Corporate IT Update articles from October 2004

Corporate IT Update archives from October 2004

Inkra and Telindus launch network virtualisation training.(Inkra Networks)(Telindus High-Tech Institute)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virtualised network infrastructure provider Inkra Networks, in conjunction with the Telindus High-Tech Institute, a provider of IT and network training, has launched a certified...

Symtrax launches WebReports v2.3.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Reporting software supplier Symtrax has announced the release of WebReports version 2.3. The new features of the archiving tool include new search engine, improved administration...

Mediasurface ships Mediasurface 5.1.(web content management software)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mediasurface has released the latest version of its web content management system, Mediasurface 5.1. The company has described the application as giving immediate online control to...

Mediasurface launches the latest version of its Enterprise Content Management system.(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Content management provider Mediasurface has unveiled the latest version of its Enterprise Content Management system, Mediasurface 5.1. The features of Mediasurface 5.1 include...

Opera Software and UIQ Technology to use Opera as default browser.(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Opera Software and UIQ Technology, a fully owned subsidiary of Symbian Ltd, have chosen Opera to be the default browser in UIQ's UIQ 3.0, the new release of UIQ Platform. The...

Computer Associates launch eTrust Antivirus for Windows XP Embedded.(Computer Associates International Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 5, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Computer Associates International, Inc (NYSE: CA) has announced the availability of eTrust Antivirus for Microsoft Windows XP Embedded. eTrust Antivirus for Windows XP Embedded,...

Eicon announces Shiva VPN Gateways with new features and software.(Eicon Networks Corp., virtual private networks)(Brief Article)
October 5, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Eicon Networks Corporation ("Eicon"), a provider of communication products for networked business applications, has released the Shiva VPN Gateways range with new security features and...

Aventail introduces Smart SSL VPN.(virtual private network)(Brief Article)
October 6, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD SSL VPN product company Aventail has announced the Smart SSL VPN, based on Aventail Secure Access Policy (ASAP) Platform, Version 8.0. According to the company, the main new...

Nike chooses Applica Broadband for teleworker connections.(Brief Article)
October 6, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Broadband solutions provider applica has announced its Applica Broadband Administration System (ABAS) has been selected by sports company Nike for its teleworker connections. ABAS...

Quest launches InTrust version 8.0.(Quest Software)(Brief Article)
October 6, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Application, database and Windows management solutions provider Quest Software (UK) Ltd, (Nasdaq: QSFT), has announced the general availability of its InTrust version 8.0. ...

Netscout reveals nGenius VPN Site Monitoring and Reporting.(Virtual Private Network)(Brief Article)
October 6, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD NetScout Systems Inc (Nasdaq: NTCT), a provider of enterprise-wide network and application performance management products, has revealed nGenius VPN Site Monitoring and Reporting...

Aladdin says its eSafe is only gateway-based product to protect against JPEG threats.(Aladdin Knowledge Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 6, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aladdin Knowledge Systems Inc (Nasdaq: ALDN) has said that its eSafe product is the only gateway-based content security product available today that efficiently protects against the new...

Similarity Systems join forces with Evoke Software.(Brief Article)
October 7, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Business information quality solutions provider Similarity Systems and Evoke Software Corp, an e-business infrastructure systems provider and a subsidiary of Conversion Services...

Bayly Communications introduces OMNI-Optix.(Brief Article)
October 7, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Network access and transmission products Bayly Communications Inc has introduced OMNI-Optix, an integrated SDH/SONET Multiplexer. According to the company, OMNI-Optix is capable of...

PolySpace releases bug detection application in the UK.(PolySpace Technologies)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD PolySpace Technologies, a provider of automatic detection of run-time errors at compile time, has launched a software bug detection service in the United Kingdom. According to the...

Chronos Technology launches SyncWatch.(Brief Article)
October 8, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Telecomm network solutions provider Chronos Technology has announced the launch of SyncWatch, a remote Probe for 24x7 testing of telecomm network synchronisation quality. According...

