Corporate IT Update articles from January 2007

Corporate IT Update archives from January 2007

IBM mainframe offers lower TCO than other platforms - report.(total cost of ownership, International Business Machines Corp.)(Brief article)
January 2, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Information technology company IBM (NYSE: IBM) mainframe offers customers Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) advantages of between 5% and 60% over typical Unix, Linux, and Windows...

Ribstone announces availability of indexing and data reviewing software.
January 2, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ribstone Systems, a developer of document capture and image processing solutions, has announced the release and availability of Ribstone indexing and data reviewing software which was...

CIO Magazine publishes results of quarterly Tech Poll.(Brief article)
January 2, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US-based CIO Magazine has published the results of its quarterly Tech Poll for October-December 2006. Findings from the Tech Poll show IT spending projections decreased in Q4...

ToolBook Translation System introduced by SumTotal.(SumTotal Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
January 2, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Provider of learning and business performance technologies and services SumTotal Systems Inc (Nasdaq:SUMT) has released ToolBook Translation System (TTS) version 1.0 to enable customers...

LiteScape communication applications rated Avaya compliant.
January 2, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD LiteScape Technologies, a provider of unified communication solutions, has reported that its collaborative communication and identity management applications have been confirmed as...

OpenVZ software made available for Sun UltraSPARC T1 Processor.(SWsoft)(Brief article)
January 3, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The OpenVZ project, supported by SWsoft, announced on Tuesday (2 January) its open source virtualisation software is available for servers using technology company Sun Microsystems Inc...

KONNECT VoIP phone system now available from Aksys Networks.(Brief article)
January 3, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aksys Networks Inc, a developer of VoIP phone systems, has introduced the KONNECT Office Phone System. The new offering is a serverless, full-featured telephone system designed for...

3M Digital Signage unveils Network Operations Manager tool.(Brief article)
January 4, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Details of the new Network Operations Manager (NOM) tool have been unveiled by 3M Digital Signage, a provider of digital signage network solutions, designed to address hardware and...

New version of Verix on-demand analytic service now available.(Brief article)
January 4, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Verix, a provider of an on-demand business analytic service, has introduced Version 2.3 of its Verix Discovery Suite. The offering uses algorithms to analyse business information...

New PowerMate VL270 introduced by NEC Computers.
January 5, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD PC manufacturer NEC Computers has introduced its new PowerMate VL270 business PC. According to the company, the NEC PowerMate VL270 features Intel Core 2 Duo CPU Support, which...

BitDefender's anti-spam engine awarded Checkmark Premium Certification.
January 5, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Antivirus software and data security solutions provider BitDefender announced on Thursday (4 January) that its anti-spam engine has been awarded the Checkmark PC anti-spam certification...

3M announces latest release of HighJump Software.(Supply Chain Advantage)(Brief article)
January 8, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Technology company 3M has announced the latest release of its HighJump Software 'Supply Chain Advantage' product suite. According to the company, the latest release addresses...

Customer Interaction Express 1.0 introduced by Avaya.(Brief article)
January 10, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Avaya Inc, a provider of business communications applications, systems and services, launched on Tuesday (9 January) Customer Interaction Express 1.0, a new contact centre software...

Interactive Intelligence releases Interaction Optimizer.(Brief article)
January 11, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Interaction Optimizer, the new contact centre workforce management software module from Interactive Intelligence Inc (Nasdaq:ININ), a provider of business communications software and...

Network General introduces three new models of Sniffer InfiniStream platform.(Brief article)
January 15, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Network General Corp, a provider of IT Service Assurance solutions, has announced the release of three new models of its network analysis solution, the Sniffer InfiniStream platform....

Nebulas Security introduces Security Assessment Service.
January 15, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Nebulas Security, a provider of IT security, mobility and compliance solutions, has introduced SAS (Security Assessment Service). According to the company, Nebulas Security launched...

O2 Ireland survey finds SMEs not aware of 3G data cards.(small and medium sized enterprises)(Survey)(Brief article)
January 15, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A survey conducted for mobile operator O2 Ireland has revealed that while use of laptop computers has increased amongst Irish small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), more than 50%...

SecureWave announces partnership with LogicaCMG.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Endpoint security software provider SecureWave SA has announced a partnership agreement with IT services provider LogicaCMG's Information Security Practice. Under the terms of the...

Datang selects Wintegra processors for Super Node B base station.
January 16, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Wintegra Inc, a semiconductor company in the access infrastructure market, announced on Monday (15 January) that Datang Mobile, a supplier of telecomms solutions in China, is using...

Dynamics Retail Management System 2.0 introduced by Microsoft.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Software company Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced on Monday (15 January) the release of Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) 2.0. According to the company, Microsoft...

RoboHelp 6 now available from Adobe.(Adobe Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Software and services provider Adobe Systems Inc (Nasdaq:ADBE) has released a new upgrade to its RoboHelp software for creating, managing and publishing software help systems, knowledge...

Fujitsu Siemens Computers adds CA software to FibreCAT storage systems.(Brief article)
January 16, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Fujitsu Siemens Computers, a European IT provider, reported on 16 January that it will utilise CA's BrightStor ARCserve Backup solution and XOsoft Enterprise Rewinder continuous data...

