Vertical Computer Systems is suing Microsoft, claiming that .NET uses Vertical's patented technology.
Version 2.0 of the free application now includes Java language generation and expanded ELT support.
May 8 is the possible release date for Microsoft's patch to fix security vulnerabilities in Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003.
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.
The next version of Microsoft's Visual Studio integrated development environment, called "Orcas," has been issued as a beta release.
Google hosts event for developers of Web-based applications who use the company's open-source development kit.
Its Stellent integration positions Oracle to take on IBM, and even Microsoft, in the enterprise content management space.
Server platform, based on .NET, enables the building of online communities.
Independent software vendors can get hosting and support at Microsoft partner locations under a new program.
The partner offering will include Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Business Contact Manager programs for small-office internal use.
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.
Microsoft's browser-based media player gets new name, and a debut alongside Adobe's new media player, at NAB trade show.
Security advisory issued yesteday describes DNS vulnerability in Windows server operating systems.
Bugs deteted in Word 2007 have yet to be confirmed by Redmond.
Number of AJAX developers jumped by 50 percent, year-to-year.
Open CSA group unites to speed application development through SOA specs.
Patch will fix compilation problems that occur after "massive file changes," such as antivirus time-stamp modifications.
Redmond takes aim at performance and scalability goals in holding back Virtual Server 2005 upgrade.
Beefed-up Windows management app from Lieberman Software helps IT administrators better handle password security.
Partnerships in the software-as-a-service business shouldn't follow the well-trod enterprise software model, report says.