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BEA mobilise corporate data

Java software provider BEA Systems has released a product designed to simplify the task of sending back-office information to mobile devices. Read more »

BEA brews Java tool bundle

The software maker launches a lower cost version of its development tools intended to lure programmers to the company's server software lineup. Read more »

BEA eyes scripting languages

BEA Systems -- a company long committed to the Java programming language -- plans to support alternative scripting languages in upcoming products. Read more »

BEA to run Java sans operating system

BEA gets virtualisation religion, builds edition of Java virtual machine that runs on VMware's hypervisor. Read more »

Cassatt launches Java server consolidation software

The project is currently only certified to work with WebLogic, but JBoss and WebSphere support is on the way. Read more »

BEA readies 'hot-swappable' app server

BEA Systems today unveiled plans to release a new version of its flagship application server that will allow upgrades to mission critical applications on the fly. Read more »

BEA hopes to start open-source buzz with Beehive

BEA Systems plans to start an open-source project around its WebLogic Workshop Java development tool in an effort to drive wider adoption of its software. Read more »

BEA readies 'Diablo' server

BEA Systems said it will release a test version of its latest WebLogic Server software later this month, and the company also detailed product delivery plans for next year. Read more »

BEA bulks up Web portals

BEA Systems this week detailed forthcoming tools from its new Aqualogic line and said it will combine its two Web portals products. Read more »

BEA acquire open source tools company

In a bid to beef up BEA's development tools offering the company announced today the acquisition of Eclipse-based tools company M7. Read more »

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BEA to make WebLogic revamp

BEA Systems is hoping to simplify the management of Java software with an upcoming release of its WebLogic product, underscoring a broader industry push to lower the cost of managing applications. Read more »

Web services for non-developers

BEA WebLogic Workshop streamlines the development of Web services with a drag-and-drop graphic interface, and allows non-Java developers to easily build Java-based Web services. Read more »

Could application servers be overkill?

Cape Clear CEO Annrai O'Toole says XML-based services don't require full blown app servers. Oracle vice president John Magee calls O'Toole's claims "fallacious." You be the judge. Read more »

J2EE Servers Stink

Our project is behind schedule. My other projects are now way behind schedule. And it's all because of the complexity and low quality of J2EE servers. Read more »

Totally RAD: we road test five IDEs

Builder AU technical editor, David McAmis gets down and dirty with the most popular IDE's to see how they they stack up as Rapid Application Development (RAD) tools. Read more »

Turf wars on the Java front

Has the JCP been corrupted by the efforts of IBM and BEA? Will Sun's AppServer 8.0 provide competition to the incumbents and more options for customers? I give you my impressions and talk with Sun software czar Jonathan Schwartz. Read more »

Can't J2EE and .NET just be friends?

The two Web services standards are now settling into their respective roles and the reasons for choosing one over the other are becoming clearer. But can they play nicely together? Read more »

Borland to release JBuilder X

The software company introduces JBuilder X, an overhaul to its Java programming tool intended to simplify Web application and Web services development. Read more »

Open source Java route yields big savings

What do you do when the heterogeneity of your IT infrastructure and your OS-specific legacy deployments are standing in the way of true progress? Read more »

Special report: MXDU 2005

MXDU 2005, happening on February 17 and 18, is an annual event for developers wanting to learn the latest hints, tips, and ideas on using Macromedia MX technology to build and deliver the best experiences on the web. Read more »

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