Bitpipe: Application Development Research

Static and Dynamic Analysis: Best Practices, New Approaches

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This webcast offers advice on the one-two punch of any software quality assurance strategy: static and dynamic analysis of source code and running applications during development. Get best practices and a view of new approaches. Published by: Klocwork

Application Lifecycle Management: Redefining the "Lifecycle"

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT

In this webcast learn more about an ALM solution that differs from the majority of the industry and investigate the changes made to ITIL in June 2007. Gain insight into new opportunities to help break down the traditional barriers of communication between Applications and Operations. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Innovation in Software Development for Tough Economic Times

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

PRESTO, using the IBM Rational jazz technology is a set of VMWare-based virtual appliances that provides a complete, cost effective, easy to use IBM-centric software development and delivery environment. Read this product overview to learn more. Published by: Black Diamond Software

Application Acceleration for Satellite-Based Enterprise Services

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper reviews the best of the newest achievements in VSAT performance and utility and shows how these solutions could become part of the mainstream of corporate network deployment and an integral portion of commercial (and competitive) service provider offerings. Published by: Blue Coat

Preventing common application-level hack attacks

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST

Organizations are more dependent on online software and the risk of malicious attacks is more serious. Such attacks can bring business to a standstill, cost a company millions, and potentially tarnish its brand image. This paper describes 12 of the most common hacker attacks and provides basic rules for creating hack-resistant Web applications. Published by: Gulf Business Machines (GBM) L.L.C.

Requirements-Driven Product Development: Case Studies in A&D, Medical Electronics, and Automotive

Tue, 26 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Due to its ability to closely coordinate efforts across all disciplines, requirements management has emerged as a primary driver for quality improvement across product development. This collection of case studies discusses the challenges and payoffs involved in implementing a requirements management solution. Published by: IBM

When are you finished testing?

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Research and experience have shown that the cost of finding and removing defects grows exponentially with the quality of the code. That is, as each defect is removed, the cost of finding and removing the next defect increases. At what point does the increased cost of debugging grow too great? Read on to learn more. Published by: LMKR

Complex Event Processing in Transportation & Logistics

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

With Apama, you can use the power of complex event processing to deliver true operational effectiveness by correlating business-relevant events from warehouse, transportation and vehicle management systems as well as environmental data from sensors, GIS/GPS devices and RFID systems. Published by: Progress Software, Inc.

InstallShield 2010 Premier Edition with Virtualization Pack

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Software installation failures frustrate customers and increase a software company's support costs. But the more complex your application's installation requirements, the more difficult it is to build a reliable, professional installer. Try out InstallShield 2010 free for 3 weeks. Published by: Acresso

Source Code Analysis in an Agile World

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper will demonstrate that several of the core principles of Agile cannot be fully realized without implementing a repeatable process for ensuring code that is as bug-free as possible. Published by: Klocwork

Docmosis V2.0

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Generating reports from Java applications has traditionally been a difficult task with heavy coding effort in development and maintenance. Even where graphical tools are provided, users must learn how to use a new and sometimes cumbersome tool. Published by: Docmosis

FICO™ Blaze Advisor® 6.6

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

FICO™ Blaze Advisor® is the world's leading business rules management system, maximizing control over high volume operational decisions. Published by: FICO

Presentation Transcript: The Practical Implementation of BPM & SOA, Part II

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In a process centric approach to SOA and BPM, perspectives of strategy, systems, business and technology can be incorporated in order to achieve successful change in business processes. Discussed here is methodology, best practices and experiences. Published by: Oracle Corporation

SOA and BPM: A Process Centric Approach - Part 1 Background and Basic

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In a process centric approach to SOA and BPM, perspectives of strategy, systems, business and technology can be incorporated in order to achieve successful change in business processes - discussed here as Service-Oriented Computing (SOC) as a way of gaining a better view on SOA in relation to BPM. Published by: Oracle Corporation

The Mid-Market dirty dozen: preventing common application-level hack attacks

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST

When am I done testing?

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Software quality optimization: balancing business transformation and risk.

