NETWORKING
Blade Network releases VMready technology and a converged switch
Data-centre networking vendor Blade Network Technologies has released a VMready feature that lets Blade’s switches work with VMware vCenter Server to manage vNetwork distributed virtual switches.
VMready provides the identification and network configuration for each virtual machine. It tracks virtual machines as they migrate and reconfigures the network in real-time to ensure security and access is always maintained.
The vendor also claims to have released the first “pure play”, converged enhanced Ethernet top-of-rack switch at under US$500 ($561) per 10 Gigabit Ethernet port. The switch lets customers with IP storage networks add fibre channel over Ethernet without replacing existing iSCSI and NAS storage. Blade's RackSwitch G8124 carries the VMready feature.
Read the release for VMready and the RackSwitch G8124 here http://www.bladenetwork.net/?pageid=1436
PRINTING
Print preview software reduces wasted print jobs
PriPrinter 3.1 and priPrinter 3.1 Professional (Pelikan software) send documents to a priPrinter viewer before printing so the user can specify which parts need printing.
The software is intended for people who print from web pages, booklets or complex documents. PriPrinter is for the Windows platform only; it costs €24.95 (A$35.55) for Standard and €64.95 (A$92.51) for Professional. For more info including trial versions go to http://www.priprinter.com/.
Label printers get easier to use
Labelling specialist Dymo has upgraded its LabelWriter range and made the software more user friendly. The LW450 series (from $149) comes with a free software developers kit for automating label production direct from order-entry, accounting, visitor management and inventory management applications.
The SDK provides support for graphics and barcodes and its integrated printer control can set the paper type, resolution and other settings.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Web analysis on mobiles
Coremetrics has developed a version of its web analytics service for iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and Android, called Coremetrics for Mobile. The free app gives IT departments access to real-time analytics data on the go.
For more go to www.coremetrics.com.au.
Performance management tool targets mining industry
Specialist management information system vendor QMASTOR has developed a performance management platform called QMetrics. The tool uses the business-intelligence, cloud-software vendor myDials to visualise and analyse operational performance in mining and bulk commodity companies.
Yellowfin hits version 5.0
Web-based business intelligence vendor Yellowfin’s latest version includes features to speed up deployment, carry out in-memory analysis and source data from Excel spreadsheets.
Yellowfin claims it can replace the need for data warehouses by using an embedded, in-memory database to reduce query performance.
STORAGE
Portable hard drive for backups
Toshiba has released a portable hard drive for notebook and home computer backups. The Toshiba Canvio Portable Hard Drive has up to one terabyte of storage capacity.
The small format weighs 179 grams and comes in a 500GB ($139 inc GST) and 1TB ($259 inc GST).
LaCie gets into SMB storage
Designer storage vendor LaCie is claiming the fastest NAS drives on the market for SMB. The Network 2 range spans single disk to five disk models priced from $299 to $2599, including GST.
The drives are compatible with PC and Mac networks, and will work with Apple’s Time Machine backup software.
MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
iPod dock with internet and FM radio
The Ravon Phaedora iPod dock can record internet radio music FM radio, download podcasts over WiFi or a local network. The dock can also record onto an SD card or USB key.
UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS
Microsoft and Nokia union bears first fruit
Microsoft and Nokia’s alliance has released Microsoft Communicator Mobile, a client that connects directly with a company’s communications systems to simplify mobile collaboration.
Symbian-based Nokia Eseries smartphone users can download the English version today from Nokia’s Ovi Store.
SECURITY
Data-loss prevention comes to security-as-a-service
Websense is claiming several industry firsts with its Web Security Gateway Anywhere.
The vendor says its the first and only gateway to include full data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities which are set through a single admin console.
The gateway can enforce data policies to detect and prevent sensitive information from leaving a network.
The gateway can be connected to virtualised appliances such as the V10000 V-series and V5000.
For more see <http://www.websense.com/Content/SecurityGateway.aspx?cmpid=prnr>
Parent-friendly security for the home
Kaspersky’s PURE claims to protect children from viruses and malware by controlling access to the household network.
Parents are able to restrict the time, duration and activities of their children or other users on the network. PURE lets users block inappropriate content and filter and restrict what can be sent and received via Instant Messaging programs.
HEALTH
Online medical claim software certified by Medicare
Global Health’s ReferralNet Claims software is now certified and integrated with the Medicare Easyclaim Solution. ReferralNet Claims replaces paper-based medical claims and can sit on top of patient admin, practice management and billing systems.
The software is in a pilot phase with Medicare Easyclaim, which lets patients get their rebate almost immediately and practices receive payments within 24 hours.
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