On October 31, 2007, managed hosting provider NaviSite (navisite.com) has been selected by open source Web applications provider Sapotek (sapotek.com) to enable delivery of its online desktop in a software as a service model.
Sapotek is a member of the Sun Startup Essentials program (sun.com/startups), in which NaviSite has partnered with Sun Microsystems to enable startups to develop and...
Recently, web hosting provider 123Together (123together.com) proclaimed that it is participating in Microsoft's early adopter program for Microsoft Dynamics CRM version 4.0, code-named "Titan," and selecting customers to receive early access to a hosted CRM solution.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a customer relationship management application, which helps businesses increase sales,...
On October 31, 2007, managed hosting provider Layered Technologies (layeredtech.com) has appointed John "Jack" Finlayson its CEO and chairman of the board of directors. Michael Platner, co-founder of Layered Technologies and CEO since its inception in 2004, will continue as a board member and become vice chairman of the board of directors.
"In four years at the helm, Michael led...
Recently, domain registrar and Web hosting provider Go Daddy (godaddy.com) has been seeing tremendous growth in registrations for the .us domain name extension.
The company has accounted for more than 53 percent of all .us registrations in August and matched similar statistics in September and October. Go Daddy also says that between August 1 and September 30, it has increased the number of .us...
Newly, web hosting provider Advanced Internet Technologies (AIT.com) has released meeting bowl, a new collaboration application that enables users to host and attend online meetings, seminars, or classes. Meeting bowl, which starts from $29.00 a month, enables users to deliver a live or recorded presentation with both audio and video. The application is being used to improve understanding...
IT services and infrastructure provider Fusepoint Managed Services (fusepoint.com) recently conducted a survey that shows that 85 percent of working Canadians are concerned about personal information being stored in online databases and 12 percent say they have been a victim of identity theft or know someone who has.
The poll, entitled "The Fusepoint Data Confidence Survey," also...
Microsoft (microsoft.com) recently announced that hosting firms from around the world committed to delivering on-demand customer relationship management solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0, formerly code-named "Titan," due out later this year. The announcement was made at last week's Convergence 2007 Copenhagen customer event in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Partners building new...
Managed hosting and IT infrastructure provider Data393 (data393.com) has signed a multi-year agreement with IT compliance and security solutions provider Alert Logic (alertlogic.com) on October 29, 2007. Under the terms of the agreement, Data393 will offer customers Alert Logic Threat Manager, the company's on-demand solution for intrusion protection, vulnerability management and IT compliance...
On October 30, 2007, dedicated hosting provider The Planet (theplanet.com) has named Stan O. Barber VP of network operations. Barber, who reports to chairman and CEO Douglas J. Erwin, will be responsible for the company's Global Network Operations Center. He also assumes management for The Planet's abuse department, which oversees issues related to violations of the company’s...
Lately, web hosting provider Vistapages (vistapages.com) announced it is now a member of the Hacker Safe network. The Hacker Safe seal shows Vistapages' commitment to its customers' security, ensuring its customers that its website has no vulnerabilities, says the company.
"Vistapages has always seen security at the forefront of its service offering," commented Kaumil Patel, president...