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Agilysys Increases Functionality of NextManager Solution

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:00:00 EST

Agilysys has announced that they have integrated their NextManager solution with Evolution Robotics Retail’s LaneHawk product to help provide retailers with an increased level of bottom-of-basket security. Agilysys recently partnered with Evolution Robotics to assist retailers with detecting and recognizing items on the bottom of a shopping cart, and then sending the UPC information to the point-of-sale system via an Ethernet connection. This process helps to ensure that stores get paid for their BOB items. By integrating its NextManager solution with LaneHawk, Agilysys is taking the process one step further, as the combined products proactively address all facets of losses

Free Guest Passes for the SOA World Conference & Expo in NYC

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:45:00 EDT

SYS-CON's upcoming '3rd International Virtualization Conference & Expo' faculty includes such distinguished speakers as: Al Aghili (Managed Methods), Alan Chhabra (Egenera), Andi Mann (Enterprise Management Associates), Andrew Conte (APC), Andy Astor (EnterpriseDB), Ariel Cohen (Xsigo Systems), Bill O'Conell (IBM), Bob Lozano (Appistry), Bob Quinn (3Leaf Systems), Brian Martin (IBM), Carlo Innocenti Ph.D. (DataDirect Technologies), Chris Shayan (Ashna Samane), Chris Wiborg (Cisco), David Kleidermacher (Green Hills Software), Doc D'Errico (EMC Corporation), Donato Buccella (Certeon), Dror Gill (Ceedo), Etay Bogner (Neocleus), George Pradel (Vizioncore), Geva Perry (GigaSpaces), Gordon Hunt (Real-Time Innovations), Gregory Brail (Sonoa Systems), Greg Lyon (Egenera), Harry Petty (Brocade), Hezi Moore (Reflex Security), Hubert Yoshida (Hitachi Data Systems), Ian Thain (Sybase), Jacek Kruszelnicki (Numatica Corporation), Jeremy Geelan (SYS-CON Media), Jerry Melnick (Marathon Technologies), Joe McKendrick (WebServices.org), Johan Nordin (Software AG), John Goodson (DataDirect), John Senor (iWay Software), JP Morgenthal (Avorcor), Julian Weinstock (Desktone), Keith Swenson (Fujitsu), Ken North (Computing, LLC), Kenon Owens (VMware), Kevin Epstein (Scalent Systems), Koen Aers (Red Hat/JBoss), Kurt Daniel (Parallels), Kurt Ziegler (SIMtone), Kyle Gabhart (Web Age Solutions), Mark Davydov Ph.D. (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Mark Hapner (Sun Microsystems), Mark Milligan (VirtualLogix), Matt George (Fidelity Investments), Michael CareyPh.D. (BEA Systems), Michael Gorman (Whitemarsh Information Systems), Mike Pizzo (Microsoft), Miko Matsumura (Software AG), Nikita Ogievetsky (Morgan Stanley), Parviz Peiravi (Intel), Paul Lipton (CA), Paul Vasquez (VMware), Peter Manca (Egenera), Phil Morris (Sun Microsystems), Pierre Fricke (Red Hat / JBoss), Ravi Gururaj (VMLogix), Rich Lechner (IBM), Rich Schreiber (Nastel Technologies), Richard Mark Soley (OMG), Rick German (Stoneware), Robert Steward (DataDirect), Ron Williams (Tivoli Software), Sean Derrington (Symantec), Shai Fultheim (ScaleMP), Simon Crosby (Citrix), Stefanos Damianakis (Netrics), Stephen Herrod (VMware), Stephen Pollack (PlateSpin), Tom Bishop (BMC Software), Ursula Sinkewicz (Fidelity Investments), Victoria Livschitz (Grid Dynamics), Yakov Fain (Farata Systems), Zoran Cakeljic (Virtual Iron).

MAX 2006: Tracks Announced

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:45:00 EDT

Details of this year's MAX, for those who have been wondering, are that it is being held October 23 - 26, 2006, at the Venetian Resort Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. Adobe will have over 90 different hands-on and workshop sessions presented by Adobe experts and other industry leaders on best practices and coming technologies.

Progress Software Includes 64-bit LINUX Support In ObjectStore 6.3 Release Of Industry’s Leading Object Database.

