Apple Computer Inc.
Tuesday upgraded its WebObjects application server software for Windows NT
and UNIX platforms.
Version 4 adds extensive Java support and cuts application deployment time
by offering ‘Direct to Web’ pre-built, reusable software modules. In
addition, it includes new debugging features and a new multi-tier Java
architecture.
Also new in WebObjects 4 is multi-threaded application support for better
handling of long-running requests, as well as enhanced monitoring and
testing tools to allow developers to measure application
performance.
“WebObjects, with thousands of blue-chip customers, is the platform of
choice for developing robust and scalable Web applications,” said Philip
Schiller, Apple’s vice president of worldwide product
marketing.
“WebObjects pioneered the application server software market and
this version ensures it will continue to lead the category in sales and
innovation.”
Pricing for WebObjects 4 starts at $1,499. For higher performance servers,
customers can purchase different levels, based upon the number of
processors or transactions in the application, that range in price from
$7,500 to $50,000 per server.