DreamFactory Software Accelerates The Development of User Interfaces For Service-Oriented Architectures.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LOS GATOS Los Gatos (lôs gä`tōs, lŏs, găt`əs), city (1990 pop. 27,357), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1887. It is an affluent residential community and health resort. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2003 DreamFactory Software today announced the first full commercial release of an integrated tool suite designed to speed the development of sophisticated portals and web applications built with native XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. documents and powered by pure web services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. transactions. The technology features standards-based integration with J2EE (Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition) A platform from Sun for building distributed enterprise applications. J2EE services are performed in the middle tier between the user's machine and the enterprise's databases and legacy information systems. and .Net Servers, enabling the seamless aggregation of multiple data sources on a single browser page without the installation of additional server software. This approach streamlines design, enhances user experience, reduces network traffic, and dramatically lowers development costs. "DreamFactory is the best way to consume XML documents on the desktop and connect user interfaces to web services," says DreamFactory Software 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. Bill Appleton. "This extends the integration process all the way to the client, where we can rapidly build front-ends for any type of Service-Oriented Architecture See SOA. ." Sophisticated Portals Built With Native XML Documents DreamFactory enables the desktop deployment of portals built with native XML documents and powered by pure web services transactions. This allows a wide range of important new applications ranging from testing and monitoring of web services in the browser to the aggregation of external information sources into rich-media information centers. The ability to inspect the actual WSDL (Web Services Description Language) An XML-based language for defining Web services. Developed by Microsoft and IBM, WSDL describes the protocols and formats used by the service. , SOAP, and XML assets used for communication provides a cost effective method of troubleshooting integration problems and maintaining web applications that read and write XML. Enhanced User Experience For Service-Oriented Architectures The DreamFactory Runtime engine Software that certain applications depend on to run in the computer. The runtime engine must be running in the computer in order for the application to execute. It provides common routines and functions that the applications require, and it typically converts the program, which is in an is designed to provide sophisticated front-end user interface authoring and display capabilities for Service-Oriented Architectures. All the major types and styles of user interfaces can be rapidly created and quickly linked to XML assets from any source. DreamFactory's browser-based IDE supports skills transfer from VBScript, ECMAScript, and JavaScript. Projects can be deployed like web pages, but run with detailed user interfaces like traditional applications. Standards-Based Integration With J2EE and .Net DreamFactory works with J2EE, .Net, and other standards-based application servers including WebSphere and WebLogic. There is no additional server software to install or server-side integration problems to worry about. DreamFactory implements a pure XML web services communications model to support standards-based integration with widely different application servers and enterprise software packages. Seamless Aggregation of Multiple Services on a Single Browser Page DreamFactory allows the seamless aggregation of multiple web services and XML documents on a single browser page. Services are combined directly on the client without costly server side programming. XML documents from external sources, business partners, and internal databases can be combined to produce integrated portals, executive dashboards, and corporate information centers. Vertical Re-use and Horizontal Proliferation DreamFactory supports the ability to cut, copy and paste To copy files from one location to another or to copy text and images from one document to another. All modern operating systems and applications have a copy and paste capability that is typically selected from an Edit menu. See cut and paste and Win Copy between windows. working web service applications between browser pages. This enables component re-use in the vertical enterprise and the horizontal proliferation of web services between business partners on the open Internet. End users can collect user interfaces while browsing, and then customize and integrate these services with their own projects as desired. Deep Hardware and Software Compatibility DreamFactory runs on Macintosh and Windows, all operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. versions, and as a Netscape Plug-In See browser plug-in. or ActiveX control A software module based on Microsoft's Component Object Model (COM) architecture. It enables a program to add functionality by calling ready-made components that blend in and appear as normal parts of the program. in all major web browsers. Projects can also be delivered as stand-alone applications or as an embedded MIME type for Email, Word, and Excel. Multiple instances are fully supported. DreamFactory works on newer systems such as Macintosh OS X and on older systems running Windows 95, 98 or even NT. A Linux version is in development. Availability The first full commercial release of the DreamFactory Professional development environment and the DreamFactory Enterprise network deployment package are available for download now from DreamFactory Software's web site at: http://www.dreamfactory.com. For further SALES information: Telephone: 1-888-399-DREAM (3732) Email: sales@dreamfactory.com About DreamFactory Software DreamFactory Software accelerates the rapid construction of rich client user interfaces for web applications and enterprise portals powered by native XML documents and web services. The technology features standards-based integration with J2EE and .Net servers, enabling the seamless aggregation of multiple data sources on a single browser page without the installation of additional server software. Founded in 1998, DreamFactory is a privately held firm headquartered in Los Gatos, California “Los Gatos” redirects here. For the Argentine rock band, see Los Gatos (band). Los Gatos is an incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population was 28,592 at the 2000 census. . |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion