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  • Oracle Improves Cloud Integration With WebLogic Server 12c

    Oracle announced a new version of its Java application server, Oracle WebLogic Server, 12c, which enables enterprises to better integrate cloud computing into their IT mix. As the center piece of Oracle’s Cloud Application Foundation, and a core part of the Oracle Fusion Middleware product family, Oracle WebLogic Server continues to deliver innovative capabilities for…

  • Sophos Launches Updated Endpoint Security, Web Filtering Platform

    IT security and data protection company Sophos announced the latest version of its endpoint security solution, Patch Assessment, which identifies, prioritizes and scans for critical threat-related security patches. Patch Assessment also enables scanning for Microsoft and third-party patches from vendors such as Adobe, Apple, Citrix, Skype and others. Sophos Web Filtering makes it possible to…

  • Five Key Enterprise Development Trends to Watch in 2012

    As we head into 2012, enterprise developers will need to focus on some major themes, including the emergence of HTML5, big data and analytics, and Agile Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). They should also continue to concentrate on Web, mobile and cloud development, and take advantage of advances in languages and integrated development environments (IDEs). HTML5…

  • UC Vendor Mitel Strengthens Channel Plans

    Unified Communications and collaboration vendor Mitel is reinvigorating its channel strategy with new initiatives and a fresh crop of channel executives. The company is also creating a new Authorized Partner Service Program that will enable local channel partners to do some product service support. These changes are the latest in Mitel’s six-month restructuring transformation as…

  • Microsoft Cloud Services Get Service Updates, New Customers

    Technology giant Microsoft announced the first major service update for Microsoft Office 365, the company’s  cloud productivity service for businesses of all sizes. The service will also be available to try in 22 additional markets today, including Argentina, Iceland, Indonesia, South Africa and Taiwan. Microsoft is making more than 30 new updates to Office 365…

  • Carrier IQ Controversy Prompts Denials from Microsoft, RIM, Others

    Microsoft, Nokia, Verizon Wireless, Sprint and Research In Motion are just a few of the companies denying their smartphones and services are loaded with Carrier IQ, the company whose smartphone diagnostics software is accused of monitoring users activity without their explicit consent. IT pro Trevor Eckhart conducted a very public test, with video, demonstrating what…

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