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Fiorano Wins "Best SOA Tool"

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:48 EDT

Fiorano Software, a pioneer in virtualizing distributed services to unlock value in packaged, custom, and legacy applications, today announced that readers of SOA World, a leading SYS-CON Media publication, awarded Fiorano "Best SOA Tool" - defeating IBM, Oracle, and Sun - in the SOA World 2008 Annual Readers' Choice Awards. SOA World readers also recognized Fiorano as a finalist in the "Best SOA Platform", "Best Integration Tool", and "Best SOA or XML Site" categories.

Vertabase Timer Chosen to Help Launch New Adobe Service

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:00:31 EDT

Cloud Computing Journal: Adobe to Deliver ColdFusion in the Cloud

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:30:00 EDT

Alagad announced it is collaborating with Adobe Systems to help develop a Cloud-based implementation of the Adobe ColdFusion software. The collaboration will enable customers to rapidly deploy and test ColdFusion 9 without installing or configuring the software on-premise. ColdFusion 9 is the latest release of the development technology for building dynamic websites and Internet applications. Alagad’s team worked with Adobe to create a private beta of ColdFusion 9 that can be deployed in minutes via Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).

Adobe ColdFusion 9 Now Available

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:04:45 EDT

At Adobe MAX, Adobe’s worldwide developer conference, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the immediate availability of Adobe® ColdFusion® 9, Adobe® ColdFusion® Builder™ Beta 2, and a private beta of the new ColdFusion 9 in the Cloud that will run in the Amazon Web Services environment and enable more developers to access the power of ColdFusion as a hosted service. ColdFusion 9, a powerful development technology for building dynamic Web sites and Internet applications, increases developer productivity, integrates with complex enterprise environments and delivers rich and interactive experiences for users. ColdFusion Builder Beta 2 is the next build of the new Eclipse™ based ColdFusion integrated development environment (IDE) used for rapidly developing ColdFusion applications.

Sharp HealthCare Reinvents Web Presence Using CommonSpot by PaperThin

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:05:47 EDT

PaperThin, Inc., a leading Web content management solution provider, today announced that customer Sharp HealthCare completely reinvented its Web presence—including several new websites and its corporate intranet—using CommonSpot, the number one ColdFusion-based Web content management solution. Then, using only two development resources, Sharp re-designed and re-launched its website with added features built using CommonSpot’s Application Development Framework—all accomplished in under a year.

Hosting.com Moves VPS Products to the Cloud - Introduces Cloud VPS and Cloud Dedicated

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:55:40 EDT

VPS solutions now receive cloud hosting benefits such as high availability and scalability

AnyGantt: Advanced Gantt Editing Capabilities Now Available at a Reasonable Price

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:51:13 EDT

AnyChart has introduced the new version of its comprehensive charting solution AnyGantt, enabling creation of interactive and informative Gantt charts supporting animation. The new version delivers a host of enhancements to cut costs and maximize visualization, including the ability to edit Gantt Charts on a client-side computer.

SYS-CON’s Flex, Flash and ColdFusion Ad Inventories Sold-Out Through 2010

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:30:00 EDT

SYS-CON Media announced today that its Adobe Flex, Flash, and ColdFusion related online advertising inventories are sold-out through February 2010. The company is now accepting RFPs for the remainder of 1Q 2010 for advertisers targeting Adobe users. With more than 40,000 stories, SYS-CON offers the largest number of top quality articles on various Adobe technologies to its readers, more than all other tech media sites combined.

Database Software Innovator, Prometheus Research, Adds Two New Executives to Growing Team

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:03:10 EDT

Prometheus Research, an innovator in database software, has hired two executives to its growing ranks, Andrzej Pienczykowski as Executive Vice President - Product Strategy, and Julia Ridgely as Principal Solutions Engineer, both new positions.

OneSky Jets Acquires the Business Interests of Jets.com

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:17:41 EDT

OneSky Jets (www.onesky.com), a Manchester, New Hampshire-based private jet company, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Quincy, Massachusetts-based competitor Jets.com.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a Part of the Department of Energy, Awards GAITS a Multi Year Contract

Tue, 19 May 2009 09:39:04 EDT

GAITS has been awarded a multi-year IT and Scientific Support contract with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Department of Energy.

Daston to Deliver Intranet Services for Defense Information Systems Agency

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:49:58 EST

Daston Corporation, a leading provider of information technology solutions, announced today it has won a multi-million dollar contract to design, develop, implement, and maintain the hardware and software that provides Intranet Services for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Research and Markets: Flex Your Development Muscles with This Hefty Guide - Flex 3 Bible

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:52:44 EST

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/081169/flex_3_bible) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Flex 3 Bible" to their offering.

Web Development Company Pioneers ATV Safety E-Learning System

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:17:30 EST

The praise is streaming in from an on-line survey of site users for the All-terrain Vehicle Safety Education site, produced by A-VIBE Web Development in conjunction with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. After being featured on several news broadcasts and media publications, A-VIBE is pleased to announce the world-wide launch of http://www.rideatvoregon.org.

Digital River Expands Relationship with Adobe

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:18:27 EST

Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced an expansion of its relationship with Adobe Systems Incorporated, one of the world's largest and most diversified software companies. Digital River launched a new business-to-business (B2B) e-store to support Adobe’s North American volume licensing purchases. The site, managed by Digital River, applies points-based volume pricing based on the number and kind of Adobe products purchased online in a single transaction.

Cleantech Group Achieves Dramatic Return on CommonSpot Investment

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:20:21 EST

PaperThin, Inc., the leading provider of ColdFusion Web content management solutions, today announced that the Cleantech Group, providers of global market research and financial services for the cleantech ecosystem, has achieved measurable results from its CommonSpot implementation. Cleantech implemented CommonSpot, launched its new website (www.cleantech.com) within 30 days, and realized an immediate return on its investment. The organization shifted the day-to-day management of Web content from IT to marketing. In doing so, marketing productivity and time-to-market improved; IT reduced the number of man hours spent on the website by 98% improving productivity by 1800%; and the organization reduced operational costs by more than $100,000 in the first year.

Brightcove Expands Executive Team and Board of Directors

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:01:20 EST

Brightcove Inc., the leading online video platform, today announced that former Acquia and Adobe(R) (Nasdaq: ADBE) vice president of marketing, Jeff Whatcott, and former FAST Search & Transfer vice president of sales, Mike Quinn, have joined the company's executive team. In addition, long-time Adobe executive, David Mendels, and former chief executive officer of BrassRing and executive vice president of Lotus Development, Deb Besemer, have joined Brightcove's board of directors. Together these additions bring a wealth of successful management, strategic and technology experience to the Brightcove team.

Teletouch Interactive Group Renovates Websites for Hawk Retail and Web Store Customers

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:03:16 EST

Teletouch Communications, Inc. (OTC: TLLE) Hawk Electronics division, a leading cellular services provider and consumer electronics retailer, today announced that its interactive group recently completed adding more than 20,000 products to its primary consumer-facing online websites: www.hawkelectronics.com and www.hawkexpress.com, and will be adding another approximately 300,000 product SKU’s in early 2009. The sites, which are hosted by Teletouch, are supported by a newly completed integrated database architecture and Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: ADBE) Adobe® ColdFusion® 8 software-based content management system providing for common product information, but also allowing for product and pricing differentiation between the two online brands. Completed just in time for the holiday shopping season, the updated HawkElectronics.com kicked off its new look with a special offer on a high-end GPS device, the Delphi NAV300, selling through nearly 1,000 units in its first few days online.

Goodyear and NASA Successfully Recreate Original Moon Tire

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:11:41 EST

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) and NASA have taken one small step backward to make one giant leap forward and help prepare for future missions to the moon and to Mars.

PaperThin Experiences Record Growth

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:59:12 EST

PaperThin, Inc., the leading provider of ColdFusion Web content management solutions, today announced that its 2008 Q2 and Q3 revenues shattered all company records, having grown an average of more than 50% year over year. Furthermore, the company’s average deal size increased by more than 30%. A privately held company, PaperThin has been profitable since its inception in 1993. The company’s growth rate has well exceeded the analyst reported industry average of 15% annual growth. PaperThin attributes this growth to the strength of its Channel Partner relationships and its continued focus on customers, growth in professional services projects, and the strength of its product CommonSpot.

Media Alert: Universal Mind Team Members to Discuss Rich Internet Applications at Adobe MAX Conference

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:28:49 EST

Alert Logic and HostMySite.com Partner to Deliver Software-as-a-Service Solutions for IT Compliance and Security

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:46:24 EST

Alert Logic, an award-winning provider of on-demand IT compliance and security solutions, today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with managed hosting provider HostMySite.com. The partnership will provide HostMySite.com’s customers with Alert Logic’s Log Manager and Threat Manager solutions to help facilitate compliance with the PCI Data Security Standard.

Media3 Announces New VPS Hosting Accounts

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:30:16 EDT

Web and application hosting company Media3 announced on Wednesday the launch of a new line of Enterprise Class VPS Hosting plans based on Microsoft Windows 2008 and Dell's latest line of 64-bit servers.

Leading Developers and Designers to Gather at Adobe MAX 2008 in San Francisco

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:01:17 EDT

Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced a partial line-up of presenters at Adobe MAX 2008, which will be held Nov. 16-19, at Moscone West in San Francisco. Adobe MAX is the premier forum for developers, designers and business decision-makers who create and deliver rich, engaging digital experiences across mediums and devices.

Media3 Announces Expansion Into New SAS70 Certified Datacenter

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:52:15 EDT

Web and application hosting company Media3 announced on Tuesday the immediate opening of their new Datacenter facilities in Rockland, MA.

Internet Broadcasting Names Libby Freligh VP Product Marketing

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:31:19 EDT

Internet Broadcasting, the leading local Internet solution provider for broadcast publishers and advertisers targeting local markets, announced today the appointment of former Brightcove executive Libby Freligh as VP Product Marketing.

