Action Message Format (AMF) is a protocol that is used to serialize the data coming into Flash Player or going out to other programming environments that need to communicate with Flash Player. Say, if you create in Java an instance of the class MyOrder, this instance can be converted into a string of bytes, sent over the wire to Flash Player and then recreated there as an instance of the ActionScript object. The rules of how to do this are defined by a communication protocol, such as AMF. More info

Project Insight has released new upgrades in 7.1 that feature the ability to create Project Insight tasks and issues from Outlook e-mails, an AJAX-enabled, team member customizable time entry grid; portfolio, project, and task snapshot reports; project profitability and recovery reports; and new time/expense configuration options. More info

Is AJAX fit to serve as spear carrier for next-generation Web technology? That question, asked by the San Diego Business Journal in March 2007, was answered by the sheer scale of the last two AJAXWorld Conference & Expos, in March (New York) and September (Santa Clara). The undisputed answer is 'Yes!' So many companies have jumped aboard the AJAX train that when we wanted to do an informal survey the other day on upcoming Web and Internet technology trends, I was able to quickly compile a list of 800 different companies that are leaving the station. More info

videoNEXT announced the release of (version 2.5) to its Security Knowledge Manager (SKM). The new enhancements of this scalable IP surveillance and security solution focus on advancements in its Access Control Integration Framework and Command and Control capabilities. More info

INOVx Solutions announced RealityLINx version 5.0, its innovative Virtualization technology. Extensive new functionality will be available in this version including management of change features such as 3D modeling, improved laser scanning image support, and enhanced synchronization with popular CAD systems. INOVx continues its long-term commitment to ever improving asset management solutions for the process industry. More info

'Lightstreamer gives us some unique capabilities and it was really the only choice for us when we examined all the alternatives,' said Markus Skytter, CTO of Panopticon Software, as it was announced today that Lightstreamer has been selected by Panopticon Software for their Enterprise product which is web-deployable and server-based. More info

I met Jonas Jacobi and John Fallows just after Thanksgiving as they pitched their product for inclusion at DEMO. Having helped launch the first Web server at DEMO more than 10 years ago, I understood immediately the importance of what they are providing in this technology. On the spot, I invited them to come to the conference. Where, John asked, would DEMO 08 be held? Palm Desert, I answered. 'That's great. Our families will love it there.' More info

Neterion announced its third generation X3100 Series adapters. Neterion's X3100 Series eliminates the I/O bottleneck by enabling multiple guest OS's of a virtual environment to share one physical adapter through the use of physically separate I/O channels -- while preserving all the advantages of virtualization, including mobility and manageability. The X3100 Series supports the new industry-standard, SR-IOV 1.0 (Single-Root I/O Virtualization). SR-IOV is a PCI-SIG workgroup extension to PCIe that allows a single adapter to truly behave like multiple physical adapters in a virtualized server. Neterion was a major contributor to this specification standard. More info

Netbiscuits is the first mobile software development platform to support Adobe Flash and AJAX technologies so developers can create the next-generation Mobile Internet experience worldwide. Now media, content and advertising professionals have a full solution to deliver high-quality, tailored web experiences that incorporate mobile advertising and shopping on virtually any mobile device. The Netbiscuits web platform empowers customers to conquer the three main obstacles to implementing a successful Mobile Internet strategy: create perfectly formatted content; publish content to any mobile device on any network in any country; and quickly generate revenue from mobile advertising and commerce. More info

AJAXWorld Conference & Expo, March 18-20, 2008, in New York City will provide an overview of Canoo's RIA technology as compared to its other European competitors. Upcoming AJAXWorld Conference is demonstrating a stronger interest and participation from delegates around Europe. Canoo announced a new release of its Java library for Rich Internet Applications (RIA), UltraLightClient (ULC). This new 6.2 version offers addons to test UltraLightClient-based applications more easily. More info