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    Parallels Server for Mac demoed at WWDC  Jun 16, 2007
    In the demo the Parallels team said that things like Directory Services and Groups set up in Mac OS X Server would be respected by the virtual machines running on that Xserve, making it easier for IT managers to configure multiple operating systems. Parallels is also going to release an SDK allowing anyone to build server tools for Parallels Server for Mac. (MacCentral)

    InfoSpace to Power Web Search for Free SAS, One of the Leading French ISPs  Jun 7, 2007
    Dominic Trigg, managing director at InfoSpace Europe explains, "This appointment marks our first major win in the French market and reflects the increased focus by ISPs across Europe to offer a differentiated, superior Web search as part of their efforts to provide a comprehensive online experience for their audience. John Thornhill, vice president business development at InfoSpace Europe adds, We are delighted by this exciting partnership, not only because it signifies a continuation of our... (BusinessWire)

    CommuniGate offers Flash-based Internet client  Jun 6, 2007
    CommuniGate Pro acts as a single point of exchange for organizations or workgroups that want to consolidate Internet communications everything from instant messaging to e-mail, directory services, conferencing, collaboration and more. Pronto provides a Flash-based interface for accessing those services from any computer that supports Adobe Flash 9, Mac and PC alike. (MacCentral)

    Sennari Founder and CEO Named to Board of Directors at Xero Mobile  Jun 5, 2007
    Previously at Netscape, Barhydt helped build the company's international operations and assisted in developing their ASP business model for telecoms and ISPs to offer numerous hosted web pages, hosted messaging and directory services, as well as hosted Intranet services. Before Netscape, he spent several years researching and developing computer simulation techniques for NASA and the CIA.. (BusinessWire)

    Identity management and single sign-on (SSO)  Jun 5, 2007
    Identity management revolves around the following essential areas: management of identities, access control and directory services. Regarding management of identities (accounts and user access), there are many challenges to properly maintaining identities. (Search Enterprise Linux)

    BUSINESS BRIEFS  May 30, 2007
    Crude oil plunged more than 2 a barrel in New York on signs that U.S. gasoline supplies will be adequate to meet summer demand and after news that Nigerian oil workers ended a. (New York Post -- Business)

    Web-exclusive comment  May 17, 2007
    Anyone familiar with the federal government's Electronic Directory Services (GEDS) knows it cannot conduct searches based on interests, knowledge or experience. Indeed, searches are only permissible by name, title, telephone and department. (Globe and Mail)

    Gates: Media Upheaval at Hand  May 9, 2007
    SEATTLE Within five years, traditional media options like newspapers, television and directory services will face tremendous upheaval wrought by technology, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates told marketers. Speaking at the opening of Microsoft's Strategic Account Summit here for marketers and agencies, Gates said he believes newspapers would be all online in just five years. (MediaWeek.com)

    NeuStar Reports Results for First Quarter 2007  May 8, 2007
    Management Commentary "Our first quarter 2007 financial and operational performance highlights the importance of directory services in an increasingly complex industry, as well as the role NeuStar can play in helping to shape its destiny," said Jeff Ganek, NeuStar's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our number portability and Ultra Services teams continued to deliver impressive growth during the quarter. Also, our Next Generation Messaging team signed nine new mobile network operators in... (PR Newswire)

    Rivals dismiss MS Forefront security push  May 4, 2007
    The software features management hooks into System Center IT management software, Active Directory directory services, and other Microsoft technologies. Muglia said Forefront Client Security had already achieved West Coast Labs's Checkmark certification. (Register)

    Consolidated Communication's Pioneer Club makes $1,500 in donations to local groups  May 1, 2007
    Its related businesses complement its core telecommunications business and include directory services, business systems, retail and operator services, call completion services, and fully-integrated telemarketing and fulfillment services. Additional information about Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. and its products and service is available at www. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Canadian users, partners eye Longhorn beta  Apr 27, 2007
    Microsoft also released a Read Only Domain Controller which is designed to make it easy for organizations to host a restricted replica of the Active Directory services in locations where security cannot be guaranteed, said Wittman. Prior to this release, users in a location without adequate domain security had to authenticate over a wide area network (WAN) a solution that was not often efficient. (ITBusiness.ca)

    Microsoft releases first Longhorn public beta  Apr 27, 2007
    An introduction to directory services in the Mac environment Directory services are a critical component of any enterprise environment. These services provide a database for central account management for both user and computer, as well as a framework for sharing that information among workstations and servers. (ARNnet)

    Ready, Set, Evaluate! Windows Server 'Longhorn' Reaches Beta 3  Apr 26, 2007
    -- The Server Core installation option now comes with additional roles and enhanced functionality, such as print services and Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services. -- The Server Manager console includes additional remote administration tools to provide a more integrated management environment. (PR Newswire)

