Spearstone to Launch Channel Program for DiskAgent Data Protection SaaS.

Spearstone announced the DiskAgent, the data protection SaaS which will now be available to VAR’s through it’s authorized reseller program. "Data protection and remote security, especially for mobile devices, is a rapidly growing concern for our customers," said Thomas A. Capone, CEO of MyBackupData.com.”

CoreXchange Offers Secure and Efficient Backup Services in Partnership with i365, A Seagate(R) Company.

In recent news CoreXchangeSM announced that it will be providing backup and data recovery services in partnership with i365. The company is knows for providing advanced Internet connectivity, collocation and business continuity services. "i365 is a generation ahead of other traditional backup services and completely automated, eliminating manual intervention and outdated tape backup systems," said Julia Morgan, managing partner and sales executive for CoreXchange.

Windows Azure, Office 14 slowly take on the cloud and SaaS crowd.

Microsoft at PDC 2008 unveiled the future of cloud computing in the business world. The yet to be released OS and productivity suite will be called Windows Azure.

Aravo Solutions Transforms Global Supplier Information Management at GE.

Aravo Solution Inc announced that GE has launched its Aravo SIM to power and transform its supplier information management processes across all of its business units worldwide. Aravo SIM is a web-based SaaS platform that provides on-demand Supplier Information Management software and services. "Aravo's SIM(TM) platform was designed to reduce costs and improve productivity and compliance for global companies like GE that manage relationships with tens or hundreds of thousands of suppliers," said Aravo CEO Tim Albinson.

SPS Commerce Launches New Trading Partner Intelligence Service.

SPS Commerce announced the release of its new Trading Partner Intelligence Service yesterday. "SPS Commerce's new Trading Partner Intelligence Service will provide key analytical insights into our forecasting and demand planning processes by combining our existing order and shipping data with additional sell-through information from our retailers," said Rick Nordvold, CFO at Griffin International Companies.

Yahoo launches hosted edition of Zimbra Collaboration Suite.

A new SaaS edition of Yahoo’s open-source e-mail and collaboration software was launched today under the name, Zimbra hosted for education (EDU). The service encompasses a 99.9% service uptime guarantee, 24/7 monitoring and support, daily back-ups, and disaster recovery.

Erado Message Control Solutions announced Erado SecureMail clientless email encryption service.

Erado Message Control Solutions released their new SaaS based e-mail encryption service by the name of SecureMail. The service will provide a fully automated, comprehensive outbound email security.

Superior New iBOLT Business Integration Suite Version for Salesforce.com to be Introduced by Magic Software At Dreamforce.

Enhanced version of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd’s product called iBOLT will be showcased as a special edition for Salesforce.com business integration suite at this year’s DreamForce event. The event will be held in San Francisco from Nov. 2 -5.

Billing and payment start-up Zuora raises $15m in series b funding round.

One of the fastest growing on-demand subscription billing and payment service, Zuora, announced its series b funding of $15m. It’s total funding till date has been $21.5m. The round was lead by Shasta Ventures and Lehman Brothers Venture Partners.

Bersin & Associates Study Names Mzinga a Leader in Enterprise Social Software.

Mzinga was named as a market leader in corporate social software by Bersin & Associates in its latest study, “Enterprise Social Software 2009: Facts, Practical Analysis, Trends and Provider Profiles.” The company is famous for its enterprise social media and learning solutions for the workplace, marketplace and extended enterprise. "More and more businesses today are embracing the potential of social software to enhance the communication, collaboration and knowledge sharing that has always taken place in organizations," said Rick Faulk, CEO, Mzinga.

Microsoft Moves Its Office To The Web.

Users of Microsoft Office will be able to edit Word Documents and access spreadsheets in a web browser as the company announced the launch of Office 14. The announcement was made at Professional Developer Conference (PDC).

Advanced Data Exchange Announces General Availability of SaaS-Based Service That Makes Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) as Easy as Email.

Advance Data Exchange (ADX) announced the general availability of CommerceMail, the industries first supplier relationship management solution. "Faxing has been the backbone of supply chain connectivity but it has reached its end of life. In today's business climate, email is the killer app for supplier relationship management - it opens up EDI to 20 million more businesses in the US alone." said Dave Parker, CEO of ADX.

TimeDriver Is the First Appointment Scheduling Solution Available on the Force.com AppExchange From Salesforce.com.

TimeTrade Systems announced that TimeDriver will be available on the Salesforce.com’s Force.com AppExchange as the first appointment scheduling solution. "The solution will also cut administrative costs and the time required to book sales appointments. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Appirio on this project and future opportunities." said Ed Mallen, CEO of TimeTrade Systems.

MessageLabs brothers get £100m Notion.

According to a recent news report the founders of MessageLabs announced the launch of £100m venture capital fund in an effort to support UK based service and solution provider startups. “Over the course of the next six months … We are hoping it will reach around that amount,” White said. “We are particularly interested in supporting recurring-revenue services and SaaS.”