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salesforce.com Proving Cloud Computing's Global Sweep

Mon, 17 May 2010 03:22:00 EDT

Total Environment, one of Bangalore's luxury property developers, has just gone live on Salesforce.com's CRM (customer relationship management) solution. The company will pull the solution from Salesforce's data centre in Singapore through an internet line and pay Salesforce on a monthly basis for a limited number of users.

Software Park Thailand Collaborates, Encourages Entrepreneurs

Thu, 13 May 2010 08:22:00 EDT

According to the Board of Investment report, investment has increased dramatically. The BOI has calculated that from 2005 through March 2010, 387 software projects were approved, generating investment worth 1.8 billion baht (about US$56 million.) Foreign investment accounted for about US$22 million in 154 projects, while the Thai investment accounted for about US$34 million in 233 projects. Note that these figures count only investment projects which have been approved by the BOI; another two-thirds of this figure has come from investors who have not applied for BOI privileges.

FUSE on Demand Webinars

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EST

FUSE has on Demand webinars on these popular topics: • Transactions and Clustering in ServiceMix - Guillaume Nodet talks about his history in open source, tips on how to get started with ServiceMix, use cases for ServiceMix, and what's new in ServiceMix 4.0. • Apache ActiveMQ and Camel - Hiram Chirino shares his thoughts about Apache ActiveMQ and Camel. • Interacting With Apache Projects - Daniel Kulp talks about his experiences in open source software development and gives an update on the Apache CXF open source project.

gOS Revved

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:43:00 EDT

gOS, the Linux OS whose credits include the $199 Wal-Mart gPC, trotted out a new beta rev called gOS 3 Gadgets at LinuxWorld this week on some newfangled netbooks and nettops.

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.

Sun Announces Java Platform Standard Edition 6

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:00:00 EST

Sun Microsystems, the creator of Java technology and the Solaris Operating System and the world's leading contributor of open source code, today announced the availability of Java Platform Standard Edition 6 (Java SE 6). The Java SE 6 release is the result of over two years of industry-wide development involving open review, weekly builds and extensive collaboration between Sun engineers and over 330 external developers.

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.

Aplix Alliance with MontaVista to Accelerate Multi-Featured Linux-based Mobile Phones

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 07:00:00 EST

Japanese mobile phone middleware specialist Aplix has formed a strategic alliance with MontaVista, and has taken an equity investment in the company. Aplix says its partnership with MontaVista will enable it to offer 'fully integrated solutions' for all chipsets supported by MontaVista.

Novell Supports Linux Professional Institute's Upcoming Enterprise-Level Certification

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

The Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the world's premier vendor neutral Linux certification and Novell, developer of the widely acclaimed Linux distribution, SUSE Linux Enterprise, announced a series of initiatives to promote Linux professional credentials and the global adoption of open source software. In particular, LPI welcomed the cooperation of Novell on the development of LPI's upcoming enterprise-level certification program, LPIC-3.

Trolltech Answers Industry Call for Ready-Made Software Suites for Linux-Based Mobile Phones with Qtopia Greensuite Initiative

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 04:00:00 EST

Trolltech announced a new development initiative, Qtopia Greensuite. The Initiative actively addresses reducing a manufacturer’s time to market and the technology fragmentation issues of today’s Linux mobile phone market. The first software suite announced from the Initiative is Qtopia Greensuite #1, created specifically for high-end smart phone development.

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.

Novell Gets $400 Million From Microsoft

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 08:00:00 EST

Novell published additional details on the agreements announced with Microsoft, outlining the substantial commitment made by both companies to address customers' growing requirement for Windows and Linux interoperability. The details were made available by Novell in a filing with the SEC. The financial terms of the agreements include payments for pre-paid SUSE Linux Enterprise subscriptions, sales, marketing and development commitments, and payments under the patent cooperation agreement.

