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The non-profit foundation works on a runtime platform that leverages three popular projects: Service Component Architecture, Java Business Integration and Open Services Gateway initiative

The chief executive of the world's biggest database firm dismisses media reports of a backlash towards service oriented architectures and gives his own timeline for migrations

IBM's global services organization is adding "health check" services to its repertoire of technical services for SOA deployments, looking to assist users dealing with issues resulting from poor planning or partnerships with inexperienced or so-called proprietary IT vendors.

IT officials from three California cities detailed their experiences earlier this week with trying to set up municipal wireless networks. Speaking during the MuniWireless conference in Santa Clara, Calif., they noted development plans for these networks, both for public services and to bridge the digital divide between those with Internet access and those without.

Mobile Complete is adding the iPhone to the list of about 750 handsets supported by DeviceAnywhere, an Internet service that lets developers from their own desktop computer develop and test applications for various mobile units without having the units themselves physically in hand.

The two companies have been fierce competitors particularly in the application server arena, but analysts wonder if the proposed acquisition deal is just about buying another customer list

Vendors seem to agree that a common AJAX platform for mobile and desktop is emerging. This, they say, would provide a universal content and application platform for the industry. How they plan to pursue this standard

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