Applications


Firefox, PowerPoint, Other Apps at Risk from DLL Flaw

A vulnerability Microsoft has confirmed is being exploited, and the software giant says it can't fix the problem with a simple update.

Java-COBOL Integrator Updated

Java-COBOL integration tools provider Veryan has upgraded its flagship isCOBOL Application Platform Suite (isCOBOL APS).

Q&A: The Rise of DevOps

Applications and environments are more complex than ever. DevOps may be the approach IT needs.

Microsoft Unveils "Premier Mission-Critical" Support Service

Microsoft announced a new mission-critical support option for organizations as part of its Microsoft Services consulting business.

Enhancements to Open Source Java Content Management System Aimed at Enterprise

New version of dotCMS sports a totally re-built user interface as well as a number of enterprise-grade enhancements.

How Archiving Can Free You from Legacy Application Headaches

Archiving isn't just for old data. We explain the process and benefits of archiving applications no longer used.

Report: Agile Leads Resurgence of Corporate Dev Projects

According to new research, companies are once more investing in application development projects, and Agile methodologies are leading the way.



IE 9 Platform Preview 3 Released, Supports Canvas

Microsoft announced the third "platform preview" release of its Internet Explorer 9 browser prototype

F5 Networks Bolsters Virtual Server Management

Leading provider of application delivery networking devices announces integration with Microsoft System Center

Should Free Tools Be Used to Stretch IT's Budget?

What role can -- and should -- free tools play in an IT environment?

Upgrade Your Business Along with Your Software

Software upgrades offer your enterprise an opportunity to enrich more than just application features.

Distinctive Sybase Offerings Face an Uncertain Future

Thanks to SAP's acquisition of Sybase, the last of the best-of-breed data replication tools -- Sybase Replication Server -- faces an uncertain future.

Office 2010 Will Have SharePoint Hooks, Analyst Says

Microsoft plans to make a splash by announcing new 2010 products on Wednesday, but IT organizations should check the fine print.

The Changing Face of Software Licensing

IT organizations don't yet have software vendors by the tail, but they do have new leverage, thanks to disruptive technologies such as SaaS and virtualization.

Rating the Up-and-Coming Offshore Outsourcing Hotspots

Offshore/outsourcing firms in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand might lack the resources of Indian heavyweights such as Tata or WiPro, but they aren't sitting still.

Optimizing Microsoft Exchange 2010

The changes to Exchange 2010 are significant, and migration to this version will be felt across the organization. Here's how to take advantage of that natural disruption to reduce overall costs of running Exchange and improve its performance.

The Key to SOA Success: Application Performance Management

Given its widespread adoption, service-oriented architecture is clearly an integral component of cloud computing and software-as-a-service. However, without the management tools to address such issues as application performance, the rapid development and deployment of SOA-based services could fail.

Architecting for Reality

A metadata-led approach to understanding applications can help architects regain control over the applications that run their business.

New Study Reveals Best Practices for Top Web Application Performance

A new study from Aberdeen Research shows what works for getting the best performance from your Web applications.

Q&A: Application Performance Management and the End User

Managing application performance is all about how the end user perceives performance, and current tech trends are having an impact on that perception.