Microsoft just announced the release of BizTalk Server 2006 R2 (note to Microsoft, it's nearly 2008) which apparently is the cornerstone of their SOA strategy (please insert Nelson Muntz Ha-ha!

That's a half-Nelson as in Nelson Muntz of The Simpsons, not a full "HA-ha" but a quick little "ha." It was very clear when I was there that anybody who wanted a long term career in Nortel had to be ...

As much as I, (a Louisville fan) would love to point at UK fans and give them the ole Nelson Muntz ha-HA!! It's not due yet; but, I have noticed that UK fans everywhere are missing the big picture ...