BT launches BT Workspace.(BT Group PLC)(Brief article)
January 18, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Communications company BT has launched its new BT Workspace online as one of its 'Business Essentials' range of services designed for SMEs. According to the company, BT Workspace...

Veritas Storage Foundation 5.0 HA for Windows launched by Symantec.
January 18, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Security solutions provider Symantec Corp (Nasdaq:SYMC) announced on Wednesday (17 January) its Veritas Storage Foundation 5.0 High Availability (HA) for Windows product. According...

Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets selects Veritel Pro from Activa Solutions.(Brief article)
January 18, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets, a provider of expert financial services to businesses, has selected the Veritel Pro communication recording technology from Activa Solutions, a provider...

Netintelligence launches Cloud Clean solution to block access to illegal sites.(Brief article)
January 19, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Netintelligence, a provider of web based managed Internet security services, has launched its Cloud Clean solution, a network-based system which blocks access to illegal sites. ...

Pointsec introduces Device Protector solution.(Pointsec Mobile Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
January 22, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Pointsec Device Protector solution has been introduced by Pointsec Mobile Technologies, a mobile data protection company, extending its enterprise data protection to include...

New rackmount LCD KVM switches launched by ATEN Technology.(KL9108/KL9116 IP LCD KVM)(liquid crystal display)(Brief article)
January 23, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ATEN Technology, Inc, a provider of KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) and remote connectivity products to centrally manage servers, network devices and IT infrastructure, announced on Monday...

BWCS reveals IM could reduce UK's annual carbon emissions.
January 24, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Technology consultant BWCS has revealed that widespread adoption of secure instant messaging (IM) could result in a reduction of 14.2bn lbs of CO2, helping to lower the UK's carbon...

New line of web appliances introduced by Finjan.
January 24, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Web security solutions provider Finjan Inc announced on Tuesday (23 January) the release of its upgraded line of Vital Security Web Appliances. According to the company, the Vital...

Critical Path introduces Contact-Centric Communications.(Brief article)
January 24, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Critical Path Inc (OTC:CPTH), a provider of messaging software and services, unveiled on Tuesday (23 January) Contact-Centric Communications, a new Memova Messaging solution designed...

IBM unveils details of new Lotus Connections software.(Brief article)
January 24, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Computer company IBM has unveiled details of forthcoming Lotus Connections software, which it said will simplify the sharing of information within an organisation. The software...

s2s chosen by Julian Graves.(Brief article)
January 25, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Julian Graves, a UK specialist retailer of natural food, snacks and ingredients, has selected s2s, a provider of network consulting and implementation services, to provide and install...

MyFax upgrades management, reporting and security options.(Brief article)
January 25, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD MyFax, an Internet fax service, has made some improvements to its service which allows business users to send and receive faxes using e-mail and the web. New account services...

VeCommerce's Intelligent Call Steering selected by Standard Life.(Brief article)
January 26, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK financial services provider, Standard Life, has implemented a natural language voice recognition (NVLR) system for its Life and Pensions business, provided by VeCommerce, a provider...

PCmover for Vista from Laplink introduced by Avanquest UK.(Software Business Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
January 26, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Avanquest UK, a developer and publisher of business and consumer software, has announced the launch of the latest version of PCmover for Vista, developed by Software Inc, a provider of...

Network Server Suite 4.0 introduced by Halcyon Software.
January 26, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Systems management software provider Halcyon Software, has announced its latest release of Network Server Suite (NSS) 4.0, a suite of monitoring and systems management automation tools....

Private Mobile Networks announces partnership with DigitalSkys.
January 26, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Private Mobile Networks Ltd, a UK provider of private GSM network technology, announced on Thursday (25 January) the formalisation of a business partnership with last-mile wireless...

Cisco releases three patches for Internet infrastructure.(Cisco Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
January 26, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Three patches have been released by Cisco, a networking equipment and network management company which makes hardware for much of the Internet backbone, to fix security holes in its...

New partner channel launched by Total Resource Management.(Brief article)
January 29, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Total Resource Management, Inc (TRM), a provider of strategic consulting and information technology solutions in an Integrated Asset Management framework, has launched a new partner...

NTT Data Intellilink select ConSentry for network security.
January 30, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ConSentry Networks, a provider of secure LAN solutions, announced on Monday (29 January) that NTT Data Intellilink, the systems integration arm of telecomms company NTT, is using...

Webraska Inuk platform launched by Webraska.(Webraska Mobile Technologies S.A.)(Brief article)
January 30, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Webraska, a provider of mobile GPS navigation solutions and geospatial software platforms, has announced the launch of Webraska Inuk, its new platform designed to allow location-based...

RADVISION releases SCOPIA Interactive Video Platform Version 2.0.(Brief article)
January 30, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD SCOPIA Interactive Video Platform Version 2.0 has been released by RADVISION (Nasdaq:RVSN), a provider of video network infrastructure and developer tools for unified visual...

Cybertrust releases its EVSSL Certificates.(Extended Validation Secure Socket Layer)(Brief article)
January 31, 2007... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Cybertrust, a global information security specialist, released today (30 January) its Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates, which will allow customers to use applications such as...