John Fontana

Microsoft customers are still scratching their heads over the complexities of Active Directory, which are keeping upgrades to Windows 2000 from reaching critical mass almost two years after its release, according to IDC.

Start-up Advanced Reality last month introduced software that plugs into corporate applications and provides real-time collaboration without the need to alter existing user interfaces.

Patching Microsoft Corp. software often is a labour-intensive task, but one that is essential to ensure enterprise networks are protected against known security vulnerabilities.

Start-up Advanced Reality this week will introduce software that plugs into corporate applications and provides real-time collaboration without the need to alter existing user interfaces.

IBM Corp.'s Lotus Software Group business is once again testing the patience of the Notes/Domino faithful.

When the annual Lotusphere customer conference convenes next month in Orlando, Lotus is likely to have little to show of RNext

Microsoft Corp. Wednesday launched Windows XP Embedded, hoping it would be a catalyst for its .Net initiative, which relies heavily on smart devices with embedded operating systems that can interoperate with each other, PCs, servers and network services.

As Windows XP Professional begins to hit the streets, virtually no one is expecting a mad rush of buying from IT executives.