In-Depth Features


Distributed object computing: The brave new world

Today's business objects, combined with Corba and DCOM, will open the door to tomorrow's global electronic commerce machine -- the Meganet.

Rethinking data delivery

Software strategies include both push and publish/subscribe technologies. So which one offers more leverage in today's high-tech business world?

Approaching The Enterprise

Corporate developers need not snub the latest version of Microsoft's development tools out of hand; despite some warts, these tools can build large-scale applications.

Java soft spots

Many I/S organizations are embracing Java, but they should be aware of the shortcomings of the still immature language.

Preference may be the only key

Although the current enterprise software dilemma is COM versus Corba, the big picture remains the same; it is still Microsoft versus IBM.

Factories vie for Year 2000 fixes

Many agree a drop-dead production mentality is needed -- Many differ on how to proceed from that premise.

When objects collide, you must rethink your test strategies

When software objects clash, strange things can happen! New test strategies call for creative simulation ... and partnerships.

Frameworks evolve

Frameworks follow the rule that "simpler is better" -- but they are evolving in different directions, and Web considerations ensure they will get still more complex

Collaborative Intranet now!

Lotus has the lead, but software for group collaboration is gaining competitors'attention.

Two titans count on beans

Sun and IBM lead the latest object component charge. What's real now?

Deeper inside Corba services

As the basic ORB becomes a commodity, attention turns toward services.