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Product:
SSD Database Accelerators
- solid-state disk database accelerators
Company: MTI Technology Corp.
(Anaheim, CA)
Telephone: (800) 999-9MTI
E-mail: info@ccmgate.mti.com
URL: http://www.mti.com
Platforms: UNIX-based systems (HP, IBM, Sun, SGI) and OpenVMS.
Description:
Solid-state disk (SSD) database accelerators are high-speed storage
systems designed to reduce database I/O bottlenecks. They provide
high-speed access to data by eliminating rotational and head seek
delays found in magnetic hard disk storage systems. They deliver
near-instantaneous access times, significantly reducing I/O
bottlenecks that can slow the performance of database applications
such as on-line transaction processing, decision support and data
warehousing. SSD Database Accelerators use high-speed semiconductor
memory and can perform up to 2,500 I/Os per second which is up to 25
times faster than typical magnetic disk subsystems. With
industry-standard SCSI-2 Fast/Wide interfaces, the units integrate
with existing platforms without modifications to applications or
operating systems. All models use the same 133 MB, 200 MB and 335 MB
memory modules that can be mixed in any combination to provide
configuration flexibility.
Product:
FireWall-1
- firewall for Netscape's CoolTalk conferencing software
Company: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
(Redwood City, CA)
Telephone: (415) 562-0400
E-mail: info@checkpoint.com
URL: http://www.checkpoint.com
Platforms: Windows 95, Windows NT and UNIX
Description:
Firewall product provides integrated, secure support for Netscape
Communications Corporation's CoolTalk conferencing software. CoolTalk
is an Internet telephone tool included with Netscape Navigator 3.0
Internet client software that provides audio conferencing, shared
whiteboard and text-based communications capabilities. Firewall
support for CoolTalk is available by downloading add-on code from
Check Point's Web server (http://www.checkpoint.com) at no charge and
integrating it into current FireWall-1 installations. Allows
administrators to easily customize the firewall to incorporate new
applications. Most Internet audio and video technology, including
CoolTalk, is based on connectionless protocols such as UDP and
dynamically allocated channels. A Stateful Inspection implementation
secures UDP-based applications by maintaining a virtual connection on
top of UDP communications.
Product:
HspiceHDLA
- simulator for advanced device and analog system behavior models
($35,000)
Company: Meta-Software, Inc.
(Campbell, CA)
Telephone: (408) 369-5400
Fax: (408) 371-5638
E-mail: info@metasw.com
URL: http://www.metasw.com
Platforms: UNIX (Sun, HP, IBM)
Description:
A simulator for advanced device and analog system behavior models
based on the proposed analog language extensions for the Verilog
hardware description language (HDL) -- Verilog-A. Compliant with Open
Verilog International's (OVI) proposed Verilog-A 1.0 language
reference manual (LRM). For advanced device modeling and analog
system design. Creates device models for complex structures such as
silicon-on-insulator (SOI), Thin-film transistor (TFT), ferroelectric
structures, self-heating devices, and new structures in electrically
programmable and flash memories. For analog designers using complex
analog components, HspiceHDLA uses component models built with the
Verilog-A behavioral language. Circuit and systems designers share a
common system-level specification and validation methodology for their
system and chip-level designs.
Product:
ObjectPlan
- Analysis & Design Suite for Java and OpenStep Developers
Company: Lighthouse Design, Ltd.
(San Jose, CA)
Telephone: (800) 366-2279, (415) 570-7736
Fax: (415) 570-7787
E-mail: info@lighthouse.com
URL: http://www.lighthouse.com/
Platforms: Sun
Description:
An object-oriented analysis and design suite designed to help
enterprise developers produce competitive business applications using
Sun's Java and OpenStep technologies. Provides five key development
components necessary for creating a repository of object models and
business processes. These components include hierarchical OMT object
modeling with support for the representation and reuse of classes,
subsystems and application frameworks; fully integrated Event Trace
diagrams; forward and reverse engineering of pre-existing Java and
OpenStep source code; a flexible code browser for navigating
pre-existing source trees; and an automated customizable mechanism for
creating Web-based or paper documentation.
