BizTalk Server 2006 R3 Announced

Apr 23

BizTalk Server 2006 R3 Announced

Yesterday Microsoft announced their intention to release a licensed upgrade of BizTalk Server – BizTalk Server 2006 R3. It will include the following features:

New web service registry capabilities with support for UDDI version 3.0
Enhanced service enablement of applications, i.e. new and enhanced adapters for LOB applications, databases, and legacy/host systems
Enhanced service enablement of “edge” devices through BizTalk RFID Mobile
Enhanced interoperability and connectivity support for B2B protocols (like SWIFT, EDI, etc)
SOA patterns and best practices guidance

The expected release date is by June 2009.

For more information on this view Steve Martin’s blog.

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