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Click here for more information on PointBase Steve Jones is the managing director for engineering and support at PointBase. He is responsible for PointBase product development, which includes an innovative family of 100% Java, SQL Relational Database Management (RDBMS), and Synchronization products that are ideal for embedding in a wide range of applications. Because they are all Java, they are highly portable. Here, he talks about the need for embedded products and what they can do. Can you briefly describe the reason PointBase exists in the market today? Where did DataMirror see a need for this type of offering? PointBase Embedded provides full SQL functionality for the Java developer. By being implemented in Java itself, it can be deployed along with your application, retaining all the benefits of a 100% Java solution, such as complete platform portability. What ... (more)

MapInfo: Location Intelligence

To learn more about Map Info, go to: www.MapInfo.com Your company collects enormous amounts of information. Data that tells you a lot about the "who," the "what," the "when" and the "how many." Whether you realize it or not, that data contains a hidden asset you can't see in a spreadsheet or chart that can provide you with a significant competitive advantage. The "Where" Organizations are realizing the power and benefits of including Location Intelligence in their day-to-day operational and analysis tools. This additional capability has benefits such as: Helping employees make m... (more)

Global Knowledge: Why Open Source Software Can Help Create a More Secure IT Infrastructure

Purchase a course online and you could receive an Apple iPod Mini or your choice of other free cool stuff, like a Microsoft Xbox or a PalmOne Tungsten E Handheld. The open source security position challenges the failing status quo. Increasing security issues underline the fact that the proprietary "hide-the-code" approach is not working. The objective of this article is to present the requirement for ubiquitous, affordable security. It forwards the open source security position and presents empirical evidence, comparative methodology analysis, and references user experiences to ... (more)

IntelliVIEW: Reporting Made Easy!

For more information, visit www.intelliview.com/itsg Have you faced a situation where your reports pose more questions than answers? How can I reduce the reporting workload of my IT staff Could I painlessly integrate a reporting solution into my application Can my static reports be made interactive for richer analysis Can my reporting solution be customized for my organizational needs A World of Possibilities in Reporting: With IntelliVIEW the answer to all these questions is YES. IntelliVIEW is a simple easy to use reporting tool that can be used by IT Managers to integrate inter... (more)

ClearNova: RAD Productivity Is Now Available for J2EE & Open Source

To learn more about ThinkCAP, go to: www.clearnova.com/thinkcap J2EE Development Is Too Complex J2EE is powerful yet very complex. While it provides reliability, scalability, and security, those benefits are achieved slowly and at high cost. It's well known that Java suffers from a lack of high-productivity development environments. Existing tools are designed for J2EE programmers and are not geared toward business application developers. As a result, many developers who were productive in 4GLs such as PowerBuilder or business languages such as COBOL or RPG find themselves essenti... (more)