Microsoft just announced the release of BizTalk Server 2006 R2 (note to Microsoft, it's nearly 2008) which apparently is the cornerstone of their SOA strategy (please insert Nelson Muntz Ha-ha! related to MS and SOA.) The availability of BizTalk Server 2006 R2 underscores Microsoft's long-term commitment to deliver extensive SOA and BPM capabilities as part of the overall Microsoft application platformFunny thin Microsoft just announced the release of BizTalk Server 2006 R2 (note to Microsoft, it’s nearly 2008) which apparently is the cornerstone of their SOA strategy (please insert Nelson Muntz Ha-ha! related to MS and SOA.) The availability of BizTalk Server 2006 R2 underscores Microsoft’s long-term commitment to deliver extensive SOA and BPM capabilities as part of the overall Microsoft application platformFunny thing is I just did a Q&A all about how Microsoft has completely missed the point–and this proves that they continue to. They are just taking advantage of their captive market to convince them that SOA is all about Microsoft platforms and not about architectural advantage. Open Source