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Security Report Predicts Cloud Computing Attacks in 2010

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST

M86 Security, a leading global provider of Web and messaging security products, released Predictions 2010, a report on its expectations for Web and messaging-based threats for the coming year. The report is based on M86 Security Lab’s extensive research into the current trends in threats over the past year and its views on the major vulnerabilities facing organizations. The report highlights the increasing sophistication of traditional threats such as botnets, scareware, compromised legitimate Web sites and blended threats. However, it also projects what the company sees are new threat vectors coming from open API’s in Web 2.0 applications, the increased use of shortened URLs and the advent of non-Latin based domain names.

Oregan’s Onyx Browser Delivers Uninterrupted Video Streaming for ‘Over the Top’ Internet Channels on TV

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:33:55 EST

Oregan Networks, an embedded multi-source media browser company, has announced availability of Onyx for connected TVs and STBs, which is now equipped with an enhanced uninterrupted video streaming capability. The new mechanism allows for the unicast video streaming services to be delivered to non-PC consumer electronics in any format, in real time and without the need to buffer or store files on devices.

Business Publishers Adopt Demandbase Professional to Increase Advertiser Value, Build and Improve Quality of Online Audience

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:09:52 EST

Demandbase, Inc., a leading provider of B2B customer acquisition solutions, today announced its solution for business publishers, showcasing how Demandbase Professional helps advertisers better target their business buyers. Rather than relying on conventional B2C targeting and CPM measurement strategies, Penton Media and Ziff-Davis Enterprise are leveraging the B2B web analytics in Demandbase Professional to measure the relevancy of their web traffic against each advertiser’s target audience profile. With Demandbase Professional, publishers can stem the tide of advertising dollars by proving the high value of their online business audience and help advertisers improve the quality and relevancy of their web site traffic from their online advertisements.

Service Executive Industry Board Created to Shape Evolution of the Maintenance and Services Industry

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:03:33 EST

ServiceSource today announced the creation of the Service Executive Industry Board (SEIB). Spearheaded by Mike Smerklo, CEO and Chairman of ServiceSource, the SEIB is an independent industry board created to share best practices, address issues impacting the industry and shape the future direction of maintenance and services. The founding board members consist of senior service executives who are responsible for driving customer satisfaction and retention as well as services and subscription revenue at leading technology-based hardware, software, and healthcare companies. Collectively, these members represent over $45 billion of ongoing customer revenue.

Snapfish by HP Supports Make-A-Wish Foundation by Donating Customizable Photo Books

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:00:50 EST

Snapfish by HP today announced its support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America.

SoDA Invites Fjord West to Join Elite Membership

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:07 EST

Vancouver's leading digital agency leverages business wins, innovative work, and 'tradigital' philosophy to gain coveted invitation from the Society of Digital Agencies

Mindjet Adds Go-to-Market Expertise With New Vice President of Product Marketing

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:07 EST

Mindjet®, the leading provider of collaboration and personal productivity solutions that visually connect ideas, information and people, today announced the hire of Felicity Wohltman as vice president of product marketing.

Planar Launches Industry Leading Lampless LED-based Home Projection System

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:10:47 EST

In September, Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, unveiled its Runco QuantumColor^™ Q-750i and Q-750d lampless LED projectors to Runco’s worldwide dealer network. Dealers have responded very positively and have placed orders for hundreds of demonstration projectors for their showrooms in the first few weeks after announcement.

Customers Switch to HP Workstations for Improved Performance, Value

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:09:48 EST

HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced customers worldwide are adopting HP Workstations for their unprecedented performance, value and serviceability.

Honeywell to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Industries Conference

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:03:14 EST

West Coast Technology Companies Have Big Presence at 2010 International CES

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:02:31 EST

Nearly 600 technology companies based in the western region of the United States will showcase their latest consumer electronics (CE) products at the 2010 International CES^® – the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow. The 2010 International CES runs January 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is anticipating more than 110,000 attendees. A record number of first time exhibitors are expected to reveal their latest CE products among more than 2,500 exhibitors.

TMC and Crossfire Media Announce Program and Registration Details for the M2M Evolution Conference in Miami

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:15:41 EST

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC^®) and Crossfire Media today announced that the complete conference program for the M2M Evolution Conference, taking place Wednesday, January 20, 2010 in Miami, has been released and is available on the event Website.

Quizam Media Corporation: Totaljobs.com Partners With ontrackTV

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:19:01 EST

Quizam Media Corporation ("the Company") (TSX VENTURE: QQ) is pleased to announce Totaljobs.com has formed a partnership with ontrackTV to offer candidates a new and innovative learning solution that can help improve their skills quickly and easily.

