eCube Systems, the leading provider of modern development tools and best practices for Continuous Integration on OpenVMS, announced the availability of NXTware Remote for Jenkins. The powerful Continuous Integration (CI) plugin enables Jenkins to remotely execute and manage operations on OpenVMS using the NXTware Remote Server as its execution engine. more…
On September 17th, we are hosting a Connect Worldwide Webinar that discusses how NXTware Remote impacted Cal’s (Israeli Credit Card Company) development best practices. During the presentation, you will learn how Cal’s OpenVMS platform went from legacy to cutting edge by modernizing their development practices with NXTware Remote. Since they modernized their development process, Cal has improved productivity and code quality while broadening the agility and capabilities of their development team.
If you are interested in learning the benefits of OpenVMS revitalization, make sure you visit http://www.telspanvenue.com/WebConference/Default.aspx?ip_ek=connectworldwide14 on September 17th.
For more information on Cal’s modernization, watch their testimonial.
Senior IT development managers often tell us there are two things at the top of their list of most valuable assets: their proprietary business logic – the smarts at the heart of their strategic business applications – and their people – developers who uniquely combine their business knowledge and expertise with technical know-how.
As IT managers around the world try to understand what HP’s 2020 support road map for OpenVMS means for their organizations, they now realize that these important assets –their business logic and technical know-how — are at risk.
eCube announced the immediate availability of NXTera 6.4 (or NXTera 64), a high performance RPC middleware. NXTera 64 has added full support for 64 bit architectures in OpenVMS, Windows, Unix and Linux. At the same time, it continues to offer an easy upgrade path for Entera applications as well as Web Services and .NET interoperability for legacy applications built on languages such as FORTRAN.
For more information, please refer to our press release.
Integrated Development Environment. Chances are you are familiar with the term but have you ever thought about using an IDE for OpenVMS development? Consider NXTware Remote, the industry’s first Eclipse tool designed especially for OpenVMS. The NXTware Remote IDE automates time-consuming tasks and makes developers with little-to-no OpenVMS experience more productive and comfortable—without extensive training. The result? Increased productivity for IT organizations and the flexibility they need to better manage resources across departments and skill sets.
There are many reasons why you should use an IDE for OpenVMS Development. Here are 10 we think you will find useful:
1. Parsing
Using the parsing function, source code can be divided into sections. This makes navigation between sections easy. Instead of searching for a name, you can press the section name on the outline tab. Parsing also enables you to sort section names alphabetically.
2. Syntax Highlighting
Syntax highlighting allows you to emphasize certain words with a different color or font style.
3. Source Code Templates
Instead of writing the same programs numerous times, you can define common source code templates once a program is completed. Input, constant and cursor position variables can be added to a source code template.
4. Search & Replace
This function allows you to search for and replace text on different levels including workspace, a set of chosen components, current project or current file. The results are displayed on the search view and you click on the name to access the results. In addition, in the search scope, the match text will be highlighted on all of the files.
5. Bookmarks
With the bookmark function, you can mark a single file or a single line inside a file. All of the defined bookmarks are then displayed in the Bookmarks view.
6. Content Assist
Content assist enables auto completion of reserved words or local variables when you write the prefix of the word and press Ctrl+ Space key. In addition to shortening the time it takes to type and the overall development process, user templates for auto completion can be defined to ease up the development process.
7. Mirror Files
The mirror file function allows you to open a file several times in the same editor. The open files are synchronized so you can work on different parts of the same file simultaneously.
8. Editor Preferences
Editor preferences are a set of menus that allow you to control the configuration and visualization of the current editor. Different file types can be associated with different editors.
9. Macros
The macro plug-in component enables you to record a set of operations completed on the editor and then repeat the operations as needed. The recorded operation set can also be saved for you to use later.
10. Keyboard Shortcuts
Shorten the editing process with keyboard shortcuts. The shortcuts can be viewed or defined for common editor operations.
The next time you need to develop on OpenVMS, consider using an IDE.
A common issue we hear from clients is “we like our application but our developers don’t have the necessary skills.” Many companies are running applications that were built by programmers who have since left the company. Their current programmers are highly skilled but are not familiar with the language the original programmers used. Instead of hiring new developers or replacing the application, the companies want to find a solution that enables their developers to work on the application.
