Continuus Software Ships IBM VisualAge for Java Integration with its eAsset Management Platform to Support Developers.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers Fall Internet World 2000 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2000 Integration Offers Better Control of the Distributed Development This article has multiple issues: * It does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by citing reliable sources. * Very few or no other articles link to this one. of Enterprise Class Java Applications Continuus Software Corp. (Nasdaq:CNSW), the leading provider of eAsset Management solutions, Wednesday announced the shipping of its integration with IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) to provide eAsset Management support for IBM's VisualAge for Java(TM). As a development partner with IBM, Continuus is providing Java developers integrated and reliable, task-based change tracking and management solutions for building and testing Java-based enterprise applications. IBM is a leading provider of integrated development solutions for companies wanting to implement e-business and Internet-based enterprise applications. Its VisualAge for Java integrated development environment See IDE. integrated development environment - interactive development environment (IDE) enables developers to build, test and deploy 100% Pure Java Refers to initiatives from Sun that specify 100% compliance with its Java specification. The goal is to maintain a consistent, single interface for Java so that all Java Virtual Machines can run all Java programs. See Holy Grail. (TM) applications, JavaBeans components, servlets and applets. Due to e-business demands, Java developers are constantly required to build and deliver higher quality, more reliable, and scalable Java applications at a faster pace. The Continuus Java solution will manage all of the eAssets in Java applications through integrations with a broad spectrum of tools and technology partners. "IBM has been working closely with Continuus to develop a task-based solution which integrates the Continuus eAsset Management platform with VisualAge for Java. The IBM VisualAge VisualAge was the name of a family of computer integrated development environments from IBM, which included support for a few popular (and not so popular) computer programming languages. Early history VisualAge was born in the IBM development lab in Cary, North Carolina. for Java/Continuus integration will become a valuable asset for the distributed development of enterprise-class Java applications," said Angus McIntyre, product manager, VisualAge for Java at the IBM Toronto Lab. "This is another demonstration of the Open Tools Integrator API in VisualAge supporting business partners building for the IBM Application Framework for e-business." "Continuus has best-in-class lifecycle automation. We wanted to apply that level of lifecycle control to our 100 VisualAge for Java developers," said Lutz Kamper, general manager at Dresdner Bank Dresdner Bank AG is one of Germany's largest banking corporations and is based in Frankfurt. History 19th century Dresdner Bank was established on 12 November 1872 through the conversion of financial institution Michael Kaskel. . "This new integration not only allowed us to achieve better quality control but also increases management visibility to changes during VisualAge for Java development." The Continuus CM Synergy(TM) integration with VisualAge for Java enables developers to use the VisualAge for Java interface as their primary IDE while controlling their software assets in the CM Synergy repository. It provides all the benefits of task-based change management along with:
-- Advanced parallel development capabilities
-- Integrated change request tracking
-- Centralized integration, build management and deployment
capabilities
-- A shared repository for all of a company's electronic assets
(regardless of which tool was used to create them)
-- Easy integration with an organization's existing processes to help
Java development teams work faster and more efficiently
The CM Synergy Distributed Change Management (DCM DCM abbr. Distinguished Conduct Medal ) option for Java provides an optimized solution for extended Java development teams, delivering an infrastructure for synchronizing changes across multiple locations. "In the last year we have seen a growing demand from our telecommunications and financial industry clients for an integration between our eAsset Management platform and the VisualAge for Java development environment. We believe that IBM is clearly a leading choice for IDEs," said Dave McCann, executive vice president, global operations Global Operations is a first-person shooter computer game developed by Barking Dog Studios and published by both Crave Entertainment and Electronic Arts. It was released in March of 2002, following its public multiplayer beta version which contained only the Quebec map. at Continuus. "By working closely with IBM we have developed an integration that supports the very latest version of VisualAge for Java, thereby helping to ensure that our solutions are in synch with the pace of change. "It is important for developers to know that we are working hard to stay ahead of their needs, and by participating in strategic partnership programs with a world leader like IBM, we are providing our customers with best-of-breed Java tools and more freedom in their choices." Product Requirements The following products are required to run the Continuus CM Synergy VisualAge for Java Integration: 1) Visual Age for Java, Version 3.5, client for Windows 2000 and 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. ; server for Windows NT 4.0, 2) Continuus CM Synergy 5.0 or 5.1, client for Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 5 or better; server for 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). and Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5 or better, and 3) Continuus PC Integration 1.7. In addition, Continuus provides change management solutions on IBM platforms including AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. and the MVS (Multiple Virtual Storage) Introduced in 1974, the primary operating system used with IBM mainframes (the others are VM and DOS/VSE). MVS is a batch processing-oriented operating system that manages large amounts of memory and disk space. OS/390. About IBM IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with more than 80 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. IBM offers a wide range of services, solutions, and technologies that enable businesses of all sizes to take full advantage of the new era of e-business. Through its Global Small Business unit, including its 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. , Whistle Communications, IBM offers a variety of solutions designed to meet the needs of growing businesses. These solutions use IBM's state-of-the-art e-business technology and Whistle's award-winning InterJet Internet server appliance A self-contained computer system specialized for Internet or intranet use with primary access to setup and configuration through a browser. See server appliance. , and include IBM offerings that range from IBM Small Business WebConnections to HomePage Creator, ThinkPad notebook PCs and Netfinity servers. For further information, visit http://www.ibm.com/smallbusiness or call 888/IBM-5800. About Continuus Continuus Software is the leading provider of eAsset Management solutions. eAsset Management enables organizations to develop, enhance, deploy and more effectively manage their teams' building Internet and enterprise software and content-based systems. Continuus products enable organizations to improve the quality of their eAssets and to reduce the time it takes to deliver Internet and software applications. Continuus offers eAsset Management solutions, consisting of Continuus CM Synergy, Continuus WebSynergy, Continuus ChangeSynergy, and Continuus KnowledgeSynergy, designed to support the collaborative development, management, approval and deployment of the most complex and demanding software, Internet applications and Web content. The company also offers its customers professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. through the eAsset foundation methodology that include consulting, training and maintenance services to facilitate successful implementations. Continuus has licensed its products to more than 550 customers, 1,000 sites and 50,000 users worldwide. For more information on Continuus: in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , call 949/830-8022; in Canada, call 613/751-4499; in the United Kingdom, call 44-1344-788-100; in Germany, call 49-89-54-8880; in France, call 33-1-69-59-1616; in Australia call 61-2-9904-6033, or visit its Web site at www.continuus.com. This news release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based largely on Continuus Software's current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results and events could differ significantly from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include those associated with the development of new products and technologies, including Continuus eAsset Management solutions, the emerging markets for our products, and intense competition in our markets and the markets of our customer's and partners as well as other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. . Note to Editors: Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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