Software Development Tools, Inc. Gives Programmers Object Tool to better Integrate Host, Client/Server Applications; Express Framework Combines Host Connectivity; Screen Customization, Navigation; Dynamic GUI Capabilities For Mixed Environments.BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 1996--Software Development Tools, Inc. (SDTI SDTI Serial Data Transport Interface SDTI Security Dynamics Technologies, Inc. SDTI San Diego Trolley Inc. SDTI Serial Digital Transport Protocol ) today announced Express Framework, a developer's object tool kit that combines the dynamic GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. functionality of AppBridge Express with the automatic code generation and connectivity of AppBridge AutoCode to provide client/server programmers unmatched functional and integration capabilities. A key component of Express Framework is the Express Component Host Object (ECHO), a 16- or 32-bit OCX (OLE Control EXtension) A component software technology from Microsoft that enables a Windows program to add functionality by calling ready-made components. Generally called "OLE controls" or "OLE custom controls," they appear to the end user as just another part of that encapsulates SDTI's patented Intelligent Screen Cognition technology on the client for dynamic GUI presentation on 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) host or AS/400 applications. ECHO is an inherent component within the client/server development environment and provides hooks for developers through exported events and methods to programmatically Using programming to accomplish a task. control the host and data integration between host systems and client/server applications resident on the PC. In addition to dynamic GUI capabilities, Express Framework lets programmers further customize GUI applications, create new dialogs, combine information from multiple screens, automate host navigation, provide a richer Windows GUI, access data from other sources and extend their client/server migration. "As client/server enters the distributed object Distributed objects are software modules that are designed to work together, but reside either in multiple computers connected via a network or in different processes inside the same computer. phase, organizations want to integrate their mission critical systems as objects within their client/server applications. SDTI has used object technology to solve a major headache for client/server programmers - treating the mainframe or AS/400 as an object," said Donal Daly, 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. and president of Software Development Tools. "Component assembly or application construction is the future of application delivery. Express Framework is the first tool to integrate the host with object-oriented development." "We chose Express Framework because it is the only product that combines the benefits of a dynamic GUI with the flexibility of connectivity and customization features," said John Curran, senior developer at Transition Systems. "Knowing that we could integrate a dynamic GUI presentation with reengineering functionality enabled us to quickly deliver a high quality GUI to our customers." Express Framework supports all major development tools that support OCX containment, including Visual Basic, Delphi and PowerBuilder, as well as SDTI's own AppBridge. In addition to AppBridge Express and AutoCode functionality, Express Framework includes a documented API comprising methods and events, sample code and development guidelines. It also includes administrator functionality, including security, standardization, configuration and control. Express Framework is part of the SDTI WorkBench, a complete family of client/server migration tools that enable customers to move from host-based systems to client/server at their own pace, while fully leveraging their tool and application investments along the way. Express Framework runs on Windows, 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. and Windows 95 clients and IBM mainframe IBM mainframes, though perceived as synonymous with mainframe computers in general due to their marketshare, are now technically and specifically IBM's line of business computers that can all trace their design evolution to the IBM System/360. and AS/400 host environments. It is available later this month for $2,995. Founded in 1986, Software Development Tools, Inc. (SDTI) specializes in the migration of IBM mainframe and AS/400 applications to client/server. The company has extensive experience in distributed applications with more than 1,000 global customers, and provides a complete range of Windows development tools to assist companies in providing GUI interfaces for existing host applications and migrating those applications to client/server. Its products can be integrated with other leading client/server development tools, such as Microsoft's Visual Basic, Powersoft's PowerBuilder, Borland's Delphi and C++. This complete solution lets customers move to client/server at their own pace while leveraging their application and migration tool investment along the way. Software Development Tools, Inc. has U.S. headquarters in Boston; European sales and marketing centered in London; and an R&D center in Dublin. Customers include Fortune 1000 firms such as American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. Bank, Hyatt Hotels, Reuters and Rolls Royce Rolls Royce the millionaire’s vehicle. [Trademarks: Brewer Dictionary, 928] See : Luxury . -0- Note to Editors: Throughout this release, software and hardware products are mentioned by name. In most, if not all, cases, these product names are claimed as trademarks by the companies that manufacture the products. It is not our intention to claim these names or trademarks as our own. CONTACT: Software Development Tools Inc. Donal Daly/Ashling McDonald, 617/854-7454 or George Cohen George Reginald Cohen MBE (born 22 October 1939, Kensington, London) was the right back for England in the side which won the 1966 World Cup. He is the uncle of Rugby Union World Cup winner, Ben Cohen. Communications George Cohen, 617/325-0011 |
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