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ProtectedPDF does DRM in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, soaking up market share Adobe's enterprise-class LiveCycle products can't reach.
Java Devs Prefer Oracle to IBM as Sun Buyer
Java Developers Say Better Oracle than IBM Oracle's $7.4 billion acquisition of Sun Microsystems means a new home for Java, and Java is doing just fine. Java developers say they prefer Oracle's stewardship of Java to IBM's.
Military Coders Deploy iPod Touch, iPhone on Duty
With the freedom to develop their own apps, military officials are using soldiers' familiarity with the iPod Touch and iPhone to deploy Apple's platform for networked warfare. From language translators to ballistics calculators to remote controls for bomb-detonating robots, the iPod Touch and iPhone are proving military worthy.
Adobe Launches Content Creation, Delivery, Playback Apps
Adobe Systems will be highlighting its new advances in video and dynamic media software technologies that improve the creation and delivery of content across personal computers, televisions and mobile devices at the National Association of Broadcasters 2009 show in Las Vegas. Adobe also announced Adobe Flash Platform for the Digital Home, which brings Flash to TVs, among other things.
Microsoft Developing New Programming Language
Microsoft is working on a new language for parallel programming named Axum. Formerly known as “Maestro,” Axum is an incubation project that Microsoft is working on to help programmers tackle the issue of parallel programming in the .NET environment.
Dev Tool Maker Ships iPhone ASP.NET Controls
ComponentOne, a maker of components for Microsoft developers, has introduced ComponentOne Studio for iPhone, which enables Microsoft ASP.NET developers to create applications for the iPhone. The company also announced new tools for Microsoft SharePoint. The tool set enables Microsoft developers to create iPhone applications without having to learn new skills such as the Objective-C language.
Enterprises Begin to Adopt Web 2.0 Tools
With the actual water cooler a thing of the past, the virtual water cooler is becoming increasingly important. Companies are turning to applications that provide a Facebook-like experience behind the security of the firewall.
Unemployed Developers to Get Adobe Flex Builder 3 Free
Adobe Systems is offering free Flex Builder 3 licenses to unemployed application developers. The offer is part of a package that includes training and other assistance.
Xenocode Adds Silverlight to Virtualization, Distribution Kit
Code Systems, maker of the Xenocode application virtualization and delivery technology, has announced support for Microsoft’s Silverlight platform and availability of the online Xenocode Silverlight Sandbox.
Google Partner Launches Google Apps Engine Service
Cloud Sherpas, a Google Apps enterprise deployment partner, has announced its support for Google's addition of Java to the Google App Engine platform. The systems integrator also announced the formation of a Google App Engine development practice dedicated to extending the utility of Google Apps in large scale, enterprise deployments.
Google Apps Engine Gets Java Support
Google has announced it is adding Java to the languages developers can use to build applications in its cloud-based Google App Engine .Google said it delivered Java support for developers working on large projects and enterprise systems whose needs were not met by Python alone. Google is giving access to the Java support to the first 10,000 developers to sign up for it.
MoMA Offers Help Porting .NET Apps to Mono on Linux
REVIEW: The Mono Migration Analyzer tool, or MoMA, helps users port Microsoft .NET programs to Mono, with the ultimate goal of porting Windows software to Linux. But is it really necessary? eWEEK Labs puts MoMA through its paces.
Microsoft Challenges Adobe Claims of Flash Support
Microsoft came out swinging as reports on Major League Baseball's use of Adobe's Flash technology re-emerged to coincide with this season's Opening Day.
Apple Preps Upgrade of iPhone, More Apps to Follow
As Apple prepares to debut upgraded versions of its iPhone smartphone and popular, Wi-Fi-enabled portable digital music player, the iPod touch, the rumor mill is kicking into high gear. Is the iPod touch getting a camera? What about high-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi capability? Is Apple getting ready to tackle the Chinese market? Let's get to the core of the Apple rumors.
Microsoft Promotes Azure, Connected Systems Leaders
Microsoft has made a series of recent moves in various divisions, including promotions in the company's Windows Azure group, Connected Systems Division and Server and Tools business unit.
Stanford Offers iPhone App Dev Course
The Apple iPhone and the applications written for this smartphone have become so popular that Stanford University is now broadcasting a free, 10-week course from the university that will show would-be developers how to write apps for both the iPhone and iPod Touch. While those interested in writing iPhone apps cannot get credit, they might find some useful tips for getting their application into the App Store.
Not Everyone is a Fan of Intel Nehalem
After the splashy launch of Intel's new chip architecture, many questions remain.
Google to Add Java to App Engine, Rev Up Python
Google has announced plans to accelerate applications written in Python, the programming language of choice for the Google App Engine cloud platform. In addition, Google is preparing to add Java as the second language supported by the Google App Engine, according to reports.
Cloud Computing App Dev Kit Based on Eclipse
Salesforce.com announces a new version of its Eclipse-based Force.com integrated development environment that provides developers with a development and testing environment to create cloud computing applications on the Force.com platform.
Sun, Intel Open-Source Diva Moves to REvolution
Danese Cooper, known as the Open-Source Diva after stints as an open-source community builder at Sun Microsystems and Intel, announces she has joined REvolution Computing, a provider of open-source predictive analytics solutions. REvolution focuses on solutions based on the R language. One of Cooper's first initiatives at REvolution will be to work with REvolution R Director of Community David Smith to develop a program to better support user groups and develop new community assets.