Add-Ons for Netron HotRod Now Available for Componentizing Legacy Business Rules.Business/Technology Editors TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2000 Innovative application mining solution allows enterprises to retool re·tool v. re·tooled, re·tool·ing, re·tools v.tr. 1. To fit out (a factory, for example) with a new set of machinery and tools for making a different product. 2. legacy assets for e-business applications Netron Inc., makers of today's leading legacy application mining technology, today announced Netron HotRod(TM) (world patents pending) version 2.4, which includes two snap-in modules for generating components from core legacy business logic. Previewed in February, HotRod 2.4 is available today with snap-ins for subroutine A group of instructions that perform a specific task. A large subroutine might be called a "module" or "procedure." Subroutine is somewhat of a dated term, but it is still quite valid. extraction and 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. export, extending the functionality of HotRod in the areas of component conversion, generation and reuse. Recognized for its innovative analysis and pattern-detection capabilities, HotRod is the first technology to automate the ability to find legacy business rules. The company's latest offerings complete the application mining life cycle within HotRod, allowing users to go beyond identifying business rules and designing components, and into the final stage of component extraction. . HotRod contains a set of powerful analysis, design and extraction tools for application mining that focuses on finding and componentizing legacy business rules. Using patent-pending algorithms to automatically fingerprint and intelligently classify Cobol code, HotRod quickly identifies parts of an application that contain valuable business logic and determines candidates for rendering as components. HotRod also scopes their boundaries and defines the component interface to encapsulate en·cap·su·late v. 1. To form a capsule or sheath around. 2. To become encapsulated. en·cap a business rule. Other unique functionality includes automatic clone detection, customization of business rule search criteria, and the ability to annotate annotate - annotation and report on all analysis and design work throughout the process. The Subroutine Extraction Snap-in enables legacy business rules to be extracted and converted into multi-purpose reusable components. Taking component designs created in HotRod and extracting them as Cobol subroutines is a natural starting point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point terminus a quo commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the for packaging legacy rules and functionality for reuse. Cobol subroutines can be reused immediately as-is or can be passed through a number of component wrapping tools to generate the appropriate interface for CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) A software-based interface from the Object Management Group (OMG) that allows software modules (objects) to communicate with each other no matter where they are located on a private network or the global , COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. , or Enterprise Java Bean See JavaBeans. component-based architectures. The XML Export Snap-in gives organizations a standard, easy-to-use vehicle for passing legacy business rules and documentation to forward engineering products, rules engines, or repositories. It exposes the complete definition of components created in HotRod and generates XML files that can be exported to other products for conversion into the form that best meets an organization's needs. Paul Paetz, director of e-business strategies at Netron, said, "By enabling delivery of packaged components, HotRod 2.4 is now the most complete and robust solution for transitioning legacy systems for e-business. We believe HotRod 2.4 firmly establishes Netron's position at the forefront of the rapidly growing legacy extension market." HotRod 2.4 requires Merant Revolve re·volve v. re·volved, re·volv·ing, re·volves v.intr. 1. To orbit a central point. 2. To turn on an axis; rotate. See Synonyms at turn. 3. Enterprise Edition. Current HotRod customers on product maintenance will be automatically upgraded to version 2.4. Pricing begins at $55,500 (US) for a starter kit which bundles five seats of HotRod and Revolve Enterprise Edition, and a license for one million lines of code The statements and instructions that a programmer writes when creating a program. One line of this "source code" may generate one machine instruction or several depending on the programming language. A line of code in assembly language is typically turned into one machine instruction. . About Netron Netron is a leading provider of IT transformation solutions, focused on accelerating e-business through legacy systems renewal. An acknowledged leader in software reuse The ability to use software routines over again in new applications. This is one of the benefits of object technology. See object-oriented programming. technology, Netron's products and services help organizations adapt quickly to the cost-saving and customer relationship enhancing opportunities of e-business by leveraging legacy assets. Netron HotRod is recognized as the leading technology in the application mining market, having first introduced such innovations as pattern-based analysis, active business rule identification and automatic clone detection, which result in faster, more complete, and more economical component recovery from legacy code for integrating into new e-business architectures. Netron has offices in Atlanta, Toronto, Ottawa, and London and distributors worldwide. For more information, visit www.netron.com. Netron is a registered trademark and Netron HotRod (world patents pending) is a trademark of Netron Inc. Revolve is a registered trademark of MERANT. All other names are trademarks of their respective holders. |
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