Middleware
middleware
Definition | App ArchitectureMiddleware is software that bridges the gap between applications and operating systems by providing a method for communication and data management.
WSO2
Definition | App ArchitectureWSO2 is a middleware vendor that sells open source application program interface (API) management software.
TTTech Auto, ZettaScale extend collaboration to launch in-vehicle, V2X service
News | ComputerWeekly.comCollaboration looks to bring about what software-defined vehicle technology provider and open-source communication middleware firms say is a ...
Matillion raises $100M for ETL to enable data middleware
News | Data ManagementThe co-founder and CEO of Matillion, talks about his company’'s latest round of Series D funding and how data will be the key to success for many ...
How to match microservices middleware to your mission
Tip | App ArchitectureMicroservices middleware strategies require an understanding of goals, state control and other key factors. Discover everything you should consider ...
How middleware platforms can benefit mobile apps
Tip | Mobile ComputingOrganizations that build mobile apps with a lot of integrations with back-end services should consider middleware. But first, be aware of these pros ...
IBM fast-tracks updates to key middleware, Db2 for cloud era
News | Data ManagementHoping to close the competitive gap with rivals AWS and Microsoft, IBM plans to revamp its lineup of legacy middleware products with improved cloud ...
Open source Kaa IoT middleware to take on enterprise IoT
Feature | IoT AgendaWhile many open source IoT middleware options exist, the open source Kaa IoT platform is touted by the company as secure, multifaceted and, overall, ...
Containers and the cloud push middleware technology forward
Feature | TheServerSide.comIs the application server dead? Not really. But the role of middleware technology has certainly changed in ways that impact both operations and ...
Middleware tools demand to peak in 2018, before iPaaS ascends
News | App ArchitectureGartner predicts that enterprise on-premises middleware will go out with a $30B bang this year. Ready to plan cloud middleware migration projects? ...
EAI (enterprise application integration)
Definition | App ArchitectureEnterprise application integration (EAI) is the process of connecting an organization's business applications, services, databases and other systems ...
CICS (Customer Information Control System)
Definition | Data CenterCICS (Customer Information Control System) is middleware that sits between the z/OS IBM mainframe operating system and business applications.
Limited EHR integration impacts use of clinical communication tools
News | Health IT and EHRInterviewed customers of clinical communication vendors PerfectServe, TigerConnect, and Baxter reported the highest levels of EHR integration in a ...
Oracle Fusion Marketing enables campaign orchestration
News | Customer ExperienceOracle has announced plans to release Fusion Marketing in 2022. The middleware app will more deeply integrate customer data to marketing initiatives ...
2018's cloud middleware migration surge will aid developers
Feature | App ArchitectureAn expected surge of migrations from on-premises middleware to cloud middleware will bring automated support for hybrid integration and lower costs. ...
IoT will drive a middleware boom
News | ComputerWeekly.comSpending in middleware is expected to exceed $16.3bn, driven by a shift towards agile mobile application integration
Paul Vincent
Contributor | TechTargetPaul Vincent is research director for the application infrastructure and middleware team at Gartner
Event-Driven Ansible early adopters share lessons learned
News | IT OperationsBeta testers of the new Event-Driven Ansible tool from Red Hat said expanding automation and moving toward self-healing systems requires fresh skills...
How to address security risks posed by middleware tools
Tip | App ArchitectureMiddleware tools can present a huge vulnerability, enough to offset their benefits. However, with some simple steps you can protect yourself and your...
IBM focuses on platform-based plan for hybrid cloud and AI
Opinion | Cloud ComputingFor decades, pundits have suggested that IBM has lost relevance. IBM wasn't in trouble then, and it's not in trouble now. See how IBM's cloud focus ...
Quiz: Mobile middleware and application development
Quiz | App ArchitectureWhat do you know about mobile middleware and development? Find out with our seven-question quiz!
database as a service (DBaaS)
Definition | Data ManagementDatabase as a service (DBaaS) is a cloud computing managed service offering that provides access to a database without requiring the setup of ...
hybrid ERP
Definition | ERPHybrid ERP is a combination of on-premises enterprise resource planning systems for managing essential business processes, such as financials and ...
Gartner: Enterprises opt for open-source and cloud middleware alternatives
News | ComputerWeekly.comGartner has reported a bigger focus on subscription-based licensing and open-source platforms in the middleware market
Kong
Definition | App ArchitectureKong is an open source API gateway and platform that acts as middleware between compute clients and the API-centric applications.
