Free edition of Astaro firewall to help secure networks
Two developments currently shape the IT landscape. One is virtualization, the other is the trend towards the use of consumer solutions in business environments. Both trends have one common purpose: the imperative to reduce costs. Also, both bear one common danger: they significantly lower the security level of an organization’s network.
CA to acquire Nimsoft
SMBs who traditionally benefit the most from the cost-advantages provided by managed service providers can look forward to a consolidation of technology and expertise in this space.
The recent spate of mergers and co-operative alliances in 'cloud computing' and similar managed services sweetens the pot as the offerings become more reliable and competitive.
New laptop for SMBs come with built-in security
Following the launch of the ultrathin and light Vostro V13, Dell is offering business customers even more choice with the Vostro 3000 series – a range of new thin, lightweight and durable laptop computers. Featuring powerful processors, high-end graphics and built-in security, the Vostro 3000 series is designed for small businesses that require robust mobile computing solutions.
StudioWorkz flies as NVIDIA Quadro fires up Adobe Photoshop
When the creative juices start flowing, it’s important to work fast while the thought is still fresh in one’s mind. And when you’re dependent on technology, this means that the faster the software responds to you, the quicker you’ll convert your thoughts into digital images.
Study: Technology still costly for Philippine SMEs
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines still have a lot to catch up with in implementing technological innovation in their own businesses, especially because acquiring such tools can be expensive these days, a study on SME challenges and strategies conducted by an economic research firm revealed recently.
Tai Fung Bank enhances service levels with business continuity tool
To support its focus on improving customer satisfaction through enhanced service levels, as well as meeting guidelines set down by the Monetary Authority of Macau, Tai Fung Bank has implemented a business continuity and resiliency infrastructure developed by IBM.
New Symantec security tool makes email messages safe and harmless
Symantec Corp. has announced that the new Brightmail Gateway 9.0 Small Business Edition will deliver enhanced protection through real-time updates, provide greater control through integrated email encryption and offer increased scalability to meet the needs of small businesses.
Network expansion to drive mobile managed services in Asia
According to new research from Informa Telecoms & Media, mobile operator spending on managed services and outsourcing will reach $29 billion by 2014, driven by convergence of fixed and mobile networks, the world economic slowdown and increasingly competitive developed markets. Mobile operators are forced t
Brocade, McAfee enter strategic partnership for security products
Brocade and McAfee, Inc. announced that they have entered a strategic partnership to deliver a broad set of fully interoperable end-to-end network security solutions.
Brocade 2010 roadmap focuses on network security, global services
Brocade has revealed its strategy and roadmap for the year of the tiger. After successfully navigating the turbulent times of 2009 and returning to profitability, the company will concentrate on three key areas to further advance the company’s aim of providing top-of-the-line solutions and services to its customers.
New WatchGuard appliance boosts security for SMBs
WatchGuard Technologies has unveiled a new line of multifunction security appliances, the XTM 2 Series and the the XTM 5 Series. Ideal for small businesses and midmarket enterprises, respectively, the new appliances provide comprehensive network, application and data security in one easy to manage appliance.
New tool to fight false positives caused by anti-spam filters
BoxSentry, a email deliverability software provider, has launched TrustCloud, a “Trust-as-a-Service” software for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and other receivers of email.
Majority of Singapore's ICT vendors expect growth in 2010
Majority of multinational companies (MNCs) and local IT enterprises in Singapore expect their businesses to grow in the next 12 months while recruiting and retaining talent will be the top business concern in 2010.
SMBs can increase website confidence with VeriSign's Trust™ Seal
VeriSign, Inc. has debuted the VeriSign Trust™ Seal, to increase confidence, traffic and transactions for sites that do not require SSL Certificates. These include sites that outsource their shopping cart or payment functions to third-party providers and those that do not collect sensitive personal information.
Mobile broadband in China kicking-off
According to a new report from Ovum, the global analyst and consulting company, China’s 3G mobile broadband (MBB) connections will overtake fixed broadband connections by 2014.
Watch out for these 10 security speed bumps
Two months into the New Year and we’re already starting to see a number of our 2010 cyber security
Cloud computing: An SMB perspective
Curtin University of Technology (CUT) has become
Looking back, looking ahead: security for SMBs
In 2009, we saw tighter regulatory mandates, more remote workers and increased focus on data loss prevention. These trends will continue into the new year. Moving deeper into 2010, SonicWALL foresees these and more emerging trends affecting industries across the board:
Voice-enabled system targets distribution centers in China, Hong Kong
Vocollect, Inc., supplier of voice products for mobile workers, has signed a partnership agreement with Schmidt & Co.,