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Information technology is undergoing constant innovation. To keep pace, software development organizations need to release business-critical software in less time, but this increases risk and often results in compromised quality. So the question becomes: How can you save time and reduce costs without sacrificing quality? Read on to learn more. Published by: ZenSOFT Services Pvt. Ltd

Decision Matrix: Selecting an ALM Vendor

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Datamonitor has developed an objective assessment of leading vendors in the application lifecycle management (ALM) domain in order to analyze the technology landscape and underlying competitive dynamics in the market. This report is aimed at providing decision support to enterprises in selecting a vendor based on the strength of its technology.. Published by: TechExcel

Web 2.0 and Sales Process Management

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

How can Web 2.0 systems and applications support management of sales processes? Read this white paper to find out! Published by: Oracle Corporation

SOA and BPM: A Process Centric Approach - Part 1 Background and Basics - PODCAST

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In a process centric approach to SOA and BPM, perspectives of strategy, systems, business and technology can be incorporated in order to achieve successful change in business processes. Discussed here as Service-Oriented Computing (SOC) as a way of gaining a better view on SOA in relation to BPM. Published by: Oracle Corporation

SOA and BPM: A Process Centric Approach - Part 2, A Look at a Methodology - PODCAST

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

SOA and BPM: A Process Centric Approach - Part 2, A Look at a Methodology

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

SOA and BPM: A Process Centric Approach - Part 1 Background and Basics

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In a process centric approach to SOA and BPM, perspectives of strategy, systems, business and technology can be incorporated in order to achieve successful change in business processes - discussed here as Service-Oriented Computing (SOC) as a way of gaining a better view on SOA in relation to BPM. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Understanding the Business Benefits of an Open Source SOA Platform

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper is divided into two sections. The first half of the paper describes the business challenges of three JBoss Enterprise Middleware customers and how they gained business benefit from the use of JBoss Enterprise products and services. The second half of the paper provides insight into the JBoss Enterprise SOA platform. Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat

Differentiating With Technical Support, a JBoss Customer Support Study

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Strategic organizations are increasingly looking for ways to lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their technology assets while improving the return on their investment. In this white paper, you will discover how expert customer support services can have a dramatic impact on both as you explore the success of JBoss middleware technology. Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat

Putting Open Source to the Test: The Making of JBoss Enterprise Middleware

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper is intended primarily for senior IT managers responsible for enterprise architecture, application development, and application operations. Managers evaluating middleware solutions will gain a deeper understanding of how JBoss Enterprise Middleware products are developed and why they offer an ideal platform for the development... Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat

Application Server Quality: Review Your Assumptions

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Application development professionals have better platform options to choose from than they might think. In this Forrester Research report, you'll learn about factors you should consider as application platforms evolve, four criteria that application development professionals should examine when selecting application server products, and more... Published by: JBoss, a Division of Red Hat

Improving Patient Care with a High-Performance Campus Fabric

Thu, 22 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The University of Rochester Medical Center needed an upgraded network solution that would deliver the high reliability that healthcare applications demand. They chose a solution based on the Cisco Campus Communications Fabric. Read this paper and see how they benefited from this solution. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

How IT Managers Are Meeting New Era Challenges

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn more about how to update your application infrastructure to gain flexibility, responsive architectures, and scalability while at the same time lowering your cost of ownership, streamlining IT portfolios, and lowering risk. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Doing More With Less: Helping Software Development Teams Thrive in a Down Economy

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Join noted industry analyst, voke's Theresa Lanowitz, and Electric Cloud VP Engineering Martin Van Ryswyk as they explore specific ways you can transform your software development infrastructure to cut costs yet boost productivity. Published by: Electric Cloud

Making the Business Case for BPM: A Benefits Checklist

Mon, 18 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper is intended for groups who want to make the business case for investing in BPM to drive process improvement. It provides an overview of the areas of benefit that companies can expect from BPM as well as concrete examples of value. It also compares the use of BPM to alternative approaches for driving process improvement. Published by: Lombardi Software

What is the difference between Workflow Engines and BPM Suites?