.NET News: Microsoft, Industry Partners Offer Early Holiday Gifts to PC Buyers Around the World

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 02:00:00 EDT

Microsoft has announced programs to provide holiday shoppers with low-cost upgrades to Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office release with the purchase of a new Windows Vista Capable personal computer. Microsoft is working with participating computer manufacturers and system builders that plan to sell PCs loaded with Windows XP or pre-installed with 2003 Microsoft Office software to make the Express Upgrade to Windows Vista and Microsoft Office Technology Guarantee programs available to consumers and small businesses from Oct. 26, 2006, through March 15, 2007.

.NET News: Microsoft Team Up with Agilent Technologies, Applied Biosystems and Illumina

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:00:00 EDT

At the Microsoft’s biotechnology Executive Forum, Microsoft announced the initiation of the BioIT Alliance’s second proof of concept, called the Biomarkers Project, along with an update on the Alliance’s first proof of concept, the Collaborative Molecular Environment. The BioIT Alliance is a cross-industry group working to integrate science and technology to accelerate the pace of drug discovery and realize the potential of personalized medicine.

Enterprise Open-Source Journal: Magnolia International Establishes Local Presence in Germany and France

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

Magnolia International, creator of Magnolia - Simple Enterprise Content Management establishes a local presence in the two largest European markets -- France and Germany. Additionally, Magnolia International further extends its partner network through new partnerships with leading Service Integrators in Germany, Japan and the Benelux countries.

Linux-based Enterprise Email Server Maker PostPath Announces Email Compatibility

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

PostPath, creator of the Linux-based PostPath Email and Collaboration Server, publicly demonstrated native, network protocol level compatibility with Microsoft Outlook, Active Directory, already installed Exchange Servers, and other email ecosystem applications such as BlackBerry.

Wireless News: NTT's and EXPWAY's Metadata System

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

NTT Cyber Communications Laboratory Group, a research division of NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION (NTT), Japan's largest telecommunications operator, and EXPWAY, a provider of Electronic Content Guides, have announced that Plala Networks, a pioneer IPTV service provider in Japan, has deployed its 4th MEDIA IPTV service using a technology jointly developed by NTT Cyber Labs and EXPWAY for its Electronic Program Guide (EPG).

IT Solutions Guide: HP and Sony Joint Statement on Recent Battery Issues Used in HP Notebooks

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

HP and Sony have studied and agreed that there are currently no safety issues with regard to HP battery packs using 2.4Ah or 2.6Ah Sony cells, although no battery is immune to failure or overheating. As a result, HP determined that it is not necessary for HP to join the global battery replacement program that Sony has announced to address end-user concern related to recent overheating incidents.

IT Solutions Guide: HP Unveils New Ink-Based Printing Technology

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

HP has bolstered its enterprise imaging and printing product portfolio and strategy, including plans to increase the size and expertise of its sales force, to provide customers with unprecedented levels of service, information and business insight.

.NET News: IBM Strengthens Power Architecture With New Low-Power Processors

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

IBM has announced new, low-power additions to its Power Architecture line of microprocessors and new processor cores that address the growing demand for high-performance processors that conserve energy.

New IBM Software and Services Accelerate Business Use of Service Oriented Architectures

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

IBM has introduced its most extensive lineup of new software and services for building and expanding a service oriented architecture (SOA). The new offerings, based on IBM's experience with nearly 3,000 SOA customer engagements and 2,500 business partners, will help clients efficiently and quickly deploy SOAs.

Nexaweb Delivers Universal Client Framework with New Nexaweb Enterprise Web 2.0 Platform

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

Nexaweb Technologies, delivering Richer, Thinner, Faster Enterprise Applications over the Web, announced Nexaweb UCF – the industry’s first zero-install, universal client framework that gives application developers the flexibility to use AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) or Java technology to deploy enterprise-class, composite business applications over the Web.

InfoZen Announces Version 2.0 of RapidAdjudicator

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

InfoZen, a provider of consulting, engineering and risk assessment/management solutions, has announced the immediate availability of Version 2.0 of RapidAdjudicator, its next-generation credentialing and risk management platform.

