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    The recent launch of IBM's Office application suite is part of a broader challenge to Microsoft's entire .Net development framework, say industry experts.

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    If you're big on technology trends, you may be considering which application server to put in place. But the first question you should ask is whether you truly need one.

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    There's a boatload of issues to deal with as J2EE vendors begin releasing J2EE 1.4 certified application servers. One issue is J2EE 1.4 support for SOAP and whether Sun will keep up.

  • Making Web services practical

    While the jury debating Web services is still out, there are some new compelling reasons to deliberate. Columnist Tim Landgrave describes some interesting implementations in the intranet/extranet scenario.

  • Laying the Web services foundation

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    Is certification better than experience? Here's what industry analysts and IT professionals have to say, including issues with MCSE.

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    Unless you've been hiding under a rock for a few years, then you should know by now that the IT industry is in the throes of an integration revolution.

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    special report The two Web services standards are now settling into their respective roles and the reasons for choosing one over the other are becoming clearer.

  • Will Lotus users bite Microsoft's bait?

    A new program to convert Lotus Notes/Domino users to the Microsoft platform stands on shaky ground in Australia and the rest of Asia-Pacific, and has the potential to fail miserably.

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  • Microsoft toughens up Windows Server

    The software giant puts finishing touches on Windows Server 2003 in an effort to show big businesses that the high-end operating system is industrial strength.

  • At Microsoft, all roads lead to Longhorn

    Microsoft this week gave customers a look at forthcoming development and management tools that are part of the company's long-term plans for the product.

  • Collaboration: Lotus Notes/Domino 7 vs SharePoint Portal Server 2003

    The market for collaborative applications has grown significantly with the introduction of Web-based solutions for gathering and sharing information within organisations. In this review, we look at two of the most popular commercial collaborative platforms.

  • Microsoft rebuilds .Net tools

    Microsoft will offer developers a glimpse at future versions of its Visual Studio.Net development tools and highlight a number of additions to the product line.

  • Was Mac Opera gored on Safari?

    Opera Software may go silent on the Macintosh stage. The company has expressed significant doubts it will continue producing a browser for the Macintosh operating system, echoing a growing problem for third-party Mac developers as Apple Computer steps up its own application development efforts.

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