'Niobe' Enters the Microsoft Matrix

"Microsoft is testing a prototype tool designed to streamline the development of applications based on Outlook.

Microsoft is fielding a prototype of a new tool that eventually could become a member of its Visual Studio Tools for Office family.

The prototype tool, code-named 'Niobe,' is designed to simplify the development of applications built on the Microsoft Outlook e-mail client."

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