Category: Software

A shift toward cloud-based manufacturing

QAD Inc. specializes in providing a wide range of business software that manufacturers use to run their operations and connect with trading partners. And it’s getting a big boost from its clients’ demand for cloud-based systems.

HXT Semiconductor Joins Linaro to Accelerate Advanced Server Development on ARM

Budapest, Hungary – March 6, 2017 – Linaro Limited, the open source collaborative engineering organization developing software for the ARM® ecosystem, today announced that Guizhou Huaxintong Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd has joined Linaro as a member of the Linaro Enterprise Group . “We’re very pleased to welcome HXT Semiconductor as a LEG member and we look forward to helping them accelerate the deployment of ARM based server solutions into China’s cloud computing and data center industries,” said George Grey, Linaro CEO.

Citrix and Rehab Management Help Australians Get Back to Work

With 210 employees working across 56 offices and in the field, Rehab Management needed a solution to resolve connectivity issues impacting the quality of services provided by its regional and remote offices. The organization also wanted to boost employee morale and productivity by enabling them to work regardless of location and device.

Sophos announces unified security and control for mobile devices,…

Sophos announces unified security and control for mobile devices, laptops and IoT devices with Sophos Mobile 7 Enterprise Mobile Management Solution Sophos , a global leader in network and endpoint security , today announced Sophos Mobile 7, the latest version of its Enterprise Mobility Management solution. This new version extends containerization support for Android Enterprise enables IT administrators to manage IoT devices, strengthens security features and will be available through the Sophos Central cloud-based management platform.

New SuperBlade from Supermicro Revolutionizes Market, Delivering…

The new 8U SuperBlade supports both current and new generation Intel Xeon processor-based blade servers with the fastest 100G EDR InfiniBand and Omni-Path switches for mission critical enterprise as well as data center applications. It also leverages the same Ethernet switches, chassis management modules, and software as the successful MicroBlade for improved reliability, serviceability, and affordability.

CCC Begins Next Phase of Innovation with Advent International

CCC Information Services Inc. , a leading Software as a Service provider to the automotive, insurance, and collision repair industries, announced today that it has selected Advent International , a global investment firm with deep experience in the technology sector, as its next equity partner. Advent will purchase equity assets from CCC’s previous owners Leonard Green & Partners and TPG Capital .

Blizzard to End Support for Windows XP and Vista

And yet, despite Microsoft ending mainstream support for XP and Vista in 2009 and 2012 , Blizzard has continued to support World of Warcraft, StarCraft 2, Diablo 3, Hearthstone, and even Heroes of the Storm under the decrepit operating systems. Personally, we don’t see any wrong with relying on an old Windows system but this is unless you are a fan of games from Blizzard Entertainment.

Atari Announces RollerCoaster Tycoon Toucha Available Now On iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

Following the success of RollerCoaster TycoonA 4 Mobile a , which has garnered over 18 million downloads and 295 million sessions globally, comes the latest entry of the beloved RCT series, where players can design, customize and share their greatest park creations in full 3D with friends from around the world. RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch has already received early acclaim and is now featured as one of the App Store’s ‘New games we love.’

Data is new natural resource; need to be mindful of AI impact on jobs: Satya Nadella

Data is the new natural resource that can empower every citizen in a country like India, Microsoft ‘s India-born CEO Satya Nadella said on Monday during a discussion on the digital world, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. There is need for “recognising that data is the new natural resource instead of looking at it as being unevenly spread” for empowering every citizen of India, Nadella said in a dialogue with Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.

Physical Electronics Goes Beyond the Surface When it Comes to…

Astea International Inc., a global provider of service management and mobility solutions , announces that Physical Electronics , the world’s leading supplier of UHV surface analysis instrumentation, has signed a software-as-a-service contract for Astea’s service management and mobile workforce platform. Physical Electronics aims to leverage this powerful and feature-rich cloud solution to streamline and strengthen their service business reinforcing their commitment to providing world-class service and support.

Trend Micro Inc. (TMICY) Lowered to Hold at Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “Trend Micro Incorporated is engaged in providing endpoint, messaging and Web security software and services. It develops security solutions that protects against a wide range of insidious threats and combined attacks including viruses, spam, phishing, spyware, botnets, and other Web attacks, including data-stealing malware.

Trend Micro Inc. (TMICY) Lowered to Hold at Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “Trend Micro Incorporated is engaged in providing endpoint, messaging and Web security software and services. It develops security solutions that protects against a wide range of insidious threats and combined attacks including viruses, spam, phishing, spyware, botnets, and other Web attacks, including data-stealing malware.

Sophos to buy VC-backed anti-virus company Invincea

Sophos has agreed to acquire Fairfax, Virginia-based Invincea, an anti-virus company, for a consideration of $100 million with a $20 million earn-out. Invincea’s backers included ORIX Growth Capital, Comerica Bank, Dell Ventures, New Atlantic Ventures and Harbert Ventures.

Zacks Investment Research Downgrades Bottomline Technologies, Inc. (EPAY) to Sell

According to Zacks, “BOTTOMLINE TECH provides software that creates an e-business infrastructure for use by businesses and financial institutions to present invoices, make payments and conduct electronic banking. Their products and services enable organizations to transition from traditional paper-based billing and payment processes to electronic processes to facilitate e-commerce.

U.S. Shares Waver After European Stock Markets Close Mixed

U.S. stocks pared an earlier advance Tuesday as crude oil extended losses and investors continued to sift through earnings reports for clues on the economy’s health. The S&P 500 Index lost less than 0.1 percent to 2,291.23 at 1:15 p.m. in New York, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 29 points to 20,083, after earlier reaching an intraday record.

Google Ventures, BMW, Lowe’s Invest in Desktop Metal

Desktop Metal, an emerging startup with the mission to bring metal 3D printing to all design and manufacturing teams, announced today it has raised a total of $97 million in equity funding since its founding in October 2015. The announcement comes as the result of the latest Series C investment of $45 million, led by GV , as well as BMW i Ventures and Lowe’s Ventures.

Global Application Delivery Network (Adn) Market is Forecasted to…

Global Application Delivery Network market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 13.28% over the forecast period to reach US$7.633 billion by 2021, PUNE, INDIA, February 2, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Global Application Delivery Network market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 13.28% over the forecast period to reach US$7.633 billion by 2021, increasing from US$4.092 billion in 2016. Application Delivery Network is an advanced traffic management system which provides visibility, availability, security and application acceleration.

WatchGuard Takes Aim At Sophos With New Threat Detection And Response Solution

WatchGuard Technologies is bringing together its network and endpoint security portfolios with the launch of a new Threat Detection and Response solution, following on the heels of competitor Sophos. The new Threat Detection and Response solution, launched last week and announced on Tuesday, is an add-on subscription to the Seattle, Wash.-based company’s flagship Firebox appliance as part of the company’s Total Security Suite package.

WatchGuard Takes Aim At Sophos With New Threat Detection And Response Solution

WatchGuard Technologies is bringing together its network and endpoint security portfolios with the launch of a new Threat Detection and Response solution, following on the heels of competitor Sophos. The new Threat Detection and Response solution, launched last week and announced on Tuesday, is an add-on subscription to the Seattle, Wash.-based company’s flagship Firebox appliance as part of the company’s Total Security Suite package.