Proofpoint's Protection Server operates either as a web service or as a hardware appliance that can be installed on the customer's premises
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
News Cloud
Is It Wise Or Fair To Break Up Google?
Consumer Watchdog wants to split Google into several companies to stem the search giant's monopoly, but such an action could be both untenable and unjust
Cisco Backs Green Tech X Prize
Networking company Cisco joins Google and Bill Gates in backing the X-Prize innovation awards
Every Ash Cloud Has a Green IT Lining
Now the planes are flying again, Andrew Donoghue says let's dump business jollies and save real travel for holidays
Data Centre Operators Are Too Self-Reliant
Data centre efficiency won't change until operators respond to suggestions for better practice developed outside their own company, according to an eWEEK webinar
Salesforce To Acquire Jigsaw Crowdsource Site
Salesforce.com announces that it has agreed to acquire Jigsaw, a site that uses crowdsourcing to build and maintain an online database of business contacts
Compuware Launches CloudSleuth Beta
Compuware has launched beta of a new technology known as CloudSleuth, which is a collaborative cloud computing community web portal.
HP ProCurve Plans 3Com-Driven Assault On Cisco
The gloves are off: HP is combining its networking acquisition 3Com with its existing Procurve division, in a bid to build a credible Cisco alternative
Amazon: Debunking The Cloud Computing Myths
Amazon's Adam Selipsky addresses some of the more persistent myths related to the cloud, ahead of the International Cloud Expo in New York
Microsoft Dumps Itanium As Business Shifts
Changes in its business and consumer focus suggest that Microsoft could be moving out of the Dark Ages and preparing a comeback
Microsoft Announces Intune Cloud Management Tool
Microsoft announced the beta rollout of its Windows Intune, a cloud-based management system
Web Software Boosts IBM Results
IBM reports that its profits rose 13 percent in the first quarter
Report Points To Growing Importance Of Virtual Desktops
Researcher Jefferies & Co. reports that there is high interest in virtualising corporate desktops
Microsoft Releases Office 2010 To Manufacturing As Testing Ends
Microsoft has officially released to manufacturing the next generation of its Office product suite, Office 2010, after an extensive round of public beta testing
Panda Launches Cloud Security Protection
Small to medium-size businesses can now gain peace of mind for their cloud systems, after Panda Security announced a cloud-based security service
Review: Meru Networks’ E(z)RF Service Assurance Module
Meru Networks launched on the Nasdaq stock exchange this month - and eWEEK took a look at how its E(z)RF Service Assurance Module benchmarks an office Wi-Fi network
Data Watchdog To Discuss £550k Fines At Security Show
More details of powers granted to the ICO will be discussed at the Infosecurity Europe conference
Google, Intel, Cisco Hiring New Staff In 2010
Google, Intel, Twitter and LinkedIn have been increasing their workforces to meet business and growth demands
Orange Hands LLU Network Back To BT
Unbundling didn't work for Orange: the operator is handing its fixed-line network back to BT after struggling for broadband market share
Google First Quarter Results Up 23 Percent
Despite challenges from governments and rivals Apple and Facebook, Google reports revenues of $6.77 billion for the first quarter
Google Leads Criticism Of Green Data Centre Rules
Moves to require free-air cooling have got data centre operators overheated
IT Security Skills Are In Hot Demand
As the UK gears up for the Infosec event, a study reveals IT skills are in demand worldwide
Microsoft To Investigate Brutal Conditions at Chinese Factory
Microsoft has promised that it will investigate alleged prisoner-like conditions for staff at the KYE factory in China's Dongguan City
Cloud More Of A Priority For SMBs Than Apple iPad
Small to medium businesses are more concerned about moving to the cloud and reducing their dependence on hosted services, rather devices like Apple's iPad
Businesses Continue To Fret Over Printing Costs
The most pressing printer worries have been identified in a new survey from Lexmark, most notable of which is the costs associated with the printer's paper usage
Intel Outlines ‘Sandy Bridge’ Chip Platform
Intel officials have confirmed that the replacement for the current “Nehalem” microarchitecture will enter production by the end of 2010
HP Faces Bribery Probe In Russia and Germany
Authorities in Germany and Russia are investigating Hewlett-Packard over bribery allegations and have raided the company's Moscow headquarters
Phone Maker Palm Seeks Buyers
The Palm Pre and Pixi are likable enough smartphones but it’s their platform, webOS, that’s Palm’s real carrot to dangle in getting buyers to bite
Review: Alfresco’s CMS Is Far From Stale
Alfresco Enterprise Edition runs on a range of software stacks and offers granular management and dashboard-like user interface, as well as being simple to install
Ignoring The Internet Could Stall Economy, Warns EC
Cooperation between the public and private sectors on open Internet platforms is key to Europe's future