Appistry Announces Plans to Support Future Release of Microsoft IronPython 1.0; Appistry Enterprise Application Fabric (Appistry EAF) to Provide Scalability and Operational Simplicity, Allowing Companies to Use Python for Mission-Critical Applications.ST. LOUIS -- Appistry, a pioneer and leading provider of application fabric software, today announced its intention to support applications developed using the Python scripting language A high-level programming, or command, language that is interpreted (translated on the fly) rather than compiled ahead of time. A scripting, or script, language may be a general-purpose programming language or it may be limited to specific functions used to augment the running of an following Microsoft's release of IronPython 1.0 Beta 1 last week. Python, a dynamic scripting language, is popular with developers for its ability to enable rapid development and prototyping, its native-yet-lightweight object orientation, and the overall readability of source code written in the language. When run in Appistry's application fabric, IronPython-based applications gain additional "enterprise-class" characteristics such as application-level fault-tolerance and effortless scalability to hundreds of CPUs. "The Python programming language in general, and IronPython in particular, are perfect complements to Appistry's application fabric," said Kevin Haar, 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 Appistry. "Between Appistry EAF's ability to eliminate complexity from the process of building scalable, reliable applications, and Python's streamlined dynamic semantics -- developers now have an environment that makes fielding mission-critical applications much easier." Appistry EAF EAF - Effort Adjustment Factor enables fault-tolerance at the application level which means that applications never fail and survive catastrophic hardware failures without human intervention. It also allows companies to use inexpensive commodity computers. Appistry EAF is ideal for transactional and service-oriented applications since it typically allows slashing costs associated with these types of applications by 50-90%. "Microsoft is excited to see Appistry's announcement of planned support for the forthcoming release of IronPython 1.0, which builds on its existing support for the Microsoft .NET See .NET. Framework 2.0," said Jim Hugunin, creator of IronPython and software architect for the Common Language Runtime See CLR. Team at Microsoft Corp. "Appistry has capitalized on the multiple language support in the .NET Framework to let developers reap the benefits of its application fabric, while offering them maximum choice for programming languages. Microsoft looks forward to working with Appistry to help its mutual customers achieve a true competitive advantage." Appistry EAF's ability to make optimal use of IronPython is based on the .NET Native Tasks feature available in the Windows versions See Windows. of the product, as announced at the Microsoft PDC (1) (Primary Domain Controller) A Windows NT/2000 service that manages security for its local domain. Every domain has one PDC, which contains a database of usernames, passwords and permissions. Conference in September 2005. The .NET Native Tasks feature expands Appistry EAF task support to include support for Microsoft .NET Framework-based components, allowing developers to write fabric-enabled applications using the .NET Framework-based language of their choice. Support for the .NET Framework 2.0 has been implemented by hosting Microsoft's Common Language Runtime, or CLR (Common Language Runtime) The runtime engine in Microsoft's .NET platform. The CLR compiles and executes programs in Microsoft Intermediate Language (MSIL). The counterpart to the CLR for the Common Language Infrastructure (CLI), ECMA's standard version of . . Appistry also participates in the Microsoft Visual Studio Microsoft Visual Studio is Microsoft's flagship software development product for computer programmers. It centers on an integrated development environment which lets programmers create standalone applications, web sites, web applications, and web services that run on any platforms Industry Partner (VSIP VSIP Visual Studio Industry Partner (Microsoft) VSIP Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park VSIP Visual Studio Integration Program (Microsoft) VSIP Voluntary Separation Incentive Program ) program in order to facilitate further development of tools and methodologies that provide tighter integration between Appistry EAF and Microsoft Visual Studio 2005. About Appistry Appistry is a pioneer and leading provider of application fabric software, which allows customers and partners to develop, deploy, and manage service-oriented and transactional applications that are simultaneously dependable, scalable, agile and inexpensive. Appistry Enterprise Application Fabric is Appistry's flagship product. Offering benefits often associated with disparate technologies such as grid computing, application servers and virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. in one complete solution, Appistry EAF enables customers to achieve dramatic reductions in the cost, time-to-market, and complexity associated with their service-oriented and transactional applications. Appistry EAF is based on Appistry's patent-pending Hive technology. For more information, visit Appistry online at www.appistry.com, or call us at 888-APP-0111 (888-277-0111), or 314-336-5080 for calls outside of the United States. Appistry and the Appistry logo are trademarks of Appistry, Inc. All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. |
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