by webadmin | Jun 30, 2013 | general
As if taking the que on the challenge being posed by mobile phone/mobile computers giant Apple Computers, Microsoft have once again showed why it simply cannot be toppled. Steps have been taken to modernize system software for mobile phones. And there is a lot of reason why software development or in this point mobile applications development is very much alive. The Windows Phone OS ease of use with which applications can be quickly prototype or released suggest a bigger looming prospect of Windows 8 (and its release) becoming more of the selling point. Application and systems developer likes Windows Phone as an OS as well as development environment. So as most developers that Windows Phone have matured over the last couple of years and has become a very solid operating system. Citing the phones responsiveness OS and attractive design together with ease of use considered as its strong selling point. Likewise, the Metro User interface – definitely a cut above from the existing iOS and Android has shown the style and usability. And with the finishing touches and lunch of the Windows 8, being in the very near future, leaves the likewise legacy systems at greater far end for the new software development needs. Developers have created more than 100,000 developed windows mobile application have made the Windows Phone a viable and strong alternative against the iOS and Android systems. When an application or modernize software system is ported by the developers they already have in mind the feature to look into the Metro User Interface. Microsoft also encourage to use...
by webadmin | Jun 27, 2013 | general
Software conversion also known as computer migration, data migration or software migration is the copying of files from one computer to another computer, usually a newer version. And so, because the user does not want to lose the data and application stored on the “host” computer, they copy the necessary files and applications that are needed. Software conversion can be accomplished by use of an external storage medium such as an external hard disk. However, imagine that you have been asked to transfer data and application of an entire company to the newer machines. That would require more space than the common hard disks can contains. Therefore, looking ahead, certain companies saw this problem and solved it by providing internet storage. This assists users to accomplish software conversion by allowing the needed data and programs to be sent online to a protected server, and so after the machines are changed, they data is downloaded into the new systems. Another method involves using a data cable connection when one needs to perform a software conversion. All the user is required to do is either to send the data to the new computer on a network, or backup the data on the organization’s server (if one is present) then restore it accordingly. Sometimes, a software conversion becomes an unnecessary mission in that the machines that are being upgraded to already come with the necessary programs. However, there are several files perhaps that the user still requires, and so there is less that needs to be moved. If any applications, never the less, there may be a few programs the...
by webadmin | Jun 25, 2013 | general
PowerBuilder has for years been considered the best application development software among RAD softwares. Its main benefits are speed and simplicity, which are offered by its DataWindow component. Unfortunately though, due to advances in technology, programming languages as well as business needs PowerBuilder is falling into obscurity. The results of this are diminished support services as PowerBuilder experts are becoming scarce and a lack of extensibility for Power Builder based applications. This has necessitated migration to modern platforms such as Java and Microsoft .Net platforms. Legacy migrations such as PowerBuilder to Java have their benefits as well as complications. The main benefit that is reaped from the PowerBuilder to Java migration is platform flexibility. Other advantages associated with this migration are both platforms have the same type of look and feel and PowerBuilder to Java has some degree of automation. There is error handling and security as well as near exact replication. As an upgrade, the PowerBuilder to Java migration provides similar services as the PowerBuilder Classic version, just with more efficient technology. As such the Power Builder to Java upgrade should be able to provide the same productivity levels and higher in a modern environment; little to no limitations on the target server platform as well as an open, flexible platform development environment. This means the upgrade should enable application design and creation using the latest software development methods. Maintenance costs should also be reduced. As with any legacy system migration, quite a bit of money and expertise is needed. Further more migrations such as PowerBuilder to Java can be risky and complex as critical business applications are involved. Thus the...
by webadmin | Jun 23, 2013 | general
It is important for businesses and organizations to keep their modern enterprise software in pace with dynamic organizational or business needs. An organizations middleware must evolve along with that organization or business making sure to keep in touch with business changes such as growth, seasonal variation or contraction. Middleware should possess characteristics that allow it to be easily modified to accommodate such fluctuations as well as flexible and cost efficient in order to fully benefit its users. Oracle WebLogic Suite 11g, a foundational element of Oracle Fusion Middleware is a modern infrastructure foundation that offers just this. Oracle WebLogic’s design principles, best-of-breed and integrated hot pluggable contribute towards improved agility and astuteness of business applications while lowering IT costs and maximizing efficiency. This technology offers the ideal mix of scalability, performance and operational efficiency to support contemporary IT requirements driven by dynamic business needs. The following are just a few business and organization benefits of Oracle WebLogic suite 11g: Fast application server: This Oracle WebLogic server is proven to offer its users top performance. Regardless of whether it’s running on a single or multiple application server instances in support of your organization or business’s applications, Oracle WebLogic server offers its users the fastest performance. With most data centers deploying the newest hardware architectures including 64-bit memory, multi chips and high speed network connections it is only natural that they require a modern middleware application infrastructure foundation that offers server speeds that are not only advantageous to the end user but also help reduce costs with regard to hardware savings (more transactions per server) as well...
by webadmin | Jun 20, 2013 | general
The acronym “COTS” is used to refer to commercially available off the shelf items sold in both substantial and commercial quantities in the market place. Such items can generally be bought or used under government contact in the exact form or structure as available to the public. For instance, technology related products such as hardware systems, computer software and construction materials all qualify as commercially available off the shelf items. Typically, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) based software solutions are commonplace for their timely and affordable provision of standardized functionality. Purchasing commercially available off the shelf software is an alternative to in house developments. Such products offer both government institutions and many businesses the chance to make a considerable saving in procurement, maintenance and development of computer software systems. Because COTS generally requires configuration that is developed for specific uses, its employment has been mandated across numerous business and government programs. Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software solutions have become commonplace in many domains, including establishments such as the military, because they can provide standardized functionality with more responsiveness, a shorter time-to-market and at lower costs than custom made solutions. The main motivation for employing commercially available off the shelf software’s for most businesses is the desire to cut back on overall system cost and development which is achieved since components can be licensed or purchased instead of being constructed from scratch. Another big motivation for using COTS is that doing so reduces long maintenance costs. Some of the advantages of COTS software are: – They are specifically fashioned for business,...
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