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Cloud Computing: The Clouds Are Coming

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:45:00 EDT

The last talk by Alan Williamson was the most interesting for me. His main message was that with cloud infrastructures problems don't magically go away, they just shift. You don't have scalability or storage problems any more, but you need constantly monitor the cloud and your application in it. Alan pointed out examples when Amazon's cloud failed and their applications got cut off from the Internet. As a solution, he proposed deploying the application on more than one cloud so that you have resilience.

Cloud Computing - The User-Friendly Version of Grid Computing

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:30:00 EDT

Cloud computing is said to be the user-friendly version of grid computing. We know grid computing brought together the high performance computers, the middleware, and strategies to utilize hundreds and thousands of computers linked by advanced networks. We know this took place in universities, research labs and medical schools around the world over many years.

Pelephone Selects Xeround's Data Grid Virtualization to Improve Subscriber Experience

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT

Xeround announced that Pelephone selected the Xeround Intelligent Data Grid. Pelephone is leveraging Xeround IDG to consolidate its subscriber data, improving the profitability and time to market for existing and new value-added services.

Wind River Delivers New Upgrades to its Workbench Development Tools

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 22:00:00 EST

Wind River announced Wind River Workbench 2.6, a significant upgrade and collection of enhancements to the company's comprehensive device software development tools. Developers will be able to more easily integrate the commercial-grade software design, analysis and test tools provided by Workbench 2.6 into existing development projects or workflows, and even install the tools into pre-existing Eclipse installations.

Eclipse Webinar on December 12: Introduction to Mobile Tools for Java Project

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:00:00 EST

Eclipse is running a series of free webinars to help developers better understand how they can use the different Eclipse projects. The latest is a webinar on Mobile Tools for the Java Platform, presented by Arto Laurila and Kevin Horowitz, Eclipse MTJ Project Committers. The Webinar will be held on December 12, 2006, 8:00 am PST / 11:00 am EST / 5:00 pm CET.

Open Source Project Wazaabi 1.0.0 Just Released

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 23:00:00 EST

The Wazaabi team has announced the release of Wazaabi 1.0.0. Wazaabi is an open source project that delivers significant benefits for building Eclipse RCP based J2EE rich client applications. Wazaabi includes a GUI framework that brings XUL to Eclipse RCP plug-in developers and a set of components that link the client-side XUL based viewers and forms to server-side business components.

Has Sun Waited Too Long To Open-Source Its Java Implementations?

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:45:00 EST

Sun says it's releasing the class libraries and the parts of the virtual machine that expose public APIs under the GPLv2 Classpath exception developed by the Free Software Foundation that will let any application, GPL or otherwise, link to the library without that application having to be open-sourced.

BEA Announces AquaLogic Data Services Platform 2.5

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:45:00 EDT

BEA Systems, Inc., a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software, has announced the release of AquaLogic Data Services Platform (ALDSP) 2.5, which provides a virtual, unified view of data regardless of its type or location within the enterprise. BEA also announced a strategic OEM relationship with StrikeIron, Inc., the provider of the largest marketplace of externally available plug-and-play Web services. The company is collaborating with StrikeIron to incorporate their OnDemand Web Services for Microsoft Excel product into the latest version of ALDSP, in order to facilitate the integration of backend data with the front office user.

Parallels Releases Workstation 2.2 For Linux Beta

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Port25 Solutions, provider of enterprise-class email delivery software, announced further enhancements to its flagship message transfer (MTA) agent PowerMTA. New features include support for Goodmail's CertifiedEmail on Windows operating systems and support for 64-bit Linux systems.

Availigent Gets Funding

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 17:30:00 EDT

Availigent, the Linux application virtualization start-up, has gotten a $12.2 million B round from Intel Capital, which led, as well as existing backers Diamondhead Ventures and Smart Technology Ventures.

Enable 1.5 Makes PowerBuilder Applications Multilingual

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 11:30:00 EDT

Enable, a framework-level tool that makes PowerBuilder applications multilingual, has announced version 1.5 with enhanced performance in terms of speed and the handling of special cases, and a full treatment of 'right to left' languages.

OpenLogic Tracks Enterprise Open Source Risks

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 03:15:00 EDT

OpenLogic Enterprise 4.0, formerly known as BlueGlue, uses a new distributed enterprise architecture, which allows enterprises to control the use of open source across the enterprise. OpenLogic Enterprise 4.0 gives enterprises a central repository of approved, certified open source products within the corporate firewall; enables companies to automatically install, configure and integrate this software on remote servers and desktops (usingexisting software deployment tools if they choose) and provides an audit trail of open source software deployment.

