Stories by John Cox

Key Java messaging tools emerging

A new breed of communications software is emerging that will be critical to Java's success in enterprise nets. These products, such as Progress Software's new SonicMQ, let Java applications reliably share information with each other and with existing applications on corporate networks.

3Com, IBM Debut Palmtops for Corporate Users

3Com Corp. and IBM Corp. this week introduced palm-size computers aimed squarely at corporate computer users.
The vendors have enhanced their handheld organizers by adding memory, expansion slots for peripherals such as pagers, an optional 33.6K bit/ sec modem and connectivity software.

Wyse beefs up thin video

Wyse Technology next week plans to announce a new high-end Windows-based terminal tuned for streaming video applications.
The only catch is that to really exploit video, customers will have to wait for software changes from Microsoft and its partner Citrix Systems, which are expected later this year.

IBM stays the course on Java

You'll hear less from IBM about "thin clients" this year. The company has ditched the term "thin client" in favour of the term "network computing".

BEA creates middleware buzz

With its recent $US192 million acquisition of application server vendor WebLogic, BEA Systems took a big step toward marrying transaction processing systems to the Web.

NCD's thin clients get a multimedia boost

The purchase of a rival by Network Computing Devices means NCD customers will eventually have thin-client desktops that sport a well-regarded technology for displaying video.

BEA Creating Middleware Buzz

With its recent US$192 million acquisition of application server vendor WebLogic, BEA Systems took a big step toward marrying transaction processing systems to the World Wide Web.

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