IBM Acquires Clarity Systems, Closes Acquisition of OpenPages

IBM announced that it has acquired Clarity Systems, a Canadian software company specializing in financial governance solutions relating to the collection, preparation, certification, and control of financial statements
for electronic filing. IBM says the assets of the acquired company will be used to expand the range of its own Business Analytics initiatives. As a result of the acquisition, IBM will be taking on 400 new “financial management experts” in the areas of
products, sales, services, and support. No financial terms for the purchase were announced. This news comes as IBM also revealed that it has closed its earlier acquisition of OpenPages, maker or risk management software. IBM’s Business Analytics Unit will
also be taking on 140 employees from this transaction.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

ShoreTel Acquires Agito Networks

ShoreTel, which makes IP phone systems with unified communications and contact center features built ins, announced that it has acquired Agito Networks for approximately US $11.4 million. The deal expands ShoreTel’s line of products
for mobile workers. Agito makes the RoamAnywhere Mobility Router, a mobile unified communications (UC) product enabling enterprises to extend voice and UC to cell phones.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Software AG Announces Acquisition of Data Foundations, MDM Product

Software AG announced the acquisition of Data Foundations, a company specializing in Master Data Management (MDM) software. As a result of the acquisition Software AG has begun offering its own process-driven
Master Data Management solution. The company says the new service will give customers access to consistent and reliable information from differing data sources in an actionable format. More information about the acquisition, including the future of Data
Foundations, can be found at the acquired company’s Web page.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

ALLIANCES & JOINT VENTURES

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Nokia, Motorola Extend Licensing Agreement to Cover 4G Technologies

Nokia and Motorola have signed a licensing agreement that covers patents related to 4G cellular technologies such as LTE (LongTerm Evolution), WiMAX, and LTE-Advanced, the two
companies announced. The agreement extends their existing intellectual processing agreement. Financial terms of the deal were not released.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Telstra Teams with Accenture to Offer Cloud-Computing Services

Telstra announced that it will be teaming with Accenture to launch a selection of cloud-computing services. The alliance, dubbed Network Computing Services, plans to offer
information and communications technology (ICT) services via a Telstra network connection. All offerings will be delivered from Telstra data centers located within secured facilities in Australia. Network Computing Services will offer a variety of payment
options, including pay as you go models.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Cisco Promoting ICT Skills for Students in Vietnam

Cisco Vietnam announced that the Cisco Networking Academy is collaborating with Vietnamese educational institutions to help teach
close to 7,300 students the information and communications technology (ICT) skills to design, build, troubleshoot, and secure a computer network. The Networking Academy – which includes 900,000 students in 165 countries – is focused on creating a skilled
workforce to support ICT demands and, presumably, serve as a catalyst for socio-economic development.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Huawei, Sequans Announce Partnership for TD-LTE Technology

4G chip maker Sequans Communications and networking company Huawei announced they have entered into a partnership to develop and mature TD-LTE technology for the global
marketplace. The two companies have been working together closely for several months on TD-LTE and recently conducted a TD-LTE demonstration in Guangzhou China in preparation for the 16th annual Asian Games to be held there beginning next month. Huawei and
Sequans have a long history in WiMAX cooperation and have now extended their 4G technology collaboration to TD-LTE. Sequans is headquartered in France and Huawei in China; both have offices worldwide.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

NEC Extends Reseller Agreement with Black Box

NEC Corporation of America extended its agreement with Black Box – a provider of voice communications and data infrastructure products – to allow it to continue selling NEC appliances, software, and unified
communications products, and support NEC’s enterprise communications portfolio through June 2016. The agreement extends a more than 20- year business relationship.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Nokia Siemens, Qualcomm Test Smartphone “Fast Dormancy”

Nokia Siemens Networks and QUALCOMM conducted an interoperability test of the new 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
standardized “fast dormancy” feature, for extending smartphone battery life. The new 3GPP standard will allow operators to more easily access “smart” network features such as Cell_PCH, they said. Essentially, Cell_PCH puts a smartphone into a battery
preserving idle state when not in use, while still maintaining a network connection to access updates.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

SAP Teams with American Express for Electronic Payment System

SAP announced a deal with credit company American Express to develop an integrated solution allowing SAP customers in the US to more easily transition to an electronic payment system. The duo says the new system will
feature “plug-and-play” installation, and will integrate with a company’s existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. As part of the agreement American Express gains licensing for SAP NetWeaver PI technology, and SAP is guaranteed to be the first
company to deploy the new payment system upon its completion.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Siemens Collaborating on Energy Efficiency in Abu Dhabi

Siemens announced an agreement with Masdar, a renewable energy initiative in Abu Dhabi. In the first phase, Siemens will implement a power grid and building
technologies, in Masdar City, to provide a living research and development platform. The partnership also covers collaboration in the field of Carbon Capture and Storage, with the Masdar Institute. Siemens plans to establish a presence in Masdar City, and
will house a new Middle East headquarters, a Center of Excellence in Building Technologies, and a Leadership Development facility.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Skype Announces Alliance with KDDI

Skype announced a deal with Japanese mobile provider the KDDI Corporation which will see its communications software integrated into numerous services, including KDDI’s “au” mobile offering. The first integration will
take place on KDDI’s Android smartphone models IS03 and IS01. Features for the integrated version of Skype are nearly identical to its standard Android iteration. The companies say that future plans include additional Android products, as well as
integration into future BREW-based handsets.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

TIBCO Teams with Trillium Software for Information Error Prevention

TIBCO announced that it has entered into an alliance with Harte-Hanks Trillium Software. The goal of the collaboration is to help organizations eliminate information quality errors, increase business activity
efficiency, and accelerate critical processes. The companies say this will help customers reduce costs, accelerate time to market, and optimize overall performance.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Yahoo Launches Business Solutions Web Site with American Express

Yahoo and American Express jointly announced the expansion of their collaborative offerings with the launch of the newly created Business Solutions Web site. The new
site will offer American Express customers access to the company’s OPEN network, including services such as AcceptPay, an online payment and invoicing solution; SearchManager, a pay-per-click campaign manager; and InsuranceEdge, real-time quote comparison
and purchasing software. Visitors will also be able to access the OPEN Forum, a message board for business owners.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

BIOMETRICS

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Accenture Announces Large Scale Biometrics Solution

Accenture unveiled a new large-scale biometrics matching solution at the Biometrics 2010 conference. The company says the new system is designed to help public service agencies identify large numbers of
individuals for security, or benefit distribution purposes. Features of the system include enhanced security, an open standards framework, and the ability to de-duplicate all forms of collected data. More information about the new product can be found at
Accenture’s Large Scale Matching Solution page.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Siemens Deploying Dutch Digital Identity-X System

Siemens IT Solutions and Services is working with software developer Digidentity to install the new Digital Identity-X (DigID-X) authentication system in the
Netherlands as part of a contract awarded by the Dutch government. Siemens will implement and operate DigID-X, and will also provide project management services.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

BUSINESS CONTINUITY

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AT&T Network Disaster Recovery Exercise Planned for Philadelphia Area

AT&T said it worked with local officials and business leaders to conduct a full-scale disaster recovery simulation in King of Prussia, PA on October 19-20. King of Prussia is located about 20 miles from Philadelphia.
The exercise was designed to test the speed and efficiency of restoring wired and wireline network operations in the event of an actual disaster.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

FEMA Task Force Finds Preparedness Challenges Remain

A task force assembled by the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently published a report that offers recommendations for
improving national preparedness. FEMA noted that, while some accomplishments have been made in the past nine years, challenges related to strategic assessments, investments, policy, and guidance remain.

Source: FEMA, 9/30/2010

CARRIER SERVICES

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AT&T Launches New International Pay-As-You-Go Data Packages

AT&T launched DataConnect Pass Global, four new international pay-as-you-go data packages now available on AT&T-certified laptops and netbooks. The packages provide data coverage in more than 100 countries, including
Canada, Mexico, countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The data packages start at 20MB for $24.99.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Clearwire, Sprint, Time Warner Cable Plan 4G Launches

Clearwire, Sprint, and Time Warner Cable announced plans to launch their respective 4G mobile Internet services in New York City
and San Francisco later this year. In addition, Clearwire and Sprint will launch commercial 4G services in Los Angeles on December 1. The providers, which use Clearwire’s WiMAX-based network for 4G services, will offer the services under their respective
brands.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Clearwire Says LTE Test Records 90Mbps Download Speeds

Fierce Telecom reported that Clearwire Chief Commercial Officer Mike Sievert said the operator has recorded peak download speeds of 90 Mbps in its initial testing of LTE
(Long Term Evolution) technology in Phoenix. Sievert offered the information in a speech at an industry trade show held in Chicago. Clearwire currently advertises that its WiMAX network provides download speeds of 3-6 Mbps, with bursts of 10 Mbps.

