Test version of Windows verification tool sent
out
Microsoft has admitted that a test version of its program for
discovering whether a PC is running a genuine copy of Windows is
being automatically distributed to users’ PCs. Some users have
reported that the Windows Genuine Advantage software contains bugs
that have caused their PC to inform them that their machine is
running counterfeit software when in fact it is not.
Oracle releases suite to aid SOA deployment
Oracle has developed an integrated, standards-based product
aimed at helping users build, deploy and manage event-driven
applications. The Oracle Event-Driven Architecture Suite, part of
Oracle’s Fusion middleware family, is a key component of SOA 2.0,
the next-generation of service oriented architecture standards,
according to Oracle. SOA 2.0 defines how events and services are
linked together to deliver a flexible and responsive IT
infrastructure.
HP tool aids datacentre staffing decisions
Hewlett-Packard has extended its Openview tools with decision
support technology to help IT directors make the best use of
datacentre staff. HP Openview Decisioncenter uses analysis and
simulations against historical service data to help business
managers optimise staff assignments based on service-level impact
and cost.