Software Development Tools expands Global Express partnership program; Adds Express Framework, new partners to program.BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 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 the expansion of its AppBridge Express Partnership Program, which provides education and services to select worldwide integrators 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 independent software vendors (ISVs) that remarket SDTI's AppBridge Express and -- now -- Express Framework products. Express Framework, newly added to the program, is 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 with 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 becomes an inherent component within the client/server development environment and provides hooks for developers through exported events and methods to programmatically control the host and data integration between host systems and client/server applications resident on the PC. Based on SDTI's unique Intelligent Screen Cognition technology, AppBridge Express is the fastest way to put Windows front-end screens on host-based applications, while providing a first step into client/server migration. AppBridge Express lets customers convert existing character based Refers to the use of fixed size fonts or to using text commands, all of which are in contrast to a graphical interface (graphics based). See text based. IBM mainframe or AS/400 screens into graphical floating button bars using graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI) controls based upon the attributes of the host screen. The software automatically interprets the host screen and generates menus, buttons, raised panels and indented in·dent 1 v. in·dent·ed, in·dent·ing, in·dents v.tr. 1. To set (the first line of a paragraph, for example) in from the margin. 2. a. field areas. This means that Express requires no maintenance as the mainframe or AS/400 host screen changes. "AppBridge Express will allow us to enhance our products for our customers by providing them with a familiar easy to use Windows point & click interface," said Denis Denis, king of Portugal: see Diniz. Pavillon, chief executive, Groupe IBS IBS Irritable bowel syndrome, see there France. "With AppBridge Express and the other tools from SDTI, we can almost instantly implement a dynamic GUI front-end on our AS/400 application." "Knowing that we could integrate a dynamic GUI presentation with re-engineering functionality enabled us to quickly deliver a high quality GUI to our customers," said John Curran, senior developer at Boston-based Transition Systems. 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. 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, "The AppBridge Express Partner Program offers a unique business opportunity for AS/400 and mainframe ISVs and integrators to tap into the exploding worldwide market for client/server solutions with high-quality, in-demand solutions for their customers." Express Partnership Program members receive comprehensive training, including product overviews, qualified connectivity products, configuration and technical support. New members include Butler & Curless Associates Inc., North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. ; Adware Systems, Inc., Kentucky; HarrisData, Wisconsin; Group IBS France; IBIS UK; G&M Consulting, Italy; EC Systems, Spain; Silverlake Technology, South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. ; and Precision Software, Ireland. Charter program members include Intrepid Systems, Alameda, CA; Transition Systems, Boston; Telepartner International, Norway; and MDC (1) (Mobile Daughter Card) See riser card. (2) See Meta Data Coalition. Ireland. Some of the solutions from these partners include: Groupe IBS France will use AppBridge Express and other SDTI development tools to provide dynamic graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for its AS/400 based applications. Groupe IBS is known for its expertise in the distribution and implementation of management solutions in the industrial sector Precision Software Ltd, Ireland, provides a suite of products and services to assist AS/400 customers who require human resource as well as shipment and transport management solutions. The company is using AppBridge Express to provide its AS/400-based XM4 and HR4 applications with a GUI front end. IBIS UK has chosen AppBridge Express to graphically present its highly successful IBIS/AS suite of AS/400-based banking software. Adware Systems Inc., Kentucky is a strategic supplier of high quality information management systems and services to companies in the advertising industry worldwide. The company is using AppBridge Express to graphically present these applications to their users. HarrisData, a Wisconsin based software vendor has chosen AppBridge Express to graphically present its human resources, accounting, distribution and manufacturing application software for the IBM AS/400 marketplace. 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 and Borland's Delphi. 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 Bank, Hyatt Hotels, Reuters and Rolls Royce. -0- 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: George Cohen Aisling McDonald/Donal Daly George Cohen Communications Software Development Tools, Inc. (617) 325-0011 (617) 854-7454 |
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