January 9, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VISUAL NUMERICS ANNOUNCES JMSL VERSION 1.0

New product helps Java programmers quickly develop applications that require reliable math and stat functionality; 2D charting capability

BOULDER, Colo. -- Visual Numerics, Inc., a developer of web-enabled data visualization, numerical analysis, and enterprise software solutions, today announced the release of JMSL Version 1.0, a product that brings IMSL technology to Java programmers.

JMSL is a collection of mathematical, statistical and charting classes, written in Java, that provides the ability to develop network-centric, cost-effective applications. Based on Visual Numerics’ world renowned IMSL repository of algorithms, JMSL is targeted at Java programmers who need to develop applications that require reliable mathematical and statistical functionality, with the added benefit of 2D charting.

“Until now, Java programmers have had to write their own math and stat algorithms from scratch, or rely on public domain software that may yield questionable results,” said Michael Pulverenti, the JMSL product manager at Visual Numerics. “With JMSL, these programmers can now focus on the parts of the application that they know best, while relying on JMSL to deliver reliable results to complicated mathematical and statistical problems.”

JMSL contains the most widely used IMSL algorithms, providing a comprehensive set of mathematics and statistics functionality. Like the IMSL tools for C and Fortran developers, JMSL provides Java programmers with “building blocks” that eliminate the need to write code from scratch, reducing source code by up to 95 percent.

JMSL, which is fully supported by Visual Numerics’ technical support staff, provides platform independence and network-centric deployment. And because JMSL is written in 100 percent pure Java, it is compatible with many commercial products, creating enhanced flexibility for the programmer.

JMSL includes algorithms for complex arithmetic, Eigensystem analysis, integration and differentiation, nonlinear equations, analysis of variance, optimization, and random number generation, among others. On the 2D charting side, JMSL includes algorithms for x-y plots, pie charts, bar charts, and hi-lo-close charts, among others.

About IMSL

Continually updated since its first release in 1970, the IMSL libraries are a collection of more than 900 mathematical and statistical analysis functions written in C and Fortran that programmers can embed directly into their numerical analysis applications. The Library's platform-optimized functions are among the most accurate and reliable on the market. Programmers in industries ranging from engineering test & analysis to space physics to business & finance and the earth sciences have used the IMSL tools to build their applications.

Availability & Price

JMSL supports Unix-based workstations (Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Silicon Graphics, and Compaq) and personal computers running Windows 98/NT/2000 or Linux.

Pricing starts at $5,000*, depending on type of license and number of concurrent developers.

Editor”s Notes: *All pricing is for the United States. PV-WAVE and IMSL are registered trademarks and JWAVE is a trademark of Visual Numerics. All other company, product or brand names are the property of their respective owners.