McAfee, RSA Joint Solution Leverages Biz Info with Security Data

McAfee and RSA, the security division of EMC, are providing a joint solution that integrates security data from McAfee’s ePolicy Orchestrator Platform with business infrastructure and compliance data in RSA’s Archer eGRC platform and the Archer enterprise management solution.

McAfee says by connecting this data, customers can better leverage business information together with security data…

Michael Dell Opens Inaugural Dell World Vowing End-to-End Solution Commitment

Dell Chairman and CEO Michael Dell helped kick of Dell World 2011 in Dell’s inaugural customer conference. Dell World brings industry leaders together to discuss the changing technology landscape.

“Earlier this year we announced a $1 billion investment in technology solutions, extending the company’s global reach into data center, mobile and cloud environments,” Dell said.

“Now more…

Symantec Launches New Managed Security Services Specialization, Recognizes Partners

Symantec announced the new Managed Security Service Specialization, providing Symantec partners exclusive benefits to increase their competitive advantage, improve recognition by customers and drive more revenue. 

Partners achieve the MSS Specialization once they have demonstrated expertise in Symantec Managed Security Services and Symantec DeepSight Early Warning Services.

The MSS Specialization provides partners with greater access to Symantec sales and…

Microsoft Releases New Database Consolidation Appliances for the Cloud

In a keynote earlier this week at PASS Summit 2011, Quentin Clark, corporate vice president of Microsoft’s SQL Server Database Systems Group,  highlighted the company’s cloud commitment and announced several new technologies that will create greater flexibility and scalability in public, private and hybrid cloud deployments. 

Clarke expanded on the new cloud-ready capabilities of the SQL Server 2012 including…

New Boeing Division to Focus on C4ISR; Roger Krone Comments

Boeing has announced the formation of a new electronic and mission systems division that will align the company’s C4ISR efforts. The new electronic and mission systems division will operate within Boeing’s network and space systems business unit.

The new division’s portfolio will include Ship’s Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment F systems used…

Microsoft Completes $8.5B Skype Acquisition, Welcomes New Team

Skype will become a business unit of Microsoft Corp. after the board of directors of each company agreed on the terms of an $8.5 billion acquisition.

Microsoft said the move will accelerate the companies’ efforts to transform real-time communications for consumers and enterprise customers.

In the long term, Microsft will integrate Skype into many of its products “to broaden Skype’s reach and accelerate its…

Lockheed, Air Force Fortifying GPS III Launch

The U.S. Air Force has announced that the GPS III satellite is gearing for a 2014 launch.

GPS III will improve position, navigation and timing services and provide advanced anti-jam capabilities yielding superior system security, accuracy and reliability.

The project is sponsored by Lockheed Martin, who recently started the initial power for the replica GPS III in order to…

Microsoft and Quanta Computer Inc. Sign Patent Agreement for Android, Chrome Platforms

Microsoft and Quanta Computer Inc. recently signed an agreement that will provide broad coverage under Microsoft’s patent portfolio for Quanta’s tablets, smartphones, and other consumer devices running Android or Chrome Platforms. Both firms indicated that Microsoft will receive royalties from Quanta under the agreement.

“We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Quanta, and…

Verizon to Roll Out Video Streaming, Vehicle Tracking for First Responders

Verizon Wireless will roll out wireless gear and services to help first responders prepare for crises at Alameda County Urban Shield 2011, a homeland security training exercise, taking place Monday through Wednesday.

Verizon will integrate LiveCast live video streaming, which monitors multiple sources and tracks location in real-time. Verizon will also introduce XORA, a field-force management application that tracks…

VMware Busy Overseas: New Middle East Director and Hosting VMworld EU

VMware, virtualization and cloud infrastructure provider, has appointed Sam Tayan regional director for the Middle East and North Africa region.

Tayan will work out of Dubai to deliver VMware’s sales strategy and customer service operations.

Tayan will work closely with customers driving VMware’s cloud and virtualization solutions, enabling organizations to lower cost and enhance security.

“The importance of virtualization technologies is…