Iomega Drives on to Exile Tape Mar 5, 2008
Active Directory Services support allows domain user and group compatibility with Windows, and EMC Retrospect Express offers backup and disaster recovery protection. It's the newest additions to the NAS line since last September when Iomega introduced StorCenter Pro NAS 200r 1TB Server and the Pro NAS 150d 3TB Server. (Datamation)
ConSentry flexes its muscle Feb 15, 2008
Policy setup and application ConSentry designed its architecture to interact with back-end AAA (authentication, authorization, and accounting) servers, and its current systems are able to talk to either Microsoft Active Directory Services, LDAP, or RADIUS. PAMs (pluggable authentication modules) allow the system to authenticate Linux, Mac, and Novell users, as well. The switches are able to snoop the traffic to see authentication requests and responses, using the information discovered to... (InfoWorld)
Accordent Enhances Online Certification Capabilities in Accordent Media Management System Feb 14, 2008
Enhanced Data Collection: Clients can design online tests that use a variety of formats including multiple choice, true/false responses and open-text survey questions to cross-reference students' mastery of the subject matter; Audience Tracking: When integrated with client Active Directory services, the enhanced Certification Module can track responses to questions, question sets and surveys to provide detailed reports on how individuals and organizational groups are performing; Automated Test... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Apple fixes OS X security bugs Feb 13, 2008
The patches include fixes for Safari, Mail, Launch Services, the Mac OS Directory Services, Open Directory, and Parental Controls. There are also patches for several Unix components that ship with Apple's software, including a recently patched flaw in the Samba file-and-print software. (InfoWorld)
Apple releases security updates for Leopard, Tiger Feb 12, 2008
Directory Services This patch affects users of Mac OS X v10. 4. (CNET News.com)
United Rentals expands contract with AT&T Feb 9, 2008
San Antonio-based AT&T offers IP-based business communications services, wireless, high-speed Internet, voice services, Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM directory services and digital television. Related Industry News. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Google Plays The Anti-Competitive Card Feb 6, 2008
Schmidt, whose technological specialty was networking, tried unsuccessfully to rekindle Novell's fortunes around its directory services. The effort petered out. (Forbes -- Technology)
AT&T selling assets of The Berry Co. Feb 5, 2008
s ILOB has 950 employees and provides an array of directory services, including sales, marketing and sales support to 80 Yellow Pages publishers throughout the country. The Berry Co., based in Moraine, is the Dayton area's eighth largest company with $1. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
AT&T selling directory subsidiary Feb 5, 2008
The Berry Co.'s ILOB provides an integrated array of directory services, including sales, marketing and sales support and more to 80 Yellow Pages publishers throughout the country. "Together, we can offer our customers expanded advertising solutions, transforming our role from a print directory publisher to a local search innovator," says Scott Pomeroy, director of Local Insight Regatta Holdings. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Big Blue lays Foundations for SMBs Feb 5, 2008
Based on Linux, the first Foundations server is expected to provide a range of collaboration tools and other software including e-mail, file management, directory services, firewall, backup and recovery, and office productivity software. According to IBM, the Foundations server will require minimal technical expertise and is autonomic meaning it is able to manage and heal itself. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Lotus Foundations targets SMBs Jan 23, 2008
IBM will bundle Lotus Domino, file management, directory services, firewall, backup, and productivity tools in the initial offering of Lotus Foundations ... The company plans to bundle Lotus Domino, file management, directory services, firewall, backup, and productivity tools in the initial offering of Lotus Foundations. (InfoWorld)
IBM Targets Small Businesses Jan 22, 2008
The company plans to bundle , file management, directory services, firewall, backup and productivity tools in the initial offering of Lotus Foundations. Customers who need more power will be able to bring on additional servers, according to IBM. The company's partner community will also be able to integrate their own applications into the core platform. (PC World)
International Telecoms Eye Central Asian Mobile Market Jan 19, 2008
