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Altium releases Maxim Integrated Board-Level Design Content Online

July 16, 2013 No Comments

– Altium Limited, a global leader in Smart System Design Automation and provider of solutions for 3D PCB design (Altium Designer) and embedded software development (TASKING), has released a new range of component libraries for board-level designs using Maxim Integrated devices. Available now from AltiumLive, the release delivers board-level component models and corresponding supply chain information, such as real-time price and availability data from distributors and vendors including Digi-Key, Mouser and Farnell, directly to designers using Altium’s electronics design software, Altium Designer.

Verint Advances Leadership in Financial Services Sector with Breadth of Actionable Intelligence Solutions

July 15, 2013 No Comments

Verint® Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT) announced that it is further expanding its customer footprint in the financial services sector as institutions around the world continue to deploy its Actionable Intelligence® solutions to improve enterprise performance and make the world a safer place. Verint brings a wealth of technology innovation and experience to the broad-reaching financial services industry through advanced security and enterprise intelligence technology, vertical-focused solutions and subject matter expertise.

SQS Academy launches with new software quality and testing training portfolio

July 11, 2013 No Comments

SQS, the world’s leading specialist for software quality, has announced the launch of SQS Academy, a new brand and training portfolio for the testing industry. The SQS Academy offers delegates a full range of testing training, new role-based courses and the 2012 Syllabus ISTQB Certified Tester: Advanced Level Test Manager training.

Veteran IT Company Achieves 50-70% Growth After Switching From Cloud-Based Email to IceWarp Mail Server

July 10, 2013 No Comments

Global messaging and collaborations solutions provider IceWarp has announced that implementing its mail server helped veteran green and cloud-based IT solutions provider Pioneer InfoTech achieve 50-70% annual growth. After switching away from cloud-based email, this remarkable annual growth was achieved in part by reducing spam and providing a more comprehensive system of logging emails.

IBM and Sprint Velocity Drive Connected Car Into the Future

July 10, 2013 No Comments

IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today that Sprint (NYSE: S) is using IBM MobileFirst solutions to deliver a more personalized, responsive connected car experience. Through new enhancements to the Sprint VelocitySM connected vehicle platform, cars can be seamlessly integrated with drivers’ mobile devices and customized to their specific in-vehicle infotainment, security and convenience feature preferences.

DNS Management Tools Now Free from SolarWinds

July 10, 2013 No Comments

SolarWinds (NYSE: SWI), a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today announced that the company will offer DNSstuff, its online collection of DNS management tools for email, network, domain, and IP address lookup, for free.

WSO2 Debuts WSO2 App Factory Cloud-enabled Enterprise DevOps Platform

July 10, 2013 No Comments

As the cloud and API management open doors to new business models, enterprises are seeking to control the applications being developed with those APIs—both within their organizations and across their partner networks. WSO2 is addressing this demand with the launch of WSO2 App Factory, which enables continuous cloud delivery through a shared, self-service, multi-tenant and elastic enterprise DevOps platform.

EIA provides new website tool to keep users informed during hurricane season

July 10, 2013 No Comments

With peak hurricane season approaching, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is introducing interactive maps that combine real-time data feeds from the National Hurricane Center with more than 20 map layers showing the nation’s energy infrastructure and resources. This new tool, available around the clock on the EIA website, allows industry, energy analysts, government decision makers, and the American public to better see and understand the potential impact of a storm.

Teknetix Selects InfinityQS ProFicient to Support Rapid Growth with SPC and Continuous Improvement

July 9, 2013 No Comments

InfinityQS International, Inc., the global authority on real-time Manufacturing Intelligence and enterprise quality, today announced that Teknetix, Inc. has selected InfinityQS ProFicient to implement process control and statistical process control (SPC) methodologies to improve product quality and support rapid company growth.

Merck to Present Data Virtualization Case Study At Pharma Data Analytics Conference

July 9, 2013 No Comments

Merck & Co., Inc., a global healthcare leader operating in more than 140 countries to deliver innovative health solutions, will present a Composite Software data virtualization case study at the Pharma Data Analytics Conference on July 10 in Philadelphia, PA.

BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SELECTS PROCESS DIRECTOR TO AUTOMATE BUSINESS PROCESSES

July 8, 2013 No Comments

BP Logix, a developer of BPM software that accelerates time-to-value, today announced that Baton Rouge Community College, the leading two-year institution in its region, has selected Process Director to update and streamline its business processes.

Juniper Systems to Exhibit Data Collection Solutions at Esri International User Conference

July 2, 2013 No Comments

Juniper Systems will be exhibiting its data collection solutions at the 2013 Esri International User Conference held July 8–12 in San Diego, CA. On display will be its field mapping software, Juniper Aspect, along with its rugged handheld computers, including a sneak preview of its newest product, scheduled to be released later this year.

Look Inside Your Company to Prevent Costly Data Breaches

July 1, 2013 No Comments

By Linda Park, Symantec Corp.Data breaches are serious problems, costing some businesses millions of dollars in damages each year. But knowing these threats exist is one thing; understanding them is another. Read More >>>

Enterprise Customers Make the Move to BlackBerry 10 with 18,000 Server Installations

June 28, 2013 No Comments

BlackBerry® (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB) today announced the latest group of enterprises that have invested in the BlackBerry® 10 platform and installed BlackBerry® Enterprise Service 10 as part of their mobility infrastructure. Whirlpool Corporation and BDO Canada support their complex security and enterprise mobility management (EMM) requirements by adopting BlackBerry 10 as their core business tool for their mobile workforce.

Adobe to Acquire Neolane, Extending Leadership in Digital Marketing

June 28, 2013 No Comments

Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Neolane, a leader in cross-channel campaign management technology, headquartered in Paris, France, for approximately $600 million in cash.

JackBe Presto Makes SharePoint Real-Time for the Enterprise

June 27, 2013 No Comments

June 27, 2013 – JackBe®, the leading provider of Real-Time Actionable Intelligence software, today released the latest version of its Presto Add-On for SharePoint, which includes direct connections to real-time enterprise data and integrated FAST Search. The solution allows power users to easily assemble real-time intelligence using the familiar SharePoint Designer, converting any live enterprise system—including those external to Microsoft products, such as ERP, CRM and social media—into SharePoint data sources to power real-time dashboards.

Verint Announces Dates and Venues for its “Verint Experience Tour”

June 27, 2013 No Comments

Verint® Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT) today announced its “Verint Experience Tour,” a series of seminars designed to educate industry professionals about the latest developments in its technologies, including integrated audio and video intelligence and advanced situation intelligence.

Change-Pro Shoulders Comparison Responsibilities for Leading Dutch Firm

June 27, 2013 No Comments

Litéra®, a leading provider of content risk management and productivity solutions, today announced that De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, a prominent Dutch law firm, has joined the family of Litéra legal customers with the purchase of Change Pro® TDC (Total Document Comparison) software.

wehkamp.nl, Netherlands’ largest online retailer, Uses IBM Big Data Analytics Cloud Suite to Deliver Improved Marketing and Merchandising

June 27, 2013 No Comments

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that wehkamp.nl, Netherland’s largest online retailer will use IBM cloud-based merchandising analytics to manage markdown pricing to better meet customer demand and improve profitability. With the addition of this solution, wehkamp.nl takes full advantage of IBM’s cloud suite of marketing and merchandising solutions resulting in a more personalized shopping experience, improved overall service levels as well as margin and revenue growth.

QlikTech partner, IPC Global, develops Consumer LoanOwl Performance Application

June 26, 2013 No Comments

QlikTech, (NASDAQ: QLIK) a leader in Business Discovery—user-driven Business Intelligence (BI), today announced that IPC Global, a QlikView Elite Solution Provider, developed a game-changing application, LoanOwl, for the banking and financial services industry. LoanOwl benefits all areas of the consumer loan underwriting department, as well as other supporting areas in sales, operations, risk and compliance.

Pentaho furthers innovation in big data integration and launches Pentaho Labs

June 26, 2013 No Comments

Delivering the future of analytics, Pentaho Corporation today introduced a new adaptive big data layer in its platform that accelerates access and integration to the latest versions and capabilities of popular big data stores. It also announced a “think tank” called Pentaho Labs for innovating breakthrough big data-driven technologies in areas such as predictive and real-time analytics.

