The latest release of PocketBuilder supports Windows Mobile 5.0. The software is described as a rapid application development (RAD) environment for Windows Mobile devices based on the core technologies of PowerBuilder and DataWindow .NET.

Sybase says the new releases of DataWindow .NET and PowerBuilder reflect a tighter integration with .NET, providing developers with a quick and easy way to leverage existing skills and IT investments. Specifically, DataWindow .NET's Active Data Objects (ADO) support allows developers to leverage the presentation capabilities of DataWindow against .NET datasets and datatables, according to the company.

PowerBuilder 10.5 is said to include enhancements to Sybase's scripting language, PowerScript, as well as enhancements to PowerBuilder Native Interface (PBNI) extensions. It also offers updated RDBMS support for Oracle and Adaptive Server Enterprise 15 databases.

The latest version of Sybase's PowerDesigner data modeling and collaborative design tool includes a new data-mapping editor, support for new RDBMS techniques, UML 2.0 support, Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) support, a new report writer, and usability enhancements, the company adds.

Availability

PowerBuilder 10.5 and PowerDesigner 12 have just entered a beta phase, according to the company. DataWindow .NET is scheduled to begin beta in November. All three packages are expected to be generally available in the first quarter of next year. PocketBuilder 2.0.3 is scheduled for general availability in November.

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