Nathan Eddy

Web security specialist Check Point announced the launch of Capsule, a multi-layer security solution designed to addresses mobile security and data challenges brought on by bring-your-own-device initiatives and the presence of personal mobile devices in the workplace. Capsule protects business data on mobile devices, without having to manage the entire device. The platform creates a […]

Management consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton announced the acquisition of Epidemico, a Boston-based informatics company providing early insights, continuous monitoring and consumer engagement for varied aspects of population health, including disease outbreaks, drug safety and supply-chain vulnerabilities. The deal is part of the company’s strategy to further develop advanced analytic capabilities in areas such as […]

Sixteen percent of small and midsize businesses in the United States have spent less than $800 on mobile devices last year–the highest of all surveyed countries and significantly more than the average at 9 percent, and just under one-quarter (23 percent) have not purchased any mobile devices last year, according to a report from CompTIA. […]

Mobile communications specialist TeleCommunication Systems introduced VirtuMedix, a secure, virtual collaboration platform designed for remote consultation of health care providers and patients. With the VirtuMedix platform, TCS addresses the market for video telemedicine solutions. The VirtuMedix platform provides patients with an alternative to urgent care centers or emergency rooms for acute care situations. It also […]

As applications become more network-centric and the volume of data grows in the cloud, organizations are seeing increased bandwidth demand for front-end applications, mid-tier big data analytics and content distribution, back end transaction processing and storage management, according to an Emulex study of 1,623 U.S. and European IT professionals.The study found 57 percent of respondents […]

Network monitoring solutions specialist Paessler announced it is further extending its support to PRTG Network Monitor Freeware Edition users by increasing the number of available sensors, or measuring points, to 30 from 10. The company said that with 30 sensors, users can better accommodate their complex IT networks as well as the list of features […]

Cloud storage services specialist CTERA Networks announced it has launched its global channel partner program to support managed service provider, Value Added Reseller and distributor partners with resources and programs to help accelerate the capture of cloud storage opportunities. The program will focus specifically on accelerating the uptake of CTERA’s cloud storage gateways and secure […]

As mobile continues to play a larger role in the job search process, jobs and recruiting community site Glassdoor revealed an updated site design, designed to offer a cleaner and more consistent experience across any device. The redesign brings a richer experience to the homepage and throughout the site, with a new homepage that places […]

Smartphones will be a significant part of how consumers shop this holiday season, with all consumer segments using them to assist in shopping—yet the ratio is significantly higher among younger generations, according to a survey from PunchTab, an engagement and insights platform. Among all consumers, 35 percent plan to use their smartphone for browsing items […]

UC Tools Widely Adopted, but Employees Need Training by Nathan Eddy No Awareness of UC’s Availability More than half (58 percent) of employees said they are not consulted on a unified communication (UC) tool, or its usefulness, after it’s been implemented, and a whopping 77 percent said they aren’t even consulted before the technology is […]

Roughly one in four (26 percent) small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and managed services providers (MSPs) expect the Internet of things (IoT)—including multiple devices, wearables and cloud-based services—to generate more money for them than any of the other current big IT trends, according to a survey released by AVG Technologies. Almost three out of five […]

Digium, the Asterisk Company, announced the release of Asterisk 13, a production-ready Long Term Support (LTS) release that builds upon the changes made in the previous development release, Asterisk 12. Refined over the last year, Asterisk 13 is a developer-friendly platform for adding media capabilities to any business application. Asterisk 13 provides hundreds of new […]