IBM Acquires Cloud Management Software Firm Platform Computing
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- IBM announced on Monday it has completed the acquisition of Platform Computing, a Toronto-based cluster, grid and cloud management software for distributed computing environments. The financial terms were not disclosed in the press release. This is the second cloud management software company IBM has acquired in a week, following last week's acquisition of Green Hat, a software quality and testing solutions for the cloud and other environments. The company first announced in October that it would acquire Platform Computing, whose software helps clients create, integrate and manage shared computing environments that are used in compute- and data-intensive applications such as simulations, computer modeling and analytics. Read more...
nlyte Releases v62 of Data Center Infrastructure Management Software
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Data center infrastructure management provider nlyte Software announced on Monday it has launched nlyte 6.2 which it calls the first DCIM solution to provide large scale data center project lifecycle management. The move comes nearly a year after nlyte closed $12 million in series C funding, which it is using for expansion of operations, acceleration of product development, strengthening of the partner ecosystem and the hiring of staff. nlyte DCIM project lifecycle management allows customers to auto-allocate hundreds of assets to create what-if models for any number and size of data center projects. Read more...
Web Host Liquid Web Launches New Account Management Interface
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Web hosting provider Liquid Web (www.liquidweb.com) announced this week that it has launched a new proprietary management interface, manage.liquidweb.com. To name the new interface the company has reached out to users to participate in a naming contest for a chance to win a Kindle Fire. Last week, Liquid Web donated $10,000 to The Perl Foundation. Available starting September 28, the new management interface was developed in house by Liquid Web to streamline and modernize the way all accounts are managed, as well as provide additional controls. Read more...
Perimeter E-Security Launches SaaS-Based Log Management Solution
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Security solutions provider Perimeter E-Security (www.perimeterusa.com) announced on Tuesday it has launched a new SaaS-based Log Management solution, which allows organizations to secure their networks and comply with regulations that require log data to be collected, reviewed, and archived securely. The solution introduces a "per-device" pricing model, eliminating the complexity of traditional variable pricing models. Perimeter's Log Management solution complements its current service offerings, such as intrusion detection and vulnerability assessment, and will add an extra layer of security and compliance to its network security suite. Read more...
Alternative’s to WordPress – Other Content Management Systems do Exist
WordPress may be the ten-gallon hat and eight-hundred pound gorilla of Content Management Systems (or CMS, for the tech-savvy and initiated) but that doesn’t mean it’s the only kid on the block. In fact, there are quite a few other PHP-based management systems out there that are more than capable of getting the job done. We’ve compiled a few of our favorites here, and as long as you’re feeling brave enough to go outside the box, we’ve got the roadmap. Geeklog We know Geeklog may not look the prettiest, but this CMS is every bit as functional as WordPress and then some. Popular sites like Mac OS X hints have been using it for years, in case you need a reference. Geeklog is a ninja when it comes to mySQL, PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL, as well as content syndication, mass user deletion, forums, and multi-language support. Not to mention the word “geek” is in the title, which tickles our pickle five ways to Sunday. concrete5 This CMS has been garnering an immense amount of Read more...
Intel Invests 5 Million in Cloud Management Software DynamicOps
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Intel's venture capital division, Intel Capital (www.intel.com/about/companyinfo/capital/index.htm) has contributed $5 million in funding to back cloud management provider DynamicOps (www.dynamicops.com). The $5 million adds to the $11 million investment that DynamicsOps has already received from Sierra Ventures and partners. DynamicOps' operations virtualization platform specifically enables users to automate and manage both private and public cloud environments, allowing them to perform such tasks as automating disaster recovery and managing virtual machine sprawl. Read more...
An Overview of PHP-Based Content Management Systems Beyond WordPress
WordPress is far and away the most popular content management system (CMS) on the web. It’s for good reason, but like anyone holding the claim of first place, it still has its critics. If you are working with PHP and want a good content management system for your site, you have a gaggle of options. We’re going to run down a few of them here, and go over their advantages and disadvantages. Geeklog One of the most popular of the WordPress alternatives, Geeklog is a feature-full CMS that can use mySQL, PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL server for its databases. It includes among its features content syndication, forums, calendars, polls multi-language support and mass user deletion. If you need help, it actually uses a wiki for its official documentation. Popular sites Groklaw and Mac OS X Hints have used it for years. concrete5 Open-source CMS concrete5 has attracted attention for its ease of use. Not only is there easy editing of individual pages without having to Read more...
When to Transition to a Content Management System
Over time, websites can become clogged with old and useless content from a variety of departments, people and organizational divisions. In turn, it becomes impossible to keep track of it all. This is a major issues faced by many companies that have entrusted their website to an outsourced developer of Information Technology Department. Therefore, content management software (CMS) can assist with organization, checks and balance and overall maintenance. Appearance Differences When a website is developed in individual pieces by different departments, the result is different appearances in different areas of the site. This can lead to clients and partners questioning the validity of the site. It is critical to always provide a seamless transition between one area of the website and another. This is another clear indication of the need for a CMS. Reviewing CMS Options However, it is not necessary to begin a CMS development project on your own without looking at the various options of Read more...
SharePoint’s Affect on Information Management
For many years content management systems have faced the challenge of a lack of discipline with regards to users effectively controlling the scope of the effort. It is easy to take advantage of any product immediately released. However, the launch of Microsoft SharePoint may be able to properly scope company initiatives. Although SharePoint will not solve all of a firm’s problems because it is only a resource, the content management system has enough features that can provide increased business value over the previous method. On the other hand, many established vendors have additional features that Microsoft must compete with. On that note, is primarily used for file sharing and the distribution of information across many departments. Due to its popularity, the system has grown and become extremely critical for many groups within an organization. In its simplest form, SharePoint is a transparent records management system that archives data from today, last week or a year ago. Many Read more...
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