IASA, BEA, Compuware and Microsoft, Launch "Interop City" a Series of Events on Software Interoperability
The International Association of Software Architects (IASA) today announced the formation of a regional event focused on interoperability across key enterprise software platforms. Interop City is a sponsor-funded, community-focused event designed to educate and showcase advances in interoperability between Microsoft. NET, Sun Java and Web Services technologies.
Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 7, 2005
"With issues of integration plaguing the industry, this show provides the architecture and development communities with the opportunity to experience the latest techniques in interoperability," said Paul Preiss, IASA President. "Our members rely on IASA to provide these types of services that might otherwise only be learned through expensive trial and error."
Building the Community
IASA works with local community leaders around the world providing resources and programs to support local thought leadership and bringing together diverse groups. The Interop City Event brings together learning on integrating diverse platforms and highlights the capabilities of local and regional member communities including Java, .NET, XML and other user groups as hosts of the event. The event is based off a community-driven event held in Austin, Texas last September.
Event Details
The first three Interop City events will be held in the following cities:
St. Paul, Minnesota, May 31, 2005;
Silicon Valley/Bay Area, June 21, 2005;
And New York/Tri-state Area, July 14, 2005.
Sponsors for the first three Interop City events include: BEA Systems, Compuware, JNBridge, and Microsoft. Events are planned in up to a total of 10 cities. The event includes a renowned set of speakers and an exciting line-up of topicsthat will fluctuate from city to city.
J Sawyer, a Microsoft Developer Evangelist and Interop Speaker had this to say about the Austin Interop Event, "What made Austin Interop so exciting was seeing developers getting together, regardless of platform, talking about interoperating and working together. It wasnÂ’t about conversion Â… but conversation."
Examples of topics include:
•Interop People and Process: Jon Kern
•Interop with BEA & Microsoft: Conor Brankin and J Sawyer
•WS* Interop with Microsoft. NET and Apache Axis: Chris Haddad and Mitch Ruebush
•6 Reasons Why You Should Create Schema-First Web Services: Steve Close
"We are pleased to have such strong support for this event from the software community," said JP Morgenthal, IASA Board member and marketing lead. "Our supporters make it possible to bring this type of event to our members in an affordable manner."
Interested individuals can signup at the IASA Events Website, www. iasahome. org/events (http://www. iasahome. org/events). Tickets cost $25.
About IASA
The International Association of Software Architects (www. iasarchitects. org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and sharing of issues related to software architecture in the enterprise, product, education and government sectors. IASA functions both as an umbrella organization to chapters spread throughout the world and as a driving force for research and standards which advance the understanding of architecture. IASAÂ’s unique vision includes opportunities for members and sponsors to work side by side to improve this important field of study. Learn more about IASA at www. iasahome. org/events (http://www. iasahome. org/events).
About BEA
BEA Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAS) is a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software, helping enable companies to improve business responsiveness through service-oriented architecture (SOA), a software design approach that more closely aligns IT with business objectives. With 15,000 customers worldwide including the majority of the Fortune Global 500, BEA and its WebLogic® and Tuxedo® brands are among the most trusted names in business technology. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., BEA has 75 offices in 36 countries. More information on BEA products and services is available at www. bea. com.
About Compuware
Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) maximizes the value IT brings to the business by helping CIOs more effectively manage the business of IT. Compuware solutions accelerate the development, improve the quality and enhance the performance of critical business systems while enabling CIOs to align and govern the entire IT portfolio, increasing efficiency, cost control and employee productivity throughout the IT organization. Founded in 1973, Compuware serves the world's leading IT organizations, including more than 90 percent of the Fortune 100 companies. Learn more about Compuware at www. compuware. com.
About JNBridge
JNBridge, LLC, was founded in 2001 to supply software developers with a line of Java/.NET interoperability tools that seamlessly enable Java code to participate in the Microsoft. NET framework while maintaining 100% Java compatibility and reliability. JNBridge is headquartered at 3024 Jefferson St., Boulder, CO 80304. The company can be reached at 303.545.9371 or via its web site: www. jnbridge. com.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Learn more about Microsoft at www. microsoft. com.
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