Borland C++ To Anchor New Tandem Integrated Development Environment; Tandem and Borland collaborate to enhance Borland C++ development environment for business-critical client/server application development.CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 1996--As part of Tandem(R) Computers Incorporated's ongoing open application development strategy, Tandem and Borland International announced today their plans to make Borland's C++ development environment available to developers writing portable applications for Tandem platforms. The product, called Tandem Extensions for Borland C++, will be released initially for Tandem's high-availability Himalaya(R) servers and for the company's Microsoft(R) Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R) Server-based platforms at a later time. The Tandem Extensions for Borland C++ development environment will be marketed by Tandem and will provide tools to develop, test, and debug To correct a problem in hardware or software. Debugging software means locating the errors in the source code (the program logic). Debugging hardware means finding errors in the circuit design (logical circuits) or in the physical interconnections of the circuits. Tandem based C/C C/C Center to Center C/C Combustion Chamber C/C Command/Control C/C Crew Chief C/C cabin cruiser (US DoD) C/C chief complaint (medical) C/C Channel-to-Channel C/C Communication and Collaboration ++ client/server applications efficiently from desktop PCs. To create an end-to-end integrated client/server development environment, Tandem will license the Borland C++ development environment and enhance it by integrating Tandem's Visual Inspect debugger (a heterogeneous distributed GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. debugger), Tandem extensions to Premia's Codewright language editor, and cross compilers for Tandem NonStop/RISC (TNS/R TNS/R Tandem NonStop/RISC ) native C/C++. This last enhancement will allow developers to target applications to Tandem's RISC-based Himalaya servers. Tandem's Suri Harish, director, Software Product Management, said, "Borland C++ joins with our other third-generation language Also known as a 3GL, it refers to a high-level programming language such as FORTRAN, COBOL, BASIC, Pascal and C. It is a step above assembly language and a step below fourth-generation language (4GL). For an example of the difference between a 3GL and a 4GL, see fourth-generation language. (3GL) workbenches -- including the MicroFocus COBOL workbench See Micro Focus. , Object Center, and CASEVision(TM) system workbenches --in allowing desktop developers to leverage the market's leading ADE tools. Borland C++ enables developers to write applications that take advantage of Tandem's parallel processing performance and hallmark high availability." Harish continued, "Borland C++ helps us provide our customers with a consistent environment to target applications for various platforms at a competitive price." "Borland is pleased to work with Tandem and supply the world-class C++ development tools, based on Borland C++ 5.0, that Tandem's customers need," said Jothy Roseberg, vice president of Development for C++ and Internet Products at Borland International. "Tandem takes advantage of Borland's add-in architecture and ObjectScripting capabilities to integrate the Tandem specific components and still deliver a truly integrated C/C++ development environment for business-critical client/server application development." Tandem Extensions for Borland C++ development environment will be released in three phases. Phase one will be available in October 1996, and will include the above-mentioned Tandem extensions to Codewright, and cross compilers for native C/C++. The workbench will also support seamless operation with Intersolv's source control management system. Phase two will incorporate the Visual Inspect debugger, and will enable PC Distributed Workbench Facility and Intersolv's PVCS A popular system of version control and configuration management software from Serena Software, Inc., San Mateo, CA, that runs on DOS, Windows, OS/2 and various Unix platforms. It is widely used on PC-based LANs. source control manager. These will be available in second calendar quarter of 1997. Phase three will add support for alternate source control managers, upgraded component tools, and a suite of advanced analysis and browsing tools. Founded in 1974, Tandem Computers Incorporated (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission. ) designs and delivers technology solutions that companies rely on to compete in a business world that runs 24 hours a day. A US$2.3 billion company headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Tandem has offices, strategic partners, and providers in more than 50 countries around the world. Borland: Making Development Easier Borland International Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BORL) is a leading provider of products and services for software developers. Borland is distinguished for its high-quality software development tools, which include Delphi, Delphi Client/Server Suite, Borland C++, Visual dBASE, Paradox, ReportSmith, and InterBase. Borland's award-winning products are supported through comprehensive programs for small- and large-sized software developers, corporate developers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, Calif. -0- Note to Editors: Tandem, Himalaya, NonStop, and the Tandem logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tandem Computers Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Borland C++ is a trademark of Borland International. Microsoft and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. CASEVision is a trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc. UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. All other brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Tandem Computers Inc. David Collins, 408/285-5833 or Borland International Brett Smith, 408/431-1341 |
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