Entrust brings strong authentication to mobile devices

April 30, 2010 · Filed Under Security Software, Software News · Comment 

Versatile Authentication Platform Secures Consumer and Enterprise Environments

Entrust IdentityGuard Mobile enables strong enterprise authentication while protecting against latest malware threats

No matter the type, size or vertical focus of an organization, Entrust, Inc. secures identities with one of the broadest ranges of authentication options on the market today – and all from a single strong authentication platform. With the newest release of Entrust IdentityGuard, Entrust will add the innovative Entrust IdentityGuard Mobile application, which seamlessly authenticates consumer, corporate or enterprise users using many of today’s most popular smartphones.

“The consistent value of this proven platform remains its versatility and cost-effectiveness,” said Entrust President and CEO Bill Conner. “We continue to add new strong authentication methods to Entrust IdentityGuard, with a focus on ease of deployment and use in any environment. And the addition of Entrust IdentityGuard Mobile places yet another proven authenticator on a device end-users already use as part of their everyday life.” Read more

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Windows Embedded Standard 7

April 28, 2010 · Filed Under Software News, Utilities and Operating Systems · Comment 

Newly unveiled Windows Media Center feature helps OEMs deliver differentiated connected media, TV and set-top box device experiences with rich user interface capabilities and integrated multimedia.

Today during an industry address at the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Silicon Valley, Microsoft Corp. announced the release to manufacturing of Windows Embedded Standard 7, delivering the power, familiarity and reliability of the Windows 7 operating system in a highly customizable and componentized form. OEMs can leverage Windows Embedded Standard 7 to create differentiated experiences and enhanced connectivity with Windows-based PCs, servers and online services on specialized devices, such as thin clients, digital signage and industrial controls for the enterprise, as well as set-top boxes (STBs), connected media devices (CMDs), and TVs for consumers. Read more

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Microsoft worldwide launch of SQL Server 2008 R2

April 22, 2010 · Filed Under Software News · Comment 

Latest release delivers enterprise-class scalability, powerful new managed self-service business intelligence capabilities, and greater IT productivity spanning the desktop, datacenter and cloud.

Microsoft announced the release to manufacturing of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, the industry’s most complete information platform for managing, accessing and delivering information. SQL Server 2008 R2 will be available to customers in early May through Microsoft’s distribution and partner channels.

To celebrate the release, Microsoft, in collaboration with the Professional Association for SQL Server, will host more than 85 live launch events worldwide. For customers and partners who cannot attend a live event, Microsoft is offering a SQL Server 2008 R2 Digital Tour online at http://www.sqlserverlaunch.com/.

More than 2,000 global ISVs have indicated their plans to build solutions based on SQL Server 2008 R2. This includes mission-critical applications for a variety of industries, including Temenos in banking, PTC in manufacturing, RedPrairie in retail and Convergys in telecommunications. This release will also be supported by the widely distributed and agile solutions from SAP, Kronos and Epicor Software Corp.

Customer reception to this release through the technology preview stages has been one of the best in the history of the product, with more than 300,000 downloads of the community technology previews. Read more

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Mobility Suite v8.1.1

April 20, 2010 · Filed Under Software News · Comment 

Integrating Back Office Systems with the Field Leveraging the Latest Mobile Technologies

ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. debuts a major upgrade to its Mobility Suite at this week’s Gartner Wireless, Networking and Communications Summit in San Diego (booth P). The solution is the first specifically designed for service businesses to fully leverage the growing innovations of today’s mobile ecosystem.

This new version combines the power of sophisticated mobile applications, with the flexibility of an enterprise mobile system, built on top of an expandable mobile platform. Aligning customized business needs with hardware usability requirements, its configuration tools and integration models allow the technology to mature with changing business rules. Organizations can use their mobile hardware of choice – from cellphones, PDA’s and smart phones to BlackBerry’s, tablets and laptops – and operating systems, such as Microsoft’s Windows Mobile – without costly, frequent replacements and infrastructure re-engineering. Read more

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ComponentOne offers Controls for Microsoft Silverlight 4

April 17, 2010 · Filed Under Productivity Software, Software News, Utilities and Operating Systems · Comment 

A Fast Grid and Feature-packed Silverlight Text Editor Hit the Market

ComponentOne, a leading component vendor in the Microsoft Visual Studio Industry Partner program, has announced ComponentOne Studio for Microsoft Silverlight fully supports Silverlight 4 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2010. ComponentOne Studio for Silverlight is a suite of custom controls that take advantage of the features and functionality Microsoft has built into Silverlight 4.

“Microsoft is pleased that ComponentOne has shown support for Silverlight and the next-generation application development platform, and is today simultaneously announcing ComponentOne Studio for Silverlight,” said Brian Goldfarb, director of the developer platform group at Microsoft Corp. “Products like ComponentOne Studio for Silverlight help developers use their existing skills to create unique experiences that run across many and varied devices.” Read more

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