Official Describes DoD Cloud and Joint Information Environment

The Defense Department is working to improve its ability to share information, not just between the services, but also with its industry partners and other government agencies, the Pentagon’s deputy chief information officer for information enterprise said Sept. 28. The planned Joint Information Environment is a central piece of the information-sharing solution, Dave DeVries said.… Continue reading Official Describes DoD Cloud and Joint Information Environment

RSA Unifies Identity and Access Management Across Cloud Infrastructures

RSA, The Security Division of EMC® Corporation (NYSE: EMC), today announced new solutions within its Identity and Access Management (“IAM”) suite designed to address evolving security challenges that require new ways to manage and protect the growing number of users and device identities, the exponential growth in identity information and the need to help ensure… Continue reading RSA Unifies Identity and Access Management Across Cloud Infrastructures

Private Cloud Computing Market & Forecast to 2015: Worldwide Analysis

The computing industry is witnessing a paradigm shift in the way computing is performed worldwide. There is a growing awareness among consumers and enterprises to access their information technology (IT) resources extensively through a “utility” model, a development broadly called “cloud computing.” Over the recent past, the interest in cloud computing has grown exponentially worldwide… Continue reading Private Cloud Computing Market & Forecast to 2015: Worldwide Analysis

CiiNOW Makes a Play in Cloud Gaming With Virtualized Platform

CiiNOW, a leading technology provider of cloud gaming, announced today the general availability of its new cloud gaming platform – an aggressive step that will lead the industry forward in the transition from physical media to the next wave in digital distribution. As casual and core gamers increasingly rely on digital distribution to get their… Continue reading CiiNOW Makes a Play in Cloud Gaming With Virtualized Platform

Citrix Fosters Innovation with Investment in Cloud Startup CumuLogic

Citrix Startup Accelerator, a corporate initiative investing in early stage startups, today announced an investment in CumuLogic, an innovative new Cloud Application Platform software provider that enables enterprises, cloud providers and ISVs to develop and deploy Java applications in public, private and hybrid cloud environments. Focused on entrepreneur-led innovation, the Citrix Startup Accelerator program provides… Continue reading Citrix Fosters Innovation with Investment in Cloud Startup CumuLogic

Citrix acquires cloud service desk technology provider

Citrix today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Beetil, a privately-held cloud-based service desk technology provider. Beetil helps technical support professionals provide exceptional customer assistance and streamline technology costs through the delivery of easy-to-use, yet powerful incident tracking, end user self-service, configuration, change management and release management functionality. The acquisition enables Citrix to… Continue reading Citrix acquires cloud service desk technology provider

Fujitsu’s NuVola Private Cloud Platform Expands, Certifies ImageWare Advanced Biometric Management Software

Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc., a leading provider of IT-based solutions, and ImageWare Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: IWSY), a leader in multi-modal biometric security solutions, today announced certification on the NuVola Private Cloud Platform™. The patented ImageWare multi-modal biometric management engine has been certified to allow rapid deployment of biometric security across NuVola Private Cloud Platform… Continue reading Fujitsu’s NuVola Private Cloud Platform Expands, Certifies ImageWare Advanced Biometric Management Software

Survey: Federal IT Security Pros Struggle, As Cloud and Mobile Initiatives Gain Momentum

nCircle, the leader in information risk and security performance management solutions, today announced results of the nCircle 2012 Federal Information Security Initiatives Trend Study. The company surveyed over 100 respondents in the federal IT security community, including senior management, IT operations, security professionals, and risk and audit managers from government agencies and contractor organizations. Highlights… Continue reading Survey: Federal IT Security Pros Struggle, As Cloud and Mobile Initiatives Gain Momentum