Software
CSC wins contract extension with Kmart Australia
CSC has announced a five-year information technology (IT) contract extension with retailer Kmart Australia, valued at approximately $25m (AUD$36.4m). Under terms of the agreement, CSC will provide comprehensive infrastructure systems and operations support services for more than 400 Kmart, Kmart Tyre and Auto retailers. This award extends a contract CSC signed in 2004 with Coles [...]
Microsoft announces availability of IE 8
Microsoft has announced the availability of Windows Internet Explorer 8, its new Web browser. The company claims the Internet Explorer 8 is easy to use, and offers security features in direct response to people’s concerns about online safety. Internet Explorer 8 will be available for download in 25 languages, including Arabic, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified and [...]
Apple previews developer beta of iPhone OS 3.0
Apple has previewed its iPhone OS 3.0 software and announced the immediate availability of a beta software release to registered developers. The iPhone OS 3.0 beta release includes an updated Software Development Kit (SDK) with over 1,000 new Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) including In-App Purchases; Peer-to-Peer connections; an app interface for accessories; access to the [...]
Comstar-UTS selects NDS Master UI to improve IPTV in Russia
NDS, a provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, has announced that Comstar-United TeleSystems (Comstar-UTS), an operator of integrated telecommunications services in Russia and the CIS under the Stream brand, is deploying NDS Master UI, an intuitive user interface that seeks to transform the way content and features are presented on screen. Comstar-UTS has also [...]
Technologent introduces colocation service in Montana
Technologent, a California-based solutions integrator and Sun Microsystems Executive Partner, has announced the introduction of a new colocation service. The service will be offered in conjunction with iConnect, an authorised Sun Microsystems Certified Data Centre. The new 47,000 sq. ft. colocation facility, located in Montana, is aimed at giving the company the ability to offer [...]
BT launches IVPN service for large organisations
BT has launched its BT Intelligent Virtual Private Network (iVPN) service in 172 countries, in a bid to allow global organisations to better manage and improve the performance of their IT network and business applications, and reduce technical and operational costs. Bt informed that the development of BT iVPN was made possible by its investment [...]
Healthcare organisation selects UltiPro Workplace solution
Ultimate Software, a provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, has announced that Regional Women’s Health Management selected UltiPro Workplace for its human capital management, recruitment, and time and labour management. With 420 employees, New Jersey-based Regional Women’s Health Management had been using several different solutions provided by a payroll service [...]
Nordic operator expands order for Tilgin’s IP software
Tilgin, a provider of solutions for multiplay and next-generation broadband services, has announced a new order on software and services from a Nordic telecom operator. Tilgin believes its software will enable the operator to strengthen its consumer offering by IP-services. The operator will upgrade to Tilgin’s latest service and device management software, VCM 5, to [...]
Viewcast to acquire assets of Ancept
Viewcast, a developer of hardware and software for the transformation and delivery of video over broadband and mobile networks, and Ancept Media Server, a provider of digital asset management solutions, have signed an asset purchase agreement whereby Viewcast will purchase the assets of Ancept. The combined company will have an expanded global business presence and [...]
Magic Backup launches online PC backup service
Magic Softworks, has announced Magic Backup, the first in its line of online computer backup products and services. Magic Backup is aimed at protecting consumers and small businesses against loss of any user-created data files. It is a low-cost backup service that works silently in the background to make secure copies of important data files [...]
