Microsoft confirmed Thursday that it has tapped former Yahoo executive Qi Lu to run its struggling Online Services Group.

SpringSource, maker of the popular open-source Spring Framework for Java, announced an enterprise-class Web application server based on the open-source Apache Tomcat server.

Nokia has set its sights on Internet services, next-generation wireless technology and mobile application development.

Adobe at its Adobe Max 2008 conference heralded a slew of new technologies, including links between its Flex application development platform and Microsoft's Visual Studio software development system.

Citing the weak economy, SAP has cut the cost of developer subscriptions for its NetWeaver platform by roughly 50%.

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Facebook now gives its developers the option of submitting their applications for review to obtain a seal of approval, but some developers aren't thrilled with the program.

Amazon has launched a hosted content-delivery network service that it first announced in a preliminary test version two months ago.

Consulting firm Capgemini and Amazon.com will offer application development and hosting services using Amazon.com's infrastructure.

These days, the electrical power business has taken on a complexity akin to that of commodities trading. Deregulation, alternate energy sources, and customers seeking protection from rising prices have opened a world of opportunity to nimble electricity retailers such as BlueStar Energy Services, which -- thanks to a strategic investment in SOA, much of it open source -- has made the most of it.

Christopherm needs to maintain a web site. He asked the Answer Line Forum for easy-to-use software recommendations.

Ribbit's Web telephony development platform is out of beta and available to all, the company said.

Microsoft may be set to offer some of its hosted business-productivity services earlier than expected.

Google said Thursday it was adding a new feature to its midrange Web search service that would allow businesses to instantly index new Web pages and updates to make them searchable.

The capability allows users of the free e-mail service to talk face-to-face in a videoconference with people on their contacts lists.

In an offering aimed at helping businesses tie their complex data storage systems in diverse locations, EMC unveiled its Atmos cloud infrastructure product.

Salesforce.com and Google executives had fighting words for rivals Oracle, SAP and Microsoft, saying those vendors are late to the Web-hosted software party and will pay the price for it.

Kapow Technologies is adding enterprise management backing and enhanced RSS and AJAX capabilities to its mashup server technology.

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, cycling legend Lance Armstrong and several technology industry CEOs will discuss this week how Internet technologies can help solve global problems.

SOA adoption has hit a bump in the road, according to survey detailed by Gartner on Monday.

Your business--and the computers that power it--may have started with an idea that popped into your head while you sat in front of your laptop, freeloading off of the local coffee shop's wireless network. But you can't work out of the Java Hut forever.

Researchers can adjust network infrastructure to boost bandwidth, optimize latency and save power using an experimental technology called OpenFlow.

Yahoo hopes to drive more traffic to its sites by allowing people to share information about their interests and activities with friends.

JackBe unveiled a developer version of its Presto mashup software that aims to address security and governance concerns of IT managers.

Google has finally fixed a problem affecting the e-mail service of its Apps suite.

Google is fixing a problem that's keeping new Apps users from accessing their Gmail service.

Amazon on Nov. 1 will begin to offer volume discounts to customers of its S3 hosted storage service.

Microsoft is co-sponsoring a study to see if people who learn about their genetic risk for disease actually change their behaviors.

EMC Corp. said it is expanding its Mozy online backup service with a new option targeted primarily at Mac users and small businesses.

Microsoft today unveiled new versions ofthe Visual Studio development tool set and the Visual Studio Team System software.

The announcement signals a strong pushback into collaboration software as it takes on Microsoft Corp. and IBM in the space.

Oracle is offering its 11g database and middleware on Amazon.com's cloud platform.

Amazon.com plans to expand its roster of hosted computing services for developers with a content delivery network.

Users will be offered instructions on how to quickly plug Flex Builder into Zend Studio to provide a "unified experience for building modern Web applications," the company says.