Microsoft turns on SQL Server Notification Service
eWeek | at | by Mike
Microsoft this week released a new feature for its SQL Server 2000 database that can generate personalized notifications to a range of devices, including mobile devices. SQL Server 2000 Notification Services, in beta since April and now available for free download, is an application platform built on top of SQL Server that can match user preferences and subscriptions with events and incoming data to generate personalized notifications ready for delivery in such formats and devices as mobile phones, SMS (Short Messaging Service) aggregators, e?mail and instant messaging.