CTP of database server product is available for download.
Xignite Inc., a provider of component-based financial services software, this month will roll out a hosted offering that will let corporate developers build and share composite .NET-based Web services.
A public beta of Microsoft's solution for developing rich Internet applications is expected soon.
A beta version conversion tool, starting with Microsoft Word, is expected at the end of June.
Most IT professionals have concerns about Windows Vista, a survey found, and many are considering using other operating systems rather than migrate to Microsoft's newest OS.
Colleges will get support from IBM on the use of some open programming tools.
Several key executives step up as head of Web initiatives departs.
Experts described the state of governance, which isn't easy to do but it's really necessary for your SOA effort.
Upcoming framework to add URL routing improvements, blogger said.
Redmond picks up a company and unveils a new SDK for Windows Live development.
E-mails suggest that Microsoft execs had concerns about labeling plans for Vista versions.
Sun Microsystems yesterday announced plans to purchase German software developer innotek, the maker of VirtualBox, a set of open source x86 virtualization tools for home and enterprise users.
Respondents said they are using a mixture of open source and proprietary solutions.
Yahoo seeks to duck Microsoft's acquisition bid by offering a "more than 20 percent" stake to News Corp., according to press account.
The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Microsoft is facing another suitor for Yahoo: Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.
Lower cost of ownership found to be a key driver.
Batch of security fixes is the biggest seen in a year's time.
Keynote speech describes vision for Microsoft Office as a development platform.
New version includes automation and performance improvements, company says.
Redmond suggests online banking might find uses for its Rich Internet Application development platform.