What's Wrong With Application Software? - A Possible Solution?
What Is It, Why And How Does It Fit Into Your Future
Jim Brown & Olin Thompson - May 12, 2003

Introduction

In the series, 'What's Wrong With Application Software' we explored key challenges found in enterprise applications. We also discussed the characteristics of next generation architectures that would provide better support for applications. While the series ran, we received a lot of feedback. The messages we received both validating the problems and pointing to some potential answers. A number of vendors are working on solutions (see 'What are vendors doing about it') and we are encouraged by their efforts. The first step to moving ahead is accepting that the current generation of solutions is not meeting the needs, and the vendors clearly see the need for improvements...