Linux Vendor Collax Appoints Michael Gerner Director, Product Marketing

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Collax announced that former HP open source product manager Michael Gerner has joined the company as director, Product Marketing. Prior to joining the Munich-based software company specializing in open source solutions for small business, Gerner held various with Compaq Computer and Hewlett-Packard. In the newly created position of director, Product Marketing, Gerner will be responsible for the entire Collax product portfolio.

PowerBuilder 10.5 Launch and Learning Event

Wed, 10 May 2006 12:15:00 EDT

The newest version of the market's favorite 4GL RAD tool, PowerBuilder, is now available! This all-time classic has always enabled developers to quickly and easily build the critical data-driven applications they need. Now, it's even better and souped-up with the features you need to accelerate your application development.

Learning Tree International Adds 4-Day Linux Course to its Extensive IT Curriculum

Fri, 05 May 2006 23:45:00 EDT

Learning Tree International has announced the addition of a new course to its extensive IT curriculum. The 4-day course, entitled Linux: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction, offers participants the opportunity to gain experience with the Linux operating system through intensive exercises--based on Red Hat Linux--under the guidance of an expert instructor.

IndiaLinks, Managed Hosting Provider Launches MyIndiaLinks 3.0

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 23:15:00 EST

IndiaLinks,Managed Hosting Provider in India & official .IN Domain Registrar, today announced launch of MyIndiaLinks 3.0, the Hosting Automation Suite & Customer Support Portal.

TimeSys Introduces Global Authorized Support and Service Partner (ASSP) Program

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:15:00 EST

TimeSys has announced the launch of a global Authorized Support and Service Partner (ASSP) program in response to growing demand for LinuxLink by TimeSys subscriptions in key international markets. LinuxLink is the first commercial offering to support the majority of embedded Linux developers who build and assemble their own commercial-grade custom Linux platform.

StikiPad New Online Service Offers Easy Alternative and Enhanced Features to Wikis

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 23:45:00 EST

StikiPad has announced the launch of StikiPad, a solution to individuals and corporations seeking a way to collaborate and organize themselves using the Internet. An increase in recent years with the use of wikis has seen both businesses and personal users embrace the idea of producing real-time websites that allows content to be simultaneously shared among group members. StikiPad offers a way to keep information organized in a central location, making such tasks as writing, planning, discussing, and overall group communication easier and more effective.

ExaDigm Awarded a $7 Million Order from India's Largest Private Sector Company

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

ExaDigm, a leading innovator of wireless and wired point-of-sale (POS) terminal solutions, has announced that India's largest private company and the leading supplier of petroleum products and services in the country has selected ExaDigm to be the exclusive supplier of wireless point-of-sale (POS) terminals.

LinuxWorld Conference & Expo-Boston to Showcase Strategies to Achieve Business Value from Linux

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 23:45:00 EST

IDG World Expo has announced details of the conference program for LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, which will take place April 3-6, 2006 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The world-class program will feature in-depth conference sessions focused on Linux as well as the broader range of open source technologies. Led by recognized experts in their respective fields, the conference sessions will offer attendees the opportunity to see the latest developments across the entire Linux and open source marketplace.

Java/ Java EE Support Company Tangosol Announces the Immediate Availability of Coherence 3.1

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 23:15:00 EST

Tangosol, the leading provider of Data Grid solutions that help organizations achieve High Availability and extreme scalable performance for large-scale Java and J2EE applications, announces the immediate availability of Coherence 3.1.Driven by the real-world requirements of its largest users, Coherence 3.1 introduces a definitive set of powerful capabilities that set the bar for data grid functionality and scalable performance.

IL Recycling Chooses Solution from Intentia Valued at Nearly EUR 1.6 Million

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:45:00 EST

Intentia International has announced that IL Recycling has signed a deal with Intentia Consulting Sverige AB worth SEK 14.4 million (nearly EUR 1.6 million). The deal means that IL Recycling will incorporate the Intentia system into many parts of its operations. Recycling company IL Recycling specializes in collecting residual paper and handling different types of residual products.