" People in Central Asia are using mobile phones not just for conversations, but to obtain information, Kolko found. "There are some very sophisticated information resources available in certain parts of Central Asia, and from certain providers where subscribers can access directory services et cetera via text messaging. These are things that people use with some frequency. (EurasiaNet.org)
Apple Beefs Up Xserve, Mac Pro With 8-Core Xeon Jan 9, 2008
Included with Leopard Server are mail hosting, Web hosting, file sharing, client management, network management and security, VPN, chat, search, and directory services, TBR said. With Apple is offering its fastest Mac through the use of two Xeon 5400 series processors running up to 3. (InformationWeek)
TRAI plans to ring in integrated directory for fixed line, mobiles Dec 25, 2007
The regulator has also said this that this directory enquiry service will have an opt-out clause, where any mobile or landline subscriber can choose to not provide his name, telephone and other details to the directory services ... Justifying the move, TRAI said: Directory services are largely unavailable today for fixed line telephones and for mobile services provided by the private operators ... Presently, the printed directory is also provided only by BSNL. However, in the present... (India Times)
Yesmail Breaks Into the Leader Ranks of Email Marketing Service Providers: An Independent Research Firm Awards Yesmail Perfect Scores in 15 Subcategor Dec 21, 2007
The infoUSA database powers the directory services of the top Internet traffic-generating sites. Nearly 4 million customers use infoUSA's products and services to find new customers, grow their sales, and for other direct marketing, telemarketing, customer analysis and credit reference purposes. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
IBM Wants Your Identity Dec 15, 2007
"We can manage identities through the directory services layer for NAC," Bauserman said. Networking giant Cisco is a leader in NAC technology and is also trying its hand at managing identity. (Datamation)
Smart card deployment: How to know if it's smart for your enterprise Dec 13, 2007
They'll also need to work with corporate authentication directory services, like Active Directory, let alone network infrastructure, servers and other system applications. Some other things to think about when considering smart cards are their cultural fit within a company. (Search Security, MA)
Cisco adds role-based access control into the network Dec 6, 2007
TrustSec leverages the Cisco ACS for access policy and directory services, such as Active Directory ... TrustSec leverages the Cisco ACS for access policy and directory services, such as Active Directory. (Search Security, MA)
Jason Brooks: It's the Directory, Stupid Nov 30, 2007
Opinion: Until Red Hat, Novell, or another party focuses around open-source directory services, Linux will be stuck playing catch-up with Windows 2000 ... While the Linux and open-source community has been busily constructing data center goodies and scratching individual developers' desktop itches, there's no rallying point for Xen or GNOME project of open-source directory services ... Returning to SUSE, that distribution's current steward, Novell, seems like an obvious champion leader for an... (eWeek)
Spotzer Media Raises Euro 10 Million From Sierra Ventures and European Directories Nov 28, 2007
European Directories () is a pan-European directory services group, operating in printed directories, online and mobile searches and directory assistance. It holds the leading market position in the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Czech Republic and Slovakia and has a strong presence in Sweden, Poland and Gibraltar. (BusinessWire)
Amdocs expands work for TELMEX directory unit Nov 28, 2007
ADSA has licensed and deployed Amdocs' print and online directory services software in order to enter new Latin American markets and the U.S. Amdocs solutions now support ADSA's print directory business across multiple lines of business, from its print directories, to providing advanced local search capabilities for its Internet directory. As a result, ADSA can achieve integrated customer management across all markets, including Mexico, and now Argentina, Peru and the U.S., according to a... (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
NeuStar Extends UltraDNS Network Infrastructure to Australia and China Nov 27, 2007
NeuStar's UltraDNS Directory Services Platform consists of strategically distributed and redundant network nodes across five continents. Each node is a self-contained cluster of proprietary servers, systems, and data that improves response times to the Directory Services Platform for a given region's Internet users ... About NeuStar NeuStar (NYSE: ) is a provider of clearinghouse and directory services to the global communications and Internet industry. (PR Newswire)
