Software Industry Announcements and News
Software Marketing with SoftwarePromotions: a New Name for the Same High Standards
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 01.29.10 under ASP Member Companies, Business
SoftwarePromotions, formerly known as SharewarePromotions, have a range of new services for online businesses to maximise exposure, gain market share and increase sales. With the recession behind us and recovery underway, now is the time to gain market share.
New Forest, Hampshire, UK (PRWEB) January 29, 2010 — With the worldwide recession over, consumers and businesses alike are reaching for their wallets and opening their budgets. Companies fortunate enough to have survived the economic downturn are already seeing an upturn in spending. Now is the time to be seen. And SoftwarePromotions Limited (formerly SharewarePromotions Limited) are delighted to announce a range of new services for maximising online exposure.
According to Dave Collins of SoftwarePromotions, there’s an overwhelming amount of evidence to suggest that individuals and businesses alike are once again spending – and in some sectors they appear to be making up for lost time.
“Website analytics showed us that while the number of visitors to most websites remained static during the recession, many online businesses saw a fall in conversion rates. However the trend appears to have been reversed. We’re now seeing higher conversion rates and more sales across the board.”
And while many are still feeling the after-effects of the global downturn, there’s little doubt that spending is back. According to Dave Collins, now is the time to be visible. “Hatches that were battened-down need to be opened up quickly. It’s time to start making a lot of noise again”.
“Google AdWords is as viable a solution as ever before, and most industries are seeing less competition than a couple of years ago. Now is the time to gain market share. Now is the time to take advantage of lower costs”.
SoftwarePromotions is an online marketing company with more than twelve years of experience. With a team of qualified AdWords Professionals, Google AdWords Management is one of the opportunities that they offer companies wishing to reach the world with their products and services.
Further information and a no-obligation AdWords Account Audit may be found at http://www.softwarepromotions.com/adwords-pr.asp.
McAfee, Inc. Report Reveals Cyber Coldwar
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 01.29.10 under Security & Privacy
McAfee Report Authored by CSIS Finds that 40 Percent of Critical Infrastructure Organizations Expect Major Attacks in Next 12 Months
Recent High Profile Cyberattacks Revealed by Google Underscore Risk to Critical Infrastructure
DAVOS, Switzerland–WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ANNUAL MEETING – McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE) today revealed the staggering cost and impact of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure such as electrical grids, oil and gas production, telecommunications and transportation networks. A survey of 600 IT security executives from critical infrastructure enterprises worldwide showed that more than half (54%) have already suffered large scale attacks or stealthy infiltrations from organized crime gangs, terrorists or nation-states. The average estimated cost of downtime associated with a major incident is $6.3 million per day.
The report “In the Crossfire: Critical Infrastructure in the Age of Cyberwar”, commissioned by McAfee and authored by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), also found that the risk of cyberattack is rising. Despite a growing body of legislation and regulation, more than a third of IT executives (37%) said the vulnerability of their sector had increased over the past 12 months and two-fifths expect a major security incident in their sector within the next year. Only 20% think their sector is safe from serious cyberattack over the next five years.
Many of the world’s critical infrastructures were built for reliability and availability, not for security. Traditionally, these organizations have had little to no cyber protection, and have relied on guards, gates and guns. Today however, computer networks are interconnected with corporate IT networks and other infrastructure networks, which are accessible from anywhere in the world.
“In today’s economic climate, it is imperative that organizations prepare for the instability that cyber attacks on critical infrastructure can cause,” said Dave DeWalt, president and chief executive officer of McAfee. “From public transportation, to energy to telecommunications, these are the systems we depend on every day. An attack on any of these industries could cause widespread economic disruptions, environmental disasters, loss of property and even loss of life.”
“The recently identified Operation Aurora was the largest and most sophisticated cyberattack targeted at specific corporations, but it could have just as easily targeted the world’s critical infrastructure,” continued DeWalt. “The attack announced by Google and identified by McAfee was the most sophisticated threat seen in years making it a watershed moment in cybersecurity because of the targeted and coordinated nature of the attack.”
Other key report findings:
* Low confidence in preparedness: More than a third of those surveyed believe their sector is unprepared to deal with major attacks or stealthy infiltrations by high-level adversaries. Saudi Arabia, India and Mexico emerge as the least confident.
* Recession-driven cuts raising the risk: Two thirds of IT executives surveyed claimed that the current economic climate has caused cutbacks in the security resources available; one in four said resources had been reduced by 15% or more. Cuts are particularly evident in the energy and oil/gas sector.
* Government involvement in cyberattacks: 60% of those surveyed believe representatives of foreign governments have been involved in past infrastructure infiltrations. In terms of countries that posed the biggest threat to critical infrastructure security, the United States (36%) and China (33%) topped the list.
* Laws ineffective in protecting against potential attacks: More than half (55%) believe that the laws in their country are inadequate in deterring potential cyberattacks with those based in Russia, Mexico and Brazil the most sceptical; 45% don’t believe that the authorities are capable of preventing or deterring attacks.
* Insurance firms bearing brunt of cyberattack costs: More than half of those surveyed expected insurance to pick up the cost of a cyberattack while nearly one in five said it would fall on rate-payers or customers. Just over a quarter expected a government bail-out.
“Governance issues are at the center of any discussion of security for critical infrastructure,” said Stewart Baker distinguished visiting fellow at CSIS and Lawyer at Steptoe and Johnson. “The relationships between the governments and private sector organisations involved are complex but it is essential that each have faith in the others ability. The security industry will always strive to stay one step ahead, but in the absence of any technological silver bullet, regulation has a role to play in defending critical infrastructures around the world.”
The McAfee ‘In the Crossfire: Critical Infrastructure in the Age of Cyberwar’ report is available for download at www.mcafee.com.
