New server allows centralized management of mobile devices.
'MinWin' to be at heart of future Windows development.
New controversy swirls around update function.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer today unveiled the beta version of Popfly, its Web-dev tool for non-developers.
Microsoft's CEO demonstrated the new Web development tool at the Web 2.0 Summit, using Popfly to create a mashup for Facebook.
Era of seamless communications to start, says Bill Gates.
Shops need a greater focus on architecture, rather than just coding.
Hackers may release exploits to coincide with "Patch Tuesday."
Microsoft issues security advisory on vulnerability first reported in July.
SAP is planning a $6.7 billion purchase of the largest business intelligence software provider.
In other news from the company's annual event, Zend announced collaborative agreements with Microsoft, IBM and Oracle.
One "Important" patch was deleted from the security update release.
Upgrades include faster network stack, plus Group Policy enhancements.
Marking perhaps the most significant BI acquisitions to date, SAP plans to buy Business Objects, the largest supplier of BI software, for $6.7 billion.
Expect to see some less-hyped capabilities in Microsoft's new server technology, when it arrives.
"Critical" and "Important" patches planned for Tuesday release.
Commercial toolkits have made it easier for developers to create AJAX apps, but it also helps to work in an RIA/SOA environment, says Tibco exec at AjaxWorld.
Announcement falls short of open source as developers cannot modify or distribute the source code.
Redmond aims at enforcing business compliance with licensing agreements.
Response Point hopes to obsolete traditional phone systems for small businesses.