Mon, 18 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To understand the power of a BPM initiative, this paper provides background on the workflow solutions of the 90's, documents a few important events that helped shape the market, and presents the elements of a successful BPM suite. Published by: Lombardi Software

Oracle WebLogic Suite

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Business information systems are being put to the test as the speed, scope, and availability of enterprise data grow with every passing day. Oracle WebLogic Suite offers unparalleled capabilities and benefits for enterprises with stringent business requirements that demand serious infrastructure software. Read this data sheet to learn more. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) software solutions for green IT

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This whitepaper will explore best practices for green IT and how Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) can help companies achieve green IT processes for software application management. Specifically, ALM solutions can help IT organizations reduce energy consumption and costs associated with multi-site software development. Published by: IBM

Oracle IT Modernization Series Modernization: The Path to SOA

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

IT organizations are under increasing pressure to reduce costs while at the same time increase their ability to react to ongoing business demands. To achieve this they need to take advantage of the cost savings and flexibility of a service-oriented architecture (SOA). Read this white paper to learn about more about SOA and it's benefits. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Just Enough Early Architecture to Guide Development

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This session is designed to help you capture the best architecture/technical solutions and ensure that they are repeated by all developers. Published by: TheServerSide.com

The Rules of SOA - A Road to a Successful SOA Implementation

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this session Jeff explores the key characteristics of successful SOA projects. He covers some of the patterns, and anti-patterns, tool sets, and strategies that he himself learned the hard way - through his own trial and error experiences as an architect. Published by: TheServerSide.com

Oracle WebLogic Server - A Solid Foundation for SOA

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper shows how Oracle WebLogic Server supports the next generation of enterprise applications and services. Learn how to leverage the Java EE 5 advantage and dramatically speed development of SOA applications. Published by: Oracle Corporation

The Economics of Embedded Development, Testing, Deployment and Support - Helping Senior Management Make Better Investment Decisions And Gain Financial Control of the Product Development and Deployment Cycle

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper is aimed at helping senior management address its product ROI in a manner that can be directly applied to their everyday management practices. In this report, EMF presents a methodology for calculating the ROI for a development based on the direct cost of development, associative costs, extrinsic costs and a process for estimating risk. Published by: IBM

Nucleus Research: Force.com Drives Faster Development

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Cloud computing is dramatically changing the cost and time equation for enterprise applications and custom application development. This report from Nucleus Research highlights the advantages of Force.com that allow ISVs, on average, 4.9 times faster application development than traditional .NET or JAVA environments. Published by: Salesforce.com

The Business Case for WEO (Web Experience Optimization)

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

This independent report from Yphise research highlights the business case for WEO (Web Experience Optimization), examining key benefits and comparing leading WEO solutions. Published by: FatWire Corp.

Software Testing e-Zine - Testing Strategies for Complex Environments: Agile, SOA

Wed, 06 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this issue of SearchSoftwareQuality.com's Software Testing eZine, we'll discuss a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) as a new testing environment as well as an Agile software development (ASD) methodology. Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com

Modern and Flexible Portal Architectures - A Use Case with Audi

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Join us for an educational webcast to learn how Audi leveraged existing portals to create new applications and portlets in just five days vs. nine months, allowing business to self-serve in a controlled environment! Published by: Kapow Technologies

Optimize Your Software Processes with CodePro AnalytiX™

Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

CodePro AnalytiX provides you with the metrics you need to incorporate self-improvement and optimization into the software process. Thus, CodePro AnalytiX is a full set of tools to support your organization in its quest for sustainable high levels of software quality, security and productivity Published by: Instantiations

Oracle Compatibility Developers Guide for Postgres Plus Advanced Server

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This guide describes the Oracle compatibility features of Postgres Plus Advanced Server. Oracle compatibility means that an application runs in an Oracle environment as well as in a Postgres Plus Advanced Server environment with minimal or no changes to the application code. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Whitepaper: Sun Glassfish Enterprise Service Bus (ESB): The Lightweight ESB

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Sun GlassFish ESB has been designed to catalyze a lightweight business integration deployment project. It offers a "fit-to-purpose" mix of features, functionality, extensibility, and support at the best cost possible, with minimal overheads for development. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Selecting a Visual Analytics Application

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Visual analytics is the process of analytical reasoning facilitated by interactive visual interfaces. Its becoming the fastest way for people to explore and understand Business Intelligence data of any size. This paper will introduce you to the seven essential elements of true visual analytics applications. Published by: Tableau Software

Integrating and Automating Composite Applications

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This Enterprise Management Associates white paper will describe how new technologies are being used by IT to develop new applications to give a new competitive edge to their enterprises; provide an overview of the new challenges involved; investigate solutions to overcome these challenges; and show how these solutions drive business value. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

How to Avoid Driving Your Architecture Off a Cliff

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

New architectural approaches such as SOA promise flexibility, but at the cost of exploding complexity. At each stage of the Java application development lifecycle that complexity increases exponentially making scalability and performance issues almost inevitable. Find out how to avoid the inevitable. Published by: dynaTrace software, Inc.

