Application Development News & Articles


Software Plus Services Means Greater Choice, Microsoft Exec Says

deVadoss depicts shifting world, driven by SOA, SaaS and Web 2.0.

'The List': Open Source Advocates Unleash Fury at Microsoft

Redmond's patent claims ignite comments on Web site devoted to open source approach.

Architects Are Key To Improving Business Processes

IT's focus on technology issues misses the point, so it's up to enterprise architects to effect change, The Open Group exec asserts at EAS'07 event.

'Popfly' to Help Bring Silverlight to the Masses

Microsoft releases alpha of app to develop mashups, Web sites and Silverlight-driven content.

ASP.NET Futures Release Showcases New Controls, Capabilities

New tools add support for Managed JScript, server controls for Silverlight and more.

Microsoft Forges Security Alliance With Juniper Networks

Deal assures interoperability of network access security protocols.

An RDP Vulnerability Just Waiting To Happen?

Users of Microsoft's new Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 6.0 client apparently can bypass server-side security settings.

Microsoft Pushes Non-Security Security Update

Redmond offers a Windows Installer patch to fix a resource-use problem.

Microsoft To Work With Chinese Org on Office XML Format

Redmond plans to collaborate on a translation project between its Open XML format and China's Unified Office Format.

Microsoft Demos Management App at EAS'07

Attendees at Enterprise Architect Summit 2007 saw a keynote presentation on how Microsoft Services adds value as a consultant to businesses.

Java SDK for Team Foundation Server in the Works

Product enables Java development for Microsoft's collaboration server.

OpenSEA Alliance Sets Its Sights on LAN Security

A new nonprofit industry group works to push IEEE 802.1x as the basis for open source client-side security.

It's Official: 'Longhorn' Is Now Windows Server 2008

The rumor turns out to be true with WinHEC announcement.

Gates Details Industry Support for Home Server, Unveils System Builder Edition

Microsoft looks to system builders to create customized solutions for Windows Home Server.

CodeGear Readies C++ and Ruby on Rails IDEs

The Borland subsidiary, moving at a rapid clip, has announced new tools for rapid application development.

Microsoft Claims Open Source Patent Infringements

Execs allege 235 violations of Microsoft patents and finger Linux and OpenOffice as culprits.

Serena Adds Project Management Solution to ALM

Company rolls out PPM solution that promises to help IT management make better decisions about software infrastructure across the enterprise.

Vendors Using Survey Tools for SOA

Software companies are reaching out with partnerships and educational efforts to show how service-oriented architecture can improve IT and business processes.

Products and Partnerships Rolled Out at JavaOne '07

Announcements at show include a development platform for large-scale Java deployments and a new edition of Nokia's platform for mobile device app development.

Microsoft Hits 'Delete' Key on Virtualization Features

Redmond makes move to meet its 'Viridian' beta release date.