Nathan Eddy

FileMaker, the popular cross-platform relational database application (and Apple subsidiary), announced FileMaker Pro version 11, which sees productivity features such as “on the fly” reporting and charting added to the application, which is compatible with Windows and Mac computers. Version 11 allows users to make reports in a spreadsheet-like fashion, group and summarize information on […]

Cloud storage provider SOS Online Backup announced enhancements to SOS Universal Backup with LiveProtect, which helps enable small and midsize businesses to back up data across multiple destinations at multiple times. By backing up data to six global data centers in locations such as the U.S., India, Europe and Australia, SOS enables SMBs to back […]

Concur, a provider of cost control and other on-demand services for small to medium-size businesses, announced the launch of Breeze, an online expense reporting service designed specifically for small businesses. A free 30-day trial is immediately available on the Google Apps Marketplace, Google’s recently launched online storefront for Google Apps products and services. Breeze is […]

Developers and Apple critics have long grumbled about the tight grip the computer maker holds over its wildly successful App Store, complaining Apple’s secretive and restrictive policies shut out potentially positive technologies and applications and only run programs designed specifically for Apple. This week, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), an international non-profit digital rights advocacy […]

Network attached storage manufacturer QNAP announced an expansion of its business series of servers with the release of two models for the Business Series Turbo line, the 1U rack-mounted, 4-drive models, the TS-459U-SP and TS-459U-RP. These new models, with up to 8TB of storage (using 2TB hard drives), have been certified as compatible with VMware’s […]

Business Service Management and network monitoring specialist Zyrion announced the release of Traverse 5.1, the latest version of the company’s integrated network and business service management software solution. This latest release of Traverse includes a range of features targeted to midmarket MSPs, and provides capabilities for network display, distributed data-gathering and event management. The company […]

Unified communications specialst Avaya announced the release of IP Office 6.0, a UC solution offering collaboration tools such as voice, instant messaging, presence and video. IP Office 6.0 also introduces video collaboration through a new IP Office Video Softphone application. This offers voice control features via a virtual phone on a PC or laptop, supporting […]

Storage solutions and online cloud computing application services provider IceWeb announced the launch of its Iplicity Data Storage platform, which enables the incorporation of available disk storage resident in non-Iplicity-based legacy storage vendor products such as those produced by EMC, Network Appliance, Hitachi, Equalogic, Hewlett-Packard and IBM. Storage solutions are available as NAS (Network Attached […]

A worldwide survey of nearly 28,000 people in 26 countries by the BBC World Service found openness and accessibility to be critical components of the World Wide Web. The survey, conducted by GlobeScan, found 79 percent of people surveyed said access to the Internet was a basic human right and 87 percent of those who […]

Cut the Cord with Wireless Mice from Apple, Microsoft, Logitech by Nathan Eddy Apple Magic Mouse ($69.00) At the top of the design heap rests Apple’s Magic Mouse, a sculptural beauty with Bluetooth and laser technology as well as miniature sensors to help detect even the slightest movement. An added bonus: Left-handers can easily swap […]