.crystaldecisions.net>.
Nevron Releases 3DChart v5.0
Nevron LLC has released 3DChart v5.0, an OpenGL-based ActiveX component providing 59 objects containing 330 properties and 236 methods. One of 3DChart v5.0’s strongest features is its ability to display several charting types simultaneously. It can show two charts on the same data series as well as position the charts at any location on the floor grid.
Other features include direct connection to any ADO data source, seamless ASP integration, and built-in browser detection. 3DChart v5.0 offers a flexible integrated legend capable of displaying descriptive information about the chart. It provides advanced control over the axis scaling and position. The axes support dimension, value, logarithm, and date/time scaling.
3DChart v5.0 costs $269 and may be purchased online at the company’s website, where a free evaluation copy is available.
For more information, contact Nevron LLC, 888.201.6088; fax +1.973.497.5536; support@nevron.com; <www.nevron.com>.
RistanCASE Introduces Development Assistant for C
RistanCASE GmbH has introduced Development Assistant for C, an ActiveX component for Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio and Texas Instruments TMS code generation tools. Development Assistant for C communicates with Code Composer Studio to start debugging commands. Development Assistant for C augments Code Composer Studio and individual Texas Instruments TMS code generation tools with an editor that includes a structured and unstructured flow chart feature. Also, it provides a symbol browser, call- and type-hierarchy graph, makefile generator, software metrics, an interface to version control systems, project manager, and static code analyzer.
Pricing for Development Assistant for C starts at $295.
For more information, contact RistanCASE, +41.1.8833570; fax +41.1.883.3574; info@ristancase.ch; <www.ristancase.ch>.
Poet Software Presents FastObjects Navajo 2.0
Poet Software has released FastObjects Navajo 2.0, part of the FastObjects family of products. FastObjects Navajo 2.0 provides real-time embedded database functionality to Java developers working with real-time devices. It offers transactional data integrity, concurrent access control between threads, and object-to-object navigation and query facilities.
FastObjects Navajo 2.0 implements the industry-standard ODMG (Object Data Management Group) Java 3.0 Persistenced API and is built with a modular architecture that allows developers to include only the features a system needs. FastObjects Navajo 2.0 has a 450K footprint, and add-on modules are available for concurrent access, XML import and export, and logging and synchronization.
FastObjects Navajo 2.0 costs $3,500/SDK, with maintenance costing 18 percent, and support costing $3,200. Deployment pricing varies based upon units deployed.
For more information, contact Poet Software, 800.950.8845 or +1.650.577.2500; fax +1.650.286.4630; info@poet.com; <www.poet.com>.
Object Design Ships ObjectStore 6.0 for Linux i386
Object Design has released ObjectStore 6.0 for Linux i386. ObjectStore 6.0 for Linux i386 is a high-performance data management foundation that offers native support for Java and C++ development environments. It provides a full set of development tools and highly efficient data storage. It offers standard libraries for managing collections, transactions, query processing, and indexing.
ObjectStore 6.0 for Linux i386 costs $50,000 for an ObjectStore jump-start program.
For more information, contact Object Design, +1.781.674.5000; fax +1.781.674.5010; info-objectdesign@objectdesign.com; <www.objectdesign.com>.
Maddux Baker Associates Introduces Deployment Master v1.1
Maddux Baker Associates, Inc. has released Deployment Master v1.1, software that natively installs Windows NT/2000 on workstations and servers from a multi-language, multi-user, web-based console that allows deployments to be managed via any intranet/Internet connection, including handheld Windows CE devices. Version 1.1 includes a visual driver manager to add and update third-party driver support. It offers a visual package manager and an ESD manager. Also, Deployment Master provides an alternate boot for non-PXE target clients to enable operating system builds on non-PXE server platforms.
Deployment Master v1.1 is priced on a tiered schedule, based upon number of target machines.
For pricing and additional information, contact Maddux Baker Associates, Inc., +1.510.659.1135; fax +1.510.498.8890; <www.deploymentmaster.com>.
Apogee Software Announces Aphelion
Apogee Software has announced Aphelion, an IDE for creating and deploying Java technology-based embedded system applications. Aphelion offers a comprehensive set of features and capabilities not typically found in Java IDEs. For example, it includes an ahead-of-time optimizer that can create compact bytecode zip files of entire deployment-ready Java applications. And to accelerate the run-time execution of bytecode methods in such zip files, Aphelion comes with a special optimizer capable of compiling user-selected performance-critical bytecode methods into highly optimized binary JNMs, each directly executable (after being invoked by Apogee’s VM through a special fast interface) on a give target processor.
The Aphelion basic configuration costs $2,990 for one development seat and includes the following tools:
- WinNT/2000-hosted GUI with a look-and-feel of Microsoft Visual Studio
- WinNT/2000-hosted Java/C/C++ project manager and librarian
- Java/C/C++ syntax-driven editor
- Java-to-bytecode optimizing compiler
- C/C++-to-CNM compiler package (CNM: JNI-compliant “C/C++ Native Method”)
- bytecode/native-code debugger
- A port of Sun’s PersonalJava VM, CDC J2ME VM, or CLDC J2ME VM to user-selected target platform (CDC: Connected Device Configuration; CLDC: Connected Limited Device Configuration; J2ME: Java 2 Micro Edition)
The Aphelion complete configuration costs $4,400 for one development seat and includes the tools listed above plus the following:
- The Bytecode Class Browser
- JLink, the ahead-of-time bytecode class loader, linker, and space optimizer
- The JNM speed Optimizer
- The upgraded bytecode/native code debugger
Quantity discounts are available ranging from 5-35 percent on multiple development seats.
For more information, contact Apogee Software, +1.408.369.9001; fax +1.408.369.9018; info@apogee.com; <www.apogee.com>.