Analyst Report: SpringSource Enters the Application Server Fray

Abstract
SpringSource, the company behind the Spring Portfolio, announced the release of the SpringSource dm Server, an enterprise Java application server that provides an alternative to legacy application servers. The SpringSource dm Server is available now in beta for download on the SpringSource web site. Open source and commercial versions of the product are planned for general availability in Summer 2008.

Abstract
SpringSource, the company behind the Spring Portfolio, announced the release of the SpringSource dm Server, an enterprise Java application server that provides an alternative to legacy application servers. The SpringSource dm Server is available now in beta for download on the SpringSource web site. Open source and commercial versions of the product are planned for general availability in Summer 2008.

About the Author

Brad Shimmin
Principal Analyst, Application Infrastructure
Bradley F. Shimmin brings over 16 years of IT industry experience to his role as Principal Analyst, Application Infrastructure at Current Analysis. In addition to being a writer and editor at well-known industry publications, Brad has also served as a technologist and business analyst, having implemented several enterprise software applications within large-scale deployments. In his role at Current Analysis, Brad will monitor the evolution of platforms such as application servers and integration technologies, which form the vital software infrastructure for corporate computing. Brad will also track commerce solutions as they evolve from standalone solutions to pieces in larger suites that include portals and content management.

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