Analysis: Sayonara Netinfo Nov 17, 2007
The entire structure for managing local users, groups, and other such things has been completely replaced by local Directory Services, and the Netinfo Database is now a series of XML files living in /var/db/dslocal ... Now, it s all done by Directory Services ... Because of the way directory services worked in Mac OS X 10. (MacCentral)
Showcase, expo takes a bite at success Nov 16, 2007
"I think this event is important to allow businesses to network and also to let local people learn about what's in their community," said Royce Brooks, Consolidated sales manager for directory services. "As big as this town is, you don't always learn what's available. This is a great idea because restaurants attract a crowd ... just like Taste of the Town in The Woodlands is always one of the best events for businesses all year." Brooks also complimented the Chamber for allowing large and small... (Conroe Courier, TX)
IBM, Nortel Join Forces On Unified Communications Nov 15, 2007
Nortel's new software-based SOA solution platform, which offers tools such as click-to-connect, presence, location and VoIP. Specifically, Nortel's based foundation environment will integrate with IBM's Lotus Sametime, which will allow businesses to add advanced communication such as click to call, click to conference, telephony, presence and shared directory services to their portfolio. Both Nortel and IBM initially plan to target companies in the healthcare and retail industries. (CRN)
Financial firm leverages SOA reuse for mobile services Nov 15, 2007
The best of breed includes Forum Systems Inc. for Web services security, Novell Inc. for directory services, Active Endpoints Inc. for BPEL tools, and XAware ... The best of breed includes Forum Systems Inc. for Web services security, Novell Inc. for directory services, Active Endpoints Inc. for BPEL tools, and XAware. (Search Webservices)
Nortel Launches SOA Initiative Nov 15, 2007
Integration with Sametime will allow functions such as click-to-call, click-to-conference, presence and shared directory services to be added quickly. For example, a Sametime user could, from within the Sametime client, see if a contact's phone is in use. (eWeek)
NeuStar Builds 3's Mobile IM Footprint in Asia Nov 13, 2007
About NeuStar, Inc. and NeuStar Next Generation Messaging (NGM) NeuStar, Inc. (NYSE: ) is a provider of 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)
Dogpile(R) Does It Again - Outranks Other Search Engines in Customer Satisfaction for Second Consecutive Year Oct 30, 2007
InfoSpace, Inc. is a leading developer of tools and technologies to help people discover and enjoy content and information -- whether on a mobile phone or on the PC. InfoSpace uses its proprietary metasearch technology to power a portfolio of branded Web sites, including Dogpile (), WebCrawler () and MetaCrawler () and provides private-label search and online directory services to consumers on a global basis. More information can be found at. (BusinessWire)
Network Security Services Oct 30, 2007
Through these segments, it offers a variety of internet and communications-related services, including internet security services, naming and directory services, network connectivity and interoperability services, intelligent database services, billing and payment services. It markets its products and s Delivers network security services, security consulting services, and network security training. (LinuxPlanet)
Internet Security Oct 29, 2007
Product ces Directory. Search the Business Internet. (IntranetJournal)
Convert Web Store Visitors to Action Figures Oct 18, 2007
While the small business service is new, Rambaud said Agendize's platform has been used on Yellow Book USA, Kelly Search and 18 other large directory services. Dan Muse is executive editor of internet. (eSecurityPlanet)
Peterborough's YLM Forms Joint Venture with Cairo-based Company Oct 4, 2007
Mr. Naguib Sawiris, Chairman f Orascom Telecom Holdings (OTH), commented, "We are pleased to partner with YLM, based on their superior products, services and expertise in the Online Business Directory field. Furthermore, they share our culture for innovation, rapid growth and delivering substantial value to customers and shareholders. Through these new online business directory services, Orascom Telecom will also enable the business communities and economic developers, in the countries we serve,... (Canada Newswire)
Symark joins crowded cross-platform management field Sep 25, 2007
Active Directory (AD) is an implementation of LDAP directory services by Microsoft for use primarily in Windows environments ... Active Directory (AD) is an implementation of LDAP directory services by Microsoft for use primarily in Windows environments. (Search Enterprise Linux)
InfoSpace Gets Lift From Sale of Web Directories Sep 18, 2007
InfoSpace, a