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IT security: Taking a bite out of development?

Historically, developers worked to open systems to more users; today, security and vigilance top corporate software efforts.

DB design and app development: Why can't we be friends?

Increasingly, the barriers between development and data are blurring, and the designer often acts as the focal point of communication between the two camps. Useful tools are only part of the equation when pursuing success.

Sorting out the meaning of BPM

Despite confusion about its definition, BPM is a vital piece in the effort to optimize the execution of business strategy.

Keep your XML clean

Our expert urges developers to improve the design of XML documents; readability and consistency will help developers to code, debug and follow data created by others.

The long and short of Longhorn

Simon Yates, senior analyst at Forrester Research, summarizes some of the features of Longhorn.

The push for process heats up

Managers are gaining an edge in the effort to implement development processes. Can SCM cut development costs?

Getting real about real-time BI

Companies start looking for more from data warehouses; more timely data seen as improving operational decisions.

Product Review: Optimal Java

Compuware OptimalJ 3.1 allows users flexibility in deployment, selection of appropriate technologies and scalability. The vendor is well positioned to plug new and evolving technologies into the tool as they emerge, allowing developers to reuse models and re-target their app for this new technology.

Review: EmEditor

This shareware text editor is just the ticket for small jobs. Now it sports a flexible macro language and a nice find and replace in files capability.

Review: SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services

Microsoft's initial foray into Web reporting from SQL Server is a credible entrant in the market.

Review: SourceGear Vault 2.0

Lowered pricing and new features make this solid source code control system a real winner.

Review: KnowNow

Review offers truly spiffy middleware technology, piping data between spreadsheets, browsers, and other applications with near-perfect transparency.

Five Questions: Greg Robinson

In the inaugural column of this series, Greg Robinson muses about his love of code and his history in the field.

Review: HarnessIt

This commercial unit-testing tool for .NET applications is far ahead of the free alternatives in several critical areas.

Review: Intranet Open Source

A rare combination of open source and ASP code, this application provides a good starter intranet for the small service firm.

Review: Merant Professional 8.0

Merant offers a rebranded suite of integrated tools, descending from the well-known PVCS tools.

Review: JCVGantt for MindManager X5

Want to bring your left brain and right brain together in the same room? This add-in for MindJet's MindManager turns your brainstorming diagrams into Gantt charts with live updates.

Linux moves

The fast-rising operating system continues to attract vendor interest. Tools to improve management capabilities are coming on line.

Review: wikidPad

Combining the flexibility of a wiki with the desktop orientation of Notepad, wikidPad offers an ideal way to organize all of your miscellaneous scraps of information.