Software Development

Blaze Advisor 5.1 shines for developers and business analysts

BRMS for Java applications illuminates business rules with rich tools, but benchmark performance proves lukewarm

Despite some potential blemishes, Longhorn’s WinFS looks attractive

API and natural-language queries are a plus, but app compatibility and slow performance could be troublesome

The secrets of outsourcing success

From IM to on-site staff, communication is critical — and flexibility doesn't hurt

Quest Central 4.0 makes database development and administration chores pleasurable

Although the costs can get steep, addition of Benchmark Factory  and Data Factory  boost the solution's power

Open source lock-in

A MySQL licensing change sends ripples through the open source community

When games are more than child’s play

CTOs can learn from the IT innovation in online gaming

Taking a serious look at grids

The technology is reaping benefits today

Getting down to grid computing

Vendors are pushing ahead, but are IT leaders ready?

How I tested

Nokia signs 5-year IT outsourcing deal with IBM

IBM will manage Nokia's IT Helpdesk, develop its desktop IT environment