To learn more about the research findings and opinions, please visit the McAfee Security Insights blog at siblog.mcafee.com.
About the report:
McAfee commissioned Vanson Bourne, a specialist research-based technology marketing consultancy, to survey more than 600 people responsible for IT or security in critical infrastructure enterprises across seven sectors in 14 countries across the globe (US, UK, Japan, China, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Australia and Saudi Arabia).
The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) then analyzed the quantitative results, conducted additional qualitative research and authored the report.
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world’s largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee is committed to relentlessly tackling the world’s toughest security challenges. The company delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the web more securely. Backed by an award-winning research team, McAfee creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com
About CSIS
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, non-profit organization founded in 1962 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It seeks to advance global security and prosperity by providing strategic insights and policy solutions to decision makers.
NOTE: McAfee is a registered trademark of McAfee, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other marks may be claimed as the property of others. The product plans, specifications and descriptions herein are provided for information only and subject to change without notice, and are provided without warranty of any kind, express or implied.
Shareholders Approve Consolidation of Corel Corporation Shares
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 01.28.10 under Desktop Publishing
OTTAWA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE, “Corel”) announced today that the shareholders of Corel approved its previously announced stock consolidation. The consolidation represented the second and final step in the acquisition of Corel by Corel Holdings, L.P., a limited partnership controlled by an affiliate of Vector Capital. Following approval of the Consolidation, Corel filed articles of amendment to effect the consolidation with the result that Corel is now wholly-owned by Corel Holdings, L.P. and its affiliates.
Shareholders other than Corel Holdings, L.P. and its affiliates will receive cash consideration of U.S.$4.00 in respect of each pre-consolidation share held by such holder.
Corel’s common shares will be delisted from the NASDAQ stock market and the Toronto Stock Exchange promptly following the consolidation, and thereafter Corel will cease to be a reporting issuer under Canadian law and its reporting obligations under U.S. securities laws will be suspended.
Further information about the consolidation and how shareholders may receive the cash consideration for their pre-consolidation shares is available in Corel’s proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on December 29, 2009.
About Corel
Corel is one of the world’s top software companies with more than 100 million active users in over 75 countries. We develop software that helps people express their ideas and share their stories in more exciting, creative and persuasive ways. Through the years, we’ve built a reputation for delivering innovative, trusted products that are easy to learn and use, helping people achieve new levels of productivity. The industry has responded with hundreds of awards for software innovation, design and value.
Our award-winning product portfolio includes some of the world’s most widely recognized and popular software brands, including CorelDRAW®Graphics Suite, Corel®Painter™, Corel DESIGNER®Technical Suite, Corel®Paint Shop Pro®Photo, Corel®VideoStudio®, Corel®WinDVD®, Corel®WordPerfect®Office, WinZip®,and the recently released Corel®Digital Studio™2010. Our global headquarters are in Ottawa, Canada, with major offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, China, Taiwan and Japan.
© 2010 Corel Corporation. All rights reserved. Corel, Corel DESIGNER, CorelDRAW, Paint Shop Pro, Painter, WinDVD, WordPerfect, WinDVD, WinZip and the Corel logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.
SharewareRadio.com interviews Quality Service Group
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 01.28.10 under ASP Member Companies, Audio & Multimedia, Web Sites
SharewareRadio.com interviews Prakash Nayak
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Apple launches iPad
The Kiss My Butt Award of the Week
This week it goes to San Diego School Authorities
This week’s Interview
This week’s guest is Prakash Nayak. Prakash is CEO of Quality Service Group.
This interview was held in Boston at SIC 2009
SharewareJunkies.com reviews Modern Investment Technologies SmartFolio
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 01.25.10 under ASP Member Companies, Business
Reviewer Arthur Williams Jr. takes a good look at SmartFolio. SmartFolio is an investment tool that uses a number of different methods to analyse financal data so that the smart invester cdan make better investment calls. It can use data from a number of sources and provides multiple methods of analasis.
With SmartFolio you can use walk-forward optimization, Value-at-Risk methodology (VaR), and the Black-Litterman mathematical model for portfolio allocation too.
Arthur highly recommended SmartFolio.
To read the complete review go Here.
Get ready to rip your opponents to shreds in Silas!
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 01.23.10 under Games & Entertainment
Looking to fire 10 rockets into the air, control them in-flight, then bring them down on your enemy? You can do that. Or maybe you just want to grab a glider, take it to the skies, and chain gun someone to death? You can do that too. Or, switch into turret mode, and shoot a barrage of lasers 360 degrees? Why not… and while you’re at it, deploy stationary guns, launch projectiles, blast cannons, place ice traps, and escape it all with a well timed boost! This is Silas. Get ready for one of the most fun and addictive multiplayer and single player experiences you will ever have!
Play online or through your LAN with up to 12 players. With 18 weapons to choose from, Silas really packs a punch. Use infinite strategies, plan your attacks, or just go in guns ablaze. Take the battle to the skies, form teams, capture flags, or just duke it out in classic deathmatch, whatever you’re into, Silas has it all! And if you like to race, yes, you can do this online as well. Or go solo, and chase after golden trophies all by yourself. Of course, this just scratches the surface of what Silas has to offer. Silas is a large game, with 20 different levels, a full 26 song soundtrack, hundreds of sound effects, 13 characters, and much more. It is being developed by sole independent game developer William Sworin.
Prepare to launch May 20th 2010!
Please visit www.kartsilas.com for all updates concerning a final release date, news, media, and future distribution channels.
Silas around the web:
www.kartsilas.com – Silas Website
http://www.moddb.com/games/silas – ModDB
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Silas/84128189746?ref=mf – Facebook
http://twitter.com/exaltstudios – Twitter
www.exaltstudios.com – Official Company Website (Exalt Studios Inc.)