    Service Aims for Consistent Web Browsing  Apr 26, 2007
    OpenDNS provides free directory services necessary to translate a Web site's domain name into its actual numeric Internet address, so browsers can reach the site. Typically computer users get such services through their Internet service provider or corporate network; they must adjust their computer settings to use the OpenDNS service instead. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Computerworld: Understanding Mac OS X Open Directory  Apr 21, 2007
    Directory services are a critical component of any enterprise environment ... Open Directory is a multipart architecture that performs the basic functions of any directory service in addition to providing mechanisms for accessing non-native directory services platforms such as Microsoft s Active Directory and Unix Network Information Service servers ... Connected to a directory system refers to a server that s bound to a shared domain but that is not providing directory services. (MacCentral)

    Crop Connection  Apr 20, 2007
    Agri-View: Your Premier Agricultural News Source. Your premier agricultural newspaper to provide up-to-date Capitol news, compelling livestock topics, current dairy coverage, timely crop reports and management tools for today's operations. (Agri-View, WI)

    Intel Details Future 45 Nanometer Chip Plans from Beijing  Apr 20, 2007
    " Justin Rattner, Intel's chief technology officer, will detail the company's plans to drive down power consumption in mobile computing platforms by a factor of 10 by 2010. He will also show off another iteration of the 80-core TeraFlops experimental RISC chip that it showed off last year at IDF, only this time it will be running at twice the throughput, or a 2 teraflops. RELATED STORIES Sponsored By IT SECURITY Get Maximum Pain Relief for YourWindows & Linux Integration! Directory services play... (IT Jungle)

    SurfControl Selects NeuStar to Enhance Security, Compliance and Business Continuity Offerings  Apr 17, 2007
    April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NeuStar, Inc., (NYSE: NSR), a provider of essential clearinghouse and directory services to the global telecommunications and Internet industry, today announced that SurfControl (LSE: SRF), the leading provider of global on-demand, network and endpoint IT security solutions for email, enterprise networks and the Web, has selected NeuStar's Managed External DNS to strengthen its security, compliance and productivity offerings ... About NeuStar NeuStar (NYSE: )... (PR Newswire)

    DNS Hole Puts E-Mail at Risk  Apr 16, 2007
    A compromised DNS server could send browsers to malicious Web sites and cause problems with directory services and e-mail ... A DNS server compromised by a hacker could be used to funnel Web surfers to all sorts of phishing attacks and malicious Web sites and even cause havoc with directory services and e-mail in some cases, according to the father of the technology, Paul Mockapetris. (PC World)

    Iomega Tops Off Storage Line with Terabyte-Plus Servers  Apr 13, 2007
    The 450r also supports Microsoft Active Directory Services and Distributed File System for network integration. Kampfer said the storage box is designed to offer SMBs enterprise-level, yet cost-effective storage for a variety of tasks such as file sharing, server consolidation and managing data files for applications such as Exchange and databases. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    HP Launches New Printing Portfolio for Enterprise Customers  Apr 12, 2007
    0 boasts new features such as improved support with Active Directory Services, enhanced security, a more intuitive user interface, integrated usage reporting with additional customizable reporting capabilities, links to HP Instant Support and new supplies management capabilities for multiple devices. HP also introduced the following products to allow customers to take control and optimize their imaging and printing infrastructures. (Playfuls.com)

    Vista's Security Honeymoon Is Over  Apr 12, 2007
    Directory services play a critical role in ensuring computer networksare properly secured and efficiently managed. While Linux machines running in Microsoft Windows networks caninteroperate with Active Directory, configuration is complicated. (IT Jungle)

    Security, convenience via identity management  Apr 10, 2007
    It may be hard to convince shareholders when an identity management system is just to improve internal processes because that does not seem to contribute directly to generating revenue, although it does," said Tuma. "Having an identity management solution can help reduce administrative costs by up to 78%," he said, quoting from a recent report by technology market research firm The Radicati Group Inc. Oracle offers solutions that include the key components of secure identity management, such as... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)

    Sasktel First with SpinVox 'Real Visual Voicemail'  Mar 27, 2007
    The Corporation also provides security monitoring services through SecurTek, directory services through DirectWest, in-room communications services to the healthcare sector through Hospitality Network, telecommunications consulting service through SaskTel International and an out-of-province sales and service channel in Alberta and British Columbia. SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have a workforce of 5,200 full-time, part-time and temporary employees. (Canada Newswire)

    NeuStar Launches Chinese and Japanese Language Domain Names in .BIZ TLD  Mar 23, 2007
    About NeuStar NeuStar (NYSE: ) is a provider of essential clearinghouse and directory services to the global communications and Internet industry. Visit NeuStar online at. (PR Newswire)

    Mac support in an Active Directory environment  Mar 15, 2007
    One of the hurdles to integrating Mac OS X with Active Directory is that their directory services schemas are significantly different. One of the key attributes in the Open Directory schema used by Mac OS X is the User ID number (UID). (MacCentral)

