CloudNews for November 10th, 2008.

Nov 10 2008 09:27:59 AM Posted By : Mayank Gupta
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eEye Digital Security Offers Vulnerability Assessment via SaaS Model

A provider of integrated security and threat management solutions, eEye Digital Security announced the availability of Retina OnDemand which provides network security  via the SaaS model. "With Retina OnDemand, we have created a technology that can be plugged into any environment and managed via the Internet for a hands-free approach to vulnerability management and regulatory compliance," said Morey Haber, VP of Business Development for eEye Digital Security.

Unicorn HRO Makes Banking Easier with Help from Progress Software


According to recent news report released by Progress Software Corp., Unicorn HRO, a Progress Application Partner which makes use of Progress OpenEdge business application development program, now has an extended client base and increased revenue ever since the SaaS version of GenevaPlus HR has bee introduced. “The development capabilities within the OpenEdge platform allowed us to create a flexible and powerful SaaS solution that is cost effective for our customers because it does not require extensive system administration." said Dan McLeroy, Vice President of Product Development at Unicorn HRO.


STRATACACHE ActiVia for Media Available as a SaaS Digital Signage Solution

The award winning digital signage solution, ActiVia  for Media will be available as a comprehensive SaaS solution from January 1, 2009 onwards. The news was released by STRATACACHE who’s overall digital signage market is expected to grow from $641 million in 2008 to $1.4 billion on 2013. “Offering ActiVia for Media as a SaaS solution provides significant benefits and efficiencies without the complexity ordinarily associated with launching a digital signage network,” said Louie Hollmeyer, STRATACACHE VP of Marketing.


MrTed Releases Latest Version of Flagship Talent Acquisition Solution

The Talent Acquisition Solutions provider, MrTed announced today the availability of  MrTedTalentLink(TM) latest version 2.8, its flagship Talent Acquisition Solution, which enables companies of all sizes worldwide to optimize the process of acquiring and deploying talent. "Our online user community gets customers involved in our product roadmap. The interaction allows our development team to work more closely with our customers, in this way developing the best product possible". stated Raymond van der Wal, Director Services.

Salesforce.com and Google execs blast Oracle, SAP, Microsoft over SaaS

Salesforce.com’s CEO Mark Benioff and President of Google’s Enterprise Unit, Dave Girouard showed their “bring it on” attitude regarding their individual expectations from the SaaS market. Both agreed that Microsoft, SAP and Oracle are all late in entering the market and will pay a huge price for that. "There's an amazing disconnect between the innovation and user experiences delivered in the consumer world and the stagnant, unenlightened world of enterprise computing that puts the user experience far in the background and focuses on business process," said Girouard.

Vasco Enables Security over SaaS

Vasco Data Security International is offering Identikey Server 3.0 security solution for the medium and large enterprises, which deploy SaaS. Identikey 3.0 is Vasco's authentication server solution, based on VACMAN technology, which offers Digipass two-factor authentication for remote access to networks and for web based applications.

Boomi Offers Online Integration Service To ISVs

The PaaS offering launched by Boomi last week called AtomSphere will allow ISV’s to build common integration once and connect to multiple SaaS vendors. "To scale SaaS applications economically, you need common SaaS integration infrastructure," Bob Moul, Boomi president and chief executive, said in a statement. "Boomi's AtomSphere provides just that.”

iMakeNews Selects Dataupia Satori Server as Underlying Data Management Solution for Analytic Offerings

iMakeNews, an e-communications service provider has chosen Dataupia Satori Server as their underlying data management solution for its analytic offerings as announced by Dataupia Corp. "In today's fluctuating economic conditions, the importance of a scalable, cost-effective solution for data access and analysis is essential to a business' success," said Tim O'Leary, CTO, iMakeNews.

Award-Winning Servoy Launches Servoy Frameworks

An award winning platform provider for fast and flexible SaaS solutions, Servoy introduced a range of Servoy Networks. Each Framework comes with full source code, and ISVs may redistribute any applications built with the Servoy Frameworks without additional licensing costs. "Because a lot of code is already in place in Servoy Frameworks, ISVs save a lot of time and money in developing applications," said Jan Aleman, CEO, Servoy.

SPM Business Solutions Offers Comprehensive, Cost-Effective Business Management System from BScaler

According to an announcement made recently, the web-based business management tool BScaler SPM Business Solutions will be offered to growing small businesses who cannot afford the existing high priced solutions. BScaler’s ERM (Enterprise Resource Manager) is the on-demand SaaS which integrates a full function CRM, ERP, MRP, SFA etc. “Growing SMBs recognize that they must get past separate applications (e.g. Excel®, ACT®, QuickBooks®, etc) that they now have to use on their premises,” said Steve Moore, Owner of SPM Business Solutions.

GuestCentric launches innovative marketing and booking platform.


GuestCentric Systems, the premier SaaS provider for the hotel industry launched the the first easy to use online marketing and distribution platform for independent hotels. It is based on its earlier InstantHotel technology. You can now develop a website for your hotel in less than an hour and at a reasonable price of $70 per month. “Things are about to get tougher. Sobering economic conditions and a mature online market are forcing independent hotel managers to rethink their products and distribution strategies,” said Pedro Colaco, President and CEO of GuestCentric Systems.

Safeguard Scientifics and Oxford Bioscience Partners Co-Lead $12 Million Series a Financing for Molecular Biometrics

Safeguard Scientifics Inc. announced that it co-led a $12 million Series A financing round with Oxford Bioscience Partners for Molecular Biometrics Inc. The availability of Molecular Biometrics’ ViaMetrics-E will be revolutionary for the 7.3 million people in the United States, and the millions of others worldwide who are affected by infertility. “Identifying healthy and viable embryos for transfer, and improving the success rate of IVF, are the Holy Grail for patients and physicians,” says James T. Posillico, PhD, President and CEO of Molecular Biometrics.






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