A Close Look at BPEL

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

BPEL is an XML-based language that defines the execution of a business process. It is used to implement a particular flow through computer services. Now an OASIS standard, BPEL grew out of separate initiatives at IBM, Microsoft, and BEA to create an orchestration language for business processes. Published by: IBM

BPMN Basics, Organizing Your Business Processes

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) is a newer language but has been the focus of much attention from business and IT. As business processes grow more complex, BPMN provides a structured way to organize them. But it is important to know the basics before selecting a BPMN solution. Published by: IBM

What the $#@! is Parallelism, Anyhow?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

It's amazing how many books on parallel computing use the term parellelism without clearly defining it. In this technical article, Charles Leiserson, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at MIT, provides a brief introduction to this theory. Published by: Intel

Is Parallel Programming Hard?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This article aims at answering the question, "Is parallel programming hard?" You'll take a look at the distinctions between parallel and sequential programming as well as the three main problems programmers face when it comes to parallel programming. Published by: Intel

Designing Artificial Intelligence for Games - Part 3

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this 3rd part of the Designing Artificial Intelligence for Games series, you'll learn how to give your agents higher orders of intelligence. The agents can already deal with the immediate situation they find themselves in; now you are working toward artificial intelligence (AI) that deals with broader goals and the bigger picture. Published by: Intel

Tapping into the Universal Video API: Hardware Acceleration through the Intel® Media SDK

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This article offers an in-depth overview of the just-released Intel Media SDK, an API that offers a single-source approach for targeting a broad range of Intel architectures. Published by: Intel

The Development Executive’s Guide to Open Source Software Policy Implementation

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Black Duck provides a framework that not only allows your software development organization to benefit from open source but also allows other enterprise stakeholders—including legal, IT, security, export and purchasing personnel—to access timely and relevant information to effectively manage business risks. Published by: Black Duck Software

Seven Best Practices for Managing Software Intellectual Property in an Open Source World

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Over the past decade, a powerful new approach to development - open source software - has risen to prominence, dramatically increasing the opportunity to re-use existing software. This report describes a set of seven best practices whose objective is to encourage development based on component re-use and software assembly. Published by: Black Duck Software

How to Increase Velocity and Value with Agile Development using Open Source

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper explains the advantages of reusing open source components in projects implemented by agile development teams, discusses the issues and risks that must be managed, and highlights the benefits organizations can receive by leveraging open source components. Published by: Black Duck Software

10 Dying IT Skills

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

When an IT skill falls out of favor, it rarely ever comes back. Here's our list of 10 dying IT skills. If any of these skills are your main expertise, perhaps it's time to think about updating your skill set. Published by: Global Knowledge

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