If this situation sounds familiar, NXTware Remote might be the solution your company is looking for. The following scenario demonstrates how one company used NXTware Remote to solve the problem of aligning developers, projects and skills:
Alex is a manager at a mutual insurance company. His team of Java developers engineered new applications using Java and the Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE) on Windows and Linux-based computers but did not have the skills to work on the OpenVMS platform.
Due to the small number of COBOL and C programmers in the company, Alex began evaluating his options. He came up with three solutions: replace the OpenVMS systems, hire new C and COBOL programmers or find a solution that enabled his team to work on OpenVMS. The company decided the third option was ideal. They would find a solution that enabled Alex’s team to work on OpenVMS, had an Eclipse IDE and enabled remote development on OpenVMS Alpha/Integrity servers.
Looking for the most cost-effective and functional solution, management turned to eCube and its NXTware Remote product. With NXTware Remote, Alex’s developers can be more productive using the skills they already have.
After implementing NXTware Remote, the company improved development productivity. Now, Alex’s team can develop on OpenVMS platforms using the skills they already have.
Learn more about this project and its outcome in our NXTware Remote Case Study
If you are interested in getting more out of your development teams and your existing applications contact us. We are helping companies like yours modernize their development processes and tools so they can be more productive and lower the cost of bringing new developers on board.
NXTware Remote is now certified to work with DBeaver, the universal database tool plugin for Eclipse. When it is teamed with NXTware Remote’s powerful editors and debugger, DBeaver provides broad productivity benefits to users who previously used non-visual tools to communicate with RDB.
For more information, please refer to our press release.
There’s a lot of uncertainty in the HP OpenVMS space right now. Although HP has reassured the market that it will be in the OpenVMS business until at least 2020, it is not committed to the latest Intel chipset, called Poulson. This has caused a good deal of teeth gnashing and valid concern about the long-term viability of assets running on OpenVMS.
However, one thing is clear when we talk to our customers: they have absolute confidence in the quality and value of their people and their business logic. These are the things they believe they need to invest in to succeed in the current environment and prosper with whatever technology comes next.
At eCube Systems, we see ourselves playing a role in maximizing current use of OpenVMS and enabling customers to move forward with confidence. NXTware Remote, our Eclipse-based integrated development environment, enables users to get the most out of their development teams now and to better manage their existing business logic. As importantly, the implementation of NXTware Remote for OpenVMS means that our users ‘ existing development processes and business logic can be easily and systematically transitioned to Linux or UNIX ,if ever needed.
In an uncertain world, improving today’s productivity is a valuable benefit – adding agility and positioning to meet tomorrow’s changing landscape is a requirement.
eCube Systems announced general availability of new OpenVMS scripting editors and RMS support for NXTware Remote 4.2. The NXTware Remote Integrated Development Environment (IDE) automates time-consuming tasks and allows developers, even those with little-to-no OpenVMS experience, to be comfortable and productive without extensive training.
For more information, please refer to our press release.
From March 18-21, 2013, we will be at the Connect OpenVMS Boot Camp in Bedford-Glen, Ma. During the four day event there will be opportunities to attend the Partner Roundhouse where you can receive up to date product information from HP’s OpenVMS partners, attend a deep-dive pre-conference seminar, meet one-on-one with HP executives, and exchange ideas, best practices, and challenges with your OpenVMS SIG.
“This is the largest gathering of Global OpenVMS professionals in the world,” says Nina Buik, CMO at Connect. “This event promises to provide valuable technical insights, important information on product roadmaps and introductions to some of the most innovative partners in the community.”
At the conference, Lorraine Bartlett, Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and Strategy for HP Business Critical Systems, will discuss HP and OpenVMS/Intel Roadmaps and the Oracle/HP relationship. There is also an opportunity to learn more about HP Networking products and solutions that benefit OpenVMS professionals from Mike Banic, Vice President of Marketing, HP Networking. Lastly, there are over 30 sessions you can choose to attend.
Make sure to stop by the eCube Systems table at the Partner Roundhouse. We look forward to meeting you!
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