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Cisco Snags Arch Rock in Smart Grid Play Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:30PMNetworking giant looks to advance its position in the burgeoning smart-grid market with the acquisition of Arch Rock, a firm specializing in wireless sensors that connect devices to a mesh network.
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Cummins, BB&T, Cisco Systems, Google and eBay Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:15PMCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zacks Equity Research highlights: Cummins (NYSE: CMI) as the Bull of the Day and BB&T (NYSE: BBT) the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO), Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) and eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY). Full analysis of all these stocks is available at http://at.zacks.com/?id=2678. Here is a ...
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Cummins, BB&T, Cisco Systems, Google and eBay Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:00PMCHICAGO----Zacks Equity Research highlights: Cummins as the Bull of the Day and BB&T the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Cisco Systems , Google and eBay .
Women Did Well on Defcon Social Engineering Test Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:48PMOf the 135 Fortune 500 employees targeted by social engineering hackers in a recent contest only five of them refused to give up any corporate information whatsoever. And guess what? All five were women. Defcon - Social engineering - Business - Engineering - Organizations
Cisco Snaps Up Smart Grid Wireless Sensor Maker Arch Rock Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:40PMThe networking giant continued its aggressive move into the green energy technology space Wednesday with the acquisition of Arch Rock on the heels of its strategic alliance with smart meter specialist Itron.
Feds Issue Smart Grid Cybersecurity Guidelines Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:58PMStuxnet served to catalyze concerns about smart grid security, which the 537-page "Guidelines for Smart Grid Cyber Security" strives to address by providing security requirements and a risk assessment framework.
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Cummins, BB&T, Cisco Systems, Google and eBay Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:04AMZacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Cummins, BB&T, Cisco Systems, Google and eBay
Cisco steps up smart-grid plans with Arch Rock buy Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:32AMDan Worth, V3.co.uk , Friday 3 September 2010 at 14:13:00 Buyout designed to push advanced metering infrastructure Cisco is to acquire Arch Rock Corporation, a firm specialising in wireless technology for smart-grid applications, as it seeks to provide advanced metering infrastructure for utility industries. Arch Rock will allow Cisco to connect smart meters and other intelligent devices over a ...
Cisco steps up smart-grid plans with Arch Rock buy Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:32AMCisco is to acquire Arch Rock Corporation a firm specialising in wirelesstechnology for smart-grid applications as it seeks to provide advanced meteringinfrastructure for utility industries.
Women perform well on Defcon social engineering test Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:41AMOf the 135 people Fortune 500 employees targeted by social engineering hackers in a recent contest only five of them refused to give up any corporate information whatsoever. And guess what? All five were women.
Silicon Valley companies making billion dollar deals Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:11PMIf the buying binge continues, 2010 could rank among the biggest for such deals in a decade.
Cisco Forges Smart Grid Alliance With Power Metering Vendor Itron Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:33PMThe two vendors will collaborate on an IP networking platform for smart grid energy concerns, which according to executives will also mean a lucrative channel play.
Wyse Powers Cloud Client Computing Infrastructure for VMworld 2010 User Conference in San Francisco, CA Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:56PMSAN FRANCISCO----It takes a lot of technology to run one of the largest virtualization events in the world, and Wyse Technology, the global leader in cloud client computing, is playing a big role in making this week’s VMworld 2010 show deliver a rich experience for the estimated 17,000 plus attendees.
Extreme, Exar extend support to VMware environment Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:40AMWorking with its data centre ecosystem partner Exar, Extreme Networks will demonstrate the benefits of virtual machine switching moved back into the network.
ActiveState Emphasizes Key Enterprise Programming Issues, Adds Python Modules for GUI Development, Database ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:17AMVANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - September 1, 2010) - ActiveState, the dynamic language experts offering solutions for Perl , Python , and Tcl , is adding key Python open source packages to its ActivePython Business, Enterprise, and OEM Editions specifically to help enterprise developers. Python modules have been added for Graphical User Interface (GUI) development, secure connections with a wider ...
