Web Services Security 1.0, the foundation specification for creating a security infrastructure around Web services, officially became a standard Monday, paving the way for corporate adoption.
As part of the overhaul of its patch management tools, Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday released the next version of a tool that detects bad configurations that could leave users open to security vulnerabilities.
Novell Inc. Wednesday renamed its meta-directory technology and refocused the software as a key component of its identity management and Web services platform.
Start-up Cape Clear Software Inc. on Thursday released data integration software based on XML and Web services that is designed to help companies integrate disparate data and applications.
The theme for Web services is integration, and Micro Focus International Ltd. plans to bring Cobol into the picture by equipping companies with tools that convert the legacy code to align with the emerging technology.
Microsoft Corp., officially has passed its collaboration torch from Exchange to Office in the hopes of igniting corporate upgrades to the applications suite, but users are leery of the software giant's plan.
With management still a major question in the Web services model, start-ups, major vendors and standards bodies are stepping up efforts to provide answers to corporate customers.