Passport Supports New Unified Modeling Language Standard & Becomes Rational Rose Partner.PARAMUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 1997-- Passport Corporation Enters Sales, Marketing & Support Agreement To Promote Rational Software's Unified Modeling Language See UML. (language) Unified Modeling Language - (UML) A non-proprietary, third generation modelling language. The Unified Modeling Language is an open method used to specify, visualise, construct and document the artifacts of an object-oriented software-intensive system Passport Corporation announced today that it will join Rational Software Corporation's Rose Link Partners Program. Rational Rose provides the leading visual modeling solution based on the Unified Modeling Language (UML (Unified Modeling Language) An object-oriented analysis and design language from the Object Management Group (OMG). Many design methodologies for describing object-oriented systems were developed in the late 1980s. ). The integration of Passport and Rational Rose through UML will offer customers a complete information system life-cycle support tool set, from business analysis to the generation of deployed applications. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Roger Hodskins, vice president of Business Development, Rational, "Passport is taking a unique approach with regard to the generation of applications from the potential models that can be produced. Passport offers an advanced use of modeling tools and automation processes, because it supports object modeling at such a high level of abstraction The level of complexity by which a system is viewed. The higher the level, the less detail. The lower the level, the more detail. The highest level of abstraction is the single system itself. ." The UML is the industry-standard language for visual modeling, which was developed at Rational and endorsed by companies such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Oracle, and MCI Systemhouse MCI Systemhouse , a subsidiary of Washington, DC-based MCI Communications Corporation, was the result of the merger of Canadian company SHL Systemhouse with MCI's technical services branch. The new company was formed to provide systems integration and outsourcing services. . Passport provides object-relational implementation of UML via the Passport IntRprise application development environment. By providing the ability to model applications with the UML notation, Passport will improve the business value of the software assets created by Passport IntRprise. "Passport is continuing its overall strategy of delivering enterprise solutions by providing support of the Unified Modeling Language. Through this partnership with Rational, Passport now extends the value of Rational Rose to its customers and prospects and improves our clients' ability to keep pace with the dynamism of real-world business problems," said Richard Ramsdell, president and 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. , Passport. "The result of this agreement will be an offering that delivers organizations a technology foundation that will let them readily adapt their applications to the changing business landscape." About Rational Rose Rational Rose is the world's leading visual modeling solution based on the Unified Modeling Language, including business requirements analysis, business process modeling, object and component design, and round-trip engineering to multiple development environments. Rational Rose offers an open application interface for easy integration with third-party tools. The Rational Rose family supports a variety of implementation languages, including C++, Java, PowerBuilder, Smalltalk, and Visual Basic. About Passport IntRprise Passport IntRprise is a comprehensive application development environment for building thin client applications in Internet and enterprise environments. Passport IntRprise combines a heterogeneous architecture with open middleware and database access, application fault tolerance and scalability. Describing Passport IntRprise in a May 1997 report, International Data Corp. (IDC) states, "The combined flexibility of a complete back-end N-tier application development facility, coupled with a client interface that includes virtually any client device, borders on revolutionary." Passport IntRprise is available for Windows 3.1, Windows NT, Windows 95, Open/VMS and 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). . Passport IntRprise applications can also be deployed on all Java-supported platforms, including network computers. Pricing for Passport IntRprise starts at $8,995. About Rational Software Corporation Rational Software Corporation (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 :RATL RATL Raising Achievement Transforming Learning (Specialist Schools and Academies Trust) RATL Renaldo and The Loaf (music duo) RATL Rapsyn-Associated Transmembrane Linker RATL Rockin' ATLanta ) develops, markets, and supports a comprehensive solution that automates the component-based development of software. Rational's solution includes an integrated family of products that automate development and quality assurance throughout the software lifecycle, a software process that can be configured to the specific needs of customers, and a range of consulting and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . For more information on Rational's products and services, visit Rational's Web site at: http://www.rational.com About Passport Corporation Passport Corporation is headquartered in Paramus, New Jersey Paramus (IPA: /pəˈræməs/) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 25,737. , with offices in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Washington, D.C., California, Pennsylvania, The Netherlands and Germany. The Passport IntRprise multi-tier application development environment supports all major platforms, including Windows, UNIX, and Java, and is completely database, middleware and network independent. Passport customers include Mobil Corporation, Lucent Technologies, American Airlines, Hughes Aircraft, The Shubert Organization, Teleport Communications Group Teleport Communications Group (TCG) was the first Competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) in the U.S. First formed in 1985, it competed with the existing telephone companies to provide dial tone and related services in the largest U.S. markets. , the U.S. Department of Defense, HyperCom and Paine Webber. For more information on Passport and its products, please check the company's website at: http://www.passportcorp.com -0- Passport IntRprise is a registered trademark of Passport Corporation. Rational Rose is a registered trademark of Rational Software Corporation. CONTACT: Passport Corporation Technology Solutions, Inc. Anna Pansini Brian Schwartz 1-800-926-6736 617-451-8981 apansini@passport4gl.com bschwartz@tsipr.com |
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