5-step IaaS security checklist for cloud customers
Tip | SecurityGet expert advice on patching, data encryption, and identity and access management responsibilities in this enterprise IaaS security checklist.
application architecture
Definition | App ArchitectureAn application architecture is a structural map of how a software application is assembled and how applications interact with each other to meet ...
Stellar Lifestyle opens high-tech retail space
News | ComputerWeekly.comThe Hive 2.0 retail space in Esplanade Xchange uses AI and robots to enable self-checkout, prepare and serve beverages, and deliver items to offices ...
Quantum computing in business applications
Feature | CIOQuantum computing shows great potential for faster problem-solving, among other benefits. Discover key areas where the enterprise could implement the...
Hyundai Mobis taps Wind River Studio to accelerate software-defined vehicle development
News | ComputerWeekly.comGlobal vehicle technology innovator and supplier selects mission-critical intelligent systems provider to accelerate its software-defined vehicle ...
LG finds higher gear with autonomous driving and infotainment
News | ComputerWeekly.comLatest collaboration between Korean CE giant and global mobility tech company combines in-vehicle infotainment capabilities with ADAS and AD ...
The challenges of integrating SaaS applications
Feature | ComputerWeekly.comSaaS has grown from a handful of applications to a vast market covering almost every type of business task. We look at the integration challenges
cloud security architecture
Definition | SecurityCloud security architecture is a security strategy designed around securing an organization's data and applications in the cloud.
AMD aims to reshape automotive industry with AI engines, in-vehicle experiences
News | ComputerWeekly.comChip giant to use forthcoming CES to introduce Versal AI Edge XA adaptive SoCs and Ryzen Embedded V2000A Series processors to power next-generation ...
3 rules to adapt cloud change management policies
Opinion | Cloud ComputingHaving a change management policy can minimize risk when it comes to making changes. Follow these rules to adapt cloud change management policies and...
data virtualization
Definition | Data ManagementData virtualization is an umbrella term used to describe an approach to data management that allows an application to retrieve and manipulate data ...
enterprise storage
Definition | StorageEnterprise storage is a centralized repository for business information that provides common data management, protection and sharing functions ...
Top 12 most commonly used IoT protocols and standards
Tip | IoT AgendaNot every IoT communication protocol is right for every deployment or device. Consider the power and security requirements before choosing one ...
6 IoT architecture layers and components explained
Tip | IoT AgendaHaving a clearly defined IoT architecture framework greatly improves the chances for success of an enterprise's connected deployment.
ICT (information and communications technology or technologies)
Definition | CIOICT, or information and communications technology (or technologies), is the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing.
How IoT helps support sustainable manufacturing
Feature | IoT AgendaImplementing IoT can help manufacturers with sustainability goals stay on track through monitoring and automation. IoT can also help with compliance.
cloud management platform (CMP)
Definition | Cloud ComputingA cloud management platform (CMP) is a suite of integrated software tools that an enterprise can use to monitor and control cloud environments.
5 cloud asset management best practices to optimize performance
Tip | Cloud ComputingCloud billing, application deployments and security and governance are all important steps of cloud asset management. These best practices can help ...
Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g getting updates
News | SearchOracleOracle's key sales pitch for its Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g updates is "integration," but according to some, there’s still room for more of it.
embedded systems programming
Definition | IoT AgendaEmbedded systems programming, also known as embedded programming, facilitates the development of consumer-facing devices that don't use conventional ...
Trend Micro discloses 'silent threat' flaws in Azure ML
News | SecurityDuring a Black Hat 2023 session, Trend Micro researchers discussed several vulnerabilities they discovered in Azure Machine Learning that allow ...
Cloud networking vs. cloud computing: What's the difference?
Answer | NetworkingOrganizations might sometimes consider cloud computing and cloud networking as interchangeable due to their similarities. But the two strategies have...
How to create an SBOM, with example and template
Tip | SecuritySBOMs help organizations inventory every component in their software. This free template, which includes an SBOM example, can help you secure your ...
Content, data services enable digital workplace transformation
Feature | Content ManagementThere's a lot of tech behind digital workplace transformations: middleware, application modernization, content and data services. Done right, it ...
mobile application development platform (MADP)
Definition | Mobile ComputingA mobile application development platform (MADP) is a type of software that allows a business to rapidly build, test and deploy mobile apps for ...
