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The SOAP Opera Progresses - Helping XML to Rule the World (3 Pages)
by Michael F. Reed
Aug 20, 2001 Abstract : An important emerging standard in the web arena, known as SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), originally developed by Microsoft, has achieved a new milestone. Since IBM joined in support for the SOAP standard with increased security, SOAP may replace DCOM, and possibly even CORBA eventually. The W3C consortium has just released a new version, 1.2, which will be widely accepted and adopted by vendors.
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Microsoft Announces SQL Server 2000 (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Dec 15, 1999 Abstract : On December 13, Microsoft Corp. announced that the next major release of Microsoft« SQL Server, currently code-named 'Shiloh,' would officially be named SQL Server 2000. Microsoft also revealed the features within SQL Server 2000 that will take advantage of the Microsoft Windows« 2000 operating system. SQL Server 2000 is due to ship in the first half of 2000 and is currently in beta testing at nearly 750 companies.
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Microsoft Delays NGWS Conference, Windows Chief Takes “Vacation” (3 Pages)
by C. McNulty
May 31, 2000 Abstract : Forum 2000, Microsoft’s conference where it will unveil details of its Next Generation Windows Services, has been delayed three weeks. This is the latest development in a week that has seen yet another high-level staff departure, and yet another adverse development in the U.S. antitrust case. What’s next, a plague of locusts?
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Is There Finally a Metadata Exchange Standard on the Horizon? (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Sep 28, 1999 Abstract : On September 27, a group of vendors including Oracle, IBM, Unisys, NCR, and Hyperion Solutions announced the submission of a metadata interchange standard to the OMG standards body. A common approach to metadata would allow products from different vendors to interact, a problem that has vexed customers for years. But will all the major vendors adopt the standard?
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Metadata Standards in the Marketplace – Why Do I Care? (And Where Does Godzilla Fit In?) (7 Pages)
by M. Reed
May 16, 2000 Abstract : Metadata (“data about data”) is essential for data warehousing. Metadata standards allow different products to interact. Without standards, different vendors’ tools cannot work together seamlessly and the customer’s warehousing effort is greatly complicated.
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Ramco Systems - Diversity Marshaled Through Flexibility Part 2: Market Impact by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 17, 2001 Abstract : In the fiscal year 2000-01, Ramco transformed from a predominantly core ERP provider to a complete solutions company with a broader portfolio of products (e.g., ERP, EAM, HRMS, etc.) and services (e.g., network solutions, network security, modeling and simulations, etc.).
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Syspro Hatches 'Encore' IMPACT On SME Manufacturers (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 6, 2001 Abstract : While Sysproメs recent product release does not necessarily represent a major ground breaking, its broad and well-attuned offering for small enterprises should certainly give other incumbent players a run for their money.
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'Collaborative Commerce': ERP, CRM, e-Proc, and SCM Unite! A Series Study: J.D. Edwards (4 Pages)
by Randy Garland
Sep 18, 2001 Abstract : J.D. Edwards believes in the possibilities (both in terms of technology and sell-ability) of Collaborative Commerce. How far have they gotten in that vision? Are they a good bet if you also have visions of C-Commerce dancing in your head?
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Architecture Evolution: From Mainframes to Service-oriented Architecture (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 18, 2006 Abstract : Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface, and the platform support. It is going to determine whether a product is going to be able to accommodate increasingly evolving user requirements.
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