4D, Inc. Announces 4th Dimension 2003 with Integrated Web Services that Enhance Application Integration Capabilities.Business Editors/High Tech Writers Macworld San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden 2003 Booth #1442 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2003 Major New Version of 4th Dimension with Complete Integrated Web Services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. Support, Including XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. , SOAP & WSDL (Web Services Description Language) An XML-based language for defining Web services. Developed by Microsoft and IBM, WSDL describes the protocols and formats used by the service. for Rapid Web Services Development 4D, Inc., publishers of the 4th Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite, today announced 4th Dimension 2003, now with support for integrated Web Services, application integration, and much more. With Web services and application integration capabilities, 4th Dimension 2003 allows different applications to reuse each other's data and functionality. This groundbreaking new tool also includes an integrated compiler, increased scalability, new printing and reporting features, and radically enhanced developer programming capabilities such as a new method editor. "Whether you're a custom developer, an IT professional, or an end user, 4th Dimension 2003 has your needs covered," said Brendan Coveney, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of 4D, Inc. "Integrated support for Web services that provide application integration capabilities, combined with the power of Mac OS X version 10.2 lets 4th Dimension 2003 change the way business is done. Now customized, cost-effective solutions that significantly improve productivity are within anyone's reach." "Jaguar is the world's most advanced operating system, and Mac OS X native applications allow developers to create the next generation of applications today," said Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "We're pleased that 4D is furthering the development of native Mac OS X applications with 4th Dimension 2003, combining the benefits of a powerful operating system with cutting edge Web services technology." Web Services, New Reporting Engine and More Committed to technology standards, 4th Dimension 2003 includes tightly integrated support for SOAP, XML and WSDL in its Web Services support. Advanced Web services server and client support are included to provide scalable, flexible development capabilities. In addition, developer-friendly wizards create all the code necessary to call Web services. XML import/export and programmatic XML parsing See parse. parsing - parser is also now included from directly inside 4th Dimension 2003. For developers, the new Method Editor provides numerous enhancements to improve productivity. New printing features allow developers to customize printing processes even further, and an integrated compiler gives developers the ability to rapidly compile code from directly within Mac OS X, resulting in a speed improvement of at least 50%. Offering end users increased flexibility and power, 4th Dimension 2003 also provides a new reporting engine that makes customized report generation even easier. An enhanced Quick Report Editor gives users versatile ways to create comprehensive reports with ease, including cross-tab and list reports, without the need for external expertise. Furthermore, direct output to HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. and XML formats enable 4th Dimension 2003 to receive and send reports via the Web and Web services with new options. For more information about 4th Dimension 2003 see http://www.4D.com/2003. About 4D, Inc. Located in San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. , 4D, Inc. is the U.S. distributor of 4th Dimension (4D), 4D Business Kit, and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite. 4D is an award-winning, tightly integrated suite of Windows and Mac OS, Web-embedded development tools for business solutions. 4D Business Kit is a complete, multi-language, multi-store e-commerce development tool, designed for rapid development of storefront solutions. 4D WebSTAR Server Suite V (http://www.WebSTAR.com/) is a fast, secure and extensible server suite for Mac OS X, best known for easy administration. 4D, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of 4D SA. Further information can be found at http://www.4D.com/. 4D, Inc. Tel 408.557.4600 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 900 Fax 408.557.4645 San Jose, CA 95128 http://www.4D.com/press.html ftp://ftp.4D.com/ The URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. for this release is: http://www.4D.com/press/press_releases/pr010703_4D_2003_MWE MWE Megawatts Electric MWE Microwave Workshops and Exhibition (IEEE-MTT) MWE Mobile Work Equipment (UK) MWE Managed Work Environment (EDS) MWE Men, Weapons and Equipment .html Brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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