Microsoft set off a furor among developers this week when it disclosed that Visual Studio 2005 won't be fully compatible with Vista and that older versions of Visual Studio won't be supported at all on Vista. Microsoft pledged to smooth out the Visual Studio 2005 software conflicts with a patch "soon" after Vista's release.
McObject has just released a micro-footprint version of the Perst open
source, object-oriented embedded database for embedded systems
and intelligent devices developed on the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition
(J2ME).
One of the most dramatic changes in the enterprise software market is coming to a database near you. This revolution heralds a shift to a mix of options that include open source databases, in-memory databases, and turnkey database/hardware bundles, among others. Although you may not want to rip and replace your current systems to take advantage of the coming database revolution, you may want to seriously consider one of these new options as you plan your new greenfield, database-intensive operations.
Software as a service is gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional packaged applications. Users lease software for a prescribed term, during which all available upgrades are provided at no additional charge. Companies weighing this option should carefully examine issues concerning ROI, contract negotiation, implementation, and service and support.
