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Tallan Releases Cost-Effective Bug Tracking Tool.


GLASTONBURY, Conn. -- Companies searching for a cost-effective way to track down software bugs A problem that causes a program to produce invalid output or to crash (lock up). The problem is either insufficient logic or erroneous logic. For example, a program can crash if there are not enough validity checks performed on the input or on the calculations themselves, and the computer  and defects in development projects can now do so using a stand-alone, networked computer server. Developed, by Tallan, one of the country's largest application development companies, Bug Appliance(TM) allows developers to use a turn-key hardware and software solution to track and manage defects.

Bug Appliance is a Modular Appliance,(TM) a stand-alone, networked computer server with easily customizable software which provides a complete, pre-integrated, extensible solution to the problem of tracking and managing errors in software. Modular Appliances(TM) leverage best-of-breed open source software coupled with a standardized installation, configuration, update and extensibility / integration framework. Users just need to simply plug Bug Appliance(TM) in, power it on, and start tracking bugs.

"Bug Appliance(TM) has all of the standard features developers need to help increase the reliability and functionality of their applications. It has an easy to use web-based interface, granular user security options, email-based bug notification, and extensive on-line reporting," says Craig Branning, 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.  of Tallan. "But Bug Appliance(TM) goes a step further, allowing a number of easy to configure customizations such as a convenient Web interface, the ability to automatically read standard error log file formats and generate bug entries for exceptions, an update facility for software updates and security patches A fix to a program that eliminates a vulnerability exploited by malicious hackers. See vulnerability and patch. , a backup facility, and even the ability for Web Services-based interfaces to directly access the bug database. Best of all, the product is extremely affordable."

The price for Bug Appliance(TM) is $2999 for the hardware, software, and on-going support from Tallan. There are no user licensing restrictions and Bug Appliance(TM) can support hundreds of concurrent users.

"We guarantee that Bug Appliance(TM) is secure and hardened. In addition to disabling dis·a·ble  
tr.v. dis·a·bled, dis·a·bling, dis·a·bles
1. To deprive of capability or effectiveness, especially to impair the physical abilities of.

2. Law To render legally disqualified.
 all unnecessary services, the only interactive access to the appliance is through the Web-based interface. No console access is permitted, keyboard and display options are disabled and the only other input accepted by the server is any authorized CD updates and media containing setup information," says Branning. "And even though Bug Appliance(TM) is highly secure, it can be easily installed and configured."

An online demo of Bug Appliance(TM) can be viewed by visiting: http://demo.bugappliance.com/randuser.cgi. A temporary username The name you use to identify yourself when logging into a computer system or online service. Both a username (user ID) and a password are required. In an Internet e-mail address, the username is the left part before the @ sign. For example, KARENB is the username in karenb@mycompany.  and password will be created for this system. Users then my simply click the login Signing in and gaining access to a network server, Web server or other computer system. The process (the noun) is a "login" or "logon," while the act of doing it (the verb) is to "log in" or to "log on.  link to login to the demo site - no additional registration is required.

"Finding a Defect Management (1) The elimination of bugs in software and flaws in hardware. Defect management is part of a software or hardware development project.

(2) The prevention of data errors in a storage medium by invalidating bad sectors.
 Tool that is flexible and usable can be extremely frustrating frus·trate  
tr.v. frus·trat·ed, frus·trat·ing, frus·trates
1.
a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart:
," says Branning. "With Bug Appliance(TM), companies will not only get a tool that meets all of their error tracking needs, they will find the flexibility and ease of installation and use that will allow their developers to concentrate on creating new and innovative applications, instead of wasting time setting up a complicated error tracking solution."

For more information Bug Appliance(TM) visit www.BugAppliance.com.

Tallan is a professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products.  firm providing customized technology solutions to Global 2000 and brand name firms. Since 1985, through the combined expertise of the company's development, infrastructure and creative practices, Tallan has been building intelligent technology systems that help clients achieve critical business goals. Tallan has a heritage of hiring and retaining exceptional talent and focusing on execution - finishing and delivering engagements on time. The company is based in Glastonbury, CT., with offices in Irvine, CA, Chicago, Boston, New York Boston is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 7,897 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Boston, Massachusetts.

The Town of Boston is an interior town of the county and one of the county's "Southtowns.
 and Washington, D.C. For more information visit www.tallan.com.
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