Author Archives: andyjones

SAP Delivers New Applications Built on the SAP HANA® Platform

By andyjones | May 16, 2012

SAP to Accelerate Cloud Strategy With Acquisition Of SuccessFactors

SAP Solutions Overview

Posted in Software as a Service | Tagged application provider, BigData, cloud, Cloud Computing, crm, ERP, SaaS, Sales, sap, SAP applications, SAP APS, Sap SaaS Apps, software as a service, Software solutions | Leave a comment

News

LinkedIn to acquire SlideShare

By andyjones | May 3, 2012

The transaction is valued at approximately $118.75 million. In March 2012 SlideShare had nearly 29 million unique visitors, ranking it among the most heavily trafficked sites for professional content.

Posted in News | Tagged acquisition, LinkedIn, slide share, Slide Sharing, social media, Social Networks | Leave a comment

Technology

UCSC’s Cancer Genomics Hub will manage and analyze “big data” gathered by cancer researchers

By andyjones | May 1, 2012

UC Santa Cruz Builds National Data Center for Cancer Genome Research (Video)

Posted in Technology | Tagged Analysis, Big Data, Cancer Research, genetic research, Large Data, Medical research, research, Technology and Medicine, UC Santa Cruz | Leave a comment

Social Networks

Norton and Facebook Partner to Make the Web Safer

By andyjones | April 26, 2012

Partnership brings Norton security to Facebook members

Posted in Social Networks | Tagged facebook security, Norton, Norton Security, social media, Social Networks, Social Networks Security, Symantec | Leave a comment

Social Networks

Trend Micro Announces Partnership with Facebook

By andyjones | April 26, 2012

Facebook now offers safer social networking backed by the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network

Posted in Social Networks | Tagged facebook, Onli, online Security, Security, Security Social Network, Social Media User, Social Network Security, technology, Trend Micro, TrendMicro | Leave a comment

cloud security

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Clarifies Reality of Targeted Attacks

By andyjones | April 26, 2012

Latest study analyzes data from more than 600 million systems worldwide, offers solutions for mitigating both targeted and broad-based attacks such as Conficker

Posted in cloud security | Tagged cloud security, Conficker, Infrastructure Security, Microsoft, MS, Security | Leave a comment

Cloud Computing

Amazon channel for software providers to sell to AWS customers

By andyjones | April 19, 2012

Amazon Outperforms Microsoft in a Cloud Storage Test

Amazon Web Services Introduces AWS Marketplace Where Customers Can Find and Buy Pre-Configured Software for the AWS Cloud

Posted in Cloud Computing | Tagged amazon, Amazon Store, amazon web services, aws, market, Marketplace, SaaS, software, Software Products | 1 Comment

Cloud Computing | News

CA Technologies Unveils New CA Global Partner Program

By andyjones | April 18, 2012

Program Enables Partners to Capitalize on Shifting IT Landscape and Helps Customers Move from Maintaining Technology to Delivering Innovative Business Services.

Posted in Cloud Computing, News | Tagged ca, ca technologies, Cloud Computing Partners, Cloud Partners | Leave a comment

News

SOASTA Brings CloudTest to VMware Cloud Foundry

By andyjones | April 11, 2012

CloudTest the only cloud-hosted test automation service to deliver functional automation and performance testing from the Cloud Foundry platform

Posted in News | Tagged Cloud Computing, cloud testing, Foundary, Soasta, testing | Leave a comment

Events

MIT Conference to create conversations between current and future leaders of the global hi-tech industry

By andyjones | April 5, 2012

MIT Sloan’s Inaugural Hi-Tech Conference to Explore the Development and Monetization of Mobile Apps along with the Future of Disruptive Innovation in Media and Entertainment

Posted in Events | Tagged conference, EMC, events, High Tech, MIT, mobile | Leave a comment

News

Adopting AP and AR Process Automation Technology & Its Benefits

By andyjones | March 27, 2012

According to this latest survey only 52 percent of responded reported having an automated AP system. AR adoption sees a similar trend, with only 51 percent of users reporting dedicated AR systems, despite payment collection’s importance to the health of the business.

Posted in News | Tagged Accounts payable, Accounts Receivable, AP, AR | Leave a comment

Advertising

Comcast Ventures Leads $11 Million Investment in Integrate

By andyjones | March 21, 2012

Multi-channel performance marketing technology and solutions provider Integrate, has closed a $11 million series B Investment from Comcast Ventures and Liberty Global