Quality Assurance & Testing


Gartner: Virtualization 'Highest Impact' Tech Through 2012

Research firm points to server virtualization as infrastructure boost for IT.

Network Pros Increasingly Can't Locate Problems, Study Says

Majority are stumped, and increased network complexity has added to their burdens.

Windows Search 4.0 Preview Unveiled

The trial version can improve desktop search performance, company reps say.

Windows XP SP3 RC2 Refresh: The Pause That Refreshes

Latest release is designed to get feedback via Windows Update.

Analysts: Upgrading to Vista SP1 on Intel Chips? Proceed with Caution

Some PCs using Intel chips can't be upgraded , and PCs using some Symantec solutions will have to wait for a fix.

Vista SP1 Goes Live

The update is expected to improve the OS' reliability and application compatibility.

Vista SP1, Windows XP SP3 May Arrive This Week

Multiple sources predict imminent release.

Microsoft Launches Accessibility Portal for Developers

Web site provides tools to help test accessibility features in applications.

Sun-Microsoft Collab Results in Interop Center

Both companies also develop guidelines for implementing Exchange Server 2007 on Sun server and storage hardware.

CodeGear Releases 3rd Rail 1.1, Donates Ruby Debugger

Company donates debug tool to Eclipse project.

Document Interoperability Initiative Unveiled by Microsoft

Move aims to assure the interoperability of OOXML, ODF and other document formats.

Zend Core PHP Certified for Windows Server 2008

Companies assert that past performance and reliability issues have been settled.

Study: The Year's Top-10 Web Application Vulnerabilities

Web applications top the list of security problems for IT, study says.

Lattix 4.0 Management App Adds SQL Server Support

Product is designed to help rearchitect complex systems using Dependency Structure Matrix technology.

Managing Batch Processing in an SOA

An IBM expert describes how to adapt batch-processing operations when your infrastructure has become service oriented.

Microsoft Opens 2008 Partner Awards for Nominations

April 8 is the deadline for submissions.

VMware Moves to Automation

Company rounds out virtualization management capabilities with a couple of new products.

Bungee Offers Platform-as-a-Service Dev Beta

New service enables "lifecycle development" of Web-based applications, providing a complete environment, company officials say.

Microsoft Takes Bold Steps Toward Open APIs and Publishing Tech Specs

CEO Ballmer described a company shift toward promoting open connections, data portability, standards and community engagement.

Study Highlights Use, Challenges and Future of Virtualization

Independent survey reveals gap between virtualization's importance and IT's confidence in managing it effectively.