IBM Plans VisualAge Technology for Java

SOMERS, NY, May 7, 1996 . . . Today IBM announced its plans to offer
VisualAge* tools for the Java** programming environment. The tools, which
will be available during the second half of 1996, will provide a complete
development environment, including an editor, debugger and browser, along
with a Java class library and a VisualAge Data Access builder for visually
constructing data access through use of Java Database Connection
(JDBC)**.

The VisualAge family of software application development tools allows
developers to construct applications visually by connecting
pre-fabricated, reusable software components from an expansive library of
pre-defined classes and parts from IBM and other vendors. IBM's unique
visual-construction-from-parts technology will be extended to the Java
programming environment, enabling developers to visually build Java
"applets".

"VisualAge has proven to be an incomparable choice for building powerful
applications for both host-based and client/server computing," said Skip
McGaughey, application development market manager, IBM. "The new IBM Java
tools will extend VisualAge's powerful capabilities to the World Wide Web,
thus accelerating a developer's path to Java."

Java is an unparalleled cross-platform programming environment for the
Internet, allowing ubiquitous distribution of "applets". An "applet"
created in Java can be downloaded from the Internet to anywhere in the
enterprise, immediately delivering critical information to the user. Java
"applets" also support user interaction, providing for delivery of "live"
content (i.e., immediate computation of data) and manipulation of
screens.

Additional Information

IBM will begin beta testing of VisualAge Java tools early in second half of
1996 with general availability before year end.

IBM offers complete information about the company, its products, services
and technologies through the World Wide Web. The IBM home page is at
www.ibm.com. The fastest, easiest way to get information about IBM
Software is to go to the IBM Software home page at www.software.ibm.com.
For more information about VisualAge Web directions, go to
www.software.ibm.com/ad/visage/webwp.htm.

IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates, develops and
manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies,
including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices
and microelectronics.

Please Note: Questions about the content or currency of this press release
should be directed to your local IBM representative.
 
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