New betas enhance database development capabilities in Visual Studio.
Company announces Google Gears, which helps to create "offline web applications" using Google Apps, an open source Office-like software suite accessed over the Web.
Partners providing services shouldn't overlook "emerging open source opportunities," analyst says.
SharePoint puts an end to inefficient project management and helps Agile dev teams stay light on their feet (article courtesy of Redmond Developer News, May 15, 2007).
Will Visual Studio catch up to the .NET stack? (Article courtesy of Redmond Developer News, May 15, 2007.)
Windows Server 2008 has the capability to strip out extraneous functionality, promising a smaller footprint, with positive implications for security.
Solution aimed at simplifying and standardizing data integration using Web-based protocols.
New server and performance-engine products support complex event processing in Java environments.
Microsoft had too much on its plate to proceed with its Professional Developer's Conference, expert says.
New software platform helps define the requirements of software projects, facilitating lifecycle testing and collaboration.
Products help CIOs model processes and assess costs and risks across the enterprise.
Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference, scheduled for October, won't happen at that time, Redmond says.
A talk at the Enterprise Architect Summit 2007 event questioned whether architects really understand resource use at runtime, an essential consideration in service-oriented architecture.
Avoid the hype and follow best practices, says an SOA consultant, in a talk given at Enterprise Architect Summit 2007.
Microsoft's new technical fellow, and former IBM chief software architect, alludes to a "programmable Internet" future.
deVadoss depicts shifting world, driven by SOA, SaaS and Web 2.0.
Redmond's patent claims ignite comments on Web site devoted to open source approach.
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.
Microsoft releases alpha of app to develop mashups, Web sites and Silverlight-driven content.
New tools add support for Managed JScript, server controls for Silverlight and more.