Turbolinux to Advance Linux Market Leadership Position in China

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 23:00:00 EST

Turbolinux, Inc., a global leader of Linux-based solutions, has announced that the company has successfully negotiated with the Chinese government to obtain high-tech innovation funding and has also expanded the availability of the Linux open source software in the Sichuan Province, located in southwest China. 'The strong relationships we have developed with the Chinese government, as well as the several advantages Turbolinux offers to our customers there, including a strong presence in Beijing and our software's ability to handle Chinese characters, has positioned us as the market leader in China for four successive years,' said Koichi Yano, president and COO of Turbolinux, Inc.

CMC Limited to Represent MIRO in Indian Sub-Continent

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 23:15:00 EST

MIRO Technologies announced the appointment of CMC Limited as its Representative for the Indian sub-continent during the Airline Engineering & Maintenance Conference organized by AIC this week in Mumbai. CMC Limited, an end-to-end IT solutions provider with capabilities straddling the entire information technology spectrum, will serve as MIRO's sales agent for the Commercial Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) and Aerospace & Defense markets.

Infosys Leads the Pack: Named a Consulting Capability Leader by Independent Research Firm

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 23:45:00 EST

Infosys Technologies Limited has announced that it has been named a leader in consulting services and expertise among Indian I.T. services companies and most able to compete with the former Big 5 consulting firms. 'Infosys is best positioned to offer high-value management consulting skills,' wrote Stephanie Moore of Forrester Research in the report 'Forrester Wave: Indian Vendor Consulting Capabilities, Q4 2005, Forrester Research, Inc, December 1, 2005.' 'Of all the vendors profiled here, Infosys is most able to compete with both the former Big Five firms for business process consulting work and the tier-one Indian vendors for the follow-on technical work.'

Infosys Decides Against Expanding Further in Bangalore

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

Indian IT major Infosys Technologies has announced that with the company's strategy to reduce costs, it is now official that Bangalore no longer figures in its expansion plans. The company which sits on a 1600-crore cash pile has not been able to strike a land deal in Bangalore for the last four years. 'We've no space in Bangalore. Bangalore is a very attractive destination to hire people, but we don't have space to add,' said TV Mohandas Pai, CFO, Infosys Technologies

Winner of the Best Linux / Open Source Project for 2005 Joomla! Book Announced

Sun, 08 Jan 2006 23:15:00 EST

Following a successful launch in September 2005, the Joomla! project is now showing further recognition with the announcement of a book being published on the award winning Content Management System. Published by Packt, Building Websites with Joomla!, is a step-by-step tutorial to getting a Joomla! website up in as short a time as possible and is the first English language book to be released on this youthful, yet mature CMS.

RapidFeeds "Add to MySite" Service Helps Publishers Make Their Content Go Viral

Sun, 08 Jan 2006 22:45:00 EST

Hyderabad-based RapidFeeds.com, an online service dedicated to help publishers and webmasters syndicate their content through RSS, today launches MySite. A brand new way to spread content over the web, RapidFeeds MySite which is still in its BETA stage, gives publishers the freedom to let other websites re-syndicate their content with a click of a button. All the publishers need to do is, place an 'Add to MySite' button similar to 'Add to My Yahoo!' and 'Add to My MSN' on their website or weblog ( the code for this button can be generated and obtained at RapidFeeds ).

Yourkit Java Profiler: Save 75% on the Commercial License Price until January 15th

Sun, 08 Jan 2006 22:15:00 EST

With YourKit Java Profiler, CPU and memory profiling is now easier and faster. YourKit has developed a revolutionary approach to profiling of applications on both development and production stages, bringing unparalleled benefits to professional Java developers, on all platforms: Windows, Linux, Solaris SPARC/Intel, Mac OS X. Until January 15th, YourKit is selling personal developer licenses for YourKit Java Profiler at $125, 75% off the normal commercial license price.

NI Instrumentation Tools Support Linux

Tue, 03 Jan 2006 01:15:00 EST

National Instruments (NI) released its newest virtual instrumentation tools for Linux OSes, including NI-DAQmx 8 driver software and new instrument drivers for modular instruments. According to the press release, these products not only triple the number of NI devices for the Linux OS but also make it even easier for the growing number of global Linux OS users to take advantage of the benefits of virtual instrumentation, including increased productivity and lower system costs.

Linux-Based Media Centers by VWB

Tue, 03 Jan 2006 01:15:00 EST

Video Without Boundaries has extended the capabilities of MediaREADY Digital Media Center product-line to include support for an array of new applications and services. To be demonstrated live at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on the Linux-based line of products will be a series of popular online services and applications including iTunes, Yahoo Music, Google Video, AOL Optimized 9.0, voice calling as well as transfer of video and audio to the Apple iPod.

