While not exactly breaking news I thought it worth mentioning that there are a few WebSphere Feature Packs and other packages in early availability.
Link - WAS 6.1 Feature Pack for Web Services beta
Link - WAS 6.1 Feature Pack for SOA beta
Link - WAS 6.1 Feature Pack for EJB 3 alpha
Link - AJAX Starter Pack
I applaud the direction that IBM is taking here with the release of the feature packs. The ability to provide earlier access to emerging standards implementations in this format is good for IBM and good for the community of developers and administrators that work with WebSphere.
From IBM's perspective this allows them to keep their application server closer to current in terms of standards support which helps in terms of product positioning.
From the customers point of view the benefit is twofold. First, earlier access to implementations of leading edge technologies provides opportunity for increased efficiencies and forward compatability. Second customers have more options and control in terms of the services provided their application server.
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