Commsignia wheels out vehicle-to-everything for bicycles
News | ComputerWeekly.comVehicle-to-everything technology provider turns attention from four wheels to two, looking to apply technology expertise to solve traffic information...
KLAS: Client Adoption Varies Across Clinical Communication Platforms
News | Health IT and EHRHealthcare organizations using Stryker Edge’s clinical communication platform reported the highest average number of exchanged messages, the KLAS ...
Explaining the hidden costs of ERP implementations
Feature | ERPIt's easy to know what the software costs, but what about variables like customization, productivity and training? Experts reveal the pitfalls so you...
Researchers criticize Oracle's vulnerability disclosure process
News | SecurityWhile the critical flaws were reported in April, it took the vendor nearly half a year to issue patches, exceeding the standard responsible ...
Oracle announces simplified pricing model for cloud computing
News | ComputerWeekly.comAhead of Oracle’s OpenWorld 2017 event, Larry Ellison announces simplification of cloud pricing, attached to increased automation in database and ...
SAP Basis
Definition | SearchSAPBasis is a set of middleware programs and tools from SAP, the German company whose comprehensive R/3 product is used to help manage large ...
cloud application
Definition | Cloud ComputingA cloud application, or cloud app, is a software program where cloud-based and local components work together.
digital platform
Definition | CIOA digital platform is a web-based structural software package that speeds and eases transactions among users.
decentralized application (DApp)
Definition | IoT AgendaA decentralized application (DApp) is a type of distributed, open source software application that runs on a peer-to-peer (P2P) blockchain network ...
EG Innovations
Definition | Virtual DesktopEG Innovations is an end-user experience and infrastructure monitoring software vendor best known for its EG Enterprise product.
integration as a service (IaaS)
Definition | Cloud ComputingIntegration as a service (IaaS) is a cloud-based delivery model that strives to connect on-premises data with data located in cloud-based ...
web services
Definition | App ArchitectureWeb services are a type of internet software that use standardized messaging protocols and are made available from an application service provider's ...
cloud orchestration (cloud orchestrator)
Definition | IT OperationsCloud orchestration is the use of programming technology to manage the interconnections and interactions among workloads on public and private cloud ...
CW Innovation Awards: How Singapore's DBS Bank is driving IT automation
News | ComputerWeekly.comDBS Bank’s Technology Marketplace portal has enabled the bank to speed up provisioning of infrastructure and applications through automation and ...
application migration
Definition | Cloud ComputingApplication migration is the process of moving an application program from one environment to another.
5 SBOM tools to start securing the software supply chain
Tip | SecurityOrganizations can use these SBOM tools to help secure their software supply chain by understanding the components of their deployed software and ...
Top 11 Linux certifications
Tip | Data CenterChoosing among Linux certifications can seem daunting, but there are differences to all options that can help you decide which is best for you and ...
Supercomputing research collaboration to bring fusion energy to UK grid in 2040s
News | ComputerWeekly.comThe UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Cambridge have joined forces with Dell Technologies and Intel to accelerate pace of ...
marketing automation
Definition | Customer ExperienceMarketing automation is a type of software that allows companies to effectively target customers with automated marketing messages across channels ...
How API gateways improve API security
Tip | SecurityAPI gateways keep APIs secure by providing rate limiting, DDoS protection and more. Learn more about these benefits, along with API gateway security ...
database administrator (DBA)
Definition | Data ManagementA database administrator (DBA) is the information technician responsible for directing and performing all activities related to maintaining and ...
Exploring the features of Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c
Feature | Data ManagementCloud Control, a feature of Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c, can be used to monitor and manage databases, middleware, infrastructure and hardware ...
application programming interface (API)
Definition | App ArchitectureAn application programming interface (API) is code that enables two software programs to communicate.
Hyperledger
Definition | CIOHyperledger is a collection of open source projects created to support the development of blockchain-based distributed ledgers.
provisioning
Definition | WhatIsIn the context of IT and computing, provisioning refers to the process of setting up IT infrastructure and providing access to authorized users to ...
CRM vs. CMS: How they differ and how to integrate them
Tip | Content ManagementCMSes and CRM systems serve different purposes, but together, they can help organizations improve customer data management as well as automate sales ...