ActiveState Emphasizes Key Enterprise Programming Issues, Adds Python Modules for GUI Development, Database ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:10AMVANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - ActiveState, the dynamic language experts offering solutions for Perl , Python , and Tcl , is adding key Python open source packages to its ActivePython Business, Enterprise, and OEM Editions specifically to help enterprise developers. Python modules have been added for Graphical User Interface (GUI) development, secure connections with a wider range of ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, Google and Disney Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:38AMZacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, Google and Disney
INX Announces Successful Completion of Data Center Upgrade Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:16AMHOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--INX upgrades virtualized cloud-computing data center for Associa
Hot off wire: TechAmerica spends $350,000 on lobbying; AOL buys Rally Up; Ex-IBM exec takes over Blue Coat Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:16AMGet the latest news alerts: Follow LTW at Twitter. WASHINGTON - The Technology Association of America spent $350,000 in the second quarter to lobby the government on federal spending on information technology and cybersecurity services, among other issues, according to a quarterly disclosure report.
INX Announces Successful Completion of Data Center Upgrade Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:00AMHOUSTON----INX Inc., announced today that it has successfully completed a data center virtualization upgrade for Associa.
AVG Threat Labs to Provide Innovative, Free Detection Tools to Internet Community Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:14AMAMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVG Technologies announced a limited public beta of its new online tool, AVG Threat Labs, an innovative online information portal that merges Web threat detection data with AVG’s LinkScanner data.
AVG Threat Labs to Provide Innovative, Free Detection Tools to Internet Community Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:00AMAMSTERDAM----AVG Technologies, developers of the world’s most popular free anti-virus software, today announced a limited public beta test of its new online tool, AVG Threat Labs. Designed to help consumers combat criminal elements on the Web, Threat Labs is an innovative online information portal that merges the quantitative Web threat detection data that AVG routinely collects from its almost ...
Gen-i scores ICT deal with Eden Park Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:28PMAuckland, 1 September 2010 – Eden Park and Gen-i have signed a new agreement for the provision of an Internet Protocol (IP) network for Eden Park that will future-proof the stadium’s infrastructure as the Park undergoes its biggest transformation in ...
News Releases Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:20PMWINNIPEG , MB – Computer hackers are continually developing new ways to gain access to networks. Business and industry demand secure networks and require employees with the skills to help protect them.
Microsoft patent victor targets Apple, Cisco... Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 3:29PMVPN infringement blitz After being awarded $200m in a patent-infringement case that it brought against Microsoft, VirnetX has now gone after Apple, Cisco Systems, and others.…
How hackers use Chelsea Clinton and the World Cup to steal your data Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:41PMVerizon data breach study reports that malware continues to be a major problem and SQL servers are often the target.
Burlington Public Library events, Aug. 12 edition Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 11:26AMSummer Reading Program Finale Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2:30 p.m. Join us for the musical review “The Double-Decker Bus” for the fun-filled finale to the season. "Julie & Brownie" offers delightful, original and traditional songs for all ages. Everyone is welcome.
CompTIA Breakaway 2010 Concludes with Cybersecurity Summit, Healthcare IT Discussions Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:23AMSAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cybersecruty and healthcare discussions highlighted the final day of CompTIA Breakaway 2010, the premier event for IT companies in North America. More than 1,000 industry leaders were in attendance.
CompTIA Breakaway 2010 Concludes with Cybersecurity Summit, Healthcare IT Discussions Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:15AMSAN ANTONIO----Cybersecruty and healthcare discussions highlighted the final day of CompTIA Breakaway 2010, the premier event for information technology channel companies in North America, which closed here Thursday.
THE WRAP: Cisco sparks market swoon Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:12PMThis week the stock market dived after tech heavy Cisco complained of uncertainty, while spymasters continued to fret about the BlackBerry.
Briefly: American Airlines pays out $10.4 million in bonuses Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:32PMAmerican pays out $10 million in bonuses As part of its incentive plan, American Airlines annou
Business Highlights Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 6:14PMThe economy is looking bleaker as new applications for jobless benefits rose last week to the highest level in almost six months.
Business Highlights Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 6:04PMJobs picture dims as unemployment claims rise
Layer 7 Technologies Announces Migration Program and Promotional Pricing for Cisco ACE XML Gateways Customers Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:30PMVANCOUVER, British Columbia----Layer 7 Technologies, the leader in XML Gateways for SOA and cloud, today announced it is introducing a migration program for customers of the Cisco ACE XML Gateway.
