USoft brings release 8 to the market

The most important enhancements are a new browser interface, extended facilities for business rules management, and the option to split applications into separate modules that can be developed in parallel, and run as one application, while maintaining data consistency. This results in improvements to the manageability, scalability and openness of the development tool.

USoft is a development environment with which business-critical applications can be quickly and easily built and maintained. It distinguishes itself from other environments in that applications are developed with the help of a Business Rules Engine, which ensures that it is not necessary to constantly adapt the source code. Adaptations to the applications are made in a similar way, so that data integrity is always guaranteed.

Another strong point of USoft is that use can be made of natural language. This manner of working simplifies the production of functional descriptions of the applications that are to be developed. Because USoft automatically makes connections between the technical information and the functional description, a close coupling develops between business and IT, and the application becomes more transparent and manageable for the user.

A few USoft benefits:

• USoft makes use of a central dynamic repository containing definitions for data models, business rules and user interfaces, and is suitable for internet, intranet, client/server and batch environments.
• USoft is interoperable with other data sources and software, such a legacy systems, websites, content management tools, ERP systems and B2B communication software.
• USoft offers excellent prototyping facilities during the development phase.
• The ease of maintenance leads to a low cost-of-ownership.

In the new release, enhancements have been made in the areas of manageability, scalability and openness.

The most important enhancements are:

• Innovative improvements to the facilities for business rules management.
• Applications under development can be split into separate modules that can be developed in parallel, while maintaining data consistency.
• Expanded cross-referencing functionality for quicker and easier insight into the impact of changes.
• Improved browser technology, making use of AJAX technology.