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Pegasystems Unveils BPM Suite
• Pegasystems Inc. in Cambridge, Mass., last week announced the release of its SmartBuild BPM Suite. The software is a business process management application platform featuring built-in design diagnostics, Pegasystems said. Built upon SmartBPM Suite 4.2, SmartBuild provides real-time feedback for software designers. The release also includes ongoing enhancements for J2EE architects. Pricing wasn't available.
Db4o Database Upgrade Debuts
• Db4objects Inc. in San Mateo, Calif., has announced Version 4.5 of its db4o open-source object database for Java and .Net. The release features true object-oriented replication that enables mobile and embedded devices to more efficiently replicate data between clients or with servers, according to the company. The new version is available for free download at www.db4o.com; a subscription-based service is $1,200 per year.
Microsoft Releases Second Beta of R2
• Microsoft Corp. has released the second beta version of the update edition of Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, known as R2. It promises improvements in the areas of identity and access management, branch-office server management and storage provisioning, according to Microsoft. The final version of R2 is due in the second half of this year.
Dell Offers New LAN Switch Line
• Dell Inc. has released the Dell PowerConnect 2700 series of LAN switches, ranging from six to 24 ports and priced from $139 to $369. The products have unmanaged to fully managed switches, including Web-based interfaces.

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