    Apple posts security update for Mac OS X v10.3.9  Mar 14, 2007
    Macworld: News: Apple posts security update for Mac OS X v10. March 13, 2007 4:51 pm ET. (MacCentral)

    Tip: How the DST patch affects AD  Mar 1, 2007
    Joe Richards, Microsoft MVP for Windows Server Directory Services, contributed to this article. Gary Olsen is a systems software engineer for Hewlett-Packard in Global Solutions Engineering. (SearchWindows2000.com)

    Mac OS infused with tools of the corporate IT trade  Feb 28, 2007
    A number of factors are helping raise the eyebrows of those responsible for upgrading desktops and servers: for example, Apple s shift to the Intel architecture; the inclusion of infrastructure and interoperability hooks, such as directory services in the Mac OS X Server; dual-boot capabilities; clustering and storage technology; third-party virtualization software; and comparison shopping, which is being fostered by migration costs and hardware overhauls associated with Microsoft s Vista.... (MacCentral)

    NeuStar to Enhance Global Internet Security by Hosting Core DNS Root Nameserver  Feb 23, 2007
    Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NeuStar, Inc. (NYSE: NSR), a leading provider of essential clearinghouse and directory services to the global communications and Internet industry, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Internet Systems Consortium, Inc. (ISC), the author of BIND DNS software and the operator of F-root (one of the Internet's 13 global domain name system, or DNS, root nameservers), to host ISC's F-root nameserver on NeuStar's DNS Shield infrastructure ...... (PR Newswire)

    The Future Of Phone And Web Convergence  Feb 22, 2007
    McCue realized, however, that the infrastructure Tellme developed to drive the voice portal, built around the emerging Voice XML standard, could also be used to power telephone directory services and corporate voicemail systems. Tellme still operates its public information service, available by calling 1-800-555-TELL, although most of Tellme's current business comes from providing telephony services to telecom companies and large enterprises. (Forbes)

    Briefing: Polish phone firm is fined over new Internet terms  Feb 20, 2007
    Aliant Directory Services publishes 35 phone books with a circulation of 1. 8 million, Yellow Pages said. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Microsoft releases free tools for Notes migration  Feb 20, 2007
    Microsoft has delivered Microsoft Transporter Suite for Lotus Notes, a suite of tools for messaging and directory services promised last month ... leverages a simple unified interface, allowing users to plan, prepare and move their messaging and directory services as well analyze their Notes application infrastructure, determine the best course of action for applications, and move data from template-based applications to Windows SharePoint Services 3 ... Microsoft has delivered Microsoft... (SearchWindows2000.com)

    Union chiefs bicker as board weighs legality of CN strike  Feb 20, 2007
    Yellow Pages Group said Monday it will pay $330 million in cash to buy Bell Aliant Regional Communication Income Fund's 87 per cent stake in Aliant Directory Services ... Yellow Pages Group said Monday it will pay $330 million in cash to buy Bell Aliant Regional Communication Income Fund's 87 per cent stake in Aliant Directory Services. (CBC British Columbia)

    Bell Aliant plans stock buyback  Feb 20, 2007
    HALIFAX Bell Aliant Regional Communications Income Fund is planning a 10 per cent stock buyback, using proceeds from the sale of Aliant Directory Services, the company said Tuesday as it projected that revenue will remain steady for the year ... 14-per-cent stake in the directory services company to the Yellow Pages Group. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Early stock market indicators mixed  Feb 20, 2007
    Yellow Pages Group said it will pay $330-million for Aliant Directory Services. Yellow Pages units added 14 cents to $13. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Business Digest  Feb 20, 2007
    Aliant Directory Services publishes 35 phone books with a circulation of 1. 8 million, Yellow Pages said yesterday. (Sunspot.net -- Business)

    Yellow Pages purchases Atlantic phone books  Feb 20, 2007
    86 per cent of Aliant Directory Services, will acquire the remaining 87. 14 per cent of the operation, which includes 35 phone directories in Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. (Globe and Mail)

    Yellow Pages digs into Atlantic directories  Feb 19, 2007
    Yellow Pages Group has reached a deal to buy Bell Aliant Regional Communications Income Fund's interest in Aliant Directory Services for $330-million in cash, the companies said Monday. Aliant Directory Services is currently owned 87 per cent by Bell Aliant and 13 per cent by Yellow Pages Group, although Yellow Pages manages the business on behalf of the partnership ... As managing partner of this business for the last 10 years, YPG is very pleased to become the sole owner and welcome our Aliant... (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    DNS attack puts Web security in perspective  Feb 17, 2007
    Plus, Verisign offers directory services for more than DNS; it has the exclusive RFID directory service contract to help the Wal-Marts of the world track medicines and inventory. Its near-term scale will be in the trillions of transactions per day. (InfoWorld)