Java-based New Open-Source BPEL Engine Release to be Generally Available This Month

Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:15:00 EST

Active BPEL, LLC announced the latest milestone release of its open-source BPEL engine, which includes several feature enhancements, as well as updates on its planned WS-* support. ActiveBPEL was released into open source in July 2004 by Active Endpoints, Inc. In late October, Active Endpoints released metrics for ActiveBPEL, stating that the engine had achieved more than 20,000 'quality' downloads (attributed directly to an operating organization or a recognized ISP), and had more than 400 registered community participants.

ChemAxon's Toolkit Provision Package Includes the Marvin Java Applet Family for Creating Chemical Queries

Mon, 02 Jan 2006 23:15:00 EST

ChemAxon, a software solutions provider for life sciences, announces the launch of the 'FreeWeb' package to provide its chemical editing, viewing, search, property calculation and database management toolkits at no cost to freely accessible web resources being operated for non-commercial purposes. In addition to unlimited licenses, upgrades and support will be provided. The FreeWeb package aims to increase the quality and capabilities of publicly accessible online chemical research resources.

QuickUML 2.0 for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux

Mon, 02 Jan 2006 23:00:00 EST

Excel Software has begun shipping QuickUML 2.0 for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. QuickUML is an intuitive UML tool, well suited to agile development methods or extreme programming. A tabbed window provides tight integration and synchronization to the entire project through use cases, class models, object models, dictionary and code. Each use case captures the essence of a user-visible function the system must perform. Class models show package and class objects in the system and various kinds of static relationships. Sequence diagrams illustrate how instantiated objects interact and emphasize the order in which things occur. A design project is saved as a platform independent XML file.

Java EE Application InStranet Integrates Contact Centers In-Line With Siebel Solutions

Mon, 02 Jan 2006 16:00:00 EST

InStranet has announced that integration between its Contact Centers In-Line (CCIL) application and Siebel customer facing-solutions version 7 has been validated by Siebel Systems Inc. CCIL manages and automates the delivery of profile-based content and knowledge to every customer touchpoint, such as Web self-service, call center agents and sales channels. Siebel's multichannel offerings allow organizations to intelligently manage and coordinate all customer interactions across the Web, contact center, field sales/service force, branch/retail network, and indirect and partner distribution channels, the company says.

Feedster Selects Workbench for Feed of the Year 2005

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 22:45:00 EST

Feedster, Inc., the pioneer of RSS search with the largest index of searchable feeds, has announced that Workbench has placed first in its Feed of the Year competition for 2005. Since 2003, Feedster has selected a Feed of the Day to acknowledge an undiscovered blog or topical feed. The new Feed of the Year award was created to honor writers who have displayed continued excellence in blogging. Each 2005 Feed of the Day was reviewed by a panel of judges for uniqueness, freshness, presentation, usability, and community.

Skyway Software To Participate And Present At 15th Venture Capital Conference

Fri, 30 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

Skyway Software is planning to present at the 15th Venture Capital Conference to take place at the Sawgrass Mariott Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The conference is expecting atleast 1,100 participants. The companies to present at the conference would be looking forward to receive funding from the 170 participating venture capital companies.

Merak Mail Server and ScienceLogic Launch Scalable Linux-Platform Solutions

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 23:45:00 EST

Merak Mail Server, Inc. and ScienceLogic LLC recently announced the availability of Merak Mail Server on Linux and a suite of advanced Merak Mail Server management features available through the ScienceLogic EM7 IT Management System. Merak Mail Server on Linux 'Merak Mail Server is already used by tens of thousands of satisfied customers worldwide,' said Chris Grady, President of Merak Mail Server, Inc. 'Our customers range from small two-person companies to multi-national corporations to some of the largest ISPs utilizing fully load-balanced Merak installations.'

GNU Telephony Stack From Tycho Softworks Announced

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:15:00 EST

Tycho Softworks, a provider of Free and Open Source Telephony solutions and free software migration support, has announced support for the GNU Telephony Software Stack. Starting in early 2006, Tycho Softworks will offer and support a prepackaged GNU Telephony software stack to their customers so that developers of scalable enterprise, carrier hosted, and governmental telephony solutions can focus on developing their applications rather than on configuring the underlying platform.