Danube Technologies Responds to ScrumWorks Community Input With Enhancements to ScrumWorks Pro

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:03:10 EST

Leader in Scrum project and program management tools adds print capability, theme filtering, and reporting improvements

Avery Dennison and Stamps.com Debut Complete Internet Mailing and Shipping Solution

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:49 EST

New Desktop Postal Center Saves Time and Money, While Increasing Efficiency

Autorun-Based Malware Tops BitDefender's November Top Ten Threat Report

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:30:06 EST

BitDefender's Top Ten Threat Report for November is topped by Trojan.AutorunInf.Gen. Trojan.AutorunInf.Gen, which came in second place on October's list, is a generic family of malware abusing the Autorun feature in Microsoft Windows operating systems. By default, every removable storage device features an autorun.ini script that instructs the computer which file to execute when the medium is plugged in. Malware authors frequently tamper with the file to make it launch miscellaneous malicious applications.

Dell Unveils the World’s Most Powerful Mobile Workstation

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:09:28 EST

Dell continues to push the boundaries of mobile performance by announcing today the world’s most powerful mobile workstation — the Dell Precision M6500.

Ansca Mobile Receives $1 Million Funding From Merus Capital for Mobile App Development Solutions

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:59:06 EST

Day Software Expands U.S. Operations and Moves Headquarters to Boston

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:40:19 EST

Day Software (SIX: DAYN, OTCQX: DYIHY), a leading provider of content management and content infrastructure software, today announced the relocation of its U.S. headquarters from Newport Beach, Calif. to Boston, Mass. Day’s new Boston headquarters will serve as a hub for sales, marketing, and services to support Day’s growing business in the U.S. and be the primary location for Day’s U.S.-based senior executive staff. Day is celebrating the new location today with a grand opening event hosted by Day’s executive team at 320 Congress Street in Boston's Seaport District, adjacent to Boston's Waterfront and Financial Districts. Day's Newport Beach operations continue as the company's regional office for the West Coast.

Global Graphics Launches Enterprise-Level FREE PDF Creation Software

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:34:33 EST

GLOBAL GRAPHICS (NYSE-Euronext: GLOG): Global Graphics, a developer of edocument and printing software, today announces the launch of the most comprehensive enterprise-level free PDF creation software; gDoc Creator - http://www.globalgraphics.com/gdoc

QNX Supports New Sitara ARM Cortex-A8 Industrial Processors from Texas Instruments

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:01:07 EST

EPIX Introduces First Interactive Social Viewing Experience of Feature-Length Films Through Partnership With ClipSync

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:01:45 EST

EPIX, the next generation premium entertainment service from Viacom, Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate and MGM, has launched the first true Social TV platform that makes TV viewing highly interactive at its website www.EpixHD.com. EPIX developed the platform in partnership with ClipSync, using their technology to deliver the first social viewing experience of feature-length films to its subscribers. EPIX's use of ClipSync's Social TV platform delivers interactive features to create a new movie viewing experience in a more engaged, shared and fun environment.

Nitro PDF Software Announces Major November Milestones for PrimoPDF, the World's #1 Free PDF Creator

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:44:43 EST

Nitro PDF Software, the company that revolutionized the PDF software space with the introduction of the first truly compelling alternative to Adobe® Acrobat®, Nitro PDF Professional, today reaffirmed its position as the world's leading provider of PDF solutions, announcing PrimoPDF's ascent to the top of CNET's 'PDF Software' category, having amassed over 15 million downloads so far on Download.com alone.

Adobe Issues Call for Entries to 2010 Adobe Design Achievement Awards

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:27:27 EST

Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the call for entries for the tenth annual Adobe® Design Achievement Awards (ADAA). This premier competition honors the best student graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, animators, digital filmmakers, developers and computer artists from accredited higher education institutions worldwide. For the second consecutive year, Icograda (International Council of Graphic Design Associations) is endorsing and supporting these prestigious student awards. Adobe will host the awards ceremony during the Adobe MAX conference being held in Los Angeles in late October 2010.

Neotys Announces New Enhancements for NeoLoad for Stress and Load Testing of Web Applications

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:10:22 EST

Neotys, a leader in easy-to-use, cost effective load testing tools for web applications today announced new enhancements to NeoLoad, its web application stress testing software.

Safari Books Online’s On-demand Digital Library Experiences 145% Growth Over Past Two Years

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:04:47 EST

Safari® Books Online (www.safaribooksonline.com), the leading on-demand digital library for technology, digital media, and business professionals, announced today that its online book content has increased by 145 percent over the past two years through increasing the number of books added each month from 70 to 172. With more than 10,000 books and 700+ videos as part of its electronic library, Safari Books Online has the most robust technology and digital media online library available today.

Expansão da KKBOX Music Services na Ásia Pacífico

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:45:55 EST

O maior serviço de música por assinatura de Taiwan, KKBOX, anunciou hoje a expansão do seu serviço de download ilimitado de música para PC, iPhone e telefones baseados no Android, em Hong Kong, com a Hutchison Telecom.

