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Microsoft Posts Software-As-Service Code Samples
February 08, 2007
Also up are architectural guidelines on how to use Microsoft's .Net Framework 3.0 and SQL Server 2005 to build apps.
Microsoft GM Scopes Out New Tools For Unified Communications Push
February 08, 2007
Microsoft is pitching its UC gear -- currently Live Communications Server and its soon-to-come successor, Office Communications Server 2007 -- as a platform.
Blog: Oracle Rumored To Be Eyeing SAP Buyout
February 01, 2007
Reports surfaced Thursday that Oracle has set its acquisitive eye on ERP rival SAP.
MySQL Launches All-You-Can-Eat Enterprise Support
January 30, 2007
MySQL on Tuesday launched an all-you-can-eat enterprise support option for its database for $40,000 a year.
Bill Gates To Face Jon Stewart
January 25, 2007
After the big consumer Vista launch, Bill Gates will share the fake news desk with Comedy Central's Jon Stewart.
IBM Rearms Against Microsoft Office
January 23, 2007
Could IBM be launching yet another proxy war vs. Microsoft Office? Perhaps. IBM's Lotus Software group is embedding updated spreadsheet, word processing and presentation editors in the upcoming Notes 8 client.
Microsoft Re-Ups On Domino Migration Tools
January 22, 2007
Microsoft launched its habitual pre-emptive strike at Lotusphere with updated tools it says will ease migration from Domino/Notes to Exchange Server/SharePoint.
Memo: Allchin Weighed Windows-iPod Links
January 20, 2007
Microsoft's Jim Allchin thought about approaching Apple's Steve Jobs about making Windows more iPod-friendly. (Or vice versa.)
IBM To Pitch 'Ventura' To IT-Enable Social Software Faves
January 18, 2007
At Lotusphere 2007 next week, IBM plans to unveil an array of IT-friendly "social networking" tools being developed under projects code-named Dogear, Ventura and Geneva.
HP Sees Vista Uptake As Minor Until Late '07
December 13, 2006
"HP does not expect Vista to have a huge impact on its business, at least not initially," said HP Executive Vice President and CFO Bob Wayman on Wednesday.
Microsoft Revises Licenses To Support ERP App Hosting
November 06, 2006
The goal is to make it easier for solution providers to "rent" ERP software from Microsoft and host it for customers without paying fully up front.
Blog: Microsoft, Novell Team On Linux
November 02, 2006
Strange bedfellows: Novell, Microsoft to team on Linux-Windows interop, Linux sales/support. Huh?
Microsoft Senior VP Of SQL Server, Storage Stepping Back From Day-To-Day Duties
October 31, 2006
Paul Flessner will hand over day-to-day responsibilities to Ted Kummert, who has worked on MSN, e-business efforts, and security.
Office Live Nearly Live
October 31, 2006
Microsoft said Tuesday that its Office Live hosted SharePoint infrastructure is set to go live Nov. 15.
NetSuite Readies SuiteFlex For Custom Development
October 25, 2006
The toolset extends NetSuite's user interface and hosted software system to incorporate custom add-ons.
Oracle Lays Out Busy Apps Road Map
October 25, 2006
At Oracle OpenWorld, Oracle Executive Vice President John Wookey laid out a busy road map for application upgrades.
Oracle Trots Out Laundry List Of 11g Database Perks
October 24, 2006
Details emerge on E-Biz Suite 12, Siebel 8, and the company's flagship database.
Phillips Drops Hints About Oracle 11g
October 23, 2006
Better security is on tap, Oracle's CEO promises. More details about the next generation of Oracle's database are expected at this week's OpenWorld company conference.
Microsoft Plans Post-Turkey Day Kickoff For Windows Vista, Office 2007 In NY
October 17, 2006
The two products will launch the last week in November at an event focused on business users, sources say. The new versions of Vista and Office are due by the end of the year for business customers, and early 2007 for consumers.
Microsoft IT, Services Chief Devenuti To Retire
October 11, 2006
Nineteen-year Microsoft veteran Rick Devenuti will leave at the end of the year. His replacement will be named in a few weeks.
IBM Launches Notes On A Stick
October 11, 2006
The new Notes client can be loaded on a USB memory stick or other portable device.
Scalix Posts Open Source E-Mail Components
October 10, 2006
Developers can download and try out Scalix's messaging services, installer, Mobile Web Client, and localization kit. Other components will be made available also.
Oracle To Bring Siebel CRM To Linux
October 06, 2006
Seibel will run on Linux as part of its upcoming Siebel 8 release. Oracle plans to use Siebel on Linux internally.
Microsoft Pushes Apps To Larger Customers
October 02, 2006
The company has traditionally targeted its ERP and CRM applications to smaller firms, but a Microsoft manager says the push is on to attract enterprise users that might want tighter integration with personal productivity tools.
IBM Collab Chief: Stay Tuned For Better Mac Support
September 28, 2006
The new Notes client for the Mac will feature Mac dialogue boxes and scroll bars.