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07/09 07:48 Inprise Offers Advanced Java Training and Application Deployment
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Inprise Offers Advanced Java Training and Application Deployment
Through Integrated JBuilder Solutions
Company Teams with Referentia Systems to Deliver Free JBuilder Training
Software; New Borland JBuilder 2 Provides Powerful Deployment Server for Java
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., and HONOLULU, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Inprise
Corporation (Nasdaq: INPR) and Referentia Systems today announced the
availability of a next-generation, computer-based multimedia training tool for
professional software developers interested in learning advanced Java
application development techniques. Referentia for JBuilder is an easy-to-
use, modular and integrated learning system for Borland JBuilder 2, Inprise's
award-winning family of visual development tools for building corporate and
enterprise software applications with the Java programming language.
Inprise today also launched a new JBuilder web site devoted to helping
developers build, manage and deploy sophisticated pure Java applications using
JBuilder 2's powerful Java deployment server capabilities. The site is
located at inprise.com .
"For Java to continue its success in Corporate America, high-quality
developer training and robust application deployment are two issues that need
to be addressed by the Java development community," said Zack Urlocker,
Inprise's vice president of marketing. "Our JBuilder customers have asked
Inprise to provide solid solutions in these areas -- to help them become more
productive and successful in building and delivering their own Java
applications."
About Borland JBuilder 2
Available now from Inprise and major software distribution channels,
Borland JBuilder 2 is a family of highly-productive, visual development tools
for creating high-performance, platform-independent applications using Java.
JBuilder's scalable, component-based environment is designed for all levels of
Java development projects ranging from applets and applications that require
networked database connectivity to client/server and distributed, enterprise-
class systems.
The JBuilder 2 product family features fast and easy JavaBeans component
creation, a scalable database architecture, robust visual "Two-Way"
development tools, and the ability to produce "100% Pure Java" platform-
independent applications, applets, servlets, and JavaBeans. The product's
open environment supports JDK 1.1.x, JDK 1.2, JFC/Swing components, JavaBeans,
Enterprise JavaBeans, CORBA, RMI, JDBC and all major corporate database
servers.
The Inprise Deployment Server for Java
The Inprise Deployment Server, which ships with JBuilder 2 Client/Server
Suite, allows Java developers and IS managers to centrally deploy, manage, and
update their Java applications across corporate information networks.
Corporations can benefit by being able to significantly reduce application
deployment and maintenance costs while remote clients gain immediate and
reliable access to the most current version of any application.
JBuilder 2 Client/Server Suite includes a development license for the
Inprise Deployment Server. There is a per server (unlimited clients)
deployment fee. For pricing information, please contact Inprise direct sales
at 408-431-1064. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local
Inprise office, distributor or representative.
"At Pfizer Central Research, we selected JBuilder 2 for its superior
visual environment, its unmatched Pure Java code creation, and its unique
Deployment Server for Java," said Jeff Carlson, senior research applications
developer for Pfizer Inc. "The Deployment Server for Java revolutionizes our
Java application deployment on multiple platforms by centrally managing,
distributing, and updating applications from one server."
Training Software for Java Developers for only $9.95
Inprise has teamed with Referentia Systems Incorporated to provide the
first volume of the training system, Referentia for JBuilder, to all JBuilder
2 users and other interested parties for only $9.95 to cover shipping and
handling fees in the U.S. (Fees may vary by country outside the U.S.). Volume
I: Getting Productive in JBuilder 2 offers users a starter set of more than 15
lessons, overviews and concept animations about working efficiently and
productively in Borland JBuilder 2. Topics covered include the JBuilder 2
Editor, AppBrowser, BeansExpress, Debugger and more.
Volume II: Building Database Applications is scheduled to be available in
August 1998 at a list price of (US) $199. Volume II contains more than 45
lessons and concept animations covering key database techniques for JBuilder
professionals. In this series of interactive tutorials, users will gain a
strong understanding of the JBuilder Data Model and master a solid foundation
of essential and advanced database techniques. Users will also learn how to
complete their database application development with advanced user interfaces
and various deployment strategies. Referentia for JBuilder Volume III: CORBA
Essentials is the next title planned in the Referentia for JBuilder series.
Pricing for Volume III will be announced at a later date.
The Volume I starter CD and information on additional volumes are
available from Referentia Systems at 1-800-569-6255 or 1-808-396-1232 or
online at referentia.com .
Referentia for JBuilder, which is a separate product from JBuilder, was
designed for software engineers, MIS directors, programmers, applications
developers and website designers interested in acquiring cutting-edge visual
development techniques for Java using Borland JBuilder. The system's
extensibility lets users add multiple volumes of content to their library of
JBuilder tutorials. On installation, the Referentia system provides a wealth
of tips, tricks and training using narrated lesson animations to teach
advanced JBuilder techniques. The system launches from the desktop or through
JBuilder's Help menu and includes a powerful "Try It" feature that allows
users to work directly in JBuilder while following along with textual and/or
narrated step-by-step instructions.
"At the Ohio DOT, we're including Referentia for JBuilder in our training
program because our developers prefer the audio/visual approach of the
multimedia CD," said Angelo Serra, a programmer/systems supervisor for the
Ohio State Department of Transportation. "We're very impressed by the
effectiveness of the 'Try-It' feature where you can watch a lesson, then
practice it live in JBuilder while you listen to the steps. Referentia for
JBuilder will significantly increase our productivity -- it's like having a
professional trainer assisting each developer. We've already placed an order
for Volume II."
"Referentia is excited about introducing this new training tool to the
JBuilder user community," said Bill Kern, president of Referentia Systems.
"It's all geared toward helping developers become more efficient and
productive with JBuilder 2. And those who find value in Volume I, will find
much greater scope and depth in the additional volumes."
About Referentia Systems
Referentia Systems is a privately-held corporation headquartered in
Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development of embedded multimedia
learning systems, known as "Referentia" systems, for software products. The
company is also the producer of a Referentia for AutoCAD CD-ROM series, and
similar systems for other products which are in development. Referentia's
extensible, scalable EPSS technology trains users from within the host
application.
Referentia Systems can help developers increase the marketability and
learnability of their products, while lowering tech support costs associated
with inadequate product training. Referentia's clients include Autodesk Inc.,
Inprise Corporation, Seagate Software, Science Applications International
Corporation, Computer Sciences Corporation, the Pacific Disaster Center and
the United States Navy. |