Source: FierceTelecom, 10/21/2010

Cricket Announces Nationwide 3G Data Roaming Availability

US no-contract wireless carrier Cricket, owned by Leap Wireless, announced the availability of nationwide 3G data coverage, available initially for users of the Sanyo
ZIO by Kyocera, Huawei Ascend, and the Blackberry Curve 8530. Cricket said the roaming agreement that enables Cricket’s expanded coverage, which was signed in August, is the first major commercial 3G data roaming agreement in the United States.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Global Crossing Expands Network to Data Centers in Eastern Europe

Global Crossing announced it has expanded its IP-based global network to data center facilities in Sofia, Bulgaria; Bucharest, Romania; and Bratislava, Slovakia. As new points of presence on the Global
Crossing network, the data centers will give carrier and enterprise customers access to Global Crossing’s IP Transit and Dedicated Internet Access services.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

KPN: High Speed Mobile Data Network in Germany Ahead of Schedule

Netherlands-based telecom KPN announced that the roll-out of KPN’s high speed mobile data network in Germany is running ahead of schedule. This allows KPN’s German operator E-Plus to begin offering new mobile data
services beginning November 1, 2010. KPN Group Belgium has already started offering new mobile data services as planned, the carrier said.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

KPN Announces Launch of Value for Money Data Services in Germany

KPN announced the launch of its new value for money mobile data services in Germany. The new plans combine smartphones with a flat-fee data package for a single monthly fee. Customers will also have the option of adding
one of several voice plans to the packages for an additional fee. The company says its goal in introducing these new plans is to lower the entry cost for customers attempting to join the smartphone user base. The packages will begin marketing in 9 cities
across the country on November 1. Additional locations will be added in 2011.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Level 3 Launches Converged Business Network Service

Level 3 introduced its Converged Business Network service, offering enterprise customers voice, Internet, and data networking services through “one carrier, one circuit, and with one bill.” The new converged service
provides multiple individual telecom services over a single circuit and features intelligent bandwidth allocation. The Converged Business Network option now available to enterprises in North America. Services available include Dedicated Internet Access,
Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network, and Level 3 Session Initiation Protocol Trunking voice services. Standard packages offer Ethernet connectivity, scalable voice features, secure remote access, built-in firewall, and managed router services.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Swisscom Announces Expansion of TV Lineup

Swisscom announced that it will be adding several new features as part of a major expansion of its television offerings. The first is the release of two new free high-definition (HD) channels, which will be
available to all customers with HD-compatible equipment. The company also announced the release of two new HD programming packages, which add nine more channels each, and cost an additional CHF 9 per month. These will be available to all Swisscom
subscribers with basic TV packages or better. The last addition is the launch of new Portuguese, Turkish, and Serbian language packages for foreign customers.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Telefonica O2 Ireland Launches O2 Hotshot Mobile Hotspot

Telefonica O2 Ireland announced the launch of its new O2 Hotshot, a mobile hotspot device. The unit provides a Wi-Fi hotspot to up to 5 devices using a data connection provided by Telefonica’s mobile broadband service.
The device supports standard laptops, but will also allow mobile devices, such as smartphones, gaming handhelds, and iPads to connect over its built-in Wi-Fi. The Hotshot will cost O2 Customers EUR 19.99 per month for 15GB, on O2’s 18 month mobile
broadband plan, with the device itself being priced at EUR 49. It will also be available as a pre-pay option for EUR 99 for the device, and EUR3.97 a day (24 hours) for 500MB, or EUR 19.90 per month (30 days) for 5GB.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Verizon Offers New Service Bundles

Consumers in Verizon landline markets in California, Florida, and Texas are being offered new “quad play” service bundles that Verizon says can save a customer as much as $299 per year. The new offerings bundle TV,
Internet, home phone, and wireless services. The quad-play packages are also available to current Verizon customers who have FiOS, or High Speed Internet and DIRECTV services.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

XO Extends Services to Rochester, Buffalo

XO Communications announced that it has expanded its footprint and is now offering IP-based communications, managed network, and hosted IT services to businesses across the Rochester and Buffalo, New York metropolitan
areas.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

CHIP TECHNOLOGY

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AMD Demonstrates Llano Processor

AMD held the first public demonstration of its forthcoming AMD Fusion Accelerated Processing Unit (codenamed “Llano”), which is designed for notebook, ultrathin, and desktop PCs. AMD demonstrated Llano by simultaneously
processing three separate compute-and graphics-intensive workloads.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

CLOUD COMPUTING

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AWS Announces Launch of HTTPS Support for Elastic Load Balancing

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the launch of HTTPS support for Elastic Load Balancing. The new feature allows for the decryption of SSL/TLS traffic at the load balancer. This reduces the load placed on customers’
application instances. AWS says the HTTPS option will also support all of the load balancing features available to standard HTTP sessions. More information about the new feature is available from AWS’ Elastic Load Balancing page.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

AWS Intros Support for Dynamic Job Resizing for Elastic MapReduce

Amazon Web Services (AWS) introduced the ability for its Amazon Elastic MapReduce customers to dynamically modify the size of their running job flows. Customers will be able to use the API, command line, or Java SDK to
add or remove slave nodes based on their current capacity needs. Additionally, MapReduce will now automatically provision new slave nodes if an existing slave node fails. More information about this new feature can be found at AWS’ Resizing Job Flows page.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

AWS Launches Free Tier of Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the launch of a new, free tier of its services. Beginning November 1, the company will offer free Amazon EC2 Micro Instances for one year, in addition to a free usage tier for Amazon
S3, Amazon Elastic Block Store, Amazon Elastic Load Balancing, and AWS data transfer, also available for one year. Amazon SimpleDB, SQS, and SNS will now be available as a free service indefinitely. The new tier is only available for new AWS customers. At
the end of the 12-month period customers will begin receiving their services at the standard rate. More information is available from AWS’ Free Tier page.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

IBM Expands Offerings for Smart Business Development & Test

IBM announced the expansion of its Smart Business Development & Test offerings running on the IBM Cloud. The new additions include new testing services for application virtualization, and performance, as well as
rational load testing, and deployment planning and motivation. Additionally, IBM announced the addition of Cohesive Flexible Technologies Corp as a new platform partner. More information about the updates is available from IBM’s Cloud Service page.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Microsoft Reveals Office 365 Subscription-Based Productivity Suite

Microsoft announced a new subscription-based online Office version called Office 365. The new version of its productivity suite is designed
to be scalable for customer ranging from very small businesses, all the way up to enterprise level corporations. The service includes packages ranging from just hosted email, to a fully-featured suite that includes all standard Office software as well as
Exchange and SharePoint support. The service is currently in a limited beta. Prices will range from $2 per user, per month, up to $28 per user, per month, depending on the services
chosen, and size of the subscribing business. Office 365 is expected to launch some time in early 2011.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Motorola Unveils Cloud Console for Network Management

Motorola Mobility introduced the EDGE Home Center, a cloud-based console it says allows users to set up and manage home network equipment and services. The cloud-based tool can connect directly with service
provider provisioning and billing systems. It also features a session logging tool. It is part of the EDGE Service Assurance suite.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

NEC to Provide Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for Telefonica

NEC Spain will provide its Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for Telefonica, presumably to allow its Spanish customers to access virtualized remote desktop and office suite applications from
virtually any device. It will allow Telefonica to offer a virtual PC service with 24×7, remote desktop access, access to new business applications, and server based security features. The move follows a previous agreement for the companies to deploy
Software as a Service products, in Spain, under the Telefonica Aplicateca brand. NEC and Telefonica will also conduct a feasibility study to examine Infrastructure as a Service and any related potential market opportunities.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Open-Xchange Announces Release of Newest Server Groupware

Open X-Change announced the release of the latest edition of its Open-Xchange Server groupware. The new version includes usability enhancements as well as support for HTC, Android 2.1, and 2.2. Specific
features include a new folder tree design, and a redesigned, AJAX-based Web interface. More information about the latest update is available from Open-Xchange’s news page.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS & EQUIPMENT

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Alcatel Providing Small Cell Wireless, IP for Etisalat

Alcatel-Lucent is providing Its small cell portfolio of wireless and IP technologies for Etisalat’s femtocell live project in the UAE. Presumably, it will provide enhanced broadband connectivity for remote
and high-traffic areas requiring higher mobile broadband bandwidth. Etisalat is planning a commercial launch upon the technology’s successful testing. The upgrade will allow Etisalat to offer mobile broadband services at 42.2M bps, on the High Speed Packet
Access + network, and 3G network coverage for 99 percent of the country.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Alcatel, Chunghwa Labs to Trial LTE

Alcatel-Lucent will cooperate with Chunghwa Telecom Laboratories to conduct an end-to-end, long term evolution (LTE) trial in the 2.6-GHz and 700-MHz
bands. The trial will test the performance of LTE based services and multimedia applications, and also assess related business models. It is considered a major step in the adoption of LTE in the Asia Pacific region. Alcatel will provide LTE base stations,
Evolved Packet Core technology, IP service routing network elements, an application portal, and an administration and maintenance system.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

BT Announces Expansion of Radianz Ultra-Low Latency Network in Paris

BT announced plans to expand the reach of its ultra-low latency network, BT Radianz Ultra, into continental Europe. The network will now be able to provide market participants in Paris sub-millisecond response times for
the fast paced nature of financial exchanges and Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs). BT says the implementation of the new service is under way, and expects it to be available some time in May 2011.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Cisco Provides Routers, Switches for BC Transmission

Cisco Systems provided router, switch, and firewall technology as the foundation for British Columbia Transmission (BCT)’s network infrastructure. BCT is an electric utility whose operation is considered “critical
infrastructure.” It manages the publicly owned electricity transmission system for British Columbia.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Global Crossing to Deploy Wide Area Network for Transport Operator

Global Crossing said it has been selected by the United Kingdom’s largest train and bus transport operator, FirstGroup, to supply a secure Wide Area Network for
FirstGroup’s UK operations. The four-year contract will see Global Crossing implement a fully-managed data network over more than 700 sites.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Google Announces Plans for 1Gigabit Fiber in Stanford Residential Area

Google announced plans to test its 1 gigabit per second fiber optic network in the residential subdivision of Stanford University. The collection of about 850 homes is owned by staff and faculty of the university.
Google says that this is not considered part of its community selection process, which saw towns around America vying for the chance to serve as a test bed earlier this year. The company still plans to
announce its selections for that program prior to the end of the year. Google will break ground on the Stanford project in early 2011.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Huawei Announces Cutting-Edge Prototype for Optical Fibers

Huawei Technologies announced its Intelligent Optical Distribution Network prototype, for helping operators locate and operate target optical fibers, presumably paving the way for massive Fiber to the Home rollouts.
According to Huawei, the prototype offers intelligent optical fiber management, including setup and management of optical fiber connections – to address high error rates and continuity constraints.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Motorola Debuts LTE USB Device for Content Streaming

The Motorola Solutions business introduced a new long term evolution (LTE) USB-It 7110 device for video conferencing, high definition content streaming, video blogging, and, presumably, faster video uploads.
According to Motorola, the new USB device provides 4G mobile broadband connectivity, through a common USB interface. It will also be available for interoperability testing with non-Motorola LTE networks.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Motorola Unveils the WiMAX Access Point Base Station

Motorola announced its WiMAX Access Point (WAP) 850, a base station it says allows operators to build fewer WiMAX sites with a higher capacity. This allows them to support broadband networks with a clear, future
proof migration path to longterm evolution or 802.16m WiMAX, delivering 4G services such as video calling and VoIP services for subscribers. The company also introduced the WiMAX indoor customer premises equipment 890, a desktop home networking device
that provides wireless broadband access for data, voice, and Wi-Fi at frequencies over 2.5GHz. 

