Software Industry Announcements and News
Microsoft’s New Malware Tool is Free for Consumers
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 09.29.09 under Security & Privacy
REDMOND, Wash. — Sept. 28, 2009 — Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Corp.’s new no-cost, core anti-malware service that helps protect consumers against viruses, spyware and other malicious software, will be available tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 29. Microsoft Security Essentials, independently certified by West Coast Labs, is backed by the company’s global security response team and is built on the same award-winning core security technology found in the company’s security solutions for businesses. It requires no registration, trials or renewals and will be available for download directly from Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials.
“Consumers have told us that they want the protection of real-time security software but we know that too many are either unwilling or unable to pay for it, and so end up unprotected,” said Amy Barzdukas, general manager for consumer security at Microsoft. “With Microsoft Security Essentials, consumers can get high-quality protection that is easy to get and easy to use — and it won’t get in their way.”
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Adobe Unveils Photoshop Elements 8 & Premiere Elements 8 Bundle
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 09.23.09 under Desktop Publishing, Graphic Apps
Powerful Organizer and Smart Technology Take Photo and Video Editing to New Heights
SAN JOSE, Calif.–Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8 & Adobe Premiere® Elements 8 for Windows®, the highly anticipated new versions of the No. 1 selling consumer photo- and video-editing software*. Available as standalone products or as a single retail package, the bundle offers the most complete photo and video solution by seamlessly integrating two powerful, yet easy-to-use, products. With this landmark release, Adobe equips users with a completely enhanced Organizer, which serves as a feature-rich media hub for both photos and videos. From the Organizer, consumers can launch directly into Photoshop Elements 8 to create extraordinary photos or Premiere Elements 8 to effortlessly make incredible movies with new, automated features.
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Microsoft Releases Windows 7 Technologies to Manufacturers of Specialized Devices
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 09.22.09 under Communications, Development
Windows Embedded product portfolio receives comprehensive refresh with Windows 7 technologies.
BOSTON — Sept. 22, 2009 — Today during an industry address at the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Boston, Microsoft Corp. announced its initial rollout of Windows 7 technologies to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of specialized devices through the release to manufacturing (RTM) of the next-generation platforms for Windows Embedded Enterprise and Windows Embedded Server. These high-performance Windows Embedded platforms enable OEMs to bring specialized devices to market faster, support device differentiation through innovative user experiences, and ensure streamlined device connectivity with Windows-based PCs, servers and online services. Microsoft also separately disclosed feature enhancements and RTM details for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3, which provides streamlined connectivity to Windows 7-based PCs, servers and online services. More information is available at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/sep09/09-22win7embeddedce6pr.mspx.
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Digital River Sponsors ISDEF 2009
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 09.21.09 under ASP Member Companies, Development
Digital River Sponsors Eighth International Independent Software Developers Forum 2009
ISDEF 2009
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced that the company will participate at the Eighth International Independent Software Developers Forum 2009 (ISDEF). The conference is being held Oct. 1-4, 2009, at the Izmailovo-Alpha Hotel in Moscow, Russia. A gold sponsor at the conference, Digital River will host an exhibit booth and a representative from the company will present a keynote address, entitled The State of Global E-Commerce Software Sales.
ISDEF is a conference that focuses on the international software market and covers technological, marketing and economic aspects of the software development business. The event attracts independent software developers as well as international IT professionals. More information about the conference is available at http://www.isdef.com/en/conference/.
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Digital River Launches New Software Network Agent
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 09.17.09 under ASP Member Companies, Business, Development
Software publishers partner with OEMs and computer manufacturers to deliver software trials and downloads through a customized desktop portal
MINNEAPOLIS–Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced the launch of its Software Network Agent. This new tool enables software publishers to partner with OEMs and computer manufacturers to deliver software trials and downloads through a customized portal on a PC desktop. Through the portal, which can be launched in 40 languages, consumers enter a branded online buying experience, complete with content and merchandising that has been tailored to their purchase preferences.
“Online consumers today want to combine convenient shopping with targeted, relevant content,” said Jim Wehmann, Digital River’s senior vice president of global marketing. “They want to shop from trusted brands in a secure shopping environment. And they don’t always want to launch a browser to find a Web site. Now with Digital River’s Software Network Agent, publishers can work with OEMs to offer consumers easy access to software content and other merchandise right from an online store on their PC desktops.”
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Digital River CEO Joel Ronning Named Entrepreneur of the Year by the University of Minnesota
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 09.11.09 under ASP Member Companies, Business
Recognized during 2009 Minnesota Cup ceremony for entrepreneurs
MINNEAPOLIS—Digital River, Inc., a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced that CEO Joel Ronning was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the University of Minnesota. Ronning was recognized during an awards ceremony for the 2009 Minnesota Cup, an annual statewide competition that encourages entrepreneurial spirit and highlights the University of Minnesota as a hub for innovation. The event was held at the University of Minnesota on Sept. 10, 2009.
Ronning commented as he accepted the award, “I am honored to be recognized among some of Minnesota’s leading innovators. Tonight, however, I am accepting the Entrepreneur of the Year award on behalf of the associates at Digital River. I want to thank our associates, who are among the best and brightest people that I have worked with and some of our state’s finest entrepreneurs.”
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