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 23:45:00 EST

Progress Real Time Division, an operating unit of Progress Software Corporation today released Progress ObjectStore Enterprise Version 6.3, the latest version of the industry’s most popular object database, featuring dramatic performance improvements across all environments and support for 64-bit Linux. The ObjectStore Version 6.3 release, which includes ObjectStore PSE Pro (a small footprint, embeddable DBMS), is a proven technology for developing solid, consistent, and high-performance applications.

ISSJ Provider Barracuda Networks Secures Million Dollar Funding

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 06:00:00 EST

Barracuda Networks, ISSJ service provider, announced its first outside investment. The company has secured funding worth $40 Million yesterday, according to a press release. Two Menlo Park-based companies, Sequoia Capital and Francisco Partners are funding Barracuda. Barracuda Networks is a Mountain View-based company, providing firewall products.

Kapow Helps Seiko UK, Provides SMS Text-Alert Services

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 12:00:00 EST

Kapow announced that Seiko UK, the UK subsidiary of the watch and clock maker, signed up with Kapow to prvide a SMS text-alert service. The company said, this service enables fats and efficient contact with the customers and Seiko's sales team. Seiko feels that this service would improve their customer service experience greatly.

QCD Microsystems Introduces InterStructures DHCP Management Console Linux Client

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:45:00 EST

QCD Microsystems has announced the release of its InterStructures DHCP Management Console Linux Client built on the Eclipse platform. This full featured client enables configuration and management of Linux DHCP servers from an easy to use GUI (Graphical User Interface), the company says.

Microsoft Unleashes New Version of SQL Server 2005 in San Francisco

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 10:45:00 EST

A new Version of SQL Server 2005, codenamed Yukon, is to be launched at a gala event at the Moscone Center in San Francisco today.

MetaSolv to Host Provisioning Symposium in London

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 18:45:00 EDT

MetaSolv Software, a global leader in comprehensive operational support system solutions for next-generation communications service providers, has announced that its 2005 Provisioning Symposium will be held October 18th and 19th, 2005 in London, UK.

Forrester Report Details Actuate Benefits

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:30:00 EDT

A new study by Forrester Consulting, based on interviews with six Actuate customers, created a composite organization that is using Actuate for customer self-service reporting with positive cash flow in 15 months with a Return on Investment of 92 percent over three years.

SYS-CON i-Technology Podcast August 30, 2005

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 15:00:00 EDT

Sun COO Jonathan Schwartz says DRM standards must be built 'by the community, for the community.' New Parasoft software simulates a variety of hacker attacks.

Appro XtremeBlade Wins LinuxWorld Expo 2005 Product Excellence Awards

Sun, 14 Aug 2005 12:15:00 EDT

Appro (http://www.appro.com), a leadingprovider of high-performance enterprise computing systems announces thatLinuxWorld magazine, in conjunction with the show's organizers IDG WorldExpo, has named the company's Appro's XtremeBlade Cluster Solution as thewinner of the 'Best Clustering Solution' category for the ProductExcellence Awards at the LinuxWorld Expo.

E-Commerce Booming in Western Europe

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:15:00 EDT

First it was the US, and now its Europe. Online commerce is picking up across Europe - especially the parts in Western Europe - naturally at different rates in different countries - with not only internet and broadband penetration rates but also cultural factors playing a role in e-commerce adoption, writes eMarketer. France, where broadband has surged, has registered e-commerce growth of more than 40 percent last year, with similar gains expected this year.

Euro-Patent Bill Fails

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 10:00:00 EDT

The years-long debate over a harmonized technology patenting process throughout the European Union may be over, with the bill failing by an overwhelming margin. Touted as a 'triumph' by open-source software proponents, does it also represent a continuing rupture in the fabric of a Europe that must unite to compete effectively with North America and Asia in the future?

Euro-patent Bill in Danger of Failing

Tue, 05 Jul 2005 18:00:00 EDT

A years-long debate over a harmonized technology patenting process throughout the European Union comes to a head this week when members of the European Parliament are set to vote on it. Supported by large technology companies in Europe, opposed by open-source proponents, it represents one facet of the ongoing global debate over copyrights, patents, and intellectual property.

