News

Sun: Will it fall in line again?

Microsoft could face security failure liability

Security strategist apologizes for damage and losses caused by viruses

Dell delivers Linux cluster deep in the heart of Texas

Company teams up with Cray to build 300-node cluster for U. of Texas

India shows how to cut IT costs with open-source thin clients

But open source is not the only way, says academic

Outsourcing to transform IT, Gartner says

IT department will need fewer technical skills, more business skills

Intalio hoists BPM flag

Version 2.5 targets improved developer tools, business process management capabilities

Discover new dimensions of scripted Java

BeanShell scripts become real Java classes

What’s your time zone?

Get a handle on Java date and time classes

Beware the dangers of generic Exceptions

Catching and throwing generic Exceptions can get you into trouble quickly and quietly

Java Product News (updated October 3, 2003)

Digital Airways introduces new WAP simulator; Birdstep releases RDM Embedded 7.0; Merant upgrades SCM suite; and more

Start developing portals with JA-SIG uPortal

Learn how to get the open source uPortal framework up and running

Keep up with the Web service styles (and uses)

Control SOAP formats to avoid interoperability issues

Java Product News (updated October 10, 2003)

Cape Clear boosts Web services for telecom industry; SpiritSoft extends SpiritWave Real-Time; AccuSoft enhances ImageGear; and more

Java Product News (updated October 31, 2003)

Cinnabar introduces its first products; Parasoft updates Jtest; Oak Grove Systems fires up Reactor; and more

Analyst: Sun should spin off Java, cut back on Sparc

Company said to be facing 'crisis,' needs to focus on creating mission-critical systems, open letter says

Security suit against Microsoft could turn huge

Vendor allegedly at fault over security notification system

Yahoo, WebEx merge IM and Web conferencing

Agreement will let Yahoo Enterprise IM users launch Web conferences from IM client

Cisco fits IP call system to branches

CallManager Express can be integrated into Cisco routers

Web services still challenged by standards

Competitive interests stay a factor, panelists say

H-1B cap deadline passes, but debate not over

Some tech vendors say cap of 65,000 is insufficient

European Court ruling could affect Microsoft case

At issue could be how IP is used to abuse market dominance

Telemarketers leverage CRM to reach eligible consumers

Software helps them navigate government rules

Trojan uses MS hole to hijack Web browsers

Program changes DNS so that requests for popular sites bring visitors to one maintained by hacker instead

Newest Microsoft Smartphone to get viewing next week

Unnamed handset manufacturer to host global launch Oct. 8

Toshiba to show off blue laser progress

Optical disc systems are several times more powerful than current commercial models

Sony launches new Clié PDAs

New handhelds are a step up from its low-end models

Yahoo settles with N.Y. over marketing practices

Company will give users option to opt-out of e-mail marketing, will pay investigation costs

Siebel partners with IBM for hosted CRM plunge

Vendor's second attempt aims at medium-sized companies

SCO threatens to revoke SGI’s Unix license

Irix operating system at issue

Fujitsu Computer Systems launches U.S. operations

Hardware and services to be offered

Microsoft SMB Server set to roll

Standard and Premium editions are ready

Two ill former IBM employees will take company to court

Plaintiffs to tell jury their stories on October 14

EMC strengthens NAS hand

Company launches three new NAS devices

Tough issues face Information Society summit

After agreement of key documents was blocked at September's negotiations, major clash expected in December

Nordic bank hires IBM to revamp and manage IT

Big Blue to manage Nordea's daily IT operations

Sun sees Europe ripe for picking

EU opportunities fit with company's open standards push, new Linux offerings

Microsoft delivers SharePoint Services for Windows Server

SharePoint allows end-users to easily set up Web sites for file sharing

AOL launches new services in Spanish

Company targets U.S. Latino customers

NTT DoCoMo’s 3G service has 1 million subscribers

Verizon Wireless launches 3G service in Washington, D.C. and San Diego areas

RIAA: P-to-P vendors must filter content

Senators question RIAA's tactics of suing hundreds of P-to-P users

Sun and SchlumbergerSema partner for utility computing

Pay-as-you-go system will charge per 'power unit'

Palm unveils new handhelds

Palm courts the enterprise with IBM WebSphere and Java integration

ICANN seeks views on VeriSign’s Site Finder

New service causes concern

Economic model urged for Web services

Amazon exec makes comparison to the advent of electricity

Google grabs search start-up

Newcomer Kaltix makes personalized, context-sensitive search technology

VB2003: Virus experts debate bug names

Naming system too confusing, some experts say

FCC leaks Dell Axim specifications

New version to be smaller than the older ones

OASIS to build Web services framework

Committee will define vendor-neutral methodology

Opera strikes licensing deal with Adobe

Adobe to include Opera rendering engine in future products

Verizon set to launch high-speed CDMA

Data service will be available in Washington, San Diego