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

NEC to Provide IP Phone Systems for Taj Hotels in India

NEC India announced it will supply IP telephone systems for eight new hotels owned by the Taj Group, which operates Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces in Asia. The systems will be based on the UNIVERGE SV8000 series
communications server, and support voice, unified communications, and mobility. The system is capable of supporting up to 16,000 endpoints in a single system.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

NEC Provides Core Information System at Tokyo Airport

NEC Japan deployed a core information and digital signage system for the new international passenger terminal at the Tokyo International Airport, operated by Tokyo International Air Terminal Corp.. The system will
provide information display, digital signage, information management, and business management for airport staff.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Telstra to End Joint 2100Mhz Network with Vodafone Hutchinson AU

Telstra announced that its joint network with Vodafone Hutchinson Australia (VHA) on the 2100Mhz spectrum will end in 2012. The joint network was launched in 2004, prior to the creation of Telstra’s Next G network,
which runs on the 850Mhz spectrum. The company expects the change to affect very few customers, with only a minute portion losing access to 3G coverage. The date for the network’s termination is currently set for August 31, 2012, although it may be pushed
up to January 1, 2012 if certain conditions are met.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

ZTE Launches ZXMBW R9110 WiMAX/TD-LTE Unit

ZTE announced the launch of ZXMBW R9110, a first-of-its-kind WiMAX/TD-LTE dual-mode Remote Radio Unit (RRU). The device supports the 2.3G/2.5GHz and 3.5GHz spectrum bands, and features advanced antenna technologies
such as multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) and beamforming (BF). No Specific plans for the new unit have been revealed. However, ZTE says it believes the system could be integral to US carriers making the switch to 4G networks.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

CONSULTING & MANAGED SERVICES

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CSC Launches Carbon Managed Service

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) announced the launch of its new Carbon Managed Service
based on its SAP Carbon Impact solution. CSC says the service can help a company develop proactive carbon management processes, establish provable carbon
footprints, and identify opportunities for carbon reduction efforts. The company is also offering a selection of carbon emissions assessment and startup services to help transition companies onto its Carbon Managed Service.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

HP Adds SAP Converged Infrastructure, Planning Services

Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced new converged infrastructure and planning services for SAP’s High Performance Analytic Appliance, for helping make business information more readily available. The services can be
customized for emerging in-memory, mission critical workloads and – when combined with ProLiant servers – support up to 2TB of high speed memory and input/output for up to 64 processing cores.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Motorola Announces LTE Network Modernization Services

The Motorola Solutions Group announced Network Modernization managed services, a network modernization program it says can evolve the legacy network into a more longterm evolution-ready infrastructure. It includes
design, planning, and optimization services for protecting the operator network against compatibility issues.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

tw telecom to Provide Managed Com Services for Upstate Niagara Coop

tw telecom announced a multi-year agreement to provide managed communications services for Upstate Niagara Cooperative. The contract includes connecting the Cooperative’s seven locations with IP VPN services for
all internal communications, business continuity back-up, voice services, and potential video applications. Installation will complete in December, tw telecom said.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Verizon Business Lists 10 Trends that Will Change Financial Services

Verizon Business has released a list of
ten key trends it predicts will change the face of the financial services industry. Trends Verizon sees include: transactional self-service becoming the norm, referring specifically to online and mobile banking; applied intelligence at the point of sale
and service becoming paramount to maintaining customer satisfaction; non-traditional competitors emerging, and bringing disruption; ATMs evolving into more fully-featured banking kiosks; and the network becoming the primary business infrastructure
platform. Chandan Sharma, global managing director of Verizon Business’ financial services practice, and author of this list, says that the primary driver of these changes is the movement of banking from a service industry, to a technologized self-service
network.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS

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Alcatel to Help Build TalkTalk Content Delivery Network

Alcatel-Lucent will build a content delivery network for the TalkTalk Group , a residential broadband services provider in the UK. It will run over TalkTalk’s existing, high-speed IP network, and accommodate
future digital on-demand TV services. Alcatel will also provide managed services, installation, and commissioning. The deployment is based on technology Alcatel acquired through its purchase of Velocix.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Borders Launches Kindle Singles Competitor with Bloggers in Mind

Borders announced plans to launch a new service that will put it in direct competition with Amazon‘s new Kindle Singles. Borders “Get Published” is specifically
tailored to allow users to convert online content, especially blogs, into a printable format automatically. The service starts at $89.99 for a basic package, which allows Borders to collect a portion of the sale for the resulting e-book, or customers may
choose a $199.99 option that gives the author 100% of the rights to the publication. Borders has set up a page where interested parties can enter their email addresses to be notified when the service is
available.

Source: Vendor, 10/15/2010

CYBERCRIME

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Zeus Botnet Victimizes Schwab Investors

Computerworld reported that the Zeus botnet has targeted new victims: Charles Schwab investors. Cybercriminals used phony LinkedIn messages to lure unsuspecting people to
malicious Web links, which then released Zeus. Once on a computer, the botnet searched for personal data and then began siphoning cash from the compromised Schwab accounts.

Source: Computerworld, 10/16/2010

DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE

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Alcatel Announces My IC Phone SDK, Developer Program

Alcatel-Lucent released a software developer kit (SDK) for My IC Phone – a smart desk phone for businesses – and also announced a new enhanced developer portal that will be available in November. Both were
created to support growth in the open application development ecosystem. The new My IC Phone offers a multi-touch display and an open platform for communications and applications. More than 300 developers are signed on to develop open source projects under
the new Alcatel Developer Portal Factory.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

AT&T Launches Developer Toolkit, Program

AT&T launched the 3G Access Program, expanding its lineup of network-ready 3G modules in an effort to make it easier for machine-to-machine device makers to bring products to market. The carrier also announced plans to
launch BUG + 3G/GSM, a plug-and-play tool kit developed in conjunction with Bug Labs that is also designed to help device makers bring mobile products to market more quickly.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Mozilla Creates Standardized Web App Platform

Mozilla announced the release of technical documentation for a proposed framework to standardize Web apps across all platforms. The protocol would allow for applications
designed in HTML, CSS and JavaScript to work universally across all modern desktop browsers, and some mobile browsers supporting the correct protocols. Mozilla says this framework would also allow developers to monetize the applications to greater effect
due to the universal availability of the software.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

The Apache Foundation Launches Extensible Maven 3.0

The Apache Foundation announced a major upgrade to its Maven software project management tool. Improvements to Maven 3.0 include enhanced usability, increased performance, and the addition of extensibility via plug-ins. Apache says Maven 3.0 was built with backwards compatibility to Maven 2.0 in mind. However the project has compiled a list of known compatibility issues for users experiencing difficulties.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

ENTERPRISE APPLICATION SOFTWARE

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Adobe Launches Revamped Acrobat X Suite of PDF Tools

Adobe announced the release of a new suite of .PDF-based software called the Acrobat X family. The suite includes Acrobat X, Reader X, the Acrobat X Suite, and a new document exchange service at Acrobat.com. Features
of the new software include guided Actions, automated methods of completing repetitive tasks; PDF portfolios, including visual color themes and palettes; interoperability with Adobe Photoshop via the Acrobat X suite; Microsoft Sharepoint integration; and a redesigned user interface. More information about the new line is available from Adobe’s Acrobat product page. The suite
is expected to begin shipping within the next 30 days.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Adobe Launch Updates Digital School Collection

Adobe announced the launch of an updated version of its Adobe Digital School Collection for K-12 students, for both PCs and Macs. The new collection includes the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop Elements 9, Adobe
Premiere Elements 9 software, and Adobe Acrobat X, as well as the newly added Adobe Contribute CS5, and Adobe Soundbooth CS5 programs. Adobe has also published downloadable lesson plans designed around
the Digital School Collection. The new collection will be available beginning December 1, for a volume licensing price of $149.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

CA Launches Next Generation Automation Suite

Computer Associates (CA) launched the next generation of its CA Automation Suite, its product for easing the transition from virtualization to a cloud-computing
infrastructure. The company says the software does this by “automating, orchestrating, integrating and standardizing the provisioning and management of physical, virtual and cloud resources.” The update also include two new products: CA Process Automation,
software for documenting and automating IT services; and CA Configuration Automation, an application designed to standardize IT services.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Infor Announces Availability of Infor Hansen CBM

Infor announced the release of Infor Hansen CBM, a condition-based maintenance solution designed specifically for agencies in the public sector. The company says the new solution combines preventative and predictive
maintenance with traditional asset management functionality to extend asset lifespans, reduce costs, increase productivity, and ensure compliance. The new software is also fully interoperable with Infor Hansen Asset Management. More information about Infor
Hansen CBM can be found at the company’s public sector Web site.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

ISYS Releases ISYS Document Filters 2010

ISYS announced the release of ISYS Document Filters 2010, the newest version of its solution for text extraction, printing, and high-definition viewing. The newest version supports tasks such as text analytics,
e-discovery, email archiving, and data loss prevention. More information about ISYS Document Filters 2010 can be found at its product page.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Lockheed Martin Announces Launch of Prepar3d Simulation Software

Lockheed Martin announced the launch of Prepar3d its new professional training and simulation software. The new product, pronounced “prepared,” is designed to let its
owners customize the simulation environment to replicate a myriad of controls, environments, and situations. Lockheed has created a downloadable software which will allow customers to design their own simulations and scenarios. Prepar3d costs $499 per
licensed copy.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Motorola Unveils WiMAX Coverage Boosting Software

Motorolap announced it will release WMX 5.0, a fifth generation of WiMAX software for helping operators extend the WiMAX network without purchasing new hardware. It says the software-only upgrade can extend
operator network capacity for improved wireless data, mobile broadband, and voice access. It includes an Enhanced Multi Carrier feature for helping carriers increase site capacity without losing coverage. The release will be available in the first quarter
of 2011. Motorola also introduced its WiMAX Device Validation Program, for helping operators
perform interoperability tests between Motorola devices and a WiMAX network.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Unisys Releases New Offerings for ClearPath Mainframe Servers

