CDC Software Signs Binding Term Sheet to Acquire a Provider of SaaS Supply Chain Solutions

CDC Software Corp. has announced the signing of a binding term sheet to acquire a provider of SaaS supply chain solutions for small and medium-size enterprises. "This planned acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive and continues our strategy to acquire on-demand companies that can be rolled up into a single SaaS software solutions provider," said Bruce Cameron, president of CDC Software. "This deal would also launch our entry into the B2C market and we believe it would open up potential opportunities for our CDC Supply Chain and Front Office solutions as an extension to this powerful and innovative online platform." 

New Verizon SaaS-based network monitor coming in December

Verizon Business has announced a new SaaS based service which allows businesses in monitoring their network-based processes. "Our new Application Assurance service tracks performance throughout the extended enterprise and identifies potential vulnerabilities to help IT managers regain control, safeguard assets, and keep video, voice and data traffic flowing smoothly," said Verizon Business group president of worldwide sales Blair Crump.

Ping Identity Showcases SaaS Partner Programs at SIIA OnDemand

Ping Identity has shared information regarding its latest SaaS Partner programs and will be demonstrating the company`s latest SaaS SSO capabilities at SIIA OnDemand, Oct. 28-30, 2009, in San Jose, Calif. The event being held will identify new ways for SaaS companies to drive revenue. SIIA OnDemand is produced by the Software & Information Industry Association, the nation`s leading independent authority on Software as a Service.

Global Capacity releases SaaS-based tariff information service

Global Capacity, the telecommunications logistics and information company has released GCPrice which is a SaaS based automated tariff pricing information service. "GCPrice provides customers with a one-stop shop for accurate tariff pricing in 67 countries, eliminating the need for multiple systems and manual processes," said Global Capacity managing director of information systems Nigel Meacham.

Spectrum K12 School Solutions Uses Neotys to Load Test Special Education Software

Neotys has announced that Spectrum K12 School Solutions, the leading provider of student achievement management, Response to Intervention (RTI) and special education IEP software is using Neotys’ NeoLoad to load test its EXCEED/RTI based on Adobe Flex technology. “NeoLoad allows us to maintain a very rich set of load testing scripts with a small set of resources. This is a major factor in keeping our costs down. NeoLoad’s ease of use and speed in creating load testing scripts also helps us test our product more quickly, which means our development cycles are much shorter.” said Chris DeLashmutt, chief architect at Spectrum K12.

mySBX Launches Web-Based Tool for Government Contractors to Manage GWAC Contracts

mySBX has announced the launch of mySBX Contracts Suite -- a powerful Web-based tool that enables government contractors to find qualified partners, form contract teams and create winning bids on GWAC and IDIQ task orders -- all from their own dedicated Web portal. "For government contractors, the days of trying to manage task orders and contract vehicles by emails and spreadsheets are over," said Jeff White, CEO and co-founder of mySBX. "By eliminating built-in inefficiencies that slow down the task order management process, businesses can spend less time trying to administer contracts, and more time winning them."