FIRM to release free questionnaire designer.(Brief Article)
October 11, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Survey and reporting software provider FIRM has announced the release of the EasyQD free questionnaire designer. EasyQD freeware will reportedly enable any person to design and...

jp-domains available for individuals and companies outside Japan.(Secura Group)(Brief Article)
October 11, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ICANN accredited registrar Secura has announced that the company is now accepting the registration of Japanese jp-domains from companies and individuals outside of Japan. To...

CyberGuard ships sVPN product.(Brief Article)
October 11, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD CyberGuard Corporation (Nasdaq: CGFW), a provider of network security, has developed a custom mobile security appliance, referred to as sVPN, or single virtual private network. The...

Metastorm announces e-Work Insight.(Brief Article)
October 11, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Metastorm, a provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software for automating, managing and controlling processes has released its new business intelligence module, e-Work Insight....

Quest Software launches new performance diagnostics solutions.(Quest Software (UK) Ltd)(Brief Article)
October 12, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Application, database and Windows management solutions provider Quest Software (UK) Ltd, (Nasdaq: QSFT), has announced the availability of new versions of performance diagnostics...

Sterling Commerce partners with LogicaCMG.(Sterling Commerce Inc., LogicaCMG PLC)(Brief Article)
October 12, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sterling Commerce, a business integration provider and wholly owned subsidiary of SBC Communications Inc (NYSE: SBC), has partnered with LogicaCMG, a provier of IT services and wireless...

Odyssey launches intranet tool for Housing Associations.(Odyssey Interactive Ltd.)(Brief Article)
October 13, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Intranet solutions provider Odyssey Interactive has launched a version of its Intranet product Interact aimed specifically at Housing Associations. Interact Housing enables housing...

GoHook launches database of documents.(Brief Article)
October 13, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD GoHook, a US-based business, has developed a database of nearly 600,000 PDF documents aimed at the legal, educational, librarian and government audiences. The database reportedly...

LexisNexis launches new service for the legal profession.(Brief Article)
October 15, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD LexisNexis, the provider of legal, news and business has launched LexisNexis Butterworths, a new online research tool for legal professionals. According to the company, the new...

Trafficmac releases QMS for automating ad operations.(Queue Management System)(Brief Article)
October 15, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Trafficmac, a provider of advertising operations software, technology and outsourcing services, has revealed QMS, a subscription-based software product to automate ad operations. ...

Attendo Identicom and Voice Connect reveal ID badge for staff working alone.(Brief Article)
October 15, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Attendo Identicom and Voice Connect have revealed an ID badge that can warn supervisors if staff members working alone are in danger. The Attendo Identicom unit reportedly includes...

Cisco Systems launches voice gateway appliance.(Cisco EGW 2200 Enterprise Gateway)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Internet networking company Cisco Systems Inc has announced the launch of Cisco EGW 2200 Enterprise Gateway. According to the company, Cisco EGW 2200 Enterprise Gateway can...

Terabeam and Lucent announce support for Terabeam's Gigalink Solutions.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Terabeam Wireless, the business name of YDI Wireless, Inc (NASDAQ:YDIW), a developer and supplier of broadband wireless solutions, has announced the availability of global technical...

T-Com's "EthernetConnect" service enabled by Lucent Technologies.(Brief Article)
October 20, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD T-Com, fixed line division of Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSE: DT), has announced its new "EthernetConnect" range of business to business ethernet over optical services. Equipment for the...

Brandworkz research shows top brands fail to protect themselves online.(Brief Article)
October 20, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD According to brand asset management software company Brandworkz, research shows that household names are completely failing to protect their brands online. The research carried out...

24SevenOffice launches its web-based utility computing system.(Brief Article)
October 21, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD 24SevenOffice (http://www.24sevenoffice.com) launched yesterday (20 October) its web-based utility computing system to the UK SME market. 24SevenOffice aims to attract local...

Embarcadero launches Embarcadero Rapid SQL 7.3.(Embarcadero Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 22, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Data lifecycle management solutions provider Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: EMBT) has announced the launch of Embarcadero Rapid SQL 7.3, a database development tool that...

Federation Against Software Theft to campaign against license infringement in banking and finance sector.(Brief Article)
October 22, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Federation Against Software Theft (The Federation) has launched a telemarketing campaign in the banking and finance sector to increase awareness of the legal consequences of...

Comptel launches Comptel InstantLink release 6.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mediation and provisioning solutions supplier Comptel Corp (HEX:CTL1V) has introduced a new release of its Comptel InstantLink provisioning product. According to the company,...

ACCA launches its new continuing professional development programme.(Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Professional accountancy body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has launched products and services for its new continuing professional development (CPD)...

New voice security enhancements to Cisco IP Communications system.(Cisco Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Internet networking company Cisco Systems Inc has announced new security features for its IP Communications system that enhance voice privacy. According to the company, the new and...

Sun announces Sun StorEdge 6130.(Sun Microsystems Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sun Microsystems Inc (Nasdaq: SUNW) has launched the Sun StorEdge 6130 array. According to the company, the new member of the Sun StorEdge 6000 family of products provides a lower...

Sun Microsystems and T-Systems reduce operational costs for customers.(Brief Article)
October 27, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sun Microsystems, Inc (Nasdaq: SUNW) has announced that T-Systems, a German SAP service provider, has begun deploying an enhanced solution for its hosting services that support the SAP...

Fortinet enhances FortiGate network security platform.(Brief Article)
October 27, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Unified Threat Management provider Fortinet has announced five new network security systems - FortiGate-100A, FortiGate-200A and FortiGate-300A systems, designed for SMBs, and the...

CA to support Intel Active Management Technology.(Computer Associates International Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 27, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Management software company Computer Associates International, Inc (NYSE: CA) has announced plans to support Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT). Intel Active Management...

Ntl offers new broadband service for small businesses.(Brief Article)
October 27, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The business division of ntl, a provider of business communications services in the UK, has launched a new entry-level broadband service designed to drive efficiency and productivity...

St. Bernard announces availability of iPrism Model 3000.(St. Bernard Software Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 27, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD St. Bernard Software, a provider of security products that protect against data loss, system threats, Internet abuse and unsolicited e-mail, has made available the latest version of its...

ClearCommerce issues warning against `Second Address Line` scam.(Brief Article)
October 27, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ClearCommerce, a provider of fraud prevention and payment processing products, has reported the increasing use of a new Internet scam. According to the company, this scam is...

Marconi releases enhanced Optical Core Solution.(Marconi Corporation PLC)(Brief Article)
October 28, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Telecomms equipment, services and solutions provider Marconi Corporation plc (London: MONI, Nasdaq: MRCIY), has released a new version of its Core Transport Node's management software....

LHS launches streamlined customer care and contract management solution.(LHS Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 28, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD LHS, a provider of telecom customer care and billing systems, launched yesterday (28 October) a new web based customer care application managing customer and contract data, called...

Sourcefire launches 3D System for real-time network defence.(Brief Article)
October 29, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Real-time network defence provider Sourcefire Inc has announced availability of its new 3D System - Discover, Determine, Defend - in Europe. Sourcefire's 3D System, which includes...

Metastorm completes software suite for full business process management.(Brief Article)
October 29, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Business process management (BPM) software provider Metastorm Inc has announced the completion of its full business process management platform suite strategy. According to the...

IDC study on mobility solutions in Western European companies.(International Data Corp.)(Brief Article)
October 29, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD According to a recent study by IDC, a market intelligence and advisory firm, the majority of manufacturing organizations use only basic mobility functions such as accessing e-mails and,...

In-house security teams do not cope with new threats and vulnerabilities - report.(Brief Article)
October 29, 2004... CORPORATE IT UPDATE-(C)1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Managed security services supplier NetSec has published the findings of a new survey which reveals that large UK-based companies with operations overseas and more than 5,000 employees,...