Cloud computing looks like the biggest change to hit our industry in many years. One important aspect of this change is the rise of platforms that let developers create applications for the cloud. This session takes a broad look at the Azure Services Platform, Microsoft's entry in this area. The topics...
Going to the cloud is a great opportunity for organisations of all sizes, and in particular for small and medium businesses. However, is "the cloud" going to be good for my organisation? What part of my infrastructure or applications should I move to "the cloud"? Is my organisation ready for it? Am I...
For people who create software today, working with identity isn't much fun. There are too many technologies and too much complexity. The industry-wide shift toward claims-based identity improves this, offering a better, simpler approach. Yet making this approach real requires infrastructure, which is...
Complexity is the single biggest problem in IT in general and in SOAs in particular. Complexity causes systems to be delivered late, over budget, and failing to meet the needs of the business. It is a multi-trillion dollar problem.
When SOAs were first introduced, many believed they would solve the...