Unisys announced a selection of new products for data centers running on its ClearPath family of mainframe servers. New offerings include secure partitioning (sPar), a method of bringing enterprise-class
virtualization to clients’ data centers; a selection of more powerful midrange processors for the ClearPath Libra and Dorado families; and an updated pay-for-use system software licensing capability. For more information about any of these offerings
interested parties can visit Unisys’ Consumer-Powered IT blog.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

FINANCIAL

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Tyco Extends Tender Offer Deadline for ADC Shares

Tyco Electronics extended the expiration of its tender offer to acquire ADC‘s outstanding common shares, for $12.75 USD per share. The offer now expires on Monday, November
15, 2010. As of October 18th, nearly 86.5 million shares have been tendered and not withdrawn.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

AMD Narrows Loss in Third Quarter

Chip-maker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) said it lost US$118 million in the third quarter, or 17 cents a share, compared with a loss of $128 million, or 18 cents a share, a year earlier. Revenue rose 16 percent to $1.62
billion. To cut debt and free itself from the cost of keeping its factories on the cutting edge, AMD spun its factories off into a separate company called GlobalFoundries in 2009. The investment arm of the Persian Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi took the
majority stake in GlobalFoundries although AMD still owns about 30 percent of the company. AMD recorded a $186 million noncash loss from GlobalFoundries in the third quarter, which was a major part of its overall loss.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Apple Posts Record Sales of $20B for Fourth Quarter

Apple posted record revenues of $20.3 billion USD for the 2010 fiscal fourth quarter, ended September 25, 2010, as sales of iPhones were up 91 percent (14.1 million units shipped) and sales of Macs were up 27 percent
(3.89 million units shipped). Apple also sold more than four million iPads in the quarter. Its revenues were up 66 percent from 2009 fiscal fourth quarter revenues of $12.2 billion. Profits were $4.31 billion, with $4.64 per share, up 70 percent from 2009
fiscal fourth quarter profits of $2.53 billion, or $2.77 per share. The news comes on the heels of last week’s IDC Worldwide
Quarterly PC Tracker announcement that Apple ranked third in US PC market share, trailing just HP and Dell.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

AT&T Earnings Up Sharply on iPhone Sales, Wireless Subscriptions

AT&T reported that its fiscal second-quarter earnings jumped 26 percent year over year to $4 billion, compared with $3.2 billion in the prior year’s fiscal second quarter. Revenue for the quarter was just 0.6 percent
higher than the previous year, at $30.8 billion. The company attributed the surge in earnings to 5.2 million Apple iPhone activations during the quarter and an overall increase of 1.6 million wireless subscribers, to reach a total of 90.1 million
customers, a 13 percent gain over a year ago. Overall sales from the wireless data segment, which includes Internet access, messaging, and related services, jumped $936 million, or 27 percent, to $4.4 billion. AT&T’s U-verse service, which offers packages
of digital TV, voice, and Internet, saw its sales surpass $1 billion for the quarter, more than twice the revenue seen in 2009’s second quarter. The number of U-verse subscribers rose by 209,000, or almost 60 percent, to hit 2.5 million in the quarter.
Higher demand for U-verse helped give AT&T a 32 percent rise in consumer IP revenue, which now accounts for 40 percent of all sales in its consumer wireline, or landline, segment. Overall, revenue in the consumer wireline area was flat at $5.4 billion
compared with last year’s fiscal second quarter.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Boeing Reports Successful Quarter 3, Raises Guidance

Boeing reported its financial results for the third quarter of the 2010 fiscal year. The company’s revenue totaled $16.9 billion, a slight increase over the same quarter of 2009 when the company reported a revenue of
$16.6 billion. Net income for the quarter was $837 million, a vast improvement over the disastrous third quarter of 2009, which ended with a net loss of $1.56 billion. Earnings per share followed suit improving to $1.12, after a loss per share of $2.13 in
Q3 2009. On these results Boeing increased its year-end expectations, raising its earnings per share range to between $3.80 and $4.00, and narrowing its revenue guidance to $64.5 billion and $65.5 billion.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Check Point Reports 17% Increase in Q3 Revenues

For the third fiscal quarter of 2010 which ended on September 30, Check Point Software‘s revenues increased 17 percent to $273.2 million USD, from $233.6 million in the corresponding quarter one year ago. Net
income was $114.5 million, $0.54 per diluted share, compared to $91.5 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2009.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

China Mobile Posts Uptick in Earnings

China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile operator by number of subscribers, reported a 3.5% rise in quarterly earnings, as a maturing market and intense competition continued to erode its profits. The company
reported a net profit of 29.65 billion yuan (US$94.5 billion), up from 28.64 billion yuan in the year-earlier period.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Earthlink Announces $0.16 Quarterly Dividend

Earthlink announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share of the company’s common stock. The amount will be payable on December 22, 2010 to all shareholders of record by
the close of business on December 8, 2010.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

eBay Reports Slightly Declined Net Revenue, Big Drop in Profits

eBay released its financial results for the third quarter of 2010. The company posted a net revenue of $2.23 billion, a slight decrease from the same period in 2009, when it posted a revenue of $2.25 billion. The
negative trend was amplified in the company’s net earnings, which fell to $350 million, after reaching $432 million in the third quarter of 2009. This dropped earnings per share from $0.33 to $0.27 year-over-year. The worst hit of eBay’s business segments
included Bill Me Later, which saw its revenue halved to $199 million, and Merchant Services, which decreased its revenue by 40 percent, year-over-year.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

EMC and VMware Profits Jump

Data storage giant EMC said its profit rose 58 percent for the third quarter as spending by corporations continued to recover. CEO Joe Tucci said EMC is benefiting from the enthusiasm for cloud computing. EMC reported
net income of $472.5 million, or 22 cents per share, for the three months ended Sept. 30, up from $298.2 million, or 14 cents per share, a year earlier. Excluding special items, EMC earned 30 cents per share. Revenue rose almost 20 percent to $4.21 billion
from $3.52 billion in the year-earlier third quarter. EMC is the majority owner of VMware, which reported that its net income for the third quarter doubled to $84.6 million. After cutting 2,400 jobs as part of a
restructuring announced last year, EMC and VMware are hiring again. Tucci said they added a combined 1,700 people in the quarter, to end with 47,000 employees.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Hewlett-Packard Completes Tender Offer for ArcSight

Hewlett-Packard completed its tender offer for ArcSight, which was commenced September 22nd at a price of $43.50 per share. Approximately 33.1 million shares – representing 92.1 percent of outstanding shares – have been
tendered as of October 20th.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

IBM Reports Increases Across the Board in Q3 Financials

IBM announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2010. The company reported a total revenue of $24.3 billion, up 3 percent, year-over-year. Net income also rose 12 percent to reach $3.6 billion for the
quarter. This generated an earnings per share total of $2.82, an 18 percent increase over the same quarter of 2009. The two standout performers for the quarter were the IBM’s business analytics, and System Z Mainframe divisions, which saw increased revenue
of 14 and 15 percent respectively. On the success of the quarter IBM raised its guidance for year end EPS to $11.40.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

IDT Posts Full Year Results

IDT reported net income of US$7.5 million ($0.33 per diluted share) for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 and net income of $20.3 million ($0.94 per diluted share) for its fiscal year ended July 31, 2010. While both
revenue and profits were down for the full year, results were up in the company’s fiscal fourth quarter. IDT’s Chief Financial Officer, Bill Pereira, said the company’s core telecom and energy businesses “delivered solid operational performances … IDT
Telecom leveraged its distribution network and network platform to introduce new products and services, contributing to the third consecutive quarter of sequential growth in both revenue and adjusted EBITDA in our Telecom Platform Services segment.”

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Lockheed Martin Announces Increased Revenue, Decreased Profits

Lockheed Martin announced its financial results for the third quarter of its 2010 fiscal year. The company’s revenue totaled $11.3 billion, a considerable jump over the same quarter last year when it posted
$10.7 billion. Operating profit remained flat, year-over-year at $1.2 billion, while net income fell to $571 million, after reaching $797 million during Q3 2009. This led to a similar drop in earnings per share, which went from $2.07 during the
aforementioned quarter of 2009, to $1.57 this quarter. These results caused Lockheed to lower its year-end expectations across the board, with minimum 2010 revenue down to $44.9 billion, and minimum EPS down to $6.75.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Nokia Reports Improved Earnings; Announces Job Cuts

Nokia reported strong revenues in the 2010 third quarter ended September 30, 2010 after sales of its higher end – or “converged” – smartphones and mobile computers hit 26.5 million units, a 61 percent jump from
smartphone sales for the 2009 third quarter. The Finland-based mobile phone maker saw its profits hit 529 million EUR (US$741 million), compared to 2009 third quarter profits of 559 million EUR. Revenues were 10.3 billion EUR, up five percent from 2009
third quarter revenues of 9.8 billion EUR. The Devices and Services unit pulled in sales of 7.2 billion EUR, a four percent, year to year increase. Despite the improved financial results, Nokia said it will cut 1,800 jobs in the coming months.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Qwest Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

Qwest Communications announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable on Dec. 17, 2010 to all stockholders of record at the close of business on Dec.
3, 2010. Qwest and CenturyLink are seeking final regulatory approvals for their proposed merger, which they expect to be completed in the first half of next year. CenturyLink announced in April that it would
acquire Qwest for a stock swap valued at $10.6 billion and the assumption of nearly $12 billion in Qwest debt.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Verizon Profits, Revenue Down for Third Quarter

Verizon Communications said its third-quarter profit fell to US$881 million, or 31 cents per share, from $1.18 billion, or 41 cents a share in the same quarter last year. The numbers included 25 cents per share in
non-operational charges included an employee pension-related settlement. Revenue fell to $26.48 billion from $27.27 billion in the year-ago quarter, before its sale this Summer of wireline assets to Frontier Communications. Verizon Wireless, the carrier’s joint venture with Vodafone Group, added 584,000 postpaid customers in the quarter, well below the 745,000 postpaid wireless customers rival AT&T reported adding last quarter.
Verizon reported adding 226,000 net new FiOS Internet customers and 204,000 net new FiOS TV customers, the largest net quarterly increase in FiOS
customers in more than a year. By the end of the third quarter, Verizon had 3.9 million FiOS Internet and 3.3 million FiOS TV customers.

