Case Studies

An Application Suite for PowerBuilder Developers

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Novalys, creator of tools for developers since 1998, is an active part of the PowerBuilder community. We create applications to make development faster and easier. Our clients span the globe. This year, we are proud to announce the addition of two new products to our line-up. Novalys prides itself on responding to the real needs of PowerBuilder developers. If you find yourself in one of the following situations, we have a solution to help you. In an upcoming series of articles, we will develop each situation further.

Injecting Intelligence into PDFs with XMP (Part 1)

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Unlike the workflows that previously surrounded printed content, today’s workflows contain more changing variables, especially when it comes to documentation. Documents are created, repurposed, archived, retrieved, and even merged into others. In short – they encompass change. As a result, keeping an eye on change is an essential part of document management.

A Review of Key PDF and Font Concepts

Thu, 14 May 2009 17:00:00 EDT

This article is the first of two that will look at some of the challenges faced by developers and non-developers who work with PDF technologies and who are curious about what causes fonts in a PDF to render incorrectly or even go missing. Specifically, these documents provide an overview of some of the problems associated with missing font information in PDFs.

Sybase Success Story: Kowloon Motor Bus Company

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:45:00 EDT

The largest bus operator in Hong Kong, the Kowloon Motor Bus Company (KMB), is responsible for carrying around 2.7 million passengers a day and coordinates the movement of 4,040 buses. By utilizing Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE), PowerBuilder, and PocketBuilder, KMB built two mission-critical systems: the Traffic Operations Management System (TOM) and the Terminus Management System (TER).

Sybase Success Story: Boston University School of Management

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:55:00 EST

Recognizing that information technology is pervasive in today’s business organizations and is changing the way businesses function across virtually every industry sector, Boston University's School of Management created a unique dual degree program – the MS·MBA. This program fuses a traditional business administration and management curriculum with expertise about the IT systems that have fundamentally changed business strategies and operations in organizations.

How Does NY State Manage Its PowerBuilder Applications?

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:15:00 EDT

Most applications need upgrades and corrections. If you maintain in-house development you want to be particularly sharp about this. You can't afford to lose knowledgeable people to turnover and be left with no one able to maintain mission-critical applications. So you'll have to find a solution to handle any question, evolution or crisis related to these applications. Vincenzo Cianfarani, project manager, explains how New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) deals with such issues.

PDF or XPS: Choose the Right Document Format for Your Applications

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:00:00 EDT

With the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft is introducing a new document format named 'XML Paper Specification' or XPS. Microsoft describes XPS as follows: 'The XML Paper Specification (XPS) describes the format of a new general-purpose document made available by Microsoft to facilitate the easy exchange of documents between applications, platforms and hardware systems...

Texas Workforce Commission

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 14:45:00 EDT

The Texas Workforce Commission, a state agency that oversees workforce development programs, needed to overhaul its popular client/server application to keep up with growth in size and functionality. Using Sybase technology, it was able to re-architect and re-implement the application, reducing both the size and frequency of client releases.

A Success Story: ComputerWorks of Chicago, Inc.

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 16:15:00 EST

When Silicon Valley's renowned Kepler's Books almost folded in August 2005, loyal patrons grieved, but no one in the book business was surprised. Statistics from the American Booksellers Association show that many bookstores operate in the red.

A Coca-Cola Distributor's Success

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 16:00:00 EST

The limitations of technology have historically tied one hand behind the back of Field Sales Representatives. By and large, reps spend most of the day consulting with clients, but have to rush back to the office to enter customer orders before close-of-business every day. The 'gotta get back to the office' mentality usually translates into less time for reps to spend on merchandising and other marketing activities.

PowerBuilder Success Story: Service Automation

Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:45:00 EST

Mobility is a key factor in Service Automation's recent success. Providing handheld Pocket PCs to their customers' mobile workforce has added dispatch, multi-warehouse inventory, and field force automation capabilities to their product line.

Sybase Success Story: Daily Access Corporation

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:30:00 EST

DailyAccess Corporation is a national provider of qualified retirement plan services, which includes 401(k), 403(b) and profit sharing plans. DailyAccess manages the entire plan operations environment including recordkeeping, administration, regulatory compliance, trading, information access systems, mutual fund company relationships, sales support and client service. The company provides these services to more than 800 firms, managing more than 90,000 individual participant accounts. It also maintains working relationships with many of the leading financial services companies including AIM Funds, Fidelity Investments, Legg Mason, Putnam Investments, Franklin Templeton and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation.

A Success Story: Sybase and LSG Sky Chefs

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 12:45:00 EST

LSG Sky Chefs, a subsidiary of German national airline Lufthansa, is the world's leading provider of integrated in-flight services solutions from catering, provisioning, equipment, and retail to comprehensive in-flight management services. With 30,000 employees working at over 200 locations in 48 countries, LSG Sky Chefs serves more than 270 airlines.

A Sybase Success Story: RS Information Systems

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 11:00:00 EDT

When faced with taking on a project that had been attempted multiple times, the new development team built a Sybase EAServerbased, three-tier architecture that succeeded. By employing Sybase EAServer, Sybase PowerBuilder, and Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) the team was able to rapidly deploy new functionality to fulfill the requirements of a large government training program.

Extending PowerBuilder Applications to the Web

Mon, 01 Feb 1999 00:00:00 EST

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is one customer who's leveraged PowerBuilder and EAServer to develop an intranet solution. This application has provided BCBSRI with tremendous cost savings and enhanced performance.