Neal Nelson Measures Higher Throughput With 32-Bit Version Of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 01:00:00 EDT

Neal Nelson & Associates, a Chicago area computer performance consulting firm, has announced test results that show a possible 37 percent throughput advantage when a Web-based application is run under the 32-bit version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 from Novell, in comparison to the same machine running a 64-bit version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. The tests were run on a computer configured with two AMD Opteron 64-bit processors.

Takamatsu Shopping Mall Trials Nortel Wireless Technology for Smart Card Use

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

Takamatsu City Shopping Arcade, the shopping mall in Japan, is trialing Nortel wireless broadband technology to provide mobile Internet access, VoIP and smart card transactions for businesses and customers.

Enterprise Open Source News: Sun Creates an Independent OpenSPARC Advisory Board

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

Sun Microsystems has announced the creation of an independent OpenSPARC Community Advisory Board. The board is chartered with setting the direction for OpenSPARC, a community that fosters the creation of tools and derivative chip designs based on Sun's breakthrough UltraSPARC T1 processor.

Enterprise Open Source News: Oracle Announces Communications Billing and Revenue Management Release 7.3

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

Oracle has announced the availability of Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management Release 7.3. The new release includes a comprehensive, real-time systems management console and a performance optimization dashboard that enables service providers to experience unmatched application performance and availability. In addition, this release includes a productized integration with HP OpenView enterprise management software.

Wireless News: NBC Universal and Intel to Deliver Series Premieres on Intel Viiv and Intel Centrino Platforms

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

NBC Universal and Intel have announced the launch of the NBC VIP Access online service that will provide on-demand broadband-delivered entertainment content for free to consumers with Intel Viiv technology-based PCs and Intel Centrino mobile technology-based laptops. NBC.com will provide Intel customers the opportunity to download and view many of their favorite NBC Universal programs in high-resolution video, including access to the entire fall season of two new shows, 'Heroes' and 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.'

Wireless News: Intel Announces New Ultra-Wideband Silicon, Host Reference Designs

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

Intel has announced the availability of the Intel Wireless UWB Link 1480 MAC (media access controller) silicon and reference designs for ultra-wideband host solutions. These solutions, based on the Certified Wireless Universal Serial Bus (USB) specification from the USB Implementers Forum and the WiMedia Network specification from the WiMedia Alliance, will allow independent hardware vendors, PC manufacturers and device OEMs to deliver high-bandwidth, low-power wireless solutions that provide personal area network connectivity in the digital home and office.

SEO/SEM Journal: AOL Makes Award-Winning Parental Controls

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

AOL, the provider of online safety tools for families, has announced that its award-winning Parental Controls software is now available to all Internet users at no cost. AOL Parental Controls can be downloaded at: http://daol.aol.com/safetycenter/parentalcontrols.

SEO/SEM Journal: NAC Geographic Products Announces Release of the NAC Enhanced Google Local Search

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 02:00:00 EDT

The NAC Enhanced Google Local Search allows users to use a Natural Area Code (NAC) in addition to using a street address to specify an area or location anywhere in the world. A NAC can represent any area or location in the world.

New Embedded Linux Book Released

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

A new embedded Linux book is out. Embedded Linux Primer: A Practical Real-World Approach, by Christopher Hallinan, aims to help solve specific technical issues product designers are likely to face when using Linux, says publisher Prentice Hall.

Linux News: EmbWise Showcases its CE-ATA Stack and Driver at IDF

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Embedded software stack provider EmbWise showcased its CE-ATA stack and driver running on a Linux-based Sharp Zaurus SL-C3000 PDA equipped with a Hitachi Microdrive and QuickLogic SDIO-to-CE-ATA adapter, at this week's IDF (Intel Developer Forum).

Wilibox Linux WiFi Stack Arrives in North America

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Lithuanian WiFi stack vendor Wilibox has signed up North American VAR (value-added reseller) Deliberant to market and support its products in the U.S. and Canada. Wilibox products include a Linux distribution for access points (APs) and gateways, and add-ons for centralized AP management and 'mesh' networking.