Simplify, Accelerate and Secure Your Complex Network

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join our Blue Coat experts for a comprehensive introduction to the widest range of solutions for ensuring application delivery success: visibility, acceleration, and security. Published by: Blue Coat

Regaining Control of the Corporate Network to Ensure Business Processes

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Blue Coat Systems CEO Brian NeSmith discusses how the ADN brings together Application Performance Monitoring, WAN Optimization and Secure Web Gateway technologies to deliver the visibility, acceleration, and security that enables enterprises to align network resources with business goals. Published by: Blue Coat

Sun GlassFish ESB, The Lightweight Enterprise Service Bus

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Doing Medical Right with Nucleus

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The design and development of electronic devices is no trivial matter - especially when the devices serve the medical industry. This paper discusses the similarities and illustrates the benefits gained by using the Nucleus OS approach when developing today's medical devices. Published by: Mentor Graphics

The IT Leader's Guide to Business Requirements Definition

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT

Are you investing in your business analysts by defining roles and career paths, focusing on their processes and tools, and building community? If not, you have an important opportunity with a potentially huge payback. Published by: Ravenflow

Oracle RAC Moved to Mainstream Use

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Oracle has made significant improvements to its Real Application Clusters (RAC) technology during the past eight years, making it easier to manage. Thus, Oracle has moved RAC to the mainstream, with more than 15,000 customers in production. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Force.com: Create and Run Any Application in the Cloud

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Cloud computing is changing the landscape of information technology in a profound way. Building and running business applications with traditional software has always been complex, slow, and expensive. By replacing locally managed stacks of networking, hardware, and software resources with an Internet-based utility, this model has changed how.. Published by: Salesforce.com

DevForce Silverlight

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

DevForce Silverlight enables you to build data-intensive rich internet applications today. Published by: IdeaBlade

IBM FileNet Business Process Manager - Application Simulator (flash)

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Business users can actively participate in automating and optimizing operations using IBM FileNet Business Process Manager. Check out this simulation to experience this application. Published by: IBM

The Force.com Multitenant Architecture: Understanding the Design of Salesforce.com's Internet Application Development Platform

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To meet the extreme demands of its large user population, Force.com's foundation is a metadatadriven software architecture that enables multitenant applications. This paper explains the patented technology that makes the Force.com platform fast, scalable, and secure for any type of application. Published by: Salesforce.com

Three Embedded Software Techniques

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this article Dave Kittinger, will show three techniques that have been valuable in measuring and increasing embedded software performance he has learned through his firsthand embedded experience. Published by: Mentor Graphics

Application Complexity Spurs Growth in Performance Validation Market

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

SOA, governance and application development are paramount to the growing application performance validation market. Read this white paper and learn how performance validation solutions evolved from application load testing to currently include enterprise load testing and application performance lifecycle management. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

The Forrester Wave: Requirements Management, Q2 2008

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

In Forrester's 79-criteria evaluation of requirements management tools vendors, five standalone requirements management tools and four application life-cycle management (ALM) solutions that include requirements management capabilities went head-to-head. Read this research paper to see how each one fared. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

DevForce WinClient

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

DevForce allows developers to build .NET Windows and Web applications in record time with improved performance, better UIs and improved security. Published by: IdeaBlade

The Forrester Wave™: Functional Testing Solutions, Q3 2008

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Forrester conducted an evaluation of six functional testing solutions vendors across 96 criteria. Read this report to find out the details of their evaluation. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

eGuide: Cloud Computing for Enterprise Developers

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This article looks at what it means to be computing in the cloud, why developers should be looking into the concept, and what different cloud types have to offer developers. Published by: TechTarget Application Development Media Group

Introduction to BB Development

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this webcast, Mike Kirkup tells about BlackBerry application platform which simplifies the development, deployment and management of wireless applications. Published by: BlackBerry

The New Microsoft IT Pro Certifications and Exams

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The MCITP assures that anyone possessing Microsoft certification has a breadth of knowledge on various products and is concerned with the network architecture and design. Published by: Global Knowledge

Integrating SharePoint with Lotus Notes: Strategic Coexistence

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Lotus Notes and Domino customers, who have adopted Microsoft SharePoint, can promote team collaboration by integrating the two platforms. Published by: Mainsoft Corporation