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Multiple standards muddy the waters and keep customers from taking the Web services plunge.
The company aims to turn up the heat on Java rivals with plans for software that could simplify the creation of heavy-duty Web services applications.
Big Blue heavyweight Bob wants Sun's Java to be open-sourced and ultimately turned into a standard.
The companies bridge a networking-system rift, while customers hope more such collaborations are on the way.
Search giant's expanding roster of Windows-free Web services may be a factor in the shuffle. Software on demand is an issue too.
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.
The networking-software company bets on open source and standards to build momentum for its operating systems and security software.
IBM on Wednesday announced new packages of its Lotus Domino server software, targeting smaller businesses and broadening its attempt to convert customers from Microsoft's Exchange.
An early test version of the next major release of Microsoft Windows has been leaked onto the Net, offering a glimpse of the company's plans for the new software.
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