Borland Launches World Wide Web Site; Real-Time Virtual Launch of Delphi Kicks Off Borland Online.SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 1995--As part of a continuing effort to put key technical and corporate information in the hands of software developers, 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) has established an Internet Word Wide Web (WWW WWW or W3: see World Wide Web. (World Wide Web) The common host name for a Web server. The "www-dot" prefix on Web addresses is widely used to provide a recognizable way of identifying a Web site. ) site. Borland Online, which is operational today, is designed to grow into a comprehensive resource for Borland Developers, providing access to everything from the latest product information and technical documents to information on seminars and training locations. Borland Online can be accessed on the Internet WWW at http://www.borland.com. As part of the introduction of the WWW site, Borland Online will feature a real-time, virtual launch of Borland's new visual development tool, Delphi. The WWW event will occur simultaneously with the official unveiling of Delphi Tuesday, February 14, at the Software Development 95 trade show in 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 . "Borland's World Wide Web site is the first evidence of our strategy to leverage the efficiency of electronic communication to provide developers with all the information they need to get every ounce of performance from our software tools," said David Watkins David Watkins may refer to:
(2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. available to our customers. Over time, these services will be delivered on other networks and on other mediums where our developers look for information. "The virtual launch of Delphi on Borland Online will provide an opportunity for our customers who cannot attend the event in San Francisco to plug into the launch activities," added Watkins. The launch event on Borland Online will feature all available text information on Delphi, up-to-the-minute information on other Delphi launch events around the world, Delphi user group listings, a catalogue of third-party tools and training resources, and information on how to purchase Delphi. Developers logging on to Borland Online will also have an opportunity to register for a chance to win a copy of Delphi, subscribe to Verb 1. subscribe to - receive or obtain regularly; "We take the Times every day" subscribe, take buy, purchase - obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; a Delphi list server, and request additional services and information. Borland Online extends Borland's presence on the Internet. Borland also has an Internet FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to (File Transfer Protocol A communications protocol used to transmit files without loss of data. A file transfer protocol can handle all types of files including binary files and ASCII text files. See Kermit, Zmodem and FTP. ) site which has given customers the ability to access product information, sample code, template (1) A pre-designed document or data file formatted for common purposes such as a fax, invoice or business letter. If the document contains an automated process, such as a word processing macro or spreadsheet formula, then the programming is already written and embedded in the files, utilities and the latest technical information for the past year. Borland Online includes links to the FTP site A server on the Internet that maintains files for downloading. An FTP site may be one or more servers or just one or two folders dedicated to file transfer on a single server. See FTP and anonymous FTP. . "Since we initiated the FTP site last year, we have seen steady growth in its use," said Watkins. "With more and more online services providing access to the Internet World Wide Web, the expansion of our services opens the door to millions of additional customers." Borland Online Services Borland Online provides Borland's customers access to a variety of corporate and product information: - Latest News: Customers can access up-to-date product and WWW news, including Borland press releases. - Company Information: This section of Borland Online features general corporate information, including company background, financial materials, strategic direction, strategic partners, and even job availability. - Technical Information: Customers can access the latest technical support information via a link to the Borland FTP site. The FTP site contains much of the information available on Borland's KnowledgeBase CD, including technical notes, sample code, template files, and utilities. - Product Information: This section includes detailed information such as fact sheets, white papers and other documents about all Borland Products. The information is arranged into levels so developers can locate materials appropriate to their interest and expertise. - Programs and services: By accessing this section of Borland Online, customers can learn about current Borland events worldwide, technical support programs, developer programs, corporate and government programs, educational institution programs, training programs, books about Borland products, as well as other services. - Feedback: Customers who want to provide feedback about Borland's products and services or interact with other users can access this section of Borland Online. The section includes "Letters to the Editor," a listing of services, as well as discussion groups. - The Files: A place to hang out. A non-linear environment for discovering new information. Borland Online was designed and implemented by vivid studios in San Francisco. For more information on Borland Online, customers can contact Cindy Martin at webmanager@borland.com. About Borland Borland International Inc. (NASDAQ:BORL) is a leading provider of products and services targeted to software developers. Borland is distinguished for its high-quality software development tools, which include Borland C++, dBASE, Paradox and Borland Pascal. Borland's award-winning products are supported through comprehensive programs for small- and large-sized software developers, corporate developers, value added resellers See VAR. (company) value added reseller - (VAR, or "value added retailer") A company which sells something (e.g. computers) made by another company (an OEM) with extra components added (e.g. specialist software). and systems integrators An individual or organization that builds systems from a variety of diverse components. With increasing complexity of technology, more customers want complete solutions to information problems, requiring hardware, software and networking expertise in a multivendor environment. . Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California Scotts Valley is a small city located in eastern Santa Cruz County, California, United States, about ten miles (16 km) south of San Jose and six miles (10 km) north of the beach in the upland slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 11,385. . CONTACT: Borland International Inc. Steve Grady, 408/431-1621 sgrady@wpo.borland.com |
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