http://java.sys-con.com/ Latest articles from Brad Johnson Copyright 2008 JAVA DEVELOPER'S JOURNAL Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:37:00 GMT JAVA DEVELOPER'S JOURNAL 10 http://backend.userland.com/rss http://java.sys-con.com/read/522906.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/522906.htm Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:00:00 GMT All too often quality is an afterthought in the application lifecycle. Ever-changing requirements, the pressure of increasingly short release cycles, and factors such as distributed development compound the complexity involved in effectively managing quality practices across application lifecycle activities. They also cast the ineffectiveness of addressing quality at the end of the cycle - in the 'test phase' - into stark relief. http://java.sys-con.com/read/430982.htmhttp://java.sys-con.com/read/430982.htm Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT Virtualization technology is transforming the IT landscape and holds significant promise for those looking to maximize hardware utilization as well as reduce the time associated with provisioning and administering separate physical systems. According to the Yankee Group, today more than 60% of enterprises have implemented virtualization technology - and by the end of 2007 that figure is expected to increase to 90%.