In a bid to attract more developers to its Berkeley DB open-source embeddable database, Oracle released two upgraded versions with new APIs for simplifying application development and for the first time, support for Microsoft's C# and .NET Framework.
- By John K. Waters
- 09/14/2009
Oracle released the first major update of its flagship database in two years with an upgrade focused on server consolidation, improved storage and extended data warehouse performance.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 09/02/2009
New JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5 boasts extended services architecture and integration with Amazon's EC2.
- By John K. Waters
- 09/01/2009
Microsoft started a new pilot help program last week for IT professionals and developers facing application compatibility issues.
The difference between a successful program and a complete flop may come down to how you treat your users. Here's one simple way to avoid needlessly annoying your users.
- By Karl E. Peterson
- 08/25/2009
Microsoft is merging its Data Programmability and Connected Systems Group.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 08/20/2009
On the heels of agreeing to be acquired by VMware, SpringSource extends cloud offerings.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 08/19/2009
Microsoft's loss in a patent dispute with Toronto-based i4i LP has resulted in a judge's order for Redmond to stop selling Microsoft Word in U.S. markets.
Survey shows increased use over past year of JavaScript and PHP and a decline in static languages such as C, C++ and Java.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 08/12/2009
Maintaining that Scrum Agile development methodologies have not gained substantial traction with enterprises, Danube Technologies is attempting to address major shortcomings of past efforts.
- By John K. Waters
- 08/04/2009
Microsoft has released a beta version of its App-V 4.6 application virtualization technology.
- By John K. Waters
- 08/04/2009
Microsoft unveiled a point-of-sales solution for midmarket retailers on Monday as part of its Dynamics product line.
- By Herb Torrens
- 08/03/2009
New code obfuscation tool secures and manages your applications.
VSM readers honor the best commercial development tools.
- By Michael Desmond
- 08/01/2009
After upping its offer by 50 percent, Micro Focus closes Borland deal.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 07/29/2009
Looking to expand the reach of its popular QuickBooks software, Inuit this week has launched an open source effort.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 07/28/2009
Microsoft issued a proposal last week that attempts to address European Commission concerns about its bundling of Internet Explorer with Windows.
Microsoft is connecting its Live@edu online collaboration suite with Moodle, an open source learning management system.
Expression Blend 3 suite promises to allow closer collaboration among developers and designers.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 07/14/2009
Microsoft's VP of the .NET Developer Platform group opens up on a wide range of topics, from debugging Silverlight apps to Silverlight's security model.
- By John K. Waters
- 07/13/2009