Although the current enterprise software dilemma is COM versus Corba, the big picture remains the same; it is still Microsoft versus IBM.
Corporate developers need not snub the latest version of Microsoft's development tools out of hand; despite some warts, these tools can build large-scale applications.
Many I/S organizations are embracing Java, but they should be aware of the shortcomings of the still immature language.
Many agree a drop-dead production mentality is needed -- Many differ on how to proceed from that premise.
When software objects clash, strange things can happen! New test strategies call for creative simulation ... and partnerships.
Frameworks follow the rule that "simpler is better" -- but they are evolving in different directions, and Web considerations ensure they will get still more complex
As the basic ORB becomes a commodity, attention turns toward services.
Sun and IBM lead the latest object component charge. What's real now?
Lotus has the lead, but software for group collaboration is gaining competitors'attention.
Servers are central to Web-enabled architectures. How quickly can they take the Java route?
Evolving model is tackling administrative, bandwidth and security issues.