Nathan Eddy

About

A graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Nathan was perviously the editor of gaming industry newsletter FierceGameBiz and has written for various consumer and tech publications including Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, CRN, and The Times of London. Currently based in Berlin, he released his first documentary film, The Absent Column, in 2013.

NEC Announces Hosted Collaboration Solutions

Business communications specialist NEC Unified Solutions has announced the launch of UC for Enterprise Collaboration, a video and Web conferencing and collaboration application designed to help enterprises make remote contact with customers and employees. Hosted Collaboration, a Web-based service offering the same features and functionality to small and medium-size businesses, is also now available.UCE Collaboration, […]

Trend Micro Launches LeakProof 5.0

PC protection software specialist Trend Micro has announced the latest version of the company’s data loss prevention software, Leak Proof. Version 5.0 comes as part of a data protection pack, which bundles together Trend Micro’s LeakProof Standard, Email Encryption Gateway and Message Archiver solutions.The software’s new Active Update service helps businesses keep up-to-date on compliance […]

Asigra Upgrades Hybrid Cloud Backup Solution

Toronto-based cloud backup and recovery software provider Asigra announced the Hybrid Cloud Backup and Recovery platform, a ninth-generation platform which allows users to outsource backup to a public cloud, build a private cloud or select a hybrid of the two models. The latest edition offers improvements in security, automation and efficiency and is the first […]

Apple Unveils Upgraded Macbook Pros at WWDC

Apple unveiled three upgraded versions of its popular line of Macbook notebooks at the highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, including new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros running on the fastest processor a Mac has been shipped with yet. The aluminum unibody MacBook Pro line includes 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch models starting at $1,199 […]

Apple’s WWDC Isn’t All About the iPhone

Although speculation over the return of Steve Jobs to Apple and multiple rumors of iPhone announcements have dominated coverage of this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference, the event’s focus is squarely on providing hands-on learning and in-depth technical information for developers and IT professionals. As the company announced it would cease to participate in the annual […]

iolo Debuts Business Edition of System Mechanic Software

Los Angeles-based software company iolo technologies announced a version of its System Mechanic solution aimed at small to medium-size businesses. Starting this week, midmarket companies will be able to order packs of 10, 25, 50, 75 or 100 PC licenses of System Mechanic Business edition through the company’s small business portal and the company’s channel […]

Intel Invests $43 Million in Japanese WiMax Operator

Chipmaker Intel and Tokyo-based telecommunications company UQ Communications, announced a extended collaboration to promote and expand UQ WiMax, the commercially available WiMax service from UQ Communications in Japan. The service is expected to launch on July 1. In addition to collaborating on embedded technology, Intel Capital invested $43 million in the company to help continue […]

Broadcom Introduces Green Ethernet Switches

Taiwan-based semiconductor company Broadcom announced the availability of its environmentally sensitive family of 65 nanometer single-chip Gigabit Ethernet switch solutions aimed at cost-conscious businesses. The company says the switches provide a reduction in total system power of as much as 40 percent.Broadcom says for the eco-conscious consumer, the switches provide ‘green’ networking by enabling features […]

Return of Jobs, $149 iPhone Announcements at Apple WWDC?

While any product announcement, conference or rumor regarding computer maker Apple draws a tidal wave of interest, the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference, which runs June 8-12, is fueling speculation over a reduced-price iPhone and the return of Steve Jobs to the lead position in the company after a stint on medical leave.The Wall Street […]

Cisco Announces Products, Support Service for Businesses

At the company’s annual partner summit, Cisco announced a slew of products and services aimed at small to medium-size businesses (SMBs). Products include managed ethernet switches, an IP video surveillance solution and a three-year technical support and coverage service package aimed at small businesses.Cisco also announced enhancements to the Cisco Smart Business Communications System (SBCS), […]