Datatel Introduces Colleague Studio.New Programming Toolkit Protects Clients' Investments While Affording the Benefits of Modern, Industry-Standard Development Tools SEATTLE -- Datatel([R]), Inc. today introduced Colleague([R]) Studio[TM], a user-friendly programming solution that greatly enhances productivity and facilitates the development of applications for Datatel Colleague, an enterprise resource planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. (ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. ) solution. Colleague Studio, which leverages the industry-standard Eclipse Integrated Development Environment See IDE. integrated development environment - interactive development environment (IDE (1) (Integrated Development Environment) A set of programs run from a single user interface. For example, programming languages often include a text editor, compiler and debugger, which are all activated and function from a common menu. ), replaces Envision[TM], Datatel's previous programming toolkit. The announcement was made at the EDUCAUSE 2007 Conference. The Eclipse IDE provides the framework and basic platform for Colleague Studio, enabling Datatel to build and deliver integrated tools while helping protect existing technology investments. Eclipse plug-ins enable developers to easily maintain existing Envision code, preserving the vital functionality afforded by Datatel's previous programming utility. The advantages of utilizing an industry-standard framework development environment include: enhanced productivity and ease of use; full development lifecycle support; platform independent code generation; ease of training for employees; and open source extensibility. "The Eclipse IDE gives institutions the best of both worlds - protection of their existing investments, as well as the many benefits associated with modern, industry-standard development tools," said Scott Flory Scott Flory (born July 15, 1976 in Regina, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian Football League offensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes. , Datatel product manager. "Developers can now use an open-source tool for developing their Colleague applications, greatly improving the programmer (1) A hardware device used to customize a programmable logic chip such as a PAL, GAL, EPROM, etc. See PROM programmer. (2) A person who designs the logic for and writes the lines of codes of a computer program. experience." Colleague Studio supports Datatel's strategy of maintaining a single source for all programming requirements. It also supports Datatel's approach of a single set of applications generating to multiple platforms Refers to two or more operating environments, which typically include the CPU family and operating system. For example, if versions of a program run on Windows and the Macintosh, the software is said to support multiple platforms. , and a comprehensive use of metadata and one set of business rules. During EDUCAUSE 2007, Datatel will conduct two hands-on workshops on Colleague Studio. The interactive sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, October 24 from 11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and Thursday, October 25 from 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. Datatel will also demonstrate Colleague Studio in Booth #302 throughout the conference. About Datatel, Inc. Datatel provides colleges and universities fully-integrated administrative software systems and e-marketing solutions of exceptional value that effectively process transactions, conserve resources, improve constituent services, and provide for sustainability. In conjunction, the company delivers essential consulting and training services including Web site and end-user portal development, as well as continuous quality improvement programs through its Center for Institutional Effectiveness. Datatel counts more than 745 institutions as clients throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA. As a market leader, Datatel has exclusively focused on meeting all the business needs within higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. for more than 25 years. For more information, visit http://www.datatel.com. (c) 2007 Datatel, Inc. All rights reserved. Datatel and Colleague are registered trademarks of Datatel, Inc. All other names, products, and services mentioned are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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