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Sybase, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise
infrastructure and mobile software, recently announced the
availability of Sybase PowerBuilder 11, the premier 4GL rapid
application development (RAD) tool. Building on its strength in
quickly developing data-driven applications necessary to critical
business functions, PowerBuilder 11 provides PowerBuilder developers
with the simplest, easiest and most cost-effective way to deploy
applications on the .NET platform.
"PowerBuilder has always been the fastest tool to develop with,
and now that we can deploy applications to the .NET platform, we
have more options for our customers," said Ali Mehmet,
technical director at Maracis Solutions Limited, a Sybase customer.
"Recently, we became a finalist for an important RFP with a
working prototype built with the PowerBuilder 11 beta. We couldn't
have done it without Sybase PowerBuilder."
PowerBuilder 11 dramatically simplifies .NET development and is part
of Sybase's plan to deliver robust support for the .NET framework.
With this release, PowerBuilder 11 provides developers the
flexibility to deploy applications as .NET Windows Forms, Web Forms,
and .NET Smart Clients, as well as develop traditional client server
business applications and Web Services.
PowerBuilder 11 continues to support integration with J2EE
environments and Win32 applications. Integration with the leading
development platforms provides a more open, flexible environment for
developers with heterogeneous platform requirements. PowerBuilder
also offers increased productivity as it enables less complex coding
and shorter development cycles than applications built with 3GL
level tools.
"The new features in
PowerBuilder 11 enable our customers to use the assets they already
have – code and developers' skill sets – and then transform
these assets to solve immediate and future demands of
business," said David Tong, vice president of engineering at
Sybase. "PowerBuilder's speed and flexibility means customers
can develop business critical applications for use anytime,
anywhere."
New features in PowerBuilder 11 include the following
capabilities:
· Deploy PowerBuilder non-visual objects (NVOs) as .NET assemblies
and .NET Smart Client applications
· Deploy PowerBuilder NVOs as Web Services and PowerBuilder
applications to the Web quickly using ASP.NET
· Support for Microsoft SQL Server SNC and Oracle 10g RAC
· Ability to use Web Services as a data source for DataWindow
In the Philippines, PowerBuilder is used by major corporations
for fast and easy development. Some notable users of Powerbuilder
include:
ABS-CBN, Del Monte, Dept. of Agrarian Reform, Dept. of Budget and
Management, DECS, DPWH, DHL, DIGITEL, Globe Telecom, GMA, Intel,
Land Bank of the Phils., Lufthansa, Meralco, PCI Bank,
Inquirer, 7-11, Shell, PLDT, RFM, RCBC, URC, San Miguel, Sulpicio
Lines, Aboitiz, Cebu Pacific, ,DOH, and Warner.
"Why Powerbuilder? It's the productivity champion as far
as the development tools out there. We are even able to extend our
PB application to the web and mobile. Sybase has given us a
very comprehensive solution set to be able for us to continue to
deliver proven solutions to our customers." - Nelson Ng - Chief
Technology Officer - Jupiter Systems, Inc.
-- Tech Times Online
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