Despite delays, the exercise of Windows power continues to pay off, as seemingly half the world flocks to the .NET Framework and the other half scrambles to compete against it or connect to it.
BEA
WebLogic’s embrace of SOA keeps leader moving, albeit slowly.
IBM
Can’t argue with market clout: WebSphere keeps gaining strength.
JBoss
“Professional open source” is more than a slogan—it’s JBoss’ reality.
Macromedia
Nobody comes close for mass-market rich-client Web environments.
Macrovision
Pricing, licensing, packaging, oh my: Its job is to protect the ISV.
Novell
Forget NetWare: Linux is the company’s hot enterprise server platform.
Oracle
Surprising innovation in Java grids, clusters and hostile takeovers.
PalmSource
Compact OS rebuffed enterprise plays from Microsoft, everyone else.
Sun
High-heat Solaris 10, low-cost Java Enterprise System shined bright.
