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Eight strategies for delivering business intelligence on the Web

These strategies will help companies ensure they are distributing the kind of high-quality, actionable BI necessary to make real-time business decisions. Read more »

Microsoft places bet on Whitehorse

Microsoft this year will seek to distance itself from Java rivals with tools designed to streamline how Windows-based business software is built and used. Read more »

Oracle's Beehive buzzes at OracleWorld

Oracle unveiled a new open enterprise software application on Monday in the US, designed to improve the way users collaborate and communicate on projects. Read more »

Yahoo opens up geographic data to Web sites

Yahoo is letting outside Web sites use information from its own catalogue of geographic information, thus allowing programmers to employ Yahoo data and services in their own applications. Read more »

Multicore move cuts Oracle database cost

In a move designed to counter Microsoft's growing database influence, Oracle has quietly cut software prices on some lower-end servers using multicore processors. Read more »

Microsoft releases goals for updated SQL Server

Microsoft disclosed on Wednesday the main design goals for the "Katmai" edition of its SQL Server database, which is due next year. Read more »

Open source grows beyond its roots

One of a growing cadre of open-source companies, Zimbra will add joint document creation and sharing to its messaging and collaboration software at the LinuxWorld conference in San Francisco. Read more »

Microsoft launches long-awaited updates

After a number of delays, Microsoft on Monday launched long-awaited updates to its flagship database programs and developer tools. Read more »

MS Office 11--risky business?

Microsoft this week plans to deliver the first test release of a new version of its Office software intended to rejuvenate sales and stave off competitors. Read more »

'Office 2.0' start-ups knock on business doors

Attempts to unseat Microsoft Office look more likely to come from an army of ants than from one giant foe. Read more »

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Help business drivers identify the reports they need

Some business drivers may not fully understand the power of database reports. This strategy will help you help stakeholders identify the reports they need, even when they don't yet know they need them. Read more »

Digging code: Software archaeology

At first glance, business software developers have little in common with Indiana Jones. But the emerging field of software archaeology applies some of the same skills, if not the dashing adventure. Read more »

Web services B2B implementation demonstration: Part 5

In the fifth article of our continuing Web services series, Kevin Koch implements the business logic and Web services associated with Tom's business tier, including the implementation of security protocols and asynchronous notification. Read more »

Accessing database data with ASP.NET

The .NET Framework makes the task of establishing the database tier easier. Learn how to simplify the process by utilising the database tier. Read more »

Database consultants can't wait FOR XML

Have you heard about FOR XML? It can really give your applications a boost. This article gives you an overview of the power behind using FOR XML in your applications. Read more »

Analyse MySQL databases with SQLyog

MySQL Server enthusiasts can now take advantage of an interface similar to SQL Server's Query Analyser. SQLyog provides the functionality for free. Read more »

Integrate PostgreSQL with .NET

The PostgreSQL database server provides a reliable, robust database solution at no cost. Tony Patton walks you through the steps of using PostgreSQL as the backend for .NET applications. Read more »

FileMaker Pro 8

With improved data-export tools, beginner-friendly templates and support for massive files, FileMaker Pro 8 is a great choice for novice or professional users who need to develop powerful databases. Read more »

Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services

In this article we'll introduce you to the business intelligence information with SQL Server Reporting Services. Read more »

Web services B2B implementation demonstration: Part 4

In the fourth article of our series on Web services B2B implementation, we implement business logic and Web services associated with John's business tier. Read more »

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Q&A with EditMe: A wiki for non-geeks

Brendon Chase [blogs:codemonkeybusiness] -- Finally, a wiki CMS solution that you can safely give to your clients to use. But sshhhh... don't call it a wiki... Read more »

Newbie guide to Google's Android

Brendon Chase [blogs:codemonkeybusiness] -- Google's platform for mobile devices has been announced and ready for developers to get their hands dirty. Here's the basics of what it's all about and the core architecture overview. Read more »

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  • Staff Crying, mooning and leaving

    In this week's roundup we see that continuous whining can get results, Linux users get 64-bit Flash and Moonlight previews, the latest in the Yahoo/Microsoft relationship and Senator Conroy ducks and weave in Senate Question Time. Read more »

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    Despite the recent employment axe hitting Sun the company has pushed out a new release of its Netbeans open source IDE with an eye to appeal more to Web developers. Read more »

    -- posted by Brendon Chase

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    Attending last weekend's BarCamp in Sydney, it was hard to escape the conclusion that a certain "dot-com bust" flavour had seeped into the kool aid previously being drunk by Australia's web 2.0 and early stage start-up sector. Read more »

    -- posted by Renai LeMay

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