NoOps (no operations)
Definition | IT OperationsNoOps (no operations) is a concept that an IT environment can become so automated and abstracted from the underlying infrastructure that there's no ...
Oracle Customer Experience Cloud (Oracle CX Cloud)
Definition | Customer ExperienceOracle Customer Experience Cloud (Oracle CX Cloud) is a suite of cloud-based tools for customer relationship management (CRM), sales, marketing, ...
How viable is open source service mesh?
Tip | IT OperationsThe open source vs. proprietary service mesh debate has a lot of gray area, and the best fit for an org might fall into that spectrum. Here's what to...
Reinforce IoT cloud security in 6 steps
Tip | IoT AgendaCloud services can accommodate the constant flow of IoT data, but IT admins must also be ready to work with providers to effectively defend their ...
Don't force your IT applications into edge computing
Tip | IT OperationsEdge computing's primary concern is latency -- and most applications introduce too much. Consider the edge as a companion environment, not an ...
4 reasons HR must clean its people analytics data
Tip | HR SoftwareEnsuring the accuracy of HR's people analytics data is crucial, so HR and other company leaders can make the right decisions. Learn why HR must clean...
What is PaaS? Platform as a service definition and guide
Definition | Cloud ComputingPlatform as a service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model where a third-party provider delivers hardware and software tools to users over the internet.
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
Definition | App ArchitectureAn enterprise service bus (ESB) is a software platform used to distribute work among connected components of an application.
A quick rundown of multi-runtime microservices architecture
Tip | App ArchitectureLearn the basics about a multi-runtime architecture, and the two-component approach it takes to provide a standard for abstracted ...
Larry Fulton
Contributor | TechTargetLarry Fulton is a leading expert in service-oriented architecture (SOA), SOA governance, enterprise architecture, and enterprise middleware.
Salesforce Platform (formerly Force.com)
Definition | Customer ExperienceThe Salesforce Platform -- formerly known as Force.com -- is a platform as a service (PaaS) product that simplifies the development and deployment of...
How to boost developer productivity
Feature | ComputerWeekly.comA good software developer experience is something team leaders and project managers should strive for if they are to get the best out of their teams
Google, MS, Oracle vulnerabilities make November ’22 a big month for patching
News | ComputerWeekly.comVulnerabilities affecting the likes of Google, Microsoft and Oracle proved particularly troublesome in November
CES 2024: Rubber hits the road for the connected car
Feature | ComputerWeekly.comThe world’s leading consumer electronics show has changed – from connected kitchens and cleaners, it is now, say some, the Detroit Auto Show on ...
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Definition | Cloud ComputingInfrastructure as a service (IaaS) is a form of cloud computing that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.
Security Think Tank: A brief history of (secure) coding
Opinion | ComputerWeekly.comFrom controlling who was allowed to work with IBM mainframes to present-day DevSecOps techniques, the concept of secure coding has a longer history ...
New ServiceNow apps automate organizational productivity
News | IT OperationsServiceNow rolled out applications for the Now Platform that assists IT shops with organizational productivity planning and building flexible hybrid ...
4 software supply chain security best practices
Tip | SecurityThe increasing complexity of software supply chains makes it difficult for companies to understand all its components. Learn how to find ...
Oracle Cloud
Definition | WhatIsOracle Cloud is a subscription-based public cloud services offering from database company Oracle.
Increase cloud visibility with these 4 best practices
Tip | Cloud ComputingCloud environments are complex and have many moving parts. Implement a cloud visibility strategy to track those moving parts and prevent cost, ...
How MSPs can help in building resilience in supply chains
Feature | IT ChannelChannel partners have stepped in to try to address supply chain disruptions, but not all vendors feel MSPs, consultants and other partners have the ...
Reimagining the factory floor as a metaverse workplace
Podcast | ERPPlex CTO Jerry Foster explains how virtual reality technology and high-speed connectivity could allow factory line workers to do their jobs remotely ...
Diageo to change how it manages APIs to support digital strategy
News | ComputerWeekly.comDiageo is contemplating introducing a lightweight middleware layer to better manage the APIs that govern the software services it uses
WebLogic
Definition | App ArchitectureOracle WebLogic Server is a leading e-commerce online transaction processing (OLTP) platform, developed to connect users in distributed computing ...