Hauppage's Linux-based MediaMVP Offers Linux/PPC Dev Platform

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

IBM's DeveloperWorks has published a detailed, technical survey of Hauppage's Linux-based MediaMVP, a minimalistic $99 media extender based on a PowerPC 405 processor and MPEG decoder. The article also looks at the MVP Media Center project to create open source software for the device.

IBM and Xing Collaborates to Develop Two New Wireless Karaoke Portable Controllers

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

IBM has announced hat it has collaborated with Xing , a subsidiary of the Brother Industries, to engineer, design and develop two new wireless karaoke portable controllers -- 'Kyoku-NAVI II' and 'Kyoku-NAVIs' -- which will be available in Japan from Xing starting in early November.

Java News: MyEclipse Chosen as Integrated Development Environment for Hitachi

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Hitachi and Genuitec, have announced an OEM contract agreement to adapt Genuitec's MyEclipse IDE as a base of Java application development into Hitachi's acclaimed “Cosminexus” Universal Application Platform. Hitachi will release the MyEclipse-inclusive edition of Cosminexus in late December.

HP to Acquire VoodooPC

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

HP has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire VoodooPC, a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance and personalized gaming computer systems.

Enterprise Open Source News: Funambol Aims Open "Push" Email At Carriers, Enterprises

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

A dual-licensed client-server suite said to provide push email, and over-the-air (OTA) address book/calendar sychronization on commodity Java-capable phones has reached general availability. Funambol says version 3 of its eponymous suite 'puts open source on a collision course with proprietary mobile email vendors' such as Blackberry-maker RIM.

Linux News: Hitachi Introduces "Sophisticated" RDBMS at Consumer Devices

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Hitachi introduced a 'sophisticated' relational database management system (RDBMS) aimed at embedded applications, this week at ESC in Boston. Entier weighs in at under a megabyte and offers a high degree of RDBMS functionality for resource-constrained devices like mobile phones, GPS gadgets, televisions, and set-top boxes, according to the company.

Linux News: Macraigor Ships Tiny USB Debug Tool

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Macraigor Systems is shipping a tiny, low-cost USB-interfaced JTAG debug tool with support for Freescale processors. The usb2Sprite connects via USB 2.0 to the development system, and provides access to the on-chip debugging features of Freescale's ColdFire processors and DSP 56300 digital signal processor, according to Macraigor.

Linux News: WinSystems Introduces Fanless EBX SBC

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

WinSystems has introduced a fanless EBX-format single-board computer (SBC) that operates from -40 to +70 degrees C and is available with a customized embedded Linux distribution. The 'PC-compatible,' Celeron-based EBC-855-G targets reliability-oriented applications such as MIL/COTS, industrial automation, medical equipment, communications, security, and outdoor transaction terminals, according to the company.

E-Way Technology Ships Mini Linux PC

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Taiwanese integrator E-Way Technology Systems is shipping a tiny, 200MHz x86-compatible mini PC for $99, in single quantities. The TU-40 is passively cooled, comes with 128MB of RAM, and can run lightweight versions of Linux, such as Puppy, the company says.

Java News: CEdit 3.5 Now Available for Windows Mobile 5

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Logical Sky announced the release of CEdit version 3.5, including support for Windows Mobile 5 devices. CEdit is a programmer's source code editor for Windows Mobile devices. It features color syntax highlighting and project navigation features for a wide range of commonly used programming languages.

Linux News: Via Debuts 1-Chip x86 Chipset with HDTV Support

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Via Technologies has unveiled a new single-chip chipset meant to be paired with its low-power, x86-compatible C7 and Eden processors. The 37.5mm-square CX700M integrates northbridge and southbridge functions, plus 'premium' graphics, audio, memory, storage, and HDTV support, and targets consumer devices and embedded applications, according to the company.

.NET News: HP Teams with Microsoft and Best Buy to Launch First Retail Learning and Certification Portal

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT

In collaboration with Microsoft and Best Buy, HP has announced the implementation of a portal that allows Best Buy For Business employees to achieve the Microsoft Small Business Specialist certification.