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“VMForce: The birth of a new cloud …”. The company’s Salesforce, in conjunction with VMware have created a wonderful and powerful ecosystem that can further enhance the power of the cloud.

In an article published by the initiative entitled VMForce: Why? What? How? mentioned: In simple terms, VMforce is a service that will allow any Java developer to create applications that can run directly in the cloud. VMforce provides Java tools “out-of-the-box” which are already pre-integrated with a relational database, a search machine, analysis tools and reporting, user identity management as well as all construction-related services , implementation and management of enterprise-class applications.

VMforce allows developers to use Spring, Java development environment more popular for the rapid construction of applications and instant installation in a runtime environment for enterprise class cloud. This “Framework” is backed by a division of VMware: SpringSource.

For reference, the graphical development environment based on Eclipse SpringSource, making it even more attached to the world of open standards.

True, the fact is not required to purchase a server and middleware to run applications, but it is also possible by Java2 Enterprise Edition to interact with objects in Salesforce. This will allow developers who already have work done on Salesforce.com Salesforce platform, benefiting in the short, medium and long term of the enormous power of Java.

Who benefits from this? First the developers. Both of those companies that are dedicated to providing its development independently, as those who work within companies.

Secondly, the directors of departments of Information Technology, for now there is no need to buy more hardware, have more physical space, require more electricity and / or cooling to accommodate new applications (or existing).

Thirdly and equally important, the Directors-General and Financial companies, to encourage that with the pattern of “Software as a Service” a substantial saving in investment licensing, maintenance and all expenses incurred while installing database engine , middleware, etc. What about the cost of information storage.

Another advantage worth mentioning again is the fact that it has a Quality Level Agreement that guarantees a 99.9997% of time “up” of the application, being only necessary that the end users using only a browser .

The bottom line? The new cloud is born. A cloud attached to robust and open standards. A cloud that has the experience and support of VMware, Salesforce, Oracle and all that now makes up this thing called VMForce.