Application Development Trends' News


Borland Finally Finds a Buyer for CodeGear

Embarcadero Technologies will purchase CodeGear from Borland, and plans to continue support for CodeGear products.

Microsoft Revamps MSDN and TechNet

Redmond revamps its developer and IT pro sites.

Symantec App Suspect in XP SP3 Registry Problem

A registry corruption problem associated with Windows XP Service Pack 3 installs can be avoided, Symantec officials say.

Google's App Engine: No Waiting

Google opens App Engine to all.

Windows 7 Demo Focuses on Touch Interface

A new Windows operating system, expected in late 2009 or early 2010, was demonstrated at a tech event featuring Microsoft execs Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer.

Microsoft Releases ASP.NET MVC Preview 3

Microsoft debuts new tweaks in latest version of its model view controller (MCV) architecture.

EC Launches IPv6 Adoption Initiative

The European Commission (EC) this week announced plans to encourage its member governments, industry, Internet service providers and the public to adopt IPv6 networking in the next few years.

HP's App Security Center Upgraded and Delivered as a Service

This HP is showing off new features in its Web application security suite and talking about its upcoming SaaS delivery model.

Google To Unveil GWT 1.5 at Developer Conference

Google is set to unveil the latest version of the Google Web Toolkit

Will SQL Server 2008 Slip Again?

Microsoft's announcement that it will release SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 (SP3) this summer raises the question: What's the status of SQL Server 2008?

IE 8 Beta 2 Coming 'Third Quarter'

A Microsoft employee confirms window of release for second beta of Internet Explorer 8.

AtMail Opens Possibilities for Developers

Company rolls out an open source alternative to Microsoft Outlook and Exchange.

UPDATE: Gates and Ballmer To Demo Windows 7

Microsoft's newest operating system, scheduled to appear sometime in 2010, will get an early preview at the All Things Digital event.

Yahoo Buying Time, Board May Be Looking to Deal

Yahoo pushes back board meeting; rumors swirl that full acquisition may be back on.

Building Bridges: Deutsche Post AG's Move to SOA

Codemesh bridges the Java-to-.NET gap at Deutsche Post.

SOA: It's the People, Process and Orientation

Disputes between rival IT factions can stop an SOA project dead in its tracks.

Office Live Workspace Beta Released Internationally

Microsoft released an international beta of its Office Live Workspace (OLW) suite of productivity tools. The company also quietly launched an Office Live Update last week.

Building Bridges: Deutsche Post AG's Move to SOA

Codemesh bridges the Java-to-.NET gap at Deutsche Post.

Will SQL Server 2008 Slip Again?

Microsoft's announcement that it will release SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 (SP3) this summer raises the question: What's the status of SQL Server 2008?

Microsoft To Adopt ODF, Support Other Document Formats

Microsoft Wednesday posted plans for expanding file format support in the next major revision of Office 2007.