    PCTEL's IMS Client Achieves NeuStar Certification  Feb 15, 2007
    About NeuStar, Inc. NeuStar, Inc. (NYSE: ) is a leading provider of essential clearinghouse and directory services to the global communications and Internet industry. In November 2006, NeuStar created its Next Generation Messaging (NGM) Services by acquiring Followap Inc., a leading global provider of instant messaging, presence and interconnect services. (PR Newswire)

    NeuStar Selected by 3 Italia for Mobile Instant Messaging  Feb 14, 2007
    "Mobile IM frees up communications and enables users to stay connected and logged on wherever they are. NeuStar's advanced interoperable Mobile IM services combine the best of both worlds, and our customers envisage it to be as popular as SMS, as well as a key revenue generator." About NeuStar, Inc. NeuStar, Inc. (NYSE: ) is a leading provider of essential clearinghouse and directory services to the global communications and Internet industry. In November 2006, NeuStar created its Next... (PR Newswire)

    Microsoft and Novell reveal interoperability roadmap  Feb 14, 2007
    The roadmap, which addresses virtualization, directory services interoperability, and document format compatibility, answers some of the questions that have emerged since the between the two companies. An item of particular relevance included in the roadmap relates to virtualization. (Ars Technica)

    Genesys Launches New Voice-Service Platform  Feb 13, 2007
    1 also features enhanced management tools including call log browsing and the VoiceGenie Call Analyst tool for application tuning, while also including Genesys Voice Platform, which gives users speech-enabled voice-mail and voice-activated directory services. "A focus on standards allows plug in capabilities and a focus on performance delivers the ability to provide an enhanced customer experience for contact center applications and enhanced services," Marchand said. (eWeek)

    Mobile firms warned against battling Google over search  Feb 7, 2007
    Google, Yahoo and directory services firm all offer search services designed specifically for mobile phones. Because search queries entered on mobile phones can be targeted geographically, potential advertising revenue is expected to be high. (IT PRO)

    Microsoft Crashes IBM Lotus Party with Migration Tools  Jan 23, 2007
    The first is the Microsoft Transporter Suite for Lotus Notes, which enables users to move their messaging and directory services as well as their Notes infrastructure, and move data from template-based applications to Windows SharePoint Services 3. 0, Graceffo said. (eWeek)

    Microsoft's After The Lotus Notes Crowd  Jan 23, 2007
    Transporter Suite for Lotus Notes is a software tool that helps customers move data from their messaging and directory services to Windows SharePoint Services 3. 0. (CIO Information Network)

    Microsoft Makes It Easier for Organizations to Transition to Its Unified Communications and Collaboration Platform  Jan 22, 2007
    This new suite leverages a simple, unified interface, allowing customers to plan, prepare and transition their messaging and directory services as well analyze their Notes application infrastructure, determine the best course of action for applications, and move data from template-based applications to Windows(R) SharePoint Services 3. 0. (PR Newswire)

    Top products named for Active Directory, Group Policy:  Jan 17, 2007
    The SearchWinIT.com winners were recognized in two product categories with six updated products that enterprise IT professionals should consider to advance the capabilities of Active Directory, Microsoft's trademarked directory services for managing distributed network resources ... The SearchWinIT.com winners were recognized in two product categories with six updated products that enterprise IT professionals should consider to advance the capabilities of Active Directory, Microsoft's... (SearchWindows2000.com)

    Permabit Ships New Storage Software for Grid Systems  Jan 17, 2007
    Dynamic Information Services 3 also provides increased system security through deep integration with corporate directory services, including Active Directory, LDAP, and NIS-based mechanisms, the spokesperson said. The services suite also includes support for WebDAV volumes, which makes it easy for businesses to remotely access information using standard protocols while ensuring compliance is preserved. (eWeek)

    Campus mobile telephony -- Enterprise-mobile ...  Jan 16, 2007
    Integration with enterprise network features such as directory services and call routing is also possible. The directory feature can coordinate corporate contact lists on the PBX and in platforms such as Exchange and Notes, and this information can be made available to workers on their mobile handsets. (SearchMobileComputing.com)

    NeuStar Announces Launch of Five New International Domain Names In .BIZ TLD  Jan 4, 2007
    Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NeuStar, Inc. (NYSE: NSR), a leading provider of essential clearinghouse and directory services to the global communications and Internet industry, announced today that it has deployed five new international domain name (IDN) language scripts in the ... About NeuStar NeuStar (NYSE: ) is a provider of essential clearinghouse and directory services to the global communications and Internet industry. (PR Newswire)

    Leopard: My Biggest Wish  Jan 4, 2007
    4 that needs to be fixed: Directory Services on a laptop ... 2: The broken state of Directory Services and Laptops. (Datamation)

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