Product:
ObjectTeam for Shlaer-Mellor
- model-based development tool
($9,000)
Company: Cayenne Software
(Burlington, MA)
Telephone: (617) 273-9003
E-mail: info@cayennesoft.com
URL: http://www.cayennesoft.com
Platforms: Sun, H-P, SGI
Description:
Cayenne Software, Inc., a developer of model-based development tools,
announced a strategic alliance with Project Technology, a pioneer in
object technology for software development and creators of the
Shlaer-Mellor Method, for marketing and supporting Shlaer-Mellor
technology. The application development suite consists of BridgePoint
Model Builder, an OOA modeling tool; Model Verifier, an automated
verification tool that validates correct model behavior; and
Generator, a source code generation tool. Using the Shlaer-Mellor
"Implementation through Translation" approach, BridgePoint users
support the entire product lifecycle using graphical models, with up
to 100% code generation from analysis models. The Shlaer-Mellor
Method is a translation-based software development process. It was
created to provide engineering teams with a concrete development
process. It is available to software engineers, engineering managers
and business managers.
Product:
OpenStep and WorkShop OpenStep
- operating environment and development tools
($295 and $5,995)
Company: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
(Mountain View, CA)
Telephone: (800) SUN-SOFT
E-mail: info@sun.com
Platforms: Sun Solaris
Description:
Set of graphical programming tools helps developers prototype, test
and deploy applications. Custom objects developed in-house can be
incorporated with commercially available third-party objects,
resulting in custom solutions for the enterprise and intranet
networks. OpenStep applications co-exist with applications running in
the Solaris Common Desktop Environment (CDE), Java programming
language, OpenWindows user environment, Wabi API translation software
and the Macintosh Application Environment (MAE). Underlying these
products is Solaris, an enterprise and Internet/intranet operating
environment for Sun SPARC and Intel platforms. OpenStep products are
designed to be fully compatible with Solaris NEO software. NEO
provides the infrastructure and shared services in the back end to
support and administer object-based applications distributed over the
network, while the WorkShop provides a development environment for
creating graphical front ends for object applications.
Product:
OrbixWeb 2.0
- Java object request broker
Company: IONA Technologies, Inc.
(Cambridge, MA)
Telephone: (800) orbix-4u, (617) 679-0900
Fax: (617) 679-0910
E-mail: info@iona.com
URL: http://www.iona.com
Platforms: Windows NT, Windows 95, OS/2, Macintosh System 7.5, Unix,
Description:
Latest version of a Java object request broker including full IIOP
(Internet Inter-ORB Protocol). Enhances Internet applications by
extending the object technology paradigm to the World Wide Web.
Allows Java-enabled browsers such as Netscape Navigator to be fully
IIOP-enabled. More than 2,000 sites worldwide are already using
OrbixWeb to provide IIOP links between front-end applets and back-end
CORBA services. OrbixWeb version 2.0 adds full server development
functionality, allowing programmers to build backend CORBA services in
Java.
Product:
Secure-1
- network security suite
($125)
Company: McAfee
(Santa Clara, CA)
Telephone: (408) 988-3832
Fax: (408) 970-9727
E-mail: info@mcafee.com
URL: http://www.mcafee.com
Platforms: Windows, Unix
Description:
Network security suite includes anti-virus and encryption. Encryption
technology protects information privacy by providing secure
communications across TCP/IP networks. Suite has three integrated
modules. NetCrypto provides peer to peer encryption of data,
applications and electronic mail; VirusScan for anti-virus detection
and removal; and WebCrypto for creating encrypted self extracting
files that can be sent via email or the Internet.
Product:
TradeVPI 3.0
- Internet security application
Company: TradeWave Corporation
(Austin, TX)
Telephone: (512) 433-5325
Fax: (512) 433-5303
E-mail: info@tradewave.com
URL: http://www.tradewave.com
Description:
Security modules designed to be attached to any Internet application
using a selection of popular security methods (e.g., SSL, GSS, DCE,
etc.). Any browser can securely link with any server, and Internet
security is independent of the browser or server used. Intranet
solutions use standalone security agents that communicate via standard
protocols. By uncoupling agents from other applications, users may
add, change, or expand their intranets across a wide range of
platforms without having to re-engineer their systems. Gives
additional flexibility to users of Distributed Computing Environment
(DCE), extending their systems for use on the Internet.
