Borland Software Corporation has unveiled its strategy to extend rapid application development (RAD) to the C++ language in 2002.
Analyst firm IDC estimates there are more than 2.6 million C++ developers, making C++ the world`s most widely used development language.
Borland launches its 2002 C++ strategy by announcing plans to deliver a RAD solution with C++ development for the Linux operating system in the first half of 2002. This announcement extends the company`s ongoing commitment to the C++ community by offering best-in-class, flexible development environments.
Also this year, Borland expects to deliver Borland C++Builder 6 for rapid development of e-business applications for the Windows platform with Web Services support in a true C++ visual development environment.
The upcoming version of this award-winning solution enables cross-platform-ready Windows/Linux applications in a true C++ visual development environment. Borland also currently plans to release a new C++ development environment for the Symbian OS-based platform for application and feature driven mobile devices. With this series of offerings, all to be delivered in 2002, Borland continues its commitment of providing the freedom of choice that enables enterprises of all sizes to develop next-generation applications.
"C++ is the leading language preferred by developers worldwide for application creation, and Linux is an operating system that has also become popular with developers in recent years. Any company that can provide Web services complete with tools that bring C++ to the Linux platform, will be poised to meet an enormous demand and dramatically advance C++ development," said Rikki Kirzner, Research Director, Application Development and Deployment, IDC. "A strategy and tools solution providing both Linux and Web services capabilities will fulfil the growing requirements of developers and enterprises alike."
Long recognised as a supporter of open standards and provider of platform independent technologies, Borland is again leading the way for businesses to build applications on their platform of choice. As the first company to provide a rapid application development (RAD) environment for building and deploying Web services on the Linux platform with Borland Kylix 2 and for the Windows platform with Delphi 6, Borland now plans to provide a RAD solution for C++ to enable cross-platform-ready Linux/Windows development in C++. Additionally, Borland expects to be the first to include Web Services capabilities in a C++-based RAD solution, further expanding the development options for enterprises of all sizes.
"Borland`s C++ strategy for Linux fits into our continued commitment to enabling developers to innovate on the platform and language of their choice," said Manoli Rodokanakis, Country Manager for Borland Southern Africa. "Borland has witnessed incredible demand from the developer community asking for additional C++ development solutions, they have listened, and now we look forward to delivering throughout 2002."
For further information, please contact Borland Southern Africa on telephone (011) 880-1002, or fax (011) 447-6082, or visit the local or international Web sites www.borland.co.za or www.borland.com.
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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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