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VCE IT Infrastructure Platform Chosen by UAE to Increase Biz Agility
The Executive Affairs Authority in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates has chosen VCE’s Vblock Infrastructure Platform to increase business agility through greater IT infrastructure flexibility and lower IT, energy and real estate costs through pervasive data center virtualization and transitioning to private cloud infrastructures.
The contract is the first Vblock Infrastructure deployment in the UAE, involving a strategic collaboration…
Symantec Makes NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk Mac-Friendly
Published on 28 Oct, 2011 at 11:14 in Cyber | Viewed 13 times | No Comments
Symantec has expanded its NortonLive Ultimate Help Desk to include support for Mac computers and applications.
A recent Norton research study said 11 percent of U.S. households have both PC- and Mac-based computers. The service for consumers and small businesses with up to 10 computers now offers multi-platform support for Mac OS systems and applications, as well as…
Red Hat Plays on Open Compute Team to Develop Efficient Datacenters
Published on 28 Oct, 2011 at 10:46 in Industry News | Viewed 13 times | No Comments
Red Hat has joined the Open Compute Project, a Facebook established project that aims to construct efficient computing infrastructures at the lowest cost. As part of the project, Red Hat and Open Computer Project members will collaborate to develop technologies, design and develop next-generation datacenters.
Red Hat has played a role in the project by coordinating several large customers to…
New Dell Boomi Cloud Expands Intelligence for Data Maps and Functions
Published on 27 Oct, 2011 at 15:00 in Cloud | Viewed 329 times | No Comments
Dell’s subsidiary Boomi is releasing AtomSphere Fall 11, the newest version of its cloud integration technology, which will include:
expanded intelligence for suggesting customer-validated data maps and functions an integrated capability for business rules proactive customer communication servicesThe company said it also has improved functionality for monitoring integrations and service uptime for partners and end users.
Dell says the new features will…
SAP Updates Business One Application for Business Delivery Systems
Published on 27 Oct, 2011 at 14:55 in Industry News | Viewed 12 times | No Comments
SAP AG has updated its portfolio of on-premise business management solutions for small businesses to include the 8.82 version of SAP’s Business One application.
This newest version contains enhanced capabilities for campaign management and material requirements planning as well as business partner, infrastructure and inventory enhancements. Additional enhancements include:
Greater control and visibility over serial managed items Simplified configuration to guides users…IBM Helps Media Systems Deliver Cloud Services
Published on 27 Oct, 2011 at 14:53 in Cloud | Viewed 11 times | No Comments
Medio Systems, Inc. has made use of IBM’s System X servers in powering its cloud-based IT infrastructure responsbile for analyzing the behavior of more than 90 million users in its network of game developers, mobile publishers, handset original equipment manufacturers and wireless operators.
Together, the companies deployed 230 IBM System X servers powered by Intel Xeon…
Keane to Provide IT Services for Forethought Financial Group
Keane has recently announced a partnership with Forethought Financial Group, which provides insurance and financial products for retirement planning and end-of-life needs.
“Technical and business complexities are growing in tandem with market opportunities at Forethought,” said Bill Kelly, senior vice president at Keane. “We look forward to helping Forethought seize new opportunities by providing a world-class IT organization that…
HP Names Winners of HP Exstream Visionary Awards
Published on 27 Oct, 2011 at 14:45 in Industry News | Viewed 20 times | No Comments
HP recently announced the winners of its HP Exstream Visionary Awards, which recognize customers and partners that have most effectively used HP Exstream to build loyalty and form long-lasting customer relationships.
“From insurance policies and after-care summaries to shareholder correspondences and 401(k) statements, enterprises worldwide recognize that strategic and personalized communications drive customer…
HP Honored by Gartner for Managed Print Services
Published on 27 Oct, 2011 at 14:42 in Industry News | Viewed 16 times | No Comments
Gartner Inc., an industry analyst firm, has announced HP as a “leader” in its 2011 Magic Quadrant for managed print services.
Gartner classifies leaders as organizations that “provide MPS to a wide range of customers, including the largest and most geographically dispersed, so they must demonstrate a truly global reach,” according to a company release. “They must demonstrate…
Cisco Updates its TelePresence Technology
Published on 26 Oct, 2011 at 15:58 in Industry News | Viewed 14 times | No Comments
Five years ago, Cisco unveiled its TelePresence video technology, cutting traveling costs and optimizing employee time. Wednesday, Cisco unveiled new features to its TelePresence platform including:
HD video software Value-priced endpoints Accessibility through laptops, tablets and desktops Cisco Jabber Video, enabling clients without TelePresence to jump in on meetings Cisco TelePresence VX clinical assistant designed for healthcare settings, connecting patients and medical professionals“With…
