SilverStream Software

SilverStream Software was a software company that specialized in the development of Java-based application servers and web application development tools. Founded in 1996 by Paul Butterworth, the company was known for its innovative approach to enterprise software development, which emphasized the use of JavaBeans and XML to create scalable and flexible web applications. The company's products were used by a range of organizations, including IBM, Oracle Corporation, and Sun Microsystems. SilverStream Software was also a member of the Java Community Process, which was led by Sun Microsystems and included other major players such as BEA Systems and Borland.

● History

The history of SilverStream Software is closely tied to the development of the Java platform, which was first released by Sun Microsystems in 1995. The company was founded in 1996 by Paul Butterworth, a veteran of the software industry who had previously worked at Digital Equipment Corporation and Hewlett-Packard. During its early years, the company focused on developing Java-based tools for web application development, including the SilverStream Application Server and the SilverStream Studio integrated development environment (IDE). The company's products were designed to work with a range of databases, including Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, and IBM DB2. SilverStream Software also partnered with other companies, such as Intel and Cisco Systems, to develop web services and e-commerce solutions.

● Products

The products developed by SilverStream Software were designed to support the development of web applications and enterprise software systems. The company's flagship product was the SilverStream Application Server, which provided a scalable and secure platform for deploying Java-based web applications. The company also developed the SilverStream Studio, a graphical user interface (GUI)-based integrated development environment (IDE)] that supported the development of web applications using Java, HTML, and XML. Other products developed by the company included the SilverStream eXtend, a workflow management system, and the SilverStream Data Integration, a data integration tool. These products were used by a range of organizations, including NASA, The United States Department of Defense, and The United States Department of Energy, as well as major corporations such as General Electric and Ford Motor Company.

● Technology

The technology developed by SilverStream Software was based on the Java platform and utilized a range of Java-based technologies, including JavaBeans, JavaServer Pages (JSP), and Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB). The company's products also supported the use of XML and Web Services Description Language (WSDL) to define and deploy web services. The company's application server was designed to support the deployment of web applications in a scalable and secure manner, using technologies such as load balancing and clustering. SilverStream Software also developed a range of tools and frameworks to support the development of web applications, including the SilverStream Studio and the SilverStream eXtend Workflow. The company's products were compatible with a range of operating systems, including Windows NT, Linux, and Unix, and supported a range of databases, including Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, and IBM DB2.

● Acquisition and Legacy

In 2002, SilverStream Software was acquired by Novell, a leading provider of enterprise software solutions. The acquisition was seen as a strategic move by Novell to expand its portfolio of enterprise software products and to strengthen its position in the web application development market. After the acquisition, the SilverStream products were integrated into the Novell portfolio and continued to be developed and supported by Novell. The acquisition also led to the development of new products and technologies, including the Novell exteNd, a suite of web application development tools. The legacy of SilverStream Software can be seen in the many organizations that continue to use its products, including The United States Department of Defense, NASA, and major corporations such as General Electric and Ford Motor Company. The company's products have also influenced the development of other web application development tools and technologies, including the Apache Tomcat application server and the Eclipse integrated development environment (IDE).

● Features and Capabilities

The products developed by SilverStream Software had a range of features and capabilities that supported the development of web applications and enterprise software systems. The company's application server provided a scalable and secure platform for deploying Java-based web applications, and supported the use of load balancing and clustering to ensure high availability. The company's integrated development environment (IDE), the SilverStream Studio, provided a range of tools and frameworks to support the development of web applications, including code editors, debuggers, and project management tools. The company's products also supported the use of XML and Web Services Description Language (WSDL) to define and deploy web services, and provided a range of security features, including authentication and authorization, to ensure the secure deployment of web applications. The company's products were used by a range of organizations, including The United States Department of Defense, NASA, and major corporations such as General Electric and Ford Motor Company, to develop and deploy web applications and enterprise software systems. Category:Software companies of the United States