IBM has recently released its BladeCenter server — joining a number of server vendors including Dell, Acer and Hewlett-Packard — to feature AMD’s Opteron 6100 processor (codename Magny-Cours).
via IBM Launches AMD-Powered 6100 BladeCenter Server — ServerWatch.com.
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has unleashed a new cloud storage package to allow its customers implement cloud computing technology quickly.
HP has unveiled a new cloud storage technology package, dubbed as CloudStart which will allow clients to create private cloud computing environments, technology news website Managing Automation says.
Autodesk is releasing AutoCAD for Mac software, returning to the Apple platform after 18 years. In addition to a version running natively on Mac OS X, Autodesk also plans on releasing an AutoCAD WS mobile application for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.
AutoCAD allows illustration-minded professionals, including engineers and architects, to draft and edit 2D and 3D models. The Mac version will be available before the fourth quarter of 2010, according to the company, and cost either $3,995 without a support subscription of $4,445 with one.
via Autodesk Unveils AutoCAD for Mac – Desktops and Notebooks from eWeek.
Oracle has announced the introduction of two new Sun Netra servers that help network equipment providers and communications service providers keep pace with rapidly growing demands for new services such as 3G- and 4G-wireless data and voice-over-IP.
via Oracle Unveils Next-Generation Servers to Enhance Communications Services.
Google’s new VoIP voice and video chat now uses the mobile phones. Until now, it required both people to be at their PCs, but this new option makes you mobile and lets you free of spending all day in front of your computers. Any Gmail user will be able to call anyone right from the Gmail account. As Google announced, calls to the U.S. and Canada will be free for at least rest of the year, whereas, calls to other countries will charge very low rates as little as $0.02 per minute.
via Google brings free Voice calls, lets you call on phones from Gmail | NewsDen.
Microsoft has announced the availability of the first service pack for Exchange Server 2010, adding a slew of new features in addition to the expected bug and security fixes and previously-released roll-ups. The release follows a successful public beta that was implemented on almost 500,000 mailboxes by Microsoft’s closest partners.
AT&T has announced that new and existing virtual private network VPN customers could add VoIP to their service over AT&T’s global network cloud. The addition to the VPN service signals the growing need to consolidate companies’ voice and data networks. AT&T business customers can pick between two solutions: AT&T’s IP Flexible Reach SIP trunking service–which allows businesses to leverage their existing IP-PBXs, while taking advantage of new IP-based services–or AT&T Voice DNA which is a fully hosted network-based service. The VoIP service is certified to interoperate with major IP-PBX systems, including Microsoft, so it can work in conjunction with a business’ existing phone system.
Lenovo has announced the ThinkCentre A70 and M70e desktops – a desktop duo that gives customers a new, stylish design with powerful processing capabilities at a bargain price. Created for small to medium businesses SMB, the A70 features the latest processing, memory and graphics performance at a price tag starting at SGD 887. The M70e builds on the A70’s platform with advanced features for greater expandability, stability and manageability for large business customers.
Customers can buy the ThinkCentre A70 at TheNerds and M70e at MacMall.
via Lenovo announces two new desktop PCs for business users: the A70 and M70e by VR-Zone.com.
Dream9Media.com announces new web design specials. Dream 9 Media is offering new web design specials to assist businesses reach their online goals during this economic downturn. A business can choose from a starter website design, an intermediate website design or a completely custom design. Dream 9 Media includes 1 free year of hosting and 1 free year of domain registration with each custom website. Dream 9 Media is offering these specials in an effort to assist small business clients in reaching consumers during these tough economic times. Visit Dream9Media.com to view the full range of services offered.
via Dream9Media.com Announce New Web Design Specials For Businesses.
Kaspersky Lab, a developer of secure content management solutions, announces the publication of the new IT security magazine Secureview.
Microsoft reacted to reports of rampant new zero-day electronic attacks on numerous third-party Windows applications by issuing a tool that prevents DLL hijacking, the underlying technique used in the attacks
Voice and video chat for Linux is now available. This supports Ubuntu and other Debian-based Linux distributions, and RPM support will be coming soon.
via Google Apps update alerts: Gmail: Voice and video chat now available for Linux.
Epson America has announced two projectors aimed at small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) that the company said would be sold exclusively through distribution, value-added resellers (VARs) and direct market reseller channels. The Epson PowerLite 1220, which retails for $649, features XGA resolution and the PowerLite 1260 ($749) features widescreen WXGA resolution (16:10 aspect ratio) to utilize the capabilities of a widescreen notebook; both projectors offer 2600 lumens color and white light output.
Mitel is now offering BlackBerry smartphones as part of the Mitel Mobile service for U.S. based corporate customers through Mitel NetSolutions. Companies can choose from the BlackBerry Curve 8530 or BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphones. Mitel will also offer BlackBerry Enterprise Server licenses. Mitel Mobile offers voice and high-speed data services to corporate customers and with BlackBerry smartphones users of the Mitel Mobile service can connect to and operate Mitel’s suite of UC applications, including the Mitel Unified Communicator Advanced mobile client.
via Mitel adds BlackBerry to mobile offering, capitilizing on mobile UC app – FierceVoIP.
DotNetNuke has announced the release of a new enterprise-focused version of its flagship product, the DotNetNuke Enterprise Edition.
Known primarily for its Web Content Management System (CMS) platforms for Microsoft .NET, the company’s new Enterprise Edition includes a new DotNetNuke Content Staging feature that enables users to edit and approve content on a staging server prior to pushing the site to production.
via DotNetNuke Launches Enterprise Edition – Enterprise Applications from eWeek.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced new POWER7 systems designed to manage the most demanding workloads and emerging applications, including a high-end system that offers markedly better energy efficiency than competitive systems from HP and Oracle.
IBM also announced a pair of developments that illustrate the company’s continued momentum for Power in the $13 billion UNIX market, in which IBM has experienced a 14-point revenue share gain since 2005.
Chinese mobile phone maker ZTE is expanding into the US market by launching its Salute handset on Verizon’s network. The deal is the first mobile agreement ZTE has made with a top US wireless carrier.ZTE is also said to be in talks with other US mobile operators, including Sprint and T-Mobile to sell its devices.According to company executives, the Salute feature phone will be available for a two year contract of $19.99 per month.
ASUS has released the RS704DA-E6/PS4 duo-node and RS500A-E6/PS4 servers, based on the dual-socket AMD G34 platform, with the RS704DA-E6/PS4 supporting dual node high volume computing. Equipped with large memories, 80+ power supplies and virtualization applications, these servers provide optimal performance and reliability.
via ASUS launches high performance mainstream and Duo Node 1U servers for AMD G34 by VR-Zone.com.
Windows Small Business Server Codename “Aurora” is available for download.
Windows Small Business Server Codename “Aurora” is part of the next generation of our award winning Windows Small Business Server, and represents a significant departure from our traditional fully on premise model. Aurora extends the ease of use of our traditional SBS products while simultaneously being a great platform for small businesses wanting to combine traditional and cloud computing.
Back in 2005, IBM’s DB2 database software was among the first major enterprise applications to be certified to run on Ubuntu Linux. Five years later, the partnership is expanding, with IBM’s DB2 being packaged by Canonical to run as a virtual appliance instance of Ubuntu running in the cloud.
The new IBM DB2 appliance partnership comes as Canonical is ramping up its cloud efforts for both public and private clouds.
via Canonical Offers Cloud Computing Based Virtual DB2 Appliance for Ubuntu — ServerWatch.com.