Borland Software Corporation today announced that Canadian-based Redknee Inc., a leading provider of mobile applications deployed in 15 2G+ and 3G mobile networks around the world, plans to integrate Borland JBuilder, the market leading Java development environment, with its Open Services Architecture (OSA) software based framework, OASIS. This integration brings together the best of the Java development and wireless software worlds, offering Java developers the ability to create advanced mobile applications that leverage valuable features of mobile networks such as messaging, location, presence and billing capabilities.
Today`s announcement extends Redknee`s involvement as a Borland partner. Previously, Redknee integrated Borland Enterprise Server, VisiBroker Edition, which fully supports CORBA, into its OASIS product that enables developers to build feature-rich wireless applications for multiple networks with open Parlay standards-based application programming interfaces (API).
"The integration of JBuilder Enterprise into OASIS simplifies wireless application development and significantly enhances developers` ability to deliver next generation mobile applications," said Duncan Ratcliffe, Chief Executive Officer, Redknee Inc. "Java developers can extend their expertise on JBuilder to the wireless environment by using Redknee`s API`s for connectivity."
Since both Borland JBuilder and Redknee`s OASIS are open standards based technologies, integration of these technologies will enable external third party developers to create more advanced and varied applications that can be tailored to the needs of telecom customers. Using standard open software technologies also widens the market for applications and reduces the cost to customers.
"Borland is a recognized leader in Java technology for mobile and wireless application development," said Manoli Rodokanakis, Country Manager for Borland Southern Africa. "Working with Redknee furthers Borland`s commitment to the growing market for mobile development for Java and our goal of providing a complete development environment across multiple wireless platforms."
For further information, please contact Borland Southern Africa on tel (011) 880 1002, or fax (011) 447 6082, or visit the local Web-sites www.borland.co.za
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Redknee Inc. is a worldwide leader in Open Services Architecture (OSA) and Parlay products for 2G, 2.5G and 3G mobile networks. Since 1999 Redknee has successfully developed and deployed products into Tier 1 networks around the world and continues to be selected by major telecom network operators as vendor of choice for mobile service architecture solutions. Redknee products are air-interface independent and OEM vendor independent.
Redknee OASIS is a software-based framework that creates value for customers by allowing them to quickly introduce innovative services that generate new revenues. Redknee also delivers products that enhance existing services already deployed in networks. Today Redknee products are deployed in 20 networks around the world and support 50 million subscribers generating 10 million transactions per hour.
Borland JBuilder
Borland JBuilder is the leading cross-platform environment for building business, database, and distributed applications for the Java 2 platform. JBuilder simplifies EJB 2.0 development with two-way visual designers and rapid deployment to the leading J2EE platform application servers, including BEA WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, iPlanet, and the integrated Borland Enterprise Server. It enhances developer productivity with UML code visualization, refactoring, unit testing, and documentation tools, and enables development and deployment of applications on Windows, Linux, Solaris, and Mac OS platforms. JBuilder is available in three versions: Enterprise, Professional, and Personal
Borland Software Corporation
Borland is a leading provider of high performance e-business implementation platforms designed to increase developer productivity and reduce time to market for enterprise software projects. E-business implementation platforms consist of software products that allow businesses to develop, deploy and manage e-business applications. Borland is the vendor of choice for professional e-business solution providers who demand a vendor-independent implementation platform that supports rapid time to market, high productivity, performance and availability. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with operations worldwide.
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