DevStream will enhance and extend Vantage’s end-to-end analysis for J2EE application servers, Compuware said, allowing enterprises to deliver excellent transaction-centric service for their business-critical J2EE applications.

Managing the performance of enterprise J2EE applications is a challenging task, said Tommi White, COO of Compuware. DevStream provides powerful technology that will allow our customers to more effectively manage J2EE application service. This acquisition reflects Compuware’s commitment to the J2EE platform and complements our existing J2EE development, debugging, testing and management capabilities.

Expansion of Compuware’s application performance management portfolio will help the company compete with Mercury Interactive, which has set out its stall as a vendor of what it calls Business Technology Optimization, which includes performance management, testing and change management tools. Other competitors include Veritas, and performance management specialists such as Segue Software, Quest Software, Appsense, and Netscout.