iChain builds trust
Novell’s authentication tool bolsters network defenses and provides XML-based single sign-on FOR BUSINESS relationships to work, the parties involved must trust one another. They don’t have to be allies; competitors do business with one another all the time. But regardless…
The Windows way to Web services
Microsoft’s Web services approach may be the easiest, but at what cost? WEB SERVICES’ PROMISE to eliminate the complexities of EAI (enterprise application integration) plays like a siren’s song to all levels of IT management. Worn down by mounting costs…
Serena Software integrates code and content management
SERENA SOFTWARE THIS week released a new version of its product that integrated software code and Web content change management in a single product. Serena ChangeMan WCM is designed to automate content-centric processes such as task assignment, content routing, editing,…
Elbows, ears, and rules of thumb
Not everything that’s wise is a good ethical principle “Never put anything in your ear smaller than your elbow.” It’s not exactly a solid ethical principle — and probably not an ethical principle at all — but it’s a good…
Progress Software’s CEO gives his take on the role messaging will play in Web services
PROGRESS SOFTWARE HAS gone through more metamorphoses than just about any company in the business. Beginning as a provider of 4GL application development tools, Progress today focuses on application and data integration. In an interview with InfoWorld Editor in Chief…
Survey results are shocking: It’s a tie
I asked E-Business Secrets readers on Dec. 20 to answer one question: “Shall I concentrate more on Web management, Web development, or some ‘Other’ response?” I designed this survey to help me understand some curious patterns in the items clicked…
Tibco buys Talarian in messaging deal
LOOKING TO EXTEND its messaging platform for business integration, Tibco has entered into an agreement to acquire infrastructure software provider Talarian, in a stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $115 million, the two companies announced on Saturday. Tibco, which…
Web services: A skeptic’s journey
Dan Woods looks past the hype for the real promise and potential pitfalls surrounding Web services Anyone working in technology in the United States has to have a powerful hype filter turned on at all times. Exaggerated marketing claims are…
Experience of youth
Bandwidth.com CTO got an early start learning to juggle demands placed on an IT executive’s head HAVING THE GUTS and the savvy to say “No can do” to the boss when an assignment seems unrealistic might make even the most…
Keeping an eye on all your parts
Managing parts and services via support-chain collaboration helps reduce costs, downtime ALTHOUGH SCM (supply-chain management) and collaboration for finished goods has received much attention of late, management of service parts and content needed for maintenance and repair of goods already…
