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Archiving &
Compliance
FaceTime Communications and Mimosa Systems
announced that the two industry leaders have partnered to create comprehensive,
scalable solutions for secure and compliant archival of enterprise
communications. www.mimosasystems.com / www.facetime.com
IBM introduced new
software that allows businesses to better manage the growth of information by
integrating data warehousing and archiving capabilities. The new InfoSphere Warehouse with Optim
Data Retention will help companies better manage enterprise data throughout its
lifecycle and deliver optimal performance and compliance with changing business
policies. www.ibm.com
Wireless
Clip in Touch Ltd. announced the
launch of its latest family of personalized messaging solutions. Designed with
an easy to use interface, the solutions allow mobile phone and web users to
create individualized video messages with that extra personal touch. www.clipintouch.com
ChangingWorlds and O2 UK together have designed and delivered a highly sophisticated,
personalized and content centric mobile. www.changingworlds.com
Raketu introduced the Windows Mobile
version of the company's voice over IP (VoIP) communications software. Raketu's Windows Mobile version runs native on Windows
Mobile device handsets that use the PPC2003, WinMobile5, and WinMobile6 Windows
Mobile operating systems, allowing users to make free and low cost VoIP calls
globally. www.raketu.com
Unified Communications
Movius
Interactive Corporation was unveiled as the new corporate brand of the former
IP Unity Glenayre. Along with the new corporate
identity, Movius is also introducing the company's
strategic direction for the next generation of mobile media and messaging
solutions. www.moviuscorp.com
Siemens Enterprise
Communications announced significant enhancements, and a new brand name –
OpenScale – for its professional and managed
services portfolio. The company also announced it will invest significant
resources into strengthening its existing global service infrastructure, and
accelerating its capabilities in delivering software based,
Unified Communication (UC) services. www.siemens.com
Business Social Networks
PolyVision Corporation introduced
the newest addition to the THUNDER family, THUNDER Express. THUNDER Express
allows small groups to experience the power of THUNDER wherever they may meet, whether
it’s a conference room, training room, office, or cubicle. www.polyvision.com
Miscellaneous
ProCurve Networking by HP announced a
worldwide sales agreement with Siemens Enterprise Communications. Under the terms
of the deal, Siemens will sell voice and data solutions incorporating ProCurve network products and
Siemens Voice over IP (VoIP) technology. www.hp.com
NetApp announced a definitive merger
agreement to acquire Onaro. Onaro's
software allows enterprises to manage storage with the highest possible data
availability at a fraction of normal operational costs. www.netapp.com
Abaca
Technology Corporation announced the launch of the Abaca Secure Partner
Network, a multi-tiered channel program for value-added resellers, solution
providers, and managed service providers. The Abaca Secure Partner Network is
designed to help partners of all sizes grow their businesses with increased
profitability by maximizing their margins on Abaca’s email security
appliance products and services. www.abaca.com
IBM announced the availability
of the IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management (MDM)
Server, new software that allows businesses to centrally manage customer, product, and account data for use enterprise-wide. www.ibm.com
Microsoft Corp. began the
global launch of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 by announcing the availability of
the first eight languages, including English, Spanish, simplified Chinese and
French. www.microsoft.com
IBM announced it has
completed its acquisition of Cognos, a publicly-held
company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
IBM acquired Cognos to accelerate its Information on
Demand strategy, a cross-company initiative that combines IBM's strength in
information integration, content and data management and business consulting
services to unlock the business value of information. www.ibm.com
Novell announced the
availability of the SUSE(R) Linux Enterprise Server Starter System for System
z, a pre-built installation server that simplifies the installation of SUSE
Linux Enterprise Server on IBM's System z mainframes. www.novell.com
Websense, Inc. announced record
billings and revenues for its fourth quarter that ended December 31, 2007. www.websense.com