Nathan Eddy

The Cloud Security Alliance announced the launch of a new initiative to encourage transparency of security practices within cloud providers. The CSA Security, Trust and Assurance Registry (STAR) is a free, publicly accessible registry that documents the security controls provided by various cloud computing offerings, thereby helping users assess the security of cloud providers they […]

Nexsan, an independent provider of disk-based storage systems, announced the first two models of the E5000 Family of NAS storage systems, the E5110 and the E5310. Both models utilize the FASTier cache, which utilizes multiple SSD technologies that work transparently to boost performance for random I/O workloads including applications that are run on top of […]

Printing and digital imaging specialist Xerox announced the release of its WorkCentre 5300 Series black-and-white multifunction printers, which are designed to help small to medium-size businesses and enterprise users simplify everyday work processes. The three new additions to Xerox’s tabloid-size MFP portfolio, the WorkCentre 5325/5330/5335, print speeds of up to 35 pages per minute. Other […]

Panasonic System Networks Company of America launched its first cloud-based services solution, Panasonic Cloud Business Phone System for small to medium-size businesses. This marks the first step into the services industry from a company that has provided telephony systems for business owners across the country. Panasonic is now expanding into services to meet changing market […]

iSyncr Lite for Mac (Free) iSyncr enables you to synchronize your Android device with the music you have in iTunes. Just plug your phone into your computer, select the iTunes playlists you want, and start syncing. iPhone Top 100 Charts (free) This application offers an up-to-date catalog of iPhone Top Charts with links straight to […]

Clearwire, which provides 4G wireless broadband services in the United States, is adding “LTE Advanced-ready” technology to its 4G network. The initial implementation of Clearwire’s LTE (Long-Term Evolution) network would target densely populated urban areas of the company’s existing 4G markets where current 4G usage demands are high. The all-IP infrastructure already deployed in these […]

A sudden and unexpected burst in private-sector downsizing pushed the number of announced job cuts to a 16-month high of 66,414 in July, according the latest report on downsizing activity released this week by outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Similarly depressing figures regarding the U.S. job market have made headlines for the past few […]

T-Mobile USA added to its portfolio for small and midsize businesses by launching Small Business Value Rate Plans. The plans offer options tailored for business customers, who could save money when using unlimited data, talk and text; the options include up to 5GB of full-speed data on the company’s 4G network with the Unlimited Value […]

A report from the Federal Communications Commission found the gap between advertised and actually broadband speeds has improved “substantially” compared with figures from 2009. On average, the report, “Measuring Broadband America,” found during peak periods DSL-based services delivered download speeds that were 82 percent of advertised speeds, cable-based services delivered 93 percent of advertised speeds, […]

IT management software specialist Quest Software on Aug. 2 made available vRanger 5.2, the latest addition to its vRanger line of virtual data protection packages.vRanger 5.2 is designed to simplify and accelerate VMware backup, replication and recovery while reducing storage requirements and providing reliability and scalability to help ensure data protection as virtual infrastructures grow […]

Cyberattacks increasingly plague businesses and government organizations, resulting in significant financial impact, despite widespread awareness, according to a report released by Hewlett-Packard. The study found that recovery and detection are the most costly internal activities, suggesting a significant cost-reduction opportunity for organizations that are able to automate detection and recovery through enabling security technologies. Conducted […]

Financial services company American Express and network operator Verizon Wireless announced they will integrate Serve, a next-generation digital payment and commerce platform, on many Verizon mobile phones and tablets. Over the coming months, Verizon Wireless customers will be able to establish Serve accounts that will enable them to make payments and redeem offers for goods […]