On Wednesday, Microsoft granted developers access to a significant component of Windows Vista, the company’s newest operating system, CNETreports. Months ahead of time, the company posted near-final versions of two software development technologies that are a crucial part of WinFX, the main programming model that will be released with Vista, which is slated to ship in late 2006.WinFX takes Microsoft’s existing .NET programming model and combines it with new tools for simple software linking over the Internet, displaying data and creating business systems. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe The two technologies that were released are named Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) and Windows Workflow Foundation (WWF). WCF uses Web services to link server-based systems, while WWF maps business processes to network applications. Ari Bixhorn, Microsoft’s director of Web services strategy, said the release allows developers to create and launch applications on their core production systems. He called the release a “significant checkpoint” on the path toward successful delivery of the company new programming model.–Al Sacco Related content feature Mastercard preps for the post-quantum cybersecurity threat A cryptographically relevant quantum computer will put everyday online transactions at risk. Mastercard is preparing for such an eventuality — today. By Poornima Apte Sep 22, 2023 6 mins CIO 100 CIO 100 CIO 100 feature 9 famous analytics and AI disasters Insights from data and machine learning algorithms can be invaluable, but mistakes can cost you reputation, revenue, or even lives. These high-profile analytics and AI blunders illustrate what can go wrong. By Thor Olavsrud Sep 22, 2023 13 mins Technology Industry Generative AI Machine Learning feature Top 15 data management platforms available today Data management platforms (DMPs) help organizations collect and manage data from a wide array of sources — and are becoming increasingly important for customer-centric sales and marketing campaigns. By Peter Wayner Sep 22, 2023 10 mins Marketing Software Data Management opinion Four questions for a casino InfoSec director By Beth Kormanik Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Media and Entertainment Industry Events Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe