Inside the Briefcase
Facebook Acquires Facial Recognition Company
June 19, 2012 No CommentsFacebook, the largest repository of pictures, has acquired a company called Face.com, that makes facial recognition technology.
APPLICATION INTEGRATION
Oracle Unveils Oracle’s Primavera Inspire for SAP 8.0
June 19, 2012 No CommentsFurther simplifying enterprise project, portfolio and resource management, Oracle today announced the release of Oracle’s Primavera Inspire for SAP 8.0.
Mozilla Creates Special Browser For iPad
June 18, 2012 No CommentsMozilla is starting from scratch with a brand new product called Junior for Apple’s iPad.
Pegasystems Announces Sales Force Automation for Relationship Selling
June 18, 2012 No CommentsPegasystems announced major new capabilities in its Sales Force Automation solution.
Consumer Research Giants Ormax Achieve Automation with the Ameyo and Boost Output by 150%
June 18, 2012 No CommentsAmeyo outbound solution powers outbound research and analytics for Ormax Media
Cloud Video Bridging and Webcasting Services for Multipoint Meetings
June 14, 2012 No CommentsTalkpoint and Glowpoint will demonstrate how video bridging services and webcasting lower operating costs and deliver high quality experiences including multiple participants on mobile and desktop video in a live web event.
InfoValue Launches SuiteTV 4.0 at HITEC 2012
June 14, 2012 No CommentsInfoValue Computing, Inc. will announce the launch of its SuiteTV 4.0, the latest InfoValue IPTV middleware tailor-made for the hospitality industry.
bpmNEXT Event to Feature Next Generation of Process Innovation Technology
June 13, 2012 No CommentsTwo of the most recognized names in the field of Business Process Management (BPM) have joined forces to host the next generation of BPM and business process innovation.
BonitaSoft BPM to offer enterprise-class support services
June 13, 2012 No CommentsFirst open source BPM company to offer enterprise-class support services.
Nastel Technologies Delivers Cost Savings and Flexibility with AutoPilot SaaS
June 8, 2012 No CommentsSubscription-based application performance monitoring helps organizations to quickly and efficiently address regulatory, competitive and cost pressures
Market Research Report: Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) Middleware Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2012 to 2018
June 8, 2012 No CommentsThe 2012 study has 671 pages, 220 tables and figures. Worldwide markets are poised to achieve significant growth as the SOA systems provide the base for cloud computing. SOA is useful for addressing the need for flexible systems, the need for adaptation to mobile handset presentation of information, and the need for marketing analytics.
Google: Cyberspies Have Many Eyes, and Some Are Looking at Gmail
June 7, 2012 No CommentsGoogle has warned some Gmail users about what it suspects are state-sponsored cyberattacks directed at their accounts. Affected users will see warning messages and will be encouraged to change their log-in info an update their computers. Google hasn’t identified any specific country or government as responsible for the attacks.
Apple to Google Maps: Get Lost
June 6, 2012 No CommentsApple reportedly plans to kick Google Maps to the curb and put out its own mapping application for iOS. The friction caused by the companies’ smartphone rivalry may have caused Google to limit Apple’s use of its mapping technology. For example, turn-by-turn navigation isn’t built into Maps for iOS, but it’s a feature many Android users get for free.
New Google Feature Points Out Holes in China’s Firewall
June 4, 2012 No CommentsWhen people in China use Google, they sometimes find certain words or phrases have been blocked by government censors. A new feature Google is offering users in China will point out which search words may be problematic and suggest alternatives. The move could ratchet up Google’s market share in China, but it could also draw the wrath of government officials.
WSO2 on Practical SOA for Solution Architects
June 1, 2012 No CommentsService-oriented architecture (SOA) provides a framework for enabling IT and business efficiency and agility. However, too often implementations fall short because IT practitioners have lost sight of core SOA principles. To help foster effective SOA design, WSO2 has published a new white paper for solution architects, entitled “Practical SOA for the Solution Architect.” The concepts behind “Practical SOA” will also be covered in a webinar on Tuesday, October 25, 2011.
Growing Pains on the Horizon as the Wave of Internet Traffic Surges
May 31, 2012 No CommentsBy 2016, total worldwide Internet traffic will exceed 1 zettabyte — over a billion terabytes — of information, according to Cisco. By 2016, Cisco forecasts that there will be nearly 19 billion connections, as the proliferation of mobile devices and machine-to-machine links drives up demand for connectivity. That’s about 2.5 connections for every person on the planet.
Fujitsu Releases Software Supporting the Utilization of Big Data
May 31, 2012 No CommentsFujitsu today announced the development of new software offerings that help customers utilize big data. The new products consist of two product families: a line of parallel distributed processing and complex event processing products—which are standard technologies in big data applications—and a line of products to employ big data in a wide range of uses. Fujitsu plans to gradually roll out the new products worldwide.
Touchstone Health Named a Finalist in 2012 Global Awards for Excellence in Adaptive Case Management
May 30, 2012 No CommentsHandySoft (www.handysoft.com), a leading provider of Business Process Management (BPM) technology and solutions, is proud to announce that one of their customers, Touchstone Health, has been named a finalist in the 2012 Global Awards for Excellence in Adaptive Case Management.
Dynamic BPM Replacing Email
May 30, 2012 No CommentsHandySoft (www.handysoft.com), a leading provider of BPM technology and solutions, confirmed that its dynamic BPM solution, BizFlow, is being used for workflow tasks that had been handled by email by several of its government and business customers, as enterprise organizations try to cut back on email and improve transparency and accountability.
Europeans Bet Big Against Facebook
May 25, 2012 No CommentsToday in international tech news: A large number of European traders are placing bets that Facebook’s stock will continue to tumble in the coming months. Also: Google defends itself against accusations from the EU, a longtime Research In Motion executive steps down, a Latvian firm is ordered to pay a fine after duping people into downloading fake apps, and an Apple designer is knighted.
Pegasystems Drives New Efficiencies in Health Care Coordination
May 24, 2012 No CommentsPegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the leader in Business Process Management (BPM) and software for customer centricity, today announced that Amerigroup Corporation has significantly increased its claims first-pass rate within just three months of deploying Pega Claims Repair, and is on track for even higher efficiencies in the near future. This success follows several other operational and service enhancements achieved by Amerigroup through deployment of Pega’s healthcare solutions.
Chrome Snatches IE’s Browser Crown
May 23, 2012 No CommentsWhile Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) remains the search engine champion, it is also now apparently the top dog with the Web browsers where searches take place. Google’s Chrome is now the most popular Web browser, having overtaken Microsoft’s (Nasdaq: MSFT) Internet Explorer worldwide, according to the latest figures from StatCounter.
ManageEngine Adds User Experience Scores to Applications Manager
May 23, 2012 No CommentsApdex Scores Reveal User Satisfaction with Web Application Performance
In Search of the Next World-Changing Tech Company
May 21, 2012 No CommentsBehind a lot of interesting technological achievements is Nvidia and a GPU. Nvidia is going beyond just selling parts — it is promoting its client companies under the clear and accurate belief that if they don’t make it, neither will Nvidia. In a world that often makes it seem like everyone is out for themselves, this is nice to see. If any of these people change the world, Nvidia will deserve a little of the credit.
Oracle Announces Latest Version of Oracle Health Sciences ClearTrial Software
May 21, 2012 No CommentsTweet SOURCE: Oracle Oracle Announces Latest Version of Oracle Health Sciences ClearTrial Software Award-Winning Clinical Trial Operations Software Now Features Enhanced Integration into Business Processes Across the Plan-to-Payment Lifecycle Redwood Shores, Calif. – May 15, 2011 News Facts * Oracle today announced availability of Oracle Health Sciences ClearTrial 4.6, the latest version of the cloud-based […]
Mozilla and Google ARMwrestle Microsoft
May 15, 2012 No CommentsWindows 8 will be built for both traditional PCs as well as devices that use ARM processors, like tablets. But ARM Windows devices won’t allow the use of browsers other than Internet Explorer, and that decision has Mozilla accusing Redmond of restricting user choice and chilling innovation. The Firefox maker also raised questions about antitrust regulations. Google reportedly shares Mozilla’s concerns.
BP LOGIX PROCESS DIRECTOR CHOSEN BY SYNACOR TO AUTOMATE AND ACCELERATE NEW HIRE AND CHANGE CONTROL PROCESSES
May 15, 2012 No CommentsBP Logix, developer of BPM software that accelerates time-to-value, today announced that Synacor has selected its flagship product, Process Director, to streamline the company’s new hire and change control processes. As a result of a significant increase in revenue and staff, Synacor identified the need to address many key, time-critical processes, transitioning from manual processes to automated, electronic processes
BP Logix Receives Information Technology Industry’s 2012 Award for Best Technology Implementation
May 15, 2012 No CommentsBP Logix, developer of BPM software that accelerates time-to-value, today announced that Network Products Guide has named the company a winner in the 7th Annual 2012 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards. The category in which BP Logix achieved the recognition was the “Best Technology Deployment.” The featured customer for this deployment is the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and its CIO, John Harris.
XMPro Named Business Process Management Cool Vendor by Leading Analyst Firm
May 14, 2012 No CommentsXMPro, a leading Australian provider of Business Process Management solutions, has been selected by Gartner as a Cool Vendors (see footnote) in Business Process Management (BPM).
