BizTalk Server 2006 R3

Steven Martin announced the plan for BizTalk Server 2006 R3 to compliment the new 2008 platform of Windows Server, the .NET Framework, Visual Studio, and SQL Server. Some of the features he highlighted are:

• New web service registry capabilities with support for UDDI (Universal Description Discovery and Integration) version 3.0
• Enhanced service enablement of applications (through new and enhanced adapters for LOB applications, databases, and legacy/host systems)
• Enhanced service enablement of “edge” devices through BizTalk RFID Mobile
• Enhanced interoperability and connectivity support for B2B protocols (like SWIFT, EDI, etc)
• SOA patterns and best practices guidance to assist our customer’s implementations

Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

Drawing from three stories about his life, Steve Jobs delivered a moving commencement address to Stanford’s 2005 graduating class. Inspiring stuff. “Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish”