Software Industry Announcements and News


Digital River Drives Virtual Economies for Global Game Titles

[ Comments Off ] Posted on 08.28.10 under ASP Member Companies, Business, Games & Entertainment

Leading online game publishers benefit from a combination of in-game commerce solutions

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced it has been selected by seven global game publishers to power in-game commerce for popular social game titles. Digital River is helping these publishers manage virtual economies and monetize their games through a combination of in-game commerce solutions. These solutions range from virtual goods and currencies to micro-transactions, global payments, billing, analytics and e-marketing.
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Intel to Acquire McAfee

[ Comments Off ] Posted on 08.19.10 under Business

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 19, 2010 – Intel Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire McAfee, Inc., through the purchase of all of the company’s common stock at $48 per share in cash, for approximately $7.68 billion. Both boards of directors have unanimously approved the deal, which is expected to close after McAfee shareholder approval, regulatory clearances and other customary conditions specified in the agreement.

The acquisition reflects that security is now a fundamental component of online computing. Today’s security approach does not fully address the billions of new Internet-ready devices connecting, including mobile and wireless devices, TVs, cars, medical devices and ATM machines as well as the accompanying surge in cyber threats. Providing protection to a diverse online world requires a fundamentally new approach involving software, hardware and services.

Inside Intel, the company has elevated the priority of security to be on par with its strategic focus areas in energy-efficient performance and Internet connectivity.

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McAfee Labs: Proactive on Cybersecurity

[ Comments Off ] Posted on 08.19.10 under Security & Privacy

McAfee Labs: It’s Time to Be Proactive on Cybersecurity

McAfee, Inc. Security Journal Examines Strategies for Shifting From Defense to Offense in Cybersecurity

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A new report published by McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE) stresses the need for the security industry to take a more proactive position against cybercriminals. In light of recent cyberespionage, the breakup of cybercrime rings, and the threats that sophisticated malware such as Stuxnet present to critical infrastructures, McAfee Labs™ researchers and industry experts call for a more proactive strategy for fighting cybercrime.
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Embarcadero RAD Studio XE Sneak Preview

[ Comments Off ] Posted on 08.10.10 under Development

Coding and Productivity Enhancements for New Development Suite

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Embarcadero Technologies, a leading provider of multi-platform database tools and developer software, today announced the first of three Embarcadero® RAD Studio XE sneak previews leading up to the launch of the new application development suite in early September. The upcoming “2011” release will be named RAD Studio XE and will include Delphi® XE, C++Builder® XE, Delphi Prism™ XE and RadPHP™ XE.

This first sneak preview showcases developer and team productivity enhancements that will be made possible with the new release, along with enhancements to the IDE and new tool chain, modeling and debugging capabilities. These new core productivity enhancements will enable developers to better manage their source code and, ultimately, streamline the development process.
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Spiceworks Adds Features to Help MSPs Manage Multiple Client Networks

[ Comments Off ] Posted on 08.09.10 under ASP Member Companies, Network & Internet

Free Software Integrates Centralized Help Desk with Time and Cost Tracking for Client Sites
CompTIA Breakaway 2010

SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today at the CompTIA Breakaway 2010 conference, Spiceworks™, Inc. announced the release of a new version of its free IT management software with features specifically designed to help Managed Service Providers (MSPs) better service their client networks.

Some of the top new capabilities requested by the 150,000 IT service providers using Spiceworks include customizable client portals as well as a centralized help desk that allows multiple client service requests to be managed from a single console. In addition, the upgraded help desk provides ways for MSPs to track and bill for time and new technology purchases authorized by clients. These features are available in the latest beta release of Spiceworks 5.0 and can be downloaded for free at http://www.spiceworks.com/5.0.
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