Los servicios de música de KKBOX se expanden en Asia Pacífico

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:45:52 EST

KKBOX, el servicio de música por suscripción más grande de Taiwán, anunció hoy la expansión en Hong Kong de su servicio ilimitado de descarga de música para PC, iPhone y teléfonos basados en Android a través de Hutchison Telecom.

onOne Software’s Plug-in Suite 5 for Adobe Photoshop Now Available

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:18:19 EST

onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of innovative, timesaving solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced the immediate availability of Plug-in Suite 5 for Adobe Photoshop. Designed to solve the most common problems facing photographers in the areas of color correction, enlarging, masking and professional photographic effects, the Plug-in Suite 5 combines full versions of six essential software tools in one affordable package: FocalPoint 2, PhotoTune 3, PhotoFrame 4.5 Professional Edition, PhotoTools 2.5 Professional Edition, Genuine Fractals 6 Professional Edition and MaskPro 4.

KKBOX étend ses services de musique à l’Asie-Pacifique

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:01:14 EST

Le premier service d’abonnement musical de Taïwan, KKBOX, a annoncé aujourd’hui l’extension de son service de téléchargement illimité de musique pour PC, iPhone et les téléphones Android de Hong Kong sur Hutchison Telecom.

Musikdienst KKBOX baut Geschäft im Asien-Pazifikraum aus

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:02:58 EST

Taiwans größter Musik-Abodienst, KKBOX, kündigte heute den Ausbau seines unbegrenzten Musik-Download-Dienstes für PC, iPhone und Handys mit Android-Betriebssystem in Hongkong über Hutchison Telecom an.

New All-in-One MGV FlashStreamer

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST

Optibase announced a new release of its MGW FlashStreamer encoding and streaming platform, introducing the innovative feature of capturing VGA and composite analog feeds and streaming them live as a single split-screen video. The “all-in-one” compact MGW FlashStreamer offers real-time video encoding and streaming over organizational networks and the Internet as well as on-demand streaming of stored content. It is fully compatible with the latest versions of Adobe Flash Player, the Internet’s leading browser-based media player. Video encoded by MGW FlashStreamer can be utilized for a wide range of applications such as live or on-demand broadcast lectures, conferences and meetings, training programs, courses, sports, live events and Internet TV.

Honeywell to Present at Friedman Billings Ramsey Capital Markets Fall Investor Conference

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:02:50 EST

KKBOX Music Services Expands In Asia-Pacific

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:25:27 EST

Taiwan’s largest music subscription service, KKBOX, today announced the expansion of its unlimited music download service for PC, iPhone and Android-based phones in Hong Kong with Hutchison Telecom.

Vineet Mittal Awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at Prestigious Madhavrao Scindia Awards

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:49:11 EST

This years' Entrepreneur of the year award at Madhavrao Leadership Awards has been bagged by Mr. Vinnet Mittal, MD, Welspun Energy. The awards were presented today at prestigious Merchant Chamber Hall, Civil Lines, Kanpur by Shri. Jyotiraditya Raje Scindia, MP and Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal, Minister of State of Coal, Statistics and Programme Implementation.

Empruntis.com Increases Online Loan Application Completions with Omniture Test&Target

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:28 EST

Omniture, an Adobe company (Nasdaq:ADBE) and a leading provider of online business optimization software, today announced that Empruntis.com, France’s leading Web site for comparing loan and insurance offers from numerous banks and insurance providers, is working with Omniture^® Test&Target to automate the optimization of its online content. Empruntis.com recently replaced Google Website Optimizer with Omniture Test&Target and after conducting a series of multivariate tests of its online loan application form, increased application completions by 10 percent.

The New York Times Announces Special Times Reader Offer with Samsung Go™ Netbook

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:22:31 EST

The New York Times announced today a special offer for new subscribers to Times Reader 2.0: order a one-year subscription to Times Reader 2.0 and receive a $100 discount toward the purchase of a Samsung Go™ netbook.

Avatar Unveils the Next Generation of Movie Trailers

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:02:07 EST

James Cameron’s epic adventure AVATAR will take moviegoers to a world never before experienced, so it’s only fitting that the film is getting a “next generation” movie trailer. The dynamic interactive experience will be available for download beginning November 24 via the film’s official movie site (www.avatarmovie.com) and social network profiles on Facebook (www.facebook.com/officialavatar), YouTube (www.youtube.com/officialavatar) and Twitter (twitter.com/officialavatar), as well as through the Adobe.com website.

AT&T and HP Introduce HP iPAQ Glisten, 3G World Phone for Mobile Professionals

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:15 EST

Qliance Medical Management Names Ona Karasa Chief Operating Officer

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:17 EST

in Washington State, today announced it has named Ona Karasa, 49, to the new position of chief operating officer. Karasa was formerly president of the Atlas Division of aQuantive, a digital media technology company acquired by Microsoft in 2007.