Application Development Trends' News


'Longhorn' Server Public Beta Arrives

Microsoft's next-generation server promises enhanced scripting and configuration capabilities.

Cream Rises to Top at 22nd Annual Codies

Industry group bestows awards for latest software innovations.

Red Hat Takes Steps To Enhance SOA/Platform Strategy

Recent deals aimed at boosting its enterprise open-source software platform.

MySQL Offers Enterprise Partner Program

Incentives offered to generate sales of open-source database product.

Pre-Release Vista Versions Set To Expire in May

Expiring beta version of OS gives users just two hours to save their data.

Integrating Data Across Enterprises as a Service

Software-as-a-service apps need to grab workflow and events data to bring business processes together.

Build a Multitenant SaaS Application -- the Microsoft Way

Whether you decide to build or buy your first production software-as-a-service application, it's worth a look at the design issues you'll have to resolve.

OSA To Push Open-Source Enterprise Apps

New organization lays out its agenda for an open-source alternative to proprietary enterprise software.

SWsoft To Offer Entry-Level Virtualization Bundle

Product helps administrators use OS virtualization technology and consolidate smaller servers.

Company Says .NET Violates Its Patent

Vertical Computer Systems is suing Microsoft, claiming that .NET uses Vertical's patented technology.

Talend Enhances Open-Source Data Integration App

Version 2.0 of the free application now includes Java language generation and expanded ELT support.

Microsoft Preps DNS Mega-Patch

May 8 is the possible release date for Microsoft's patch to fix security vulnerabilities in Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003.

SaaS Helps ISVs Exploit the Web

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools and platforms can help independent software vendors take advantage of the Internet browser as a standard for application distribution.

Microsoft Delivers First Public Beta of 'Orcas' and .NET 3.5

The next version of Microsoft's Visual Studio integrated development environment, called "Orcas," has been issued as a beta release.

Google Will Host Global Developer Event May 31

Google hosts event for developers of Web-based applications who use the company's open-source development kit.

Oracle Unveils Content Management Plans

Its Stellent integration positions Oracle to take on IBM, and even Microsoft, in the enterprise content management space.

Telligent Releases Community Server 2007

Server platform, based on .NET, enables the building of online communities.

Microsoft Offers SaaS Support to ISVs

Independent software vendors can get hosting and support at Microsoft partner locations under a new program.

Microsoft Updates Action Packs

The partner offering will include Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Business Contact Manager programs for small-office internal use.

SOA Report: GT Software Unveils Toolset

A number of companies released new products last week, supporting application development in a service-oriented architecture (SOA). Here are some of those announcements to date.