Paula Musich

Enterasys Networks Inc. next week will extend its unique line of integrated router/network security devices with several new models aimed at large branch offices and regional offices for larger enterprises. The four new models Enterasys is adding to its XSR Security Router line extend the integrated IP routing with firewall and Virtual Private Network devices […]

Application response time analysis provider NetQos Inc. is turning its focus to automation with a new version of its SuperAgent appliance planned for this month. SuperAgent 4 boosts the level of automation to help users determine the source of performance problems among the network, server and applications, according to officials. The centralized performance monitoring and […]

While many vendors say they help IT do more with less, RTO Software Inc. officials say theyve got the proof in the numbers when it comes to RTOs latest TScale application performance optimization tool. The Suwanee, Ga., startup this week will release Version 2.0 of its TScale tool for Citrix Systems Inc.s MetaFrame and Microsoft […]

Siemens Information and Communication Networks Inc. is bringing a fresh perspective to the VOIP-driven march to converged communication. Claiming first-generation voice over IP didnt bring the expected cost savings and that it doesnt address a distributed work force, the networking company has launched a program dubbed LifeWorks. The program is designed to integrate home, business […]

AltaWorks Corp. later this month will take the wraps off the latest release of its Panorama application performance management software. The Nashua, N.H., vendor is one of a handful of J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition) application management tools providers that provide a deep dive into the production workings of the complex applications to help pinpoint […]

Marimba Inc. on June 16 will launch the second major release of its 1-year-old Windows Migration tool with a series of enhancements that emphasize a streamlined graphical user interface, improved inventory scanning and better integration with market-leading imaging tools. The Marimba Windows Migration module, an add-on to the Mountain View, Calif., companys Desktop/Mobile Management product […]

A remade not-your-fathers NaviSite Inc. Tuesday will introduce a collaborative applications management platform that will serve as the underpinning of a new series of managed services. The planned NavisSite A-Services, the first of which will rollout this summer, target systems integrators, ISVs and enterprise IT departments. The new CAM platform extends the existing NaviSite platform […]

BMC Softwares remedy unit released last week a new version of its IT Service Management automation suite that emphasizes service management and business agility. ITSM Version 5.5 includes enhancements across its four applications, including Remedy Help Desk, Remedy Asset Management, Remedy Change Management and Remedy Service Level Agreements. Enhancements to the suite span new common […]

Hewlett-Packard Co. and Opsware Inc. are entering into a new partnership that brings software automation functions to HPs Utility Data Center, officials of the companies said. The partnership fills a missing software operations management piece in HPs UDC puzzle with automated and more detailed software provisioning, software patching, and updates, as well as application deployment […]

As more companies roll out web services as a way to simplify integration of existing systems, several companies are developing tools to help users monitor and manage those services. One in particular, startup Service Integrity Inc., this week will expand the fledgling field of tools by one with a product designed to show how Web […]

ConfigureSoft Inc. this week will join the self-healing fray with a new release of its Enterprise Configuration Manager. ECM 4.5 adds the ability to automatically detect Windows server and workstation configurations that dont comply with IT standards, report the exceptions and fix them. The self-healing function exploits ECMs compliance module, a template that lets users […]

Siemens Information and Communication Networks Inc. at SuperComm in Atlanta on Monday will bring a fresh perspective to the voice over IP-driven march to converged communication. Claiming that first-generation VOIP didnt bring the cost savings people expected and that it doesnt address a mobile and distributed workforce, the integrated voice and data network supplier will […]