Inside Apple's iCal Server

Apple's new software for shared calendars has much to recommend it. We give you an in-depth look, and some tips and tricks for implementation.

IBM buys in-memory database company Solid

Solid's embedded database can store and retrieve data from main memory, giving faster performance than traditional disk-based systems.

Microsoft automates IE crash snafu workaround

Microsoft Corp. posted an automated fix late for a week-old crippling problem with Internet Explorer, replacing a registry hack it had offered Wednesday.

IBM rolls out new search tool for e-mail

The new technology from IBM's research labs will help users cull through vast stores of e-mail to find information.

Oracle's earnings soar

Oracle logged major gains in new license revenue for applications, which rose by 63%, and for database and middleware products, which saw a 28% increase.

JetBrains adds Ruby, Groovy to Java IDE

New plug-ins enable the IDE to accommodate newly popular dynamic languages. Visual tools, test support and refactoring are featured.

SAP users' group picks CIO

Craig Lathrop, currently CTO of Kaplan Professional, has been tapped to be CIO of the Americas' SAP Users' Group.

Year end: Microsoft to heat up battle vs. Flash in '08

Microsoft may be ahead of Adobe with programming languages and developer tools, but it is playing catch up at graphic design applications.

YEAR END: AIR and RIAs raise Adobe's profile

Adobe raised its brand awareness and market power in 2007 on the strength of RIAs and new desktop technology.

Software AG pays $26M for mainframe app-dev tools

The sale marks Jacada's move out of the application modernization and middleware software business in order to concentrate on development of call center systems.

Szulik resigns at Red Hat; Former Delta exec tapped as CEO

Red Hat said it hired the former COO of Delta Airlines to serve as president and CEO.

First Look: Microsoft's Office Live Workspace offers collaboration with a side of confusion

The beta of Microsoft's new online service reveals some good collaboration features for individuals and small businesses, but there are problems that still need to be ironed out.

SugarCRM offers biggest upgrade yet

New tools let nontechnical users build modules, and security is improved, among other additions.

First Look: Office Live Workspace offers collaboration with a side of confusion

The beta of Microsoft's new online service reveals some good collaboration features for individuals and small businesses, but there are problems that still need to be ironed out.

The seven most annoying developments in software

From product keys to click behavior, application developers need to stop annoying their users.

Vendor of Flash alternative sees bright future for Silverlight

David Stubenvoll, CEO at Flash alternative vendor Wowza Media Systems, says Adobe Systems has to assume that Microsoft's new Silverlight rich-media player will "become ubiquitous."

Google Toolbar flaw opens door for attackers

Google confirmed the findings of a security researcher who warned that a security hole in the Google Toolbar could be exploited to download malicious files or launch phishing attacks.

How to conquer Gmail in 6 easy ways

Gmail is a powerful Web mail service that can be customized to help users better keep, label and filter their e-mail. Scott Spanbauer explains how.

Microsoft, Viacom agree to $500M advertising pact

Microsoft and entertainment broadcaster Viacom have agreed to a five-year deal to share content and partner on advertising initiatives.

Will Symphony play taps for Sun's StarOffice ambitions?

Sun's strategy of having two free-to-good-home dogs in the applications-suite hunt might be coming to an end, as the company quietly backs away from the StarOffice "freemium" business model.