Research and Markets: Revolutionize Desktop Application Deployment with New Adobe Integrated Runtime Guide

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:30:18 EDT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c94281) has announced the addition of "Beginning Adobe AIR: Building Applications for the Adobe Integrated Runtime" to their offering.

Handy Networks, LLC Announces the Introduction of Adobe(R) ColdFusion 8 Premium Hosting Plans and Premium Reseller Hosting Plans

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:10:00 EDT

Handy Networks, LLC announces the addition of ColdFusion 8 to their hosting solutions. Having offered ColdFusion hosting since 2000, HandyNetworks.com is among the first to offer the full version of ColdFusion 8 for their premium and premium reseller hosting plans.

Nexaweb Named RIA/Composite Application Assembly Product of the Year

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Nexaweb Technologies®, Inc., the leading application platform provider for the productivity-driven enterprise, today announced it has received The Product of the Year award in the RIA/Composite Application Assembly category from SearchSOA.com. Winners were selected according to their performance in the following areas: innovation, performance, ease of integration into environment, ease of use and manageability, functionality, value, and how well they enable service orientation.

Think Services' Software Development West Conference Announces Winners of the 18th Annual Jolt Product Excellence & Productivity Awards

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:00:00 EST

Dr. Dobb's announced the winners of the 18th annual Jolt Product Excellence and Productivity Awards during last night's Award Ceremony at the Software Development West 2008 Conference and Expo, held at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The ceremony was hosted by Robert X. Cringely, best-selling author, technology columnist, futurist and PBS personality. The Hall of Fame award was presented to VMware Workstation by none other than C.J. Rapp, the president and CEO of JOLT.

Nexaweb Advance Offers Customers Comprehensive Solution for Legacy Modernization and Enterprise Web 2.0 Adoption

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:00:00 EST

a technology-enabled modernization solution that allows enterprises to transform legacy business applications from 3GL/4GL technologies to rich, composite web applications with less risk, in less time, and at less cost.

DLT Solutions to Partner With Nexaweb Technologies

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:00:00 EST

DLT Solutions, Inc., a value-added reseller of industry-leading IT products and services, today announced a partnership with Nexaweb Technologies, Inc., to offer the company's product suite to federal, state and municipal government agencies.

WebManiacs 2008, the Ultimate Conference for Web Application Developers, Registration Opens at http://www.webmaniacsconference.com

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST

Adobe Systems Incorporated and Fig Leaf Software (http://www.figleaf.com/ ), an Adobe Authorized Training Partner, are hosting WebManiacs 2008 (http://www.webmaniacsconference.com/), the ultimate conference for web application developers, during May 19 - 23, 2008 at Fig Leaf Software's training and conference facilities in Washington, DC. The registration is limited to the first 500 to respond, and the event organizers are predicting a sell-out event.

Digital Primates and Tapper, Nimer Merge, Creating One of the Most Experienced RIA Firms in the Industry

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:25:00 EST

Two of the most innovative Rich Internet Application (RIA) firms in the country announced Monday they are joining forces, producing a new RIA consultancy that is unrivaled in the implementation of advanced technologies and emerging business solutions.

CMP's Dr. Dobb's Announces Finalists for the 18th Annual Jolt Product Excellence Awards

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:00:00 EST

CMP's Dr. Dobb's today announced the finalists for this year's Jolt Product Excellence Awards. The 98 finalists in 16 categories were chosen by a team of esteemed industry insiders, columnists, and technology leaders.

Are New Middle and High School Teachers Being Cast Adrift?

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:01:00 EDT

Public Agenda and the National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality today released research indicating that new high school and middle school teachers, challenged by their teenaged students are much more concerned about administrative support, more frustrated by student motivation and behavior, less likely to see teaching as a lifelong career choice and less likely to believe that all students can achieve in school than new teachers in elementary schools.

Vertabase 4 operates with Adobe, Google and Microsoft applications

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Vertabase, a leading developer of project management software, today officially launched Vertabase 4 - its newest platform for project management.

IIS Outserves Apache on Fortune 1000 Web Sites While ASP.NET Deployments Grow

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:00:00 EDT

Since 2003, Port80 Software has periodically surveyed the public sites of Fortune 1000 companies to determine their use of Web and application hosting technologies. In a survey released today, the Microsoft Internet Information Services 6.0 Web server (IIS 6) gained 9.5% since August 2006 and passed IIS 5 to lead the survey for the first time, outserving the open source Apache server and all other Web servers among Fortune 1000 sites. Overall, IIS 4, 5, 6, and 7 deployments continue a four year lead in the survey with a combined 55.0% share of all Fortune 1000 corporate sites versus Apache's 24.9% share.

Hyperic HQ 3.1 Release Delivers Most Complete Open Source Systems Management Software Available

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:30:00 EDT

significantly more than anyone else in the market. Additional enhancements include increased usability and a customizable UI that can be localized to fit specific needs.

PR Newswire Summary of Technology Copy, Aug. 3, 2007

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:43:00 EDT

Following is a summary of high technology news releases transmitted today by PR Newswire. The full text of these releases is available at the PR Newswire for Journalists, http://media.prnewswire.com/.