Thursday wrap: Stocks extend losses amid disappointing jobs data, economic outlook Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:25PMThe Toronto stock market was lower Thursday as another rise in U.S. jobless insurance claims data added to worries about a slowing economic revival, which in turn helped punish oil prices for a third day.
Data protection solutions showcased in Las Vegas Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 5:14AMThe release of 75,000 documents by WikiLeaks this week about civilian casualties and other incidents during the war in Afghanistan highlights how important data-leakage protection can be for government and corporations.
Hackers attack edge of secure Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:31AMLAS VEGAS, July 30, (AP): Researchers have uncovered new ways that criminals can spy on Internet users even if they’re using secure connections to banks, online retailers or other sensitive websites.
Press Release Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:18AMThe Utah Technology Council (UTC) has announced Gary L. Crocker and Governor Michael O. Leavitt will be inducted into the UTC Hall of Fame, and Dale H. Ballard will be inducted posthumously.
The Global Association for Contact Center Best Practices & Networking Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:04AMDallas and London, CREDANT Technologies - the specialist in endpoint data protection solutions, announced exceptional growth in the first six months of 2010 driven by new partnerships with Dell, LANDesk, and Cisco Systems.
(NWMT) NewMarket Anticipates Optimistic PPS Reaction to Upcoming 2nd Quarter Financial Results Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:24AMDALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - July 29, 2010) - NewMarket Technology, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : NWMT ) ( OTCQB : NWMT ) today announced the Company anticipates a potential positive price per share (PPS) reaction in conjunction with the upcoming reporting of its second quarter 2010 financial results. This year, NewMarket reported its highest revenue level ever for a first fiscal quarter with $25 million in ...
Kaplan University Launches New Business and Information Technology Online Programs, Including 15 Professional ... Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:30AMDAVENPORT, Iowa----Kaplan University, a leader in higher education innovation, today announced the launch of 15 new professional certificates in Business and Information Technology as well as new career focus areas and specializations designed to prepare students to work in some of the fastest-growing fields.
Cisco Launches New Linksys E-Series Routers in Canada Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:00AMCisco today unveiled a new line of Linksys wireless routers in Canada, designed to let its core audience of tech experts and enthusiasts take their home networking experience to the next level.
Cisco Introduces Valet Home Wireless Products to Canada Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:00AMCisco is pairing its wireless technology leadership with the Flip Video simplicity-in-design approach to launch Valet -- a breakthrough product line that makes home wireless simple and accessible to everyone.
Neutral Tandem, Inc. Announces Ethernet eXchange Charter Customer Participants Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:00AMCHICAGO -- Neutral Tandem, Inc. , a leading provider of tandem interconnection services, today announced the participation of ten different strategic service providers in its Ethernet eXchange Charter Customer Program.
Intact Integrated gibt Tipps für erfolgreiche Unified Communications-Projekte Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:46PMSorgfältige Planung bei UC-Projekten sehr wichtig
CREDANT Declares Outstanding Start to 2010 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:52PMDALLAS & LONDON----CREDANT Technologies - the world’s largest specialist in endpoint data protection solutions, today announced exceptional growth in the first six months of 2010 driven by new partnerships with Dell, LANDesk, and Cisco Systems.
Add This Article To: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:07PMIntel Corp. announced open registration and keynotes for its 13th annual technical conference, which returns to San Francisco on Sept. 13-15.
Add This Article To: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:03PMOpticon announced a Windows CE-based handheld computer that includes 1D and 2D barcode scanning, features IP54-level sealing against liquids and dust, and survives five-foot drops onto concrete.
Core Security Experts Take Stage at Black Hat 2010 & DEFCON 18 Ethical Hacking Conferences Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:27PMBOSTON----Core Security Technologies, the market’s leading provider of IT security testing solutions, today announced that its CoreLabs researchers will once again take center stage at the annual Black Hat USA and DEFCON conferences being held in Las Vegas from July 24 – Aug. 1, further highlighting the company’s continued leadership in the vulnerability research and IT risk assessment space.
TIA Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:26PMTIA praises Obama Administration for recognizing and celebrating historic legislation that gives all Americans the right to cccessible information and communications technology.