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Perforce Introduces Parallel Sync Capability to Accelerate Software Development(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ALAMEDA, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/15/14 -- Key Points: Parallel Sync enables simultaneous transfer of multiple files within a P4D environment, maximizing available CPU and network resourcesThe new capability can improve workspace sync time by nearly 50 percent in cross-continent transfers of large file setsFaster, more performant source code management environment benefits both developers and DevOps Perforce Software today announced the addition of a new version management capability that increases productivity across the development pipeline. By boosting the P4 sync function of P4D, Parallel Sync allows users to transfer multiple files simultaneously and significantly reduce overall workspace sync times. P4 sync is the primary command for transferring updated files between a versioning depot and the development workspace -- the first step in any development pipeline. The new Parallel Sync capability better leverages CPU and network resources on modern development machines and enables the system to transfer multiple files simultaneously via the P4 sync command. This results in faster workspace creation for developers as well as automation tools, allowing teams to complete tasks faster. Parallel Sync is especially beneficial for teams practicing Continuous Delivery in highly automated environments where Continuous Integration processes must obtain the latest code changes ahead of every test. Faster transfer of changes at each step of the Continuous Delivery pipeline speeds up the entire build-to-deploy process without any new investments. As projects grow in size and span multiple locations, Parallel Sync also helps teams maintain streamlined workflows by speeding up file transfers and large workspace refreshes across the WAN. In a test involving a cross-continent transfer of large file sets, Parallel Sync cut sync times by nearly 50 percent. "Our customers continue to automate their development pipelines in order to release better products faster," said Murtaza Amiji, director of product management at Perforce. "Parallel Sync offers a tremendous advantage to companies with highly automated environments and hundreds of thousands of files. We've seen significant productivity and performance improvements in these environments." Parallel Sync and Perforce's federated versioning architecture, also announced today, are available immediately in the latest release of P4D. About Perforce Software Perforce version management solutions power Continuous Delivery. Perforce is trusted by industry-leading companies like Salesforce.com, SAP and the New York Stock Exchange to manage their most valuable IP. Perforce products help teams work in concert on important digital assets including software code, documents, multimedia, spreadsheets, images and more. They are unique in their ability to handle large and distributed collections of content, enabling higher productivity, lower costs, improved security and compliance. The company is headquartered in Alameda, Calif., with international operations in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. For more information, visit www.perforce.com. Media Contacts: US/Global Ivana Gaspic Perforce Software O: +1 510-473-3186 C: +1 415-955-7483 Email Contact Michael Thomas Edelman O: +1 312-233-1361 C: +1 773-822-6182 Email Contact UK/Europe Maxine Ambrose/Jim Buchanan Ambrose Communications O: +44 1491 412944 Email Contact Source: Perforce Software |