Fifth Annual Healthcare Business Intelligence Summit Reconvenes

June 26, 2013 No Comments

Minneapolis is set to become a national epicenter of healthcare data thought leadership and policy discussion this September when the city plays host to the fifth annual Healthcare Business Intelligence Summit. Founded by locally based healthcare thought leader Lancet, the summit brings together healthcare executives to debate national data issues, developments and best practices in the use and management of data across the healthcare industry. Attendance is free for qualified healthcare professionals. See website for details.

Siemon Celebrates 110 Years of Leadership and U.S. Manufacturing

June 25, 2013 No Comments

Siemon, a leading global network infrastructure specialist, celebrates 110 years of technology leadership and dedication to U.S.-based manufacturing. Founded in 1903 in Connecticut on the strength of founder Carl F. Siemon’s hardened plastic compounds and pioneering telecommunications technologies, the company has reached new heights through its ongoing product innovation and commitment to delivering superior service. And when many network connectivity providers have transitioned to overseas manufacturing operations, Siemon has kept the roots of its manufacturing excellence right here at home.

Cloud Cruiser Completes Cisco Interoperability Verification Testing with Cisco Developer Network

June 25, 2013 No Comments

Today at CiscoLive, Cisco’s annual IT and communications conference, Cloud Cruiser announced that its cloud financial management solution, Cloud Cruiser, has successfully completed interoperability verification testing* with Cisco Intelligent Automation for Cloud (Cisco IAC).

Perfecto Mobile Redefines Mobile Application Monitoring with MobileCloud Technology

June 25, 2013 No Comments

Perfecto Mobile, provider of The MobileCloud Platform and integrated mobile application quality suite, today announced the availability of its new cloud-based, mobile web and native application monitoring product – MobileCloud Monitoring™. This new solution is the first to reveal a complete view of mobile end-user experience using out-of-the-box smartphones, phablets and tablets operating on local carrier networks, enabling enterprises to proactively and continuously monitor business-critical transactions in real-world conditions.

Lenovo to Preview Lenovo Reach Consumer Cloud Service

June 24, 2013 No Comments

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced that it will offer an exclusive preview of its consumer cloud service called Lenovo Reach, which allows users to securely access their cloud-based files and applications from any device via a single login ID. Starting on June 22 in North America, a limited number of users can preview Lenovo Reach and provide feedback and recommendations to Lenovo as a beta-tester. Customers interested in a preview of Lenovo Reach can sign up beginning today. General customer availability is expected later this year.

Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Composite Software

June 20, 2013 No Comments

Cisco today announced its intent to acquire privately held Composite Software, Inc., a market leader in data virtualization software and services.

Netflix, Openwave Messaging and Ooyala Migrate Critical Business Applications from Oracle to DataStax and Apache Cassandra

June 20, 2013 No Comments

DataStax, the company that powers the big data applications that transform business, today announced that dozens of industry-leading enterprises such as Netflix, Openwave Messaging and Ooyala have migrated from traditional Oracle relational database management systems (RDBMS) to DataStax and the Apache Cassandra NoSQL database platform.

WSO2 Launches WSO2 Stratos 2.0, the Industry’s Most Complete, Open Enterprise-grade PaaS Available Today

June 20, 2013 No Comments

Just as enterprises have achieved flexibility and innovation from implementing heterogeneous environments on-premises, they now seek to extend these benefits into the cloud. Today, WSO2 debuted its answer to this growing demand with the launch of WSO2 Stratos 2.0, the industry’s most complete, open enterprise-grade platform as a service (PaaS). WSO2 Stratos 2.0 features an all-new cartridge-based architecture, which combines support for heterogeneous applications and service-oriented architecture (SOA) platform runtimes with native, secure multi-tenancy.

Site24x7 Launches Industry’s First End-to-End Application Performance Monitoring Service with Site24x7 APM Insight

June 20, 2013 No Comments

Site24x7 , the cloud infrastructure monitoring service from ManageEngine, today announced the launch of Site24x7 APM Insight, the industry’s first end-to-end web application performance monitoring service. Site24x7 APM Insight reinforces the proven Site24x7 website monitoring service with detailed application-level monitoring to give IT departments complete visibility into application behavior, enabling rapid isolation and resolution of performance issues affecting the end users’ experience. Site24x7 also announced the release of its Linux server monitoring feature.

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