Sterling Software announces the availability of STAR:Flashpoint 4.0.REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 1997-- STAR:Flashpoint 4.0 automates the development and distribution of integrated Client/Server applications Sterling Software's (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SSW SSW abbr. south-southwest Noun 1. SSW - the compass point midway between south and southwest sou'-sou'-west, south southwest ) Desktop Integration Division announced today the availability of STAR:Flashpoint 4.0, a quantum leap quantum leap n. An abrupt change or step, especially in method, information, or knowledge: "War was going to take a quantum leap; it would never be the same" Garry Wills. in desktop integration development tools. STAR:Flashpoint 4.0 provides the tools to integrate information from heterogeneous sources (mainframe, midrange midrange Epidemiology The halfway point or midpoint in a set of observations; for most data, MR is calculated as the sum of the smallest observation and the largest observation, divided by 2; for age data, one is added to the numerator; a midrange is usually , client and server applications) through a common Windows interface without modifying existing applications. STAR:Flashpoint has revolutionized the desktop integration market with innovations in four areas: 1. Automated development; 2. Intelligent communications architecture; 3. Integrated emulation (architecture) emulation - When one system performs in exactly the same way as another, though perhaps not at the same speed. A typical example would be emulation of one computer by (a program running on) another. technology; and, 4. Automated distribution of client software. "Our customers and partners are very excited about the new features in STAR:Flashpoint," said Michael J. Ciocia, president of the Desktop Integration Division. "We have focused on making it possible for our users to quickly and easily create and distribute applications with an intuitive 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 ." Automated development The newly introduced STAR:Flashpoint GUIWizard(TM) provides a recording feature that automatically captures screens as users interact with the host application. STAR:Flashpoint then dynamically creates a desktop application, with a Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. interface, complete with user-selected "look and feel" preferences, buttons and title bars. The new desktop application may immediately be used as the interface to the host application. Additionally, developers may choose to use STAR:Flashpoint's complete development environment to further enhance the desktop application or integrate it with other mainframe, midrange, client and server applications. The Smart Panel(TM) feature allows STAR:Flashpoint to represent any host screen, even if never before encountered by STAR:Flashpoint, with a dynamically rendered Windows interface at the desktop. This allows part of the application to be developed under STAR:Flashpoint while the whole application enjoys the benefit of a more intuitive interface. Intelligent communications architecture STAR:Flashpoint connects to host applications through over 50 different emulators This article lists software that emulates arcade and console game systems, computing platforms and CPUs. Arcade systems
Integrated emulation technology STAR:Flashpoint 4.0 also includes a full-function terminal and print emulator Hardware, software or a combination of the two that enables a computer to act like another computer and run applications written for that computer. In the past, it was often a hardware add-on that actually contained an instruction execution module for the emulated computer. , STAR:Emulate em·u·late tr.v. em·u·lat·ed, em·u·lat·ing, em·u·lates 1. To strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation: an older pupil whose accomplishments and style I emulated. 2. (TM). STAR:Emulate provides comprehensive communications between STAR:Flashpoint and the host application. "STAR:Emulate has been integrated into STAR:Flashpoint to dramatically reduce the cost of deployment," Ciocia said. "Users have paid between $200 and $500 per seat just for terminal emulation Using software in a desktop machine to make it perform like a hardware terminal. The emulated terminal is typically in the VT100-500 family, designed originally by Digital Equipment. software. STAR:Emulate is included in the price of STAR:Flashpoint at no extra charge because we want to give our customers the most value for their software dollars." Automated distribution of client software One of the greatest challenges in managing client/server applications is updating and synchronizing synchronizing, n a technique that a therapist uses to coordinate his or her breath with that of the client; builds trust and establishes relationship. software across all client computers. Sterling Software's new product, STAR:Distribute(TM), automatically manages the distribution of STAR:Flashpoint application updates to the client. When an end user opens the STAR:Flashpoint, application STAR:Distribute will automatically verify that the client has the most current version of the software. Files containing the most current version of the software can be stored on a host or server machine at the user's discretion. If a more current version of the application is available, STAR:Distribute will automatically download the new version and install it on the client. "We continue to make substantial investments in STAR:Flashpoint because our customers' substantial investments are in their host-based applications," said Ciocia. "STAR:Flashpoint allows our customers to preserve the investment they have made in their legacy applications while rapidly implementing integrated graphical client/server solutions." STAR:Flashpoint 4.0 is currently available for beta test A test of new or revised hardware or software that is performed by users at their facilities under normal operating conditions. Beta testing follows alpha testing. Vendors of packaged software often offer their customers the opportunity of beta testing new releases or versions, and the . Companies interested in participating in the beta test should contact Mark Edmonson at (415) 802-7100. The product will be generally available June 1, 1997. Based in Redwood Shores, Calif., Sterling Software's Desktop Integration Division (http://www.star.sterling.com) provides products and services that enable its customers to quickly access and integrate mission-critical information through a better user interface. With the Desktop Integration Division's products, customers can improve their host access and enhance productivity for end users, while continuing to leverage their investment in legacy systems. The Desktop Integration Division has an installed base of over 1,000 customer sites with approximately 150,000 end user installations. Sterling Software, one of the 15 largest independent software companies in the world, is an international leader in supplying software products and services to businesses that demand scaleable applications management software, powerful information management software and enterprise wide systems management software. The company also provides highly technical professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. to the federal government. The company's nearly 100 product applications are installed at more than 20,000 customer sites worldwide, including 95 of the 100 largest U.S. industrial and service corporations. Sterling Software has 2,600 employees in 70 offices around the globe. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: This news release refers to numerous products by their trade names. In most cases, these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered by their respective companies. CONTACT: Sterling Software, Inc. Patrice McDonagh, 415/802-7100 Patrice_McDonagh@sterling.com or Baron, McDonald & Wells Donna Faulkner, 770/492-0373 dfaulkner@bmwpr.com |
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