"JBuilder 1 perpetuated Java momentum by delivering the best-of-breed development product for business programmers. As a result, JBuilder quickly became one of the top-selling Java tools," said Evan Quinn, director of Java research, International Data Corporation, Framingham, Mass. "JBuilder 2, with even higher-level, enterprise-class capabilities, should propel JBuilder's success even further."

"Borland recognizes that as Java matures as a language and as a platform, corporations will face some new and different development challenges," said Zack Urlocker, Borland's vice president of marketing. "Our goal with JBuilder is to help our customers overcome these obstacles by simplifying the adoption of pure Java standards. Through our integrated development tools and middleware, Borland will continue to provide the Java innovation that businesses are looking for -- to realize a strategic advantage from their platform-independent software solutions."

The JBuilder product family features fast and easy JavaBeans component creation, a scalable database architecture, robust visual "Two-Way" development tools, and the ability to produce "100% Pure Java" platform-independent applications, applets, servlets, and JavaBeans. The product's open environment supports JDK 1.1.x, JDK 1.2, JFC/Swing components, JavaBeans, Enterprise JavaBeans, CORBA, RMI, JDBC and all major corporate database servers.

A significant number of large corporations and government agencies worldwide have purchased and are using JBuilder, including Volvo, Daiwa Securities, MicroAge, NationsBank, Ohio Department of Transportation, Eli Lilly, Nationwide Insurance, Mercedes Benz, Long Term Capital Management, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Manualife Financial, Chevron, Northern Telecom, Canadian Coast Guard, Kraft General Foods Canada, Xerox Canada, Novatel Communications, Crownlife Insurance Company, The Toronto Star Newspaper and Glaxo-Wellcome.

"JBuilder 2 is another superior programming tool from Borland," said Brent Thompson, software engineer for AGENCY.COM, a multi-national, full service, interactive marketing firm that designs and builds Web sites for American Express, British Airways, GTE, Hitachi America, Lucent Technologies, MetLife and Monsanto. "With new features such as JDK switching, CodeInsight, Swing components and its servlet wizard, JBuilder 2 incorporates all of Sun's Java technology into the most advanced, up-to-date Java development environment available."

JBuilder 2 -- For more productive pure-Java business and database application development:

• JDK Switching allows developers to compile and run their applications against any Java Development Kit virtual machine (VM)-- from JDK 1.02 through JDK 1.2, and beyond. Because new features and performance improvements are being delivered frequently by JavaSoft, JBuilder 2 developers will always be able to stay up-to-date with the latest Java enhancements.
• JFC/Swing Component Integration promotes the creation of professional-looking, full-featured, 100% Pure Java user interfaces. In addition, JBuilder 2 includes a set of enhanced JFC components that are fully JDBC data-aware, and leverages the JBuilder DataExpress architecture.
• CodeInsight is a set of high-productivity coding Wizards to assist developers while programming -- allowing them to build more robust applications faster. CodeInsight provides the proper syntax when creating and editing code parameters, variables, properties, methods, events, and highlights invalid data types. CodeInsight is also a useful tool for developers in learning the Java language.
• The Borland Deployment Server for Java allows corporations to safely and reliably deploy their Java applications. Going far beyond simple and restrictive applet distribution, these intranet applications can be centrally-administered, maintained and managed. With the Borland Deployment Server, any full-featured Java application can be accessed from remote clients, which are automatically updated with the latest version of the application and the required Java VM.

JBuilder 2 -- For more scalable, pure-Java distributed application development:

• JBuilder 2 features tighter CORBA integration with VisiBroker 3.2. JBuilder is the only leading Java tool that includes industrial-strength CORBA middleware. For corporations developing enterprise-scale distributed solutions, JBuilder provides a pure-Java development environment seamlessly integrated with the industry's leading object request broker, Borland's VisiBroker. Building, compiling and testing CORBA-based applications is made much easier with JBuilder 2 and VisiBroker. The new JBuilder also offers a high level of integration and support for RMI application development.
• The Enterprise JavaBeans Wizard automates the creation of Session and Entity Enterprise JavaBeans, as well as standard Home and Remote interfaces. This allows JBuilder 2 developers to encapsulate their business logic into reusable components -- simplifying the development of large-scale business applications using Java.
• With the Java Servlet Wizard, JBuilder 2 developers can create dynamic, server-side Java applications that integrate with Web servers. "100% Pure Java" servlets offer a substantial performance improvement over CGI, and can be used for dynamic Web pages, network communications and multi-tier applications.
• JBuilder 2's pure Java DataStore offers high-performance data caching and persistent storage of data sets, objects and files. The DataStore is ideally suited for disconnected/mobile computing, data synchronization and small footprint database applications.

JBuilder 2 -- For faster and easier pure-JavaBeans component development:

• BeanDesigners extend the power of JBuilder's BeansExpress facility for building and customizing industry-standard JavaBeans components. The new designers enable developers to visually display, add, and edit JavaBeans properties, events and methods.
• BeanInsight provides a clear and easy-to-use analysis tool for diagnosing JavaBeans, including information on valid properties, property editors and customizers.
• JBuilder 2 also includes over 200 JavaBeans with source code, the industry's largest library of professional pre-built and third-party components.

Product Availability & Order Information
JBuilder 2 is scheduled to be available this Spring from Borland and major software distribution channels. For pricing and other information on the JBuilder 2 product family, customers may call Borland at 800-233-2444 or visit the JBuilder website. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Borland office, distributor or representative.

About Borland International
Borland International, Inc. is a leading provider of high-quality software products for corporate application developers worldwide. Borland is distinguished for its award-winning family of rapid application development tools and scalable middleware technology for desktop, client/server, Internet/intranet, and enterprise systems. The company's products are supported through comprehensive corporate and independent developer programs, value added resellers, and systems integrators. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California.