StrataScale Expedites Time-to-Market for Microsoft SaaS Developers

StrataScale Inc. has announced that it has joined the Microsoft Software + Services Incubation Center Program. "Only the best hosting services are part of the Software + Services Incubation Center," said Aziz Ben Malek, general manager for the Americas at Microsoft Corp. "The program is a result of the evolving software industry which reaches far beyond just bringing software to the browser, and hosting providers are imperative in order for ISVs to be successful in the new world of software plus services." StrataScale Inc. has announced that it has joined the Microsoft Software + Services Incubation Center Program. "Only the best hosting services are part of the Software + Services Incubation Center," said Aziz Ben Malek, general manager for the Americas at Microsoft Corp. "The program is a result of the evolving software industry which reaches far beyond just bringing software to the browser, and hosting providers are imperative in order for ISVs to be successful in the new world of software plus services."

Paglo SaaS offering provides means to harness untamed collection of log and IT resources data

Paglo recently announced a new low cost service that allows companies to tackle the task of trying to winnow out a rapidly growing mountain of log data. As I said in the Paglo release on the news, “Companies need to harness and analyze the information explosion coming from all of their computer, server, network and log data. It’s a very productive way to improve operating efficiencies, gain a clear understanding of true IT costs, and to meet compliance requirements. As an on-demand service, Paglo helps drop the complexity barriers to quick and effective log search and analytics.”

Making SaaS Easy Corp. Aquires IAC-EZ

According to reports, Making SaaS Easy Corp. recently announced that it has acquired IAC-EZ, an online accounting application specifically designed for entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, freelancers and micro-businesses. We chose IAC-EZ as our first Software as a Service product because it has a powerful offering, a dedicated customer base and unparalleled leadership that brought the application to the market quickly and efficiently,” Scott Myers, chief executive officer of Making SaaS Easy Corp. said in a statement.

Auto-Graphics Signs Reseller Agreement with Lyrasis

Auto-Graphics Inc. has announced that it has signed a reseller partnership agreement with Lyrasis to provide Auto-Graphics’ AGent™ suite of library automation products to its membership base. “We are very excited to announce this partnership. Adding Auto-Graphics as a vendor shows our commitment to our members and to offering products that meet their needs. Lyrasis members now have greater access to Auto-Graphics’ suite of automation products and services that are highly regarded as affordable, cutting-edge and well-supported by their user communities,” said Randy Bell, manager, Program Management & Development at Lyrasis. 

Radian6 Listens to the Demand and Integrates with Salesforce.com

According to reports, Radian6 will be integrating with SaaS CRM giant Salesforce.com. The integration of Webtrends enables users to leverage conversational Web analytics within the Radian6 listening platform. Ramsey says the Salesforce.com integration has been in the hopper for about a year. "We've been out talking to customers about this in the market and everyone was asking, 'How do we get this integrated into our overall CRM platform?' " he says. "Ultimately, that's where it’s headed in the enterprise." 

SaaS Provider AppRiver Selected for Value by CRN

AppRiver has announced that it has been selected by Everything Channel as a CRN Emerging Technology Vendor. “Solution Providers seek out innovative vendors that create new and innovative ideas to help them build revenue and customer loyalty,” said Robert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president and editorial director, Everything Channel. “Our Emerging Tech list is where Solution Providers go to find these vendors. We congratulate all of the vendors for their innovation and creativity and their commitment to the technology sales channel.”

GMT Corp. to Demonstrate Workforce Management Solutions

GMT Corp. will be showing off its expanded flagship enterprise workforce management solutions, GMT Planet and GMT On-Demand, at the 42nd Annual National Association of Federal Credit Unions Conference and Exposition. “This conference is an ideal venue to show credit union executives how workforce optimization can help them achieve the member service and bottom-line results they desire to remain competitive in the market,” said Simon Angove, chief executive officer of GMT.