Jeff Burt

The newest version of Abaco PR Inc.s mobile application development framework and thin-client server provides greater hardware extension plug-ins. Varadero Version 2.0 allows developers using Microsoft Corp.s Visual Basic and Borland Software Corp.s Delphi to create radio-frequency-connected enterprise applications for Windows CE, Pocket PC, Palm and Telnet-enabled mobile devices. Abacos plug-ins also enable color, audio […]

Teloquent Communications Corp. has announced the availability of Teloquent Interchange, a platform that integrates call centers and Web-based and analytical CRM systems to deliver personalized customer interactions. The platform from the Billerica, Mass., company integrates and supports voice, e-mail and Web contact channels with customer data from customer relationship management applications, providing multichannel interaction routing […]

Less frustration Tired of waiting for your DSL technician to show up? Covad Communications Group Inc. now offers a self-installation kit to eliminate the hassles typically associated with signing up for digital subscriber line services. Three steps The DSL JumpStart Install Kit spells out three steps users can take that will enable them to prepare […]

Hosting automation enabler Ensim Corp. announced two products and an alliance with Houston-based Compaq Computer Corp. last week. Ensims products include Version 2.5 of its flagship ServerXchange system, which adds Windows 2000 support. Previous versions supported Solaris and Red Hat Inc.s Red Hat Linux. The new version costs $25,000 and is available now. In addition, […]

Combining size, speed and sound—or lack thereof—IBM is getting ready to ship what it calls the worlds highest-capacity and quietest family of notebook drives. IBMs Travelstar family includes the Travelstar 48GH, 30GN and 15GN. All use the Armonk, N.Y., companys Drive Noise Suppression System, which allows users to more fully enjoy listening to music and […]

Aladdin Knowledge Systems Inc. this week will introduce its Universal Serial Bus-based authentication token, which offers 1,024-bit encryption. Dubbed eToken Pro, the device is about the size of a house key and plugs directly into the port. The Tel Aviv, Israel, companys tokens can be used for authentication as well as digital signatures and carry […]

Seeking tighter ties between corporations and their business partners, Click Commerce Inc. is rolling out a new integration product. ClickForward enables real-time, machine-to-machine exchange of business information, as well as transactions, between an enterprises private marketplace and the back-end systems of its business partners. ClickForward is available now in Version 4.1 of the Chicago companys […]

USER INTERFACE RedSiren Technologies Inc. became the latest management services provider to recognize the importance of the user interface, adding a browser-based view to its services. RedSirens 1stView user interface allows customers to see how components of their IT infrastructures are performing and whether they are available. The tool allows users to see whats happening […]

Sitting pretty Mirapoint Inc. last week unveiled Mirapoint Message Director, an e-mail firewall that sits between a companys internal messaging system and the Internet. Enforcing the law Message Director screens incoming and outgoing mail traffic for harmful viruses and spam using Trend Micro Inc.s InterScan VirusWall and InterScan eManager products, said officials of the Sunnyvale, […]

MANAGEMENT Netiq Corp. last week continued to add breadth and depth to Windows-based application management in a major new release of its AppManager suite. Version 4.0 adds performance monitoring for six programs and provides a tool that allows operators to perform more sophisticated analysis of application performance issues. Version 4.0 can monitor and manage IBMs […]