Some people say that according to the Mayan calendar, the Mayan fifth world finished in 1987 and the sixth world starts in 2012, so we are currently “between worlds” and this time is called the “Apocalypse” or revealing. Mayans also say that in 2012 (again, according to some people):
- We will have gone beyond technology as we know it.
- Planet Earth and the Solar System will come into galactic synchronization with the rest of the Universe.
- Our DNA will be “upgraded” (reprogrammed) from the center of our galaxy. (Hunab Ku).
Well, I don’t know anything about the solar system, the Mayan calendar, or if our DNA will be upgraded…
📝 One-Minute Brief
Celebrating the 12th anniversary of BizTalk Server! On December 12, 2012 (12/12/12), Sandro Pereira reflects on the journey of Microsoft’s premier integration platform since its release in 2000. The post playfully contrasts Mayan calendar prophecies with the “DNA upgrade” of the product as it transitions toward BizTalk Server 2013, highlighting the evolution of its branding and its enduring role in the enterprise.
What I know is that BizTalk Server DNA is being upgraded and that today is a special day… On a day as unique as 12/12/12, it’s only fitting to celebrate a product that has defined the integration landscape for over a decade. Today marks the 12th anniversary of Microsoft BizTalk Server!
BizTalk Server 2000 was released on 12/12/2000 (see Gijs in ‘t Veld collection item here), and like I said, its DNA is being upgraded to BizTalk Server 2013; take a look at BizTalk Server, all logos over time…
Twelve years in technology is an eternity. BizTalk has survived and thrived because it solves the hardest problem in IT: communication. Whether it’s legacy mainframe systems or modern SaaS APIs, BizTalk remains the “glue” that holds business processes together.
Congratulations, BizTalk Server Team!
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