Sun Microsystems Introduces NetBeans Profiler Milestone 11 for Optimized Java Application Run-Time Monitoring

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 23:30:00 EST

Sun Microsystems has announced NetBeans Profiler Milestone 11, the latest release of its high-performance Java application profiler, and an add-on to the upcoming open source NetBeans IDE release 5. Application profilers are crucial to building reliable, scalable applications as they provide information about the run-time behavior of applications. The new version of the NetBeans Profiler will help optimize the Java application development process by providing tighter run-time monitoring of CPU, memory, and threads, in addition to new early access support for the Mac OS X.

Migrating From Windows to Linux Simplified with New Versora Software

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 23:30:00 EST

Versora and Linspire, Inc. have announced the release of Versora's Progression Desktop for Linspire. This easy-to-use migration tool allows users to transfer e-mail, files and settings from their Windows machine to a Linux machine, moving critical data, application settings, e-mail, calendar entries, contact lists, desktop settings and directory structures via a 'Click-Next-Next-Finished' interface. Progression Desktop, which will be normally priced at $29.95, is available to Linspire CNR subscribers for a special introductory price of $14.95 and to CNR Gold subscribers for $9.95 through January 31, 2006.

Satyam and eBaoTech to Jointly Promote New Generation Insurance Package Software Solutions

Sat, 10 Dec 2005 22:30:00 EST

Satyam Computer Services Ltd., India-based global consulting and IT Services provider, has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with a leading provider of new generation insurance core software solutions, eBaoTech. eBaoTech, based in China, is an expert in developing insurance packages for Life and Non-Life sector. Through this partnership, both companies will work together- with Satyam marketing eBaoTech Software and eBaoTech marketing Satyam's solutions/services to customers globally.

Satyam Computer Services Wins Awards for Vendor-Client Collaboration

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 14:30:00 EST

Satyam Computer Services a global IT and consulting services provider, has announced that the Company won the `Vendor/Client Collaboration Award' a prestigious award recognizing effectiveness in delivering successful consumer alliance at the Global Sourcing Summit, hosted in San Diego, California in November 2005.

India's Canara Bank Opts for Linux, Selects Red Hat for Nationwide Total Branch Automation Project

Thu, 24 Nov 2005 23:00:00 EST

Red Hat, Inc. has announced that Canara Bank, one of the largest banks in India has selected Red Hat Enterprise Linux as its platform of choice to automate more than 1,000 branches across the country. The project marks the largest roll out of Red Hat Enterprise Linux in the Indian BFSI vertical so far. Under the roll out of Total Branch Automation (TBA), Canara Bank is modernizing branch automation through an in house developed TBA package. The package has been ported to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux platform by Canara Bank's subsidiary, CanBank Computer Services Ltd. (CCSL).

Satyam and Miebach Logistics Partner to Offer End-To-End Logistics Consulting Services

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 22:00:00 EST

India-based Satyam Computer Services Ltd. and Miebach Logistics Group, an international consultancy firm assisting clients in developing world-class supply chain strategies and solutions, have announced a services and technology collaboration to offer one-stop-shop supply chain solutions covering strategy, process, engineering and technology to customers in Asia/Pacific across industry sectors.

Objectivity Enhances Industry's Leading High Performance Database Platform

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 18:00:00 EST

Objectivity/DB 9.1 enhances the connectivity of the product with support for IBM WebSphere and improves the performance of its object-relational SQL++ product.

Satyam Wins WHO Award in Europe, Announces Big Plans Down Under

Sat, 29 Oct 2005 16:00:00 EDT

Satyam Computer Services Limited, a leading global consulting and IT services provider, announced that the World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen to work with Satyam to implement its critical Global Management System.

Indian Chapter of ITSM Launched at Bangalore IT.in

Sat, 29 Oct 2005 11:15:00 EDT

The Indian chapter of the IT Service Management Forum (ITSMF) has been launched.

Gartner Says Competition and Innovation Will Come From India

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:00:00 EDT

The near-term results of Gartner's view will be the assumption that businesses in 2006 are in the midst of implementing the virtual hardware and software technologies, SOAs, location-aware technologies, instant messaging, enterprise information management tools, and business-process focused software.

Ziggs Introduces Marketing and Monitoring Services for Professionals

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 11:15:00 EDT

Ziggs, the fast-growing people search platform for finding professionals online, has announced Ziggs WebPro Service, a search marketing service designed to give professionals who need control over their online presence the ability to achieve it quickly and easily, with minimal time and cost.