Software Development

Microsoft issues Windows Server 2003 update blocking tool

Automatic downloads of service pack to be prevented

Update – Microsoft preps Web front-end to IM server

Component for Live Communications Server being readied

Agile programming on the march

Study sees decline in global handset market

Worldwide revenues to fall 16 percent by decade's end

IBM lands $1.6B services contract with NiSource

IBM to provide energy supplier with range of IT support functions in 10-year deal

Microsoft issues beta of Communicator Web Access

Software giant looks to broaden reach with Web-based version

The case for active RFID

Active tags may be more expensive, but they open up a whole new world of wireless possibilities

Code jag in Vegas

Sometimes getting ugly is necessary, but be sure to document your quick fix

Sybase scores business-intelligence wins in China

Sybase to provide business-intelligence software to two Chinese companies

Update: SAP lures top execs from rivals

SAP says it has hired 200 workers from competitors such as Oracle, Siebel