Product:
UNISOL JobAcct Version 2.2.5
- monitoring, accounting and billing
($1,595)
Company: UniSolutions Associates
(Dana Point, CA)
Telephone: (714) 488-3960
Fax: (714) 443-5354
E-mail: info@unisol.com
URL: http://www.unisol.com
Platforms: UNIX SVR4, Digital UNIX 3.2 and 4.0, SunOS 4.x, Solaris
Description:
New release has expanded resource accounting capabilities, including
application-specific accounting functions for Internet service
providers (ISP) and universities, and enhanced disk usage accounting.
A complete system monitoring, resource accounting, and billing
solution for UNIX systems that allows organizations, such as
universities, ISPs, government agencies, and commercial businesses, to
provide system access and services to other organizations, or to
distribute work across multiple projects to maintain control over
system resource usage. ISP accounting functions bill a certain amount
for a minimum monthly charge, and charge extra for resources used
beyond the set amount. University accounting functions track budgets
by individual users. Issues a warning when the budget is exceeded, or
disables logins. Enhanced flexibility in disk usage accounting
includes standard disk usage averaging, and allows the user to set
minimum and maximum charges for disk usage.
Product:
Web Interface Toolkit
- builds classes for Web access from Java applications
Company: TransactNet Inc.
(Fairfax, VA)
Telephone: (703) 426-0386
E-mail: info@transactnet.com
URL: http://www.transactnet.com/
Platforms: Windows 95, NT, Solaris, AIX, Linux, Macintosh, HTTP, HTML
Description:
Enables developers to build Java classes to access Web data and
services from standalone or server-based applications, as well as
applets. By combining an HTML parser with HTTP and CGI protocol
support, WIT automates access to Web documents and services. Can be
used to develop Internet and intranet business applications that can
run inside or outside the browser, letting the designer choose the
optimal hosting platform. Corporate developers can achieve safe and
controlled integration of external Web-based services, such as order
and package tracking, with internal business processes. Comprising a
set of Java class libraries, code generators and an intuitive user
interface, WIT can fully or partially generate Java applets,
standalone applications, or "servlets". Java servlets built with WIT
can be deployed to Java-enabled or Java-powered Web servers. Class
libraries, encapsulating HTML parsing, a Javascript compatible HTML
document object model, and HTTP and CGI access, can also be used by
Java developers directly.
Product:
Wind/U 3.2
- Windows and UNIX cross-platform development software
($5,000 - $9,950)
Company: Bristol Technology Inc.
(Ridgefield, CT)
Telephone: (203) 438-6969
Fax: (203) 438-5013
E-mail: info@bristol.com
URL: http://www.bristol.com
Platforms: SunOS, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, Digital UNIX, OpenVMS
Description:
Windows and UNIX cross-platform development software. Release 3.2
includes support for threads, Formula One ActiveX/OCX, Microsoft
Foundation Class (MFC) Library 4.2, and support for OLE now extended
to include SunOS and HP-UX operating systems. Enables software
developers to build applications based on Windows 95, Windows NT,
OpenVMS, and UNIX from a single source code base, using MFC, the Win32
API, and Visual C++ or other Windows development environments.
Enhances support for the Win32 and MFC multithreaded features on Sun
(SunOS and Solaris), HP HP-UX, IBM AIX, and DEC Alpha (Digital UNIX
and OpenVMS). Supports Win32 features such as critical sections,
events, mutexes, and semaphores. Supports the Formula One ActiveX/OCX
control developed by Visual Components. Developers can use Formula
One to deploy the same spreadsheet capabilities in their Windows and
UNIX applications.
Product:
X-Designer 4.5
- GUI builder for Motif and Windows
($3,500)
Company: Imperial Software Technology
(Palo Alto, CA)
Telephone: (011) 44 1189 587055
E-mail: info@ist.co.uk
URL: http://www.ist.co.uk
Platforms: Sun Solaris, SunOS, HP-UX, IRIX, AIX, Digital UNIX
Description:
Graphical user interface (GUI) builder for Motif and Windows
application development now incorporates testing tools within the
product, giving developers a framework for developing test suites. It
also incorporates XD/Capture, for streamlining the migration of UNIX
applications to PC platforms. XD/Replay records all actions of an
application, saving them as a high-level script. The script can be
played back and modified at any time to produce a set of tests, debug
the applications, create a product demo or capture screen shots for
documentation. AppGuru allows developers to interactively select
components from pre-defined application templates, and to add to the
available template list, thus speeding up development and ensuring
compliance with the Motif style guide and corporate styles. XD/Help
adds a basic HTML help system to an application, without requiring a
Web browser.
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