South Korea is World's Largest Phisher

Sat, 25 Jun 2005 16:00:00 EDT

UK-based Netcraft identifies South Korea as the country with the most confirmed 'phishing' websites. The country is listed as the host of almost 10% of all phishing sites in the world. China, Russia, and Taiwan also come up big in this dubious category.

"All It Took Was One E-Mail to Larry," Says Former eBay Research Director As He Moves to Google

Sat, 25 Jun 2005 13:00:00 EDT

'The main reason for me to leave is that eBay does not absorb innovation at the pace I enjoy, and its focus is narrower than Google,' said former eBay Research Director Louis Monier, when asked why he was switching from eBay to Google, Inc.

Linux Networx Delivers to AWE

Thu, 23 Jun 2005 15:00:00 EDT

The UK's Atomic Weapons Establishment plc (AWE) has acquired an Evolocity visualization cluster system from Linux Networx, as part of ongoing research into new techniques for visualizing data produced by the agency's extensive computer simulation facilities.

A Flair for Food - Health-Conscious Cooking Is This Chef's Cup Of Tea

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 15:15:00 EDT

A third-generation chef takes advantage of her alternative training to carry out her talents on a midsize sailing yacht. Strong breezes met us on our way out of the Yacht Club Marina in Antigua. Although dark clouds portside indicated rain in nearby Montserrat, our afternoon of comfortable sailing onboard the 2004, 82ft Oyster Darling was free of bad weather. A young crew with two Olympic sailors raised the sails with a thrilling thwack and steered from the double helms as drinks and light snacks were served. We skimmed across the waves, with a cool spray on our faces, headed towards a little deserted bay said to be a favorite hideaway for crew members. Once there, several guests dove off the boat and swam, while others took advantage of the snorkeling gear and explored the crystal clear waters.

Will the Mac OS Now Be Offered by Dell?

Sun, 19 Jun 2005 02:00:00 EDT

Michael Dell recently told a Fortune magazine reporter that his company 'would be happy' to assemble and deliver systems running OS X. Could this really happen?

Ericsson + Napster = World's First "Wireless Digital Music" Brand

Sat, 18 Jun 2005 16:30:00 EDT

'Ericsson and Napster are uniquely suited to offer mobile operators a simple, cohesive and personalized digital music experience for their consumers,' said Chris Gorog, Napster's chairman and CEO, as Ericsson and Napster recently announced a global partnership to offer what they are calling 'the first complete, fully integrated digital music service available for mobile operators.'

VoIP Update: Yahoo! Buys DialPad

Sat, 18 Jun 2005 16:30:00 EDT

Yahoo Inc. has acquired DialPad Communications, whose VoIP technology converts conversations into data packets that can then be transmitted across the Internet using today's widely prevalent broadband connections.

Sony PSP May Feature Porn

Sat, 18 Jun 2005 11:00:00 EDT

First the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) was hacked, and now it's revealed that porn content may be on the way. What next for the besieged device?

Google Ramps Up Its Mobile Reach: Launches "Mobile Web Search"

Sat, 18 Jun 2005 01:00:00 EDT

Google Mobile, says the search giant, 'makes it easy to access online information - over 8 billion pages and a billion images - on your cell phone or mobile device.' You can also search more than a billion images and get the one you need on your phone with Google Image Search.

UK Targeted for Trojan Attacks

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 16:00:00 EDT

The NISCC has issued a warning about a series of 'trojanised email attacks targeting the UK Government and companies.' The agency said the trojans could be used to obtain passwords, scan networks, 'exfiltrate' information and launch further attacks.

BT's "Fixed-Mobile" Phone Gives Callers the Best of Both Worlds

Thu, 16 Jun 2005 02:45:00 EDT

Britain's largest telco, BT, has launched a cellular phone that switches between fixed and mobile networks. The phone works like a mobile outdoors but automatically switches to a broadband line once users enter their home.

Symbian Numbers Spike Dramatically

Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Symbian Limited has released what it calls 'unaudited' numbers for the quarter ending in March 2005. Symbian OS-based phones totalled 6.75 million during the quarter, a growth of 180% over the previous year. Symbian stated that the total number of Symbian OS phones sold now totals 32 million.