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Review: SQL Stripes

A free monitoring application for SQL Server DBAs that packs quite a punch.

Microsoft launches Voice Command for Pocket PC

Program said to allow users to perform basic functions, such as placing phone calls, launching applications and accessing contact information via voice commands.

Post-PDC Developer Resources

A selection of resources for the developer who wants to learn more about Microsoft's recently-unveiled Visual Studio .NET "Whidbey", SQL Server "Yukon", and Windows "Longhorn".

.NET, SQL Server push Merant into Microsoft camp

Company has supported Oracle and IBM’s DB2 databases as the repository for its change management system.

Review: OmniView Professional

OmniView provides a serious tool for the power user who needs to work with SQL Server data.

SourceGear Announces Vault 2.0

New version of the SQL Server-backed source code control tool will include improved diff and merge, shadow folders, Linux client support, and other improvements.

‘IT Governance’ gaining momentum

At its heart, governance is a new way of looking at IT that embraces life cycle management and day-to-day control of projects and operations.

Review: Iron Speed Designer

Iron Speed Designer offers a fast way to Web-enable database applications using ASP.NET code.

Gates: Longhorn biggest thing since Windows 95

Microsoft insiders says its a quantum leap technological breakthrough that will create a paradigm shift -- and also not crash as often as its predecessor operating systems.

At Microsoft PDC: Microsoft chief Gates still bullish on Web services

Gates said Microsoft is currently soliciting comments on its latest Web services technology, which will be turned over to a standards body by the end of 2004.

Start-up helps MOM keep an eye on Web services

Service Integrity Inc. is demonstrating how it fits into the Microsoft vision of secure Web services.

Microsoft expands 'Shared Sources'

Shared Source Initiative to include a new category of developer.

Longhorn round-up at Microsoft PDC

Microsoft's Longhorn will feature new communications technology, code-named "Indigo," designed for Web services application support.

Tools for the new Office System

New toolset allows developers using Visual Studio .NET 2003 to use Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET to write code behind Word- and Excel-based applications.

Motorola unveils next-generation mobile chip

Architecture designed to allow original equipment manufacturers to build smaller, less-expensive and more secure devices.

IBM, Siebel boost WebSphere, CRM integration

Products being co-marketed and sold under an evolving partnership agreement disclosed jointly this month by the two companies.

Borland targets ease of use in next JBuilder Java IDE

Ease of Java deployment is a major objective of next month’s release of Borland JBuilder 9.

Start-up revs virtual directory

Directory services are one of the less-enthralling aspects of development, but Radiant Logic sees room for improvement.

Can Infravio technology revive UDDI?

Company says the Web Services Delivery Contract (WSDC) is designed to be a technological fix for the limitations its developers see in UDDI.