Source: Vendor, 10/22/2010

Yahoo Nearly Doubles Quarterly Profit Year-Over-Year

Yahoo released its financial results for the third quarter of 2010. The company posted a revenue of $1.6 billion. This is a 2% increase from the same quarter of 2009 when the company posted a revenue of $1.57 billion.
Operating income took a huge jump, rising 107% from $91 million during Q3 2009 to $189 million this quarter. Net earnings fared even better, spiking 113% over the same period from $186 million to $396 million. Earnings per share followed suit rising from
$0.13 to $0.29. The company points to increased display advertising revenue and accelerated product rollouts as the main contributors to this rally. Yahoo says it was also helped by strategic partnerships with companies such as Facebook, Twitter, and Zynga.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

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Agilent to Provide Microwave Signal Generators for US Army

Agilent Technologies was awarded a $35 million USD contract by the US Army to deliver 1,600 microwave analog signal generators – over a seven year period – as part of its Test Equipment Modernization program.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Boeing Receives M3 Contract Extension from US Army

Boeing announced that it has received a one-year contract extension for its support of the US Army’s Multimedia Message Manager (M3), a secure messaging capability. Boeing will provide specialized software
operations, and maintenance support for the M3. Boeing has been supporting the messaging service since 1990. The extension has a total value of $4.3 million.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Booz Allen Hamilton Announces Inclusion in $16.4 Billion Army Contract

Booz Allen Hamilton announced that it has received a 5-year contract to support the US Army’s Communications Electronics Life Cycle Management Command (CECOM LCMC). Booz was selected as one of 18 contractors in the
program, which has a $16.4 billion ceiling value for its duration. Booz will be providing a range of services, including technology insertion, system integration and installation, fabrication and prototyping, logistics support, and re-engineering and
reverse engineering.

Source: Vendor, 10/17/2010

CSC Wins Contract from California Government for Cloud Transition

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) received an IT transformation contract from the government of California. The agreement will see CSC providing the state government with Microsoft Cloud Services in a secure
cloud-computing environment, including migration services to integrate more than 130 disparate email systems currently in use across various state agencies. No financial terms for the contract were announced.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

General Dynamics Signs $24.8 Million Task Order for Immigrant ID Cards

General Dynamics received a $24.8 million task order from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for the production of immigration credentials. These identification cards will include USCIS
Permanent Resident Cards (PRC) and the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). The cards will feature several built-in security measures, including an optical stripe, RFID chip, holographic images, and
more. The agreement has a duration of three years if all options are exercised.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Microsoft Sells Unbundled Software to New York City Government

The New York Times is reporting that the City of New York has negotiated a deal with Microsoft that includes it unbundling its software packages at volume. The city said the 100,000 user deal will save as much as
$50 million over the course of five years. The Times posits that the choice by Microsoft to allow for the purchase of unbundled software is a sign that it is feeling the effects of increased competition from the likes of Google, and IBM. While Microsoft largely downplayed the significance of its concession, this does mark the first that the company has offered individual portions of its Office suite on a
large scale, and, potentially the start of a more flexible sales strategy for the software giant. The total value of the purchased software is expected to reach about $20 million per year.

Source: NYT, 10/21/2010

Motorola Upgrading Radio Security System for US Customs

The Motorola Solutions business signed a $30 million USD contract with Customs and Border Protection – an agency within the US Department of Homeland Security – to provide Astro 25 land mobile radio (LMR)
communications upgrades for border security operations on the northern US border. It will provide equipment, technology, services, and support to help outfit border agents, check-point officers, and agency aircrafts with secure voice and data connectivity,
along a 1,200 mile stretch. According to Motorola, the LMRs are interoperable between several government agencies, and provide GPS location and other radio data capabilities.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

SAIC Signs Contract with Space and Naval Warfare Systems

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) signed a new contract with the Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center Atlantic to provide command, control, communications, computers, intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) engineering and software integration support services. SAIC’s tasks will include projects for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other C4ISR systems. The contract has a one-year base period, four annual options, and a
total value of more than $49 million if all options are exercised.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

T-Mobile USA Wins FTC Mobility Contract

T-Mobile USA announced that it has been awarded a multi-year mobility contract with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to cover the agency’s wireless service needs. Under terms
of the contract, the FTC and its employees will have access to all of T-Mobile’s products and services.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

TCS Wins Contract from US Army

TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) announced that it has been awarded a new contract with a ceiling value of $9.1 million to provide satellite communications equipment, systems engineering support, installation, training,
and maintenance to the US Army. The order is initially funded at $2.1 million and will be funded up to a total of $9.1 million if all options are fully exercised through August 2011. The award was made under the Army’s $5 billion World-Wide Satellite
Systems contract vehicle in support of the its Warfighter Information Network.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Unisys Wins Contract to Compete for $2 Billion in Task Orders from CDC

Unisys announced that it was the recipient of two contracts from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The pair of deals allows the company to compete for task orders under the CDC Information
Management Services (CIMS) contract. These orders include such tasks as project management, financial management, and communications. The cap for all awardees included in each of the potential contracts is $1 billion.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

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Alcatel Deploying System for Telemedicine Center in Germany

Alcatel-Lucent will deploy its Genesys Customer Interaction Management system and Genesys video platform for Charite Telemedicine Center in Berlin, Germany. It says the technology will improve remote support
for pre-clinical emergency and home care for patients. A first expansion stage will be in commercial operation in the middle of 2011.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

CSC Signs $54 Million Contract with National Institutes of Health

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) signed a $54 million contract with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support the entity’s Biomedical Translational Research Information System (BTRIS) and Clinical Research
Information System (CRIS) programs. CSC’s tasks will include systems integration, project management, and integrated data repository development. The contract has a one-year base period, and four annual options. No financial terms for the deal were
disclosed.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

McKesson Teams with MedVentive for Analytics Advisor

McKesson announced that it has teamed with MedVentive to offer a new analytics solution to the payor market. The new product, called Analytics Advisor, attempts to generate actionable data for providers through the
use of its prospective approach. McKesson says that this feature, combined with two-way communication through a provider portal and interactive dashboards, will allow for a greater level of payor/provider alignment than could previously be achieved.
Analytics Advisor is available as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) turnkey solution.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

INDUSTRY GROUPS

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Wholesale Applications Community Adds New Members

The Wholesale Applications Community announced that 32 new organizations joined the initiative, including operators, vendors, and original equipment manufacturers. The group is committed to building
open platforms to streamline the application development process. New board-level members include Accenture, Ericsson, Huawei Technologies, Intel, Qualcomm, and Samsung. The group also announced a new WAC 10 specification is now available for download.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Japanese Companies Launch Project for EVs, Networked Homes

Members of the Japan-based Smart Network Project – including NTT DOCOMO, NEC, and other companies – announced plans to test and demonstrate communication standards for networked
home electronics and electric vehicles, ultimately aiming to achieve global communication standards that will serve as building blocks for sustainable low-carbon societies of the future. The tests and demonstrations will take place in Yokohama between
November 2010 and March 2011. Initial test facilities are targeted for completion by November 4, 2010 – in time for inspections by the media and participants in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings, which will be held in Yokohama from November
7th to 14th.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Opera Joins Wholesale Application Community

Opera announced that it has joined the Wholesale Applications Community (WAC), a global alliance of mobile operators such as China Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Vodafone and others, with the goal of creating and deploying
a unified mobile application platform. Opera is the first browser maker to join the platform. The company says that its applications already meet with the standards set by the WAC’s 1.0 specifications.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

INTERNET

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Akamai: US Moves to Top Attack Traffic Source in Second Quarter

Akamai released its 2nd Quarter, 2010 State of the Internet report. Using information gathered from its global server network, the Akamai report provides insight
into key Internet statistics such as broadband adoption, mobile connectivity, and attack traffic, as well as trends over time. Report highlights include the fact that the US became the top attack traffic source in the second quarter of 2010, accounting
for 11% of observed attack traffic in total. China and Russia held the second and third place spots respectively, accounting for just over 20% of observed attack traffic. Attack traffic concentration was lower in the second quarter, with the top 10 ports
seeing just over 86% of the observed attack traffic.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Ciena, CANARIE Demonstrate Medical Applications

Ciena and CANARIE, Canada’s Advanced Research and Innovation Network, announced a successful joint 100G demonstration running over CANARIE’s production network. The
demonstration showcased two CANARIE-funded research projects that use the network to accelerate medical discoveries and innovations in brain research, and to help deliver medical education to remote and rural areas. The live demonstration will be
operational through the month of October as part of an advanced technology event for Ciena customers.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Creative Commons Releases “Public Domain Mark”

Creative Commons, a non-profit organization founded to expand the range of creative works available for free use, has released what it is calling the Public Domain Mark, a symbol created to designate a creative work that has no known copyright or usage restrictions. The organization says it is releasing the symbol to allow
people to easily locate such public domain materials on the Internet. This is the second mark Creative Commons has released with a similar purpose. The first was the CC0 Mark,
which indicated the same free-use status for creative works which were designated for the public domain by their creators.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Google to Publish Dead Sea Scrolls Online

Google will collaborate with the Israeli Antiquities Authority to bring the entirety of the Dead Sea Scrolls online, CBS News reports. The project will grant free global access
to the scrolls to everyone from students, to scholars, to casual observers. The scrolls will be presented in their original languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, and will also be available in an English translated version. Future plans include the
publication of translations in additional languages, Google Translator support, and a searchable index for the scrolls.

Source: CBS News, 10/19/2010

ICANN Opens Public Comment on Possible Numeric-Only .TEL Domains

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the opening of a public comment period on a proposal made by Telnic Ltd to allow
“the allocation of numeric-only domains in .TEL, with the exception of single-digit names.” This phase of public commentary is being held following ICANN’s own determination that the policy changes would not cause any significant competition, security, or
stability issues.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

ICANN Approves String Evaluation for Iran’s ccTLD

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the completion of String Evaluation for the proposed Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) name for the
Islamic Republic of Iran. This frees the proposed non-Latin ccTLD to enter the String Delegation phase, the final approval needed to enter into public use. ICANN says it currently has a total of 33 requests awaiting the String Evaluation process.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

ICANN Announces String Evaluation Process Approval for Oman

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that it has successfully completed the String Evaluation Process for Oman. The new, non-Latin, country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) will now
be able to progress to the String Delegation Phase, the final step before final approval of the proposed domain. ICANN says that it is currently fielding 33 similar requests in a total of 22 different languages.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

NRO Says IPv4 Addresses are Dangerously Low, Sees Strong IPv6 Growth

The Number Resource Organization (NRO) announced that less than 5% of all IPv4 addresses remain available. The organization says this dangerously low level of new assignable addresses requires the rapid and expansive
deployment of IPv6 addresses, a protocol which allows for a massively expanded number of assignable addresses. The NRO estimates that 2010 will see the allocation of over 2,000 IPv6 address blocks, a 70% increase over the number allocated in 2009. The
organization sees this as an encouraging indicator that the transition is going forward at a desirable pace. The final block of IPv4 Addresses is expected to be allocated some time in early 2011.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Opera Launches Opera 11 Desktop Browser Alpha with Extension Support

Opera announced the release of the first alpha version of the next iteration of its desktop browser. The primary new feature for Opera 11 is the long awaited support for extensions via the Opera application
programming interface (API), HTML5, and JavaScript. The alpha version of Opera 11 is available from the company’s download page, while developers interested in creating extensions can find more information
at Opera’s tutorial page.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

LAPTOPS & TABLETS

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Apple Launches New Macbook Air

Apple unveiled a new 13.3 inch version of its ultraportable Macbook Air, and unveiled a new two-pound, 11 inch version being called the first Mac netbook-comparable model, despite claims by CEO Steve Jobs that the
company would not introduce one. Unlike previous versions of the Macbook Air, it has an entirely Flash-based memory with no hard drive, similar to the iPhone and iPad. The company also previewed the upcoming Mac OS X "Lion," the eighth major
release of its operating system. Lion will ship in the Summer of 2011. According to Apple, it is inspired by many of iPad’s software innovations. New features previewed include a new method for automatically updating desktop applications, system wide
support for full-screen apps, and a Mission Control dashboard that combines Expose, Dashboard, Spaces, and full screen apps. Apple also announced a major update to its iLife ’11 portfolio, including new versions of iPhoto photo-sharing software, iMovie
video editing application, and GarageBand audio editing software.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Dell Introduces New XPS Notebooks for HD Streaming

Dell introduced a new family of XPS laptops with high definition displays. The new laptops include 14, 15, and 17 inch models, all 3D TV-ready and packaged with software to connect them to a 3D HDTV. They are available
through dell.com and range in price from $849-$949 USD.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Canadian Privacy Commissioner Releases Findings on Google Wi-Fi Case

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has issued a prelimnary set of findings on the Google Wi-Fi snooping fiasco. Among the conclusions
of the Canadian investigation are confirmation of the fact that the overzealous collection of information was indeed the work of a single Google engineer, and that Google has discontinued the collection of Wi-Fi data via its Streeview cars. The report also
says that Google plans to replace the cars with smartphones for the task of collection Wi-Fi location data.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Sprint Adds Dell Devices to 3G/4G Product Portfolio

Sprint announced what it describes as the first dual-mode 3G/4G netbook and notebook devices offered in the US by a national carrier. The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook and Dell
Inspiron 11z notebook will come with integrated connectivity to Sprint 3G and 4G networks. The Dell Mini netbook will be available to business customers from Sprint’s Direct Business Field Sales Team beginning October 31, and will be widely available from
retail and online locations on Nov. 14. The Inspiron 11z notebook will be sold at Sprint stores and online beginning November 14.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Verizon Wireless Sets Price, Launch Date for Galaxy Tab

Verizon Wireless announced it will begin selling the Samsung Galaxy Tab on November 11 for $600 plus the cost of a data plan, which runs $20 per month for up to 1GB of traffic. The carrier will begin selling
the WiFi-only models of Apple’s iPad tablet on October 28 for $499. Buyers can add a 3G connection for the iPad to Verizon’s network via an add-on gadget priced at $130. The much smaller Galaxy Tab is Samsung’s competitor to Apple’s iPad tablet device.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

LEGAL

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Belgacom Office Raided by Belgian Directorate General of Competition

Belgacom announced that the Belgian Directorate General of Competition initiated an early-morning raid of their offices as a result of allegations made by Mobistar and KPN. The two
competing companies have alleged that Belgacom participated in illegal activity relating to its wholesale DSL services, including the obstruction of competition. Belgacom predicts the investigation will take several days, and says that it plans on fully
cooperating.

Source: Vendor, 10/14/2010

News Corp Blocks Cablevision Subscribers from Fox.com, Hulu

The New York Times is reporting that News Corporation, parent company of Fox television networks, temporarily blocked Cablevision customers from accessing its programming on Fox.com, and Hulu. The blockage was a
strategic move in News Corp’s fight with Cablevision, who is refusing to pay higher access fees for Fox’s channel lineup. The Times reports that consumers, and several industry groups complained that the move was anti-consumer, and that access to the shows
on those Web sites had nothing to do with the broadcast television negotiations. For its part, Hulu says it is trying to remain neutral, but was forced to block Fox shows due to the News Corp’s stake in the joint offering, which also includes Disney and
NBC. The actual blockage only lasted a matter of hours. It was lifted when the company realized that non-Cablevision subscribers were also being affected.

Source: NYT, 10/21/2010

Yahoo Targeted in Patent Suit by NTP

Yahoo is the target of a patent infringement lawsuit filed by NTP, TechCrunch. The complainant, which TechCrunch describes as a well known “patent troll,” is alleging that
Yahoo has infringed on patents relating to wireless email technology, and radio frequency antenna design. NTP has sued a long list of industry giants, including Microsoft, Google,
Apple, and Motorola. However, its most well known case resulted in smartphone maker Research in Motion (RIM) paying out a settlement of $612.5
million. For its part, Yahoo says that it plans to defend itself vigorously.

Source: TechCrunch, 10/19/2010

MALWARE WATCH

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Trojan Infects Lenovo Training Site

Heise Online’s security publication reported PC vendor Lenovo‘s Web site for service and support-related training is
infected and is spreading the AD trojan. Although Lenovo was informed of the issue October 18, according to H-Security, Lenovo appears to be having problems
solving the issue or officially warning its users. The infected page has now been marked as dangerous in Google’s Safe Browsing API, which allows browsers such as Firefox or Chrome to block the page. The virus scanners by ESET, Kaspersky, and Avast all
reportedly now detect the attack, as well.

Source: h-online, 10/21/2010

F-Secure: Fake Firefox, Chrome Alerts Distribute Malware

Security researchers at F-Secure say fake Firefox and Chrome warning pages are being used to distribute malware. A new malware distribution campaign uses fake versions of the malicious site warnings commonly
displayed by Firefox and Google Chrome. F-Secure says malware pushers are increasingly abusing the trust users associate with these warnings to infect them. Malicious Web sites that mimic both Firefox’s “Reported Attack Page” alert, as well as Chrome’s
“this site may harm your computer” have been spotted. The pages look like the real thing, except for a “Download Updates” button, which – if clicked – leads ultimately to the installation of malware.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Hackers Target Kaspersky Lab

IT Pro reported that Kaspersky Lab was hacked earlier this week, directing users who wanted the security company’s products to malicious sites to download fake antivirus
software, which could have potentially led to the compromise of sensitive information. Kaspersky admitted that its site was attacked on Sunday, and that a flaw in a third-party product had been exploited. The issue, according to Kaspersky, has been fixed,
and no personal details were compromised.

Source: IT Pro, 10/19/2010

Microsoft Warns about Rise of Java Exploitations

Microsoft revealed in a blog post that Java exploitation has reached epic proportions. Most of the attacks on Java
code stem from three vulnerabilities, which have had earlier patches.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

SonicWall Issues Warning about Qbot Infostealer

SonicWALL issued a warning about a new Qbot Infostealer Trojan variant that is spreading via email. The message pretends to contain pictures of the sender and lures the user into opening them. The attachment is an
executable file (pic.exe) and leads to compromise of confidential information.

Source: Vendor, 10/15/2010

Stonesoft Warns of Emerging Threats

Stonesoft announced that it has discovered new, advanced evasion techniques (AETs) that can pose a serious threat to existing network security systems worldwide. AETs
provide cyber criminals with a master key to access any vulnerable system, including ERP and CRM applications. Stonesoft said the AET threats significantly extend what is known today about evasion techniques. The details of the vendor’s discovery have
been shared with CERT-FI in Finland for vulnerability coordination purposes and validated by ICSA Labs, Stonesoft said.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

MOBILE APPS

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eBay Updates RedLaser with QR Code Support, New Product Sources

eBay announced the addition of QR code scanning to its RedLaser iOS application. The new feature allows the application to use the camera of an iOS device to scan 2 dimensional QR codes as well as the traditional 1
dimensional versions. Additionally, the application will now present users with product match results drawn from eBay Marketplaces and Half.com listings. eBay said that it will release an accompanying SDK for third part developers to take advantage of the
new QR reading capabilities.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

MOBILE PLATFORMS

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HP Unveils webOS 2.0 and Palm Pre 2

HP introduced webOS 2.0, a significant update to its mobile platform that was launched last year. The first device to run web0S 2.0 will be HP’s new Palm Pre 2 smartphone, which will be available October 22nd in France
and “in the coming months” in the US and Canada, HP said. The webOS 2.0 update will be delivered to existing customers in the coming months, with exact timing to be announced at a later date. In the US, Verizon
Wireless will sell the Palm Pre 2, which has a gigahertz processor and features a 5-megapixel camera, touchscreen, multiple applications, and a slide-out keyboard.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Qualcomm Releases New Service for Transport, Logistics Market

Wireless systems and services provider QUALCOMM announced the availability of Media Manager Service. The service provides a way to deliver detailed information to drivers remotely through a variety of media types,
including audio, video, and PDF files. The Media Manager Service is available on Qualcomm Mobile Computing Platform 100 Series (MCP110) and Mobile Computing Platform 200 Series (MCP200).

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

OPERATING SYSTEMS

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Microsoft Announces Release of Windows Embedded Automotive 7

Microsoft announced the release of Windows Embedded Automotive 7 to select car makers and suppliers. The new operating system is designed to run on “infotainment systems,” or in-dash computers capable of tasks
such as communication, entertainment, navigation, and information retrieval. Additional features of the new OS include Microsoft Silverlight support, TellMe speech technology, and an open framework for the integration of third-party systems.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

PERSONNEL AND ORGANIZATION

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Accenture Names Pierre Nanterme as New CEO

Accenture announced that Pierre Nanterme has been chosen to become the company’s next CEO, effective January 1, 2011. Nanterme will be replacing William D. Green, who will retain his position as the chairman of
Accenture’s board of directors. As part of his new appointment, Nanterme will also be joining the board, effective immediately. Nanterme has served as chief executive of Accenture’s global Financial Services operating group since 2007.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Capgemini Appoints Walter Vejdovsky as Director of Investor Relations

Capgemini announced that Walter Vejdovsky has joined the company as its new Director of Investor Relations. He will report to Nicolas Dufourcq, Deputy General Manager, and Chief Financial Officer of Capgemini, and
will be responsible for strategic deals made by the Group’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) entity. Before joining Capgemini, Vejdovsky’s most recent position was Senior Investment manager for HSBC France’s Principal Investment department.

Source: Vendor, 10/14/2010

comScore Hires Jonathan Jephcott as Consultant for Australia Bid

comScore announced that Jonathan Jephcott has joined the company as a consultant for the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Australia Digital Audience Tender. Jephcott, an industry veteran, will be tasked with
helping comScore “bid to become the IAB Australia’s sole and exclusive preferred supplier for the planning, buying and reporting of online audience measurement.” Prior to joining comScore, Jephcott served as executive vice president for ViewsNet, the
online business of Synovate.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

eBay Appoints Richelle Parham as New Chief Marketing Officer

eBay announced that Richelle Parham will be joining the company as its new Chief Marketing officer for eBay North America. She will report to Christopher Payne, head of eBay North America. Parham comes to eBay from
Visa, where she served as head of Global Marketing Innovation and Initiatives.

Source: Vendor, 10/16/2010

Harris Corp Announces Pair of Executive Appointments

Harris Corp announced a pair of new executive appointments. Brendan O’Connell has been promoted to the position of president of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) business unit at Harris RF Communications. He will
be replacing Stephen Marschilok, who has taken a position as president of the Public Safety and Professional Communications (PSPC) business unit of Harris RF Communications. Both appointments are effective immediately.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

HP Appoints IPG Group SVP, Strategy and Marketing

Hewlett-Packard (HP) appointed Gail Galuppo as SVP, Worldwide Strategy and Marketing for the Imaging and Printing Group, effective November 1st. She will work out of HP’s San Diego office and focus on the group’s
marketing strategy, planning, and execution on a global basis, across all customer segments and four business units. Galuppo formerly served as chief marketing officer for Western Union.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Intel to Spend Billions on US Chip-making Factories

Chip giant Intel said it will spend $6 billion to $8 billion on new chip manufacturing technology in its US factories, and will build a new development plant in Oregon. Intel said the investment will create between
6,000 and 8,000 construction jobs and 800 to 1,000 permanent high-tech jobs across its US facilities in Oregon and Arizona. The new Oregon facility is scheduled to begin operations in 2013.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Kaspersky’s Latvian Office Opens

Kaspersky Lab opened a new office in Riga, Latvia. This new business unit in the Baltic countries is headed by Andis Shteinmanis.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

KPMG Appoints Mark Britnell as New Global Head of Healthcare

KPMG announced that Mark Britnell has been named the company’s new Global Head of Healthcare for its international business. This role will put him in charge of the company’s global health strategy, which includes the
founding of three center of excellence in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific region. Prior to joining KPMG, Britnell served as director general for Commissioning and System Management at the UK Department of Health.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

KPN Announces Appointment of Eelco Blok as Next CEO

KPN announced its decision to appoint Eelco Blok as the new Chairman of its Board of Management, and CEO. The appointment will come into effect on April 6, 2011, during the company’s Annual General Meeting. Current CEO
Ad Scheepbouwer will be stepping down from his position on this date. Blok is a longtime employees of KPN, including serving on the Board of Management since 2004.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer Announces Retirement of Ray Ozzie

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sent an email to employees revealing that Ray Ozzie, one of the architects of Microsoft’s push toward the cloud, would be retiring from the company. According to Ballmer, Ozzie will
stay on with the company during “the natural transition time,” required to acclimate his team for departure. He will also be lending his expertise to the company’s entertainment division for the duration of his departure. Ballmer said the company has no
plans to replace Ozzie in his CSA position, which existed to aid Microsoft in its cloud transition. Ray Ozzie has not announced any plans for his next move after departing Microsoft.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Motorola Debuts WiMAX Device Interoperability Program

Motorola announced a new interoperability testing program – the WiMAX Device Validation Program – for testing and deploying Motorola’s devices on an operator’s third party WiMAX networks or device management
servers. The program is also available for long term evolution devices.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Nortel to Sell Ottawa Carling Campus to PWGSC

Bankrupt Nortel Networks announced that it has entered into a sale agreement with Public Works and Government Services Canada for the sale of Nortel’s Ottawa Carling Campus, for a cash purchase price of CDN$208
million (US$201.4 million). The sale, targeted to close at end of year, is subject to customary closing conditions as well as approval of regulators and of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The Ottawa campus is located on 370 acres of land and
comprises 11 interconnected buildings totaling more than 2 million square feet. The sale agreement provides for Nortel to continue to occupy parts of the campus it continues working through its global restructuring efforts.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Northrop Grumman Files Form 10 Registration for Possible Spin-Off

Northrop Grumman revealed that it has filed a Form 10 registration statement with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission in relation to its exploration of strategic alternatives for its shipbuilding
business. This option includes consideration of either a spin-off, or outright sale of the unit. The company warns that no definite plans have been made, and that several factors could prevent the completion of such a plan.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Saba Appoints Joan Cronin as Chief People Officer

Saba announced that Joan Cronin has been appointed to the position of senior vice president and chief people officer. The newly created position will give Cronin the responsibility of attracting, recruiting, and
developing new talent for the company’s leadership ranks. Prior to joining Saba, Cronin served as vice president and chief talent officer at Life Technologies.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Savvis Names Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Japan

Savvis announced that Mark Smith has been named managing director and regional leader for Asia Pacific and Japan. He will be responsible for driving growth strategy, strengthening client relationships, and launching
Savvis’ enterprise-class cloud computing service, Savvis Symphony Virtual Private Data Center, in the region. Smith joined Savvis from Thomson Reuters in Japan, where he served as president.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

T-Mobile USA Completes Leadership Transition

T-Mobile USA said it has completed its senior leadership transition by confirming Philipp Humm as president and chief executive officer. Humm succeeds Robert Dotson, former president and CEO, who moves to vice
chairman of the T-Mobile USA Board. The company also re-aligned several executive leadership roles, with all transitions effective Nov. 1, 2010. Cole Brodman, formerly T-Mobile’s chief technology officer, steps into the role of chief marketing officer.
Neville Ray, formerly T-Mobile’s chief network officer, becomes chief technology officer for the company.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Telefonica O2 Taps Stephen Shurrock as CEO of Ireland Business

Telefonica O2 announced that Danuta Gray will be stepping down from her role as CEO of Telefonica Ireland at the end of November. She will be succeeded in the position by Stephen Shurrock, current Consumer Sales
Director, and a member of the Board of Telefonica O2 UK. Gray will also continue on with the company in the capacity of a part-time non-executive Chairman of Telef¢nica O2, as well as taking on an advisory role within Telefonica Europe.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Telstra Appoints Phil Mottram as New Executive Director, Global Sales

Telstra announced that it has appointed Phil Mottram as the new Executive Director, Global Sales of Telstra International (TI). The new appointment, which will go into effect November 15, 2010, will see Mottram
reporting to Tarek Robbiati, Telstra’s Group Managing Director. Prior to joining Telstra, Mottram was the Director of Sales for BT’s Openreach.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

PUBLIC SAFETY

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California Public Safety Agency Releases 9-1-1 Strategic Plan

The California Public Safety Communications Division released its 2010 California 9-1-1 Strategic Plan, which outlines the
state’s goals and priorities it moves to consolidate disparate systems and develop a new, state-of-the-art 9-1-1 emergency call system capable of supporting new and emerging technologies.

Source: PSCD, 10/20/2010

REGULATORY

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US Officials Push to Strengthen Wiretap Compliance Statute

The New York Times reported that law enforcement and counterterrorism officials are pushing to overhaul a federal law that requires carriers to ensure that their networks can be wiretapped. Officials told the Times
that tougher legislation is needed because some telecommunications companies in recent years have begun new services and made system upgrades that cause technical problems for surveillance. According to the Times story, officials want to increase legal incentives and penalties aimed at pushing carriers to ensure that any network changes will not disrupt the ability to conduct wiretaps.

Source: NYTimes, 10/21/2010

Homeland Security Must Strengthen Contractor Oversight: GAO

With the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) using a prime contractor to deliver its Secure Border Initiative Network,the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewed the extent to
which DHS defined controls for managing the contractor. The GAO advised DHS to revise and implement new policies related to contractor deliverables.

Source: GAO, 10/18/2010

FCC Chair Wants Broadcasters to Auction Off Unused Spectrum

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski said he plans to encourage broadcasters to give up unused spectrum for auction to wireless carriers, an initial step toward achieving an agency goal of
making networks faster for mobile devices. In an interview with The Washington Post, Genachowski said he plans to introduce a proposal at the agency’s Nov. 30th meeting that would lay the groundwork for
broadcasters to voluntarily release airwaves for sale to mobile carriers, who have been struggling to keep up with consumer demand for Internet-capable wireless devices.

Source: WaPo, 10/21/2010

FCC to Hold Cybersecurity Roadmap Workshop

The Federal Communications Commission‘s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau will hold a workshop November 5 to discuss the development of a cybersecurity roadmap . The
workshop will gather input from panelists and the public about what should be included in the cybersecurity roadmap, which is designed to identify the five most critical cybersecurity threats to the nation’s communications infrastructure.

Source: FCC, 10/19/2010

UK Releases National Security Strategy

The UK’s Ministry of Defense has published its National Security Strategy (NSS), which is entitled”A Strong Britain in an Age of Uncertainty.” The document includes
strategic initiatives for securing the UK and ensuring that the proper infrastructures are in place to defend against attacks. The NSS has defined 15 security initiatives that are considered critical and has determined that Afghanistan and cyber threats
are top priorities.

Source: MOD, 10/18/2010

SEARCH

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Google Announces Cloud Connect for Google Search Appliance

Google announced the public launch of Cloud Connect for the Google Search Appliance. The new offering allows business customers’ employees to receive results simultaneously from Google Docs and various Google Sites
along with results from traditional sources, such as file sharing and content management systems. Google says Cloud Connect can significantly speed up the rate at which co-workers can collaborate on any given document. The latest iteration of the search
appliance also includes support for Site Search, for retrieving content from sources like Twitter or industry blogs; People Search, for locating colleagues with the appropriate information or expertise; and Dynamic Navigation, which allows users to
continue filtering their search results to more quickly find the desired information. More information about Cloud Connect is available from Google’s Search Appliance page.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

SECURITY FLAWS & FIXES

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Apple Issues Patch for Mac OS X

A patch for Apple‘s Mac OS X has been released to fix two critical vulnerabilities. Apple is directing users to its Web site where two advisories have been posted and instructs updates to be applied immediately.

Source: Secunia, 10/21/2010

Facebook Responds to Application-Based Privacy Leak, Offers Solution

Facebook released its response to recent reports that applications on the site may have been sharing user IDs without authorization. According to the company, the breach, which it says was greatly exaggerated by
the media, resulted from the unintentional sharing of IDs via the HTTP Referrer header, a string of code that is used to identify the origin of a media asset when communicating with off-site services. In Facebook’s case, this referrer often included the
user’s ID in order to facilitate the customization features of the social network’s partner sites. Several application developers have already devised solutions to blocking user ID transmission. However, Facebook is proposing the widespread encryption
of parameters transmitted by applications. The site’s engineers want to implement these changes, but would like to collect feedback on the proposal from the user and developer communities prior to implementing it. The full technical details of the changes are available from Facebook’s developer’s page.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

Google Chrome Users Must Update to Mitigate Risks

Highly critical vulnerabilites in Google Chrome have resulted in the release of an advisory. Google recommends updating to
version 7.0.517.41.

Source: Secunia, 10/20/2010

HP Systems Insight Manager Requires Update to New Version

HP issued two advisories regarding vulnerabilities within its Systems Insight Manager. The vendor recommends that users update to version 6.2 to resolve the issues.

Source: Secunia, 10/20/2010

IBM: Update Java to Mitigate Risks

IBM has issued several advisories regarding vulnerabities in Java. Users are advised to update to versions 5.0.0 SR12 FP2, 6.0.0 SR9, or 1.4.2 SR13 FP6 / FP7 when available.

Source: Secunia, 10/18/2010

No Fix Yet for Windows Server 2008 Vulnerability

An issue with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 could result in the execution of arbitrary code. The vulnerability is confirmed in a fully patched version of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 including colorui.dll
version 6.0.6001.18000. Other versions may also be affected. No fix has been made available at this time.

Source: Secunia, 10/18/2010

Mozilla Updates Thunderbird, SeaMonkey

Vulnerabilities have been found in Mozilla Thunderbird and SeaMonkey. Several advisories are available from the Mozilla Web site. Thunderbird users should update to version 3.0.9 or 3.1.5 while SeaMonkey users can
update to version 2.0.9.

Source: Secunia, 10/20/2010

New Version of Firefox Available from Mozilla

Mozilla updated Firefox with a new version to mitigate vulnerabilities. An advisory offers more information about the update to version
3.5.14.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Advisory, Fix Provided for RealPlayer

An advisory from RealNetworks provides information about an issue with RealPlayer. The vendor instructs users to update to version
2.1.3.

Source: Secunia, 10/20/2010

SECURITY PRODUCTS & COMPANIES

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Bell Canada Launches Internet Security Services for SMBs

Bell Canada announced the launch of Bell Internet Protect powered by McAfee, a new Internet security service being marketed to small and medium-sized businesses in Canada. Features of the new service include protection
for computers, servers, and email against viruses, spyware and more; firewalls for desktops; secure searches, with Web site blocking and filtering; compliance with the PCI (Payment Cards Industry) standard; email security services; and a management console
that centralizes installation and configuration activities.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

IBM Launches Initiative to Improve Cloud Security

IBM announced the launch of a new security initiative designed to make cloud-computing safer and more accessible. The company is planning a “two-prong” approach to the changes. The first will be to plan and assess a
company’s security strategy for the cloud. This will include creating a transitional roadmap, assessing security risks, and choosing the appropriate application security services. The second prong will be the actual purchasing and implementation of the
appropriate security services. This will include IBM services such as Hosted Security Event and Log Management, as well as Hosted Vulnerability Management. More information about future plans, and IBM’s cloud security offerings is available from its security page.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

IBM Launches Rootkit Detection System for Virtualized Data Centers

IBM has developed a new rootkit detection technology designed to protect virtualized data centers from malicious attack, according to PC World. Dubbed the IBM Virtual Protection
System, the new software runs on a separate system to analyze and prevent possible threats to virtual machines. IBM says the software’s location on a remote system allows for the detection of particularly resilient malware, as well as allowing IT
departments to run a single solution for security on all their systems.

Source: PC World, 10/21/2010

Kaspersky Refreshes Security Line

Kaspersky Lab is launching updated versions of many of its security products throughout the month of October. These include Anti-Virus 8.0 for Windows Servers Enterprise Edition, Security 8.0 for Microsoft
Exchange Servers 2007/2010, Anti-Virus 8.0 for Lotus Domino, and Anti-Virus 8.0 for Microsoft ISA Server, and Forefront TMG Standard Edition.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

Novell Announces Release of Identity Manager 4 Advanced Edition

Novell announced the release of its Identity Manager 4 Advanced Edition. Part of the WorkloadIQ portfolio, the new solution is designed to ensure consistent identity, security, and compliance policies across an
organization’s entire IT ecosystem. Novell says this will allow for a simplified process of provisioning new users, and better protection for corporate data, while lowering IT costs. More information about Identity Manager 4 can be found at its product page.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Next Generation Network Protection Is Newest Symantec Offering

Symantec announced Next Generation Network Protection, a network-based policy control and enforcement application for communication service providers. Next Generation Network Protection provides data retention
capabilities to aid with regulatory requirements and usage analysis.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

SERVERS

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Brocade to Release New Switch, Adapter for IBM BladeCenter

Brocade announced that it will be offering the first fully converged embedded 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch module and Converged Network Adapter (CNA) designed specifically for IBM BladeCenter server environments. The Brocade 8470 Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter and Brocade 1007 CNA for IBM BladeCenter expand Brocade’s embedded switch and adapter product line for the Data Center Bridging, Fibre
Channel, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet protocols used in IBM BladeCenter environments.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

Fujitsu to Provide Servers, Storage for China Mobile

Fujitsu China will provide SPARC Enterprise UNIX servers and ETERNUS disk storage systems for mobile carrier China Mobile Communications, to upgrade its mission critical information and communications technology
infrastructure. Each day, this infrastructure processes massive amounts of data to accommodate its more than 550 million subscribers. The $50 million USD contract is the largest ever for platform-related products in China, since Fujitsu launched its
platform products business in the country in 2005.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

Nokia Siemens Debuts Flexi Packet Core Network Server

Nokia Siemens Networks launched its new Flexi Network Server (NS), a packet core network server it says consumes just 59 watts per 100,000 subscribers. The Flexi NS features Nokia Siemens’ signal
handling capacity technology, which it says allows it to serve more smart devices than traditional network servers. It also supports 2G, 3G, High Speed Packet Access, and Mobility Management Entity for longterm evolution. Flexi NS will be available for
commercial deployment by year’s end.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

SMART GRID TECHNOLOGY

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BT Teams with Argiva and Detica to Create Smart Metering Consortium

BT announced that it is teaming with Arqiva and Detica to launch a new smart metering consortium known as SmartReach. The goal of the alliance is to accelerate the rollout of a nation-wide smart metering program across
the UK. The trio plans on proposing a network design which will utilize the expertise and technologies of each of its participating members. Aspects of SmartReach’s plan include a single network approach, a shortened timetable for implementation, built-in
security, smart-grid applications, and a dedicated communications network specifically for smart metering data.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

SMARTPHONES

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Sprint to Launch RIM’s BlackBerry Style Smartphone

Sprint and Research In Motion (RIM) announced that the BlackBerry Style 9670 smartphone will be available exclusively from Sprint in the US beginning October 31. BlackBerry Style is
a flip-style smartphone featuring a full QWERTY keyboard, the new BlackBerry 6 operating system, and multimedia capabilities. It also has a 5MP camera with flash and support for video recording, built-in GPS for location-based apps and geo-tagging, Wi-Fi,
and an expandable memory slot for up to 32GB of additional storage.

Source: Vendor, 10/18/2010

STREAMING MEDIA

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Cisco Introduces Service to Optimize Media Streaming

Cisco Systems announced a new Traffic Packet Optimization service it says can optimize transmission control and hypertext transfer protocol to speed the delivery of mobile video, Internet, and cloud computing services
without increasing mobile network traffic loads. It is part of the ASR 5000 In-Line Services portfolio.

Source: Vendor, 10/20/2010

UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS

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Cisco Deploying UC Infrastructure for Abu Dhabi Police

Cisco Systems is deploying Unified Communications technology for the Abu Dhabi Police Force, including its headquarters and several branch offices throughout the UAE. The deployment – which includes IP telephony – is
the first phase of a complete upgrade to the police branch and headquarters infrastructure, which will include a single, unified IP telephony system that encompasses voicemail, unified messaging, and presence.

Source: Vendor, 10/19/2010

WEB COMMERCE

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comScore Launches Free Tagging for Publishers in Hong Kong, Taiwan

comScore announced that it plans to begin offering free participation in Media Metrix 360 to online publishers in Hong Kong and Taiwan. This new policy allows publishers to participate without paying an
implementation fee for tagging their Web site server data. More information about Media Metrix 360, including how to be included in the tagging initiative is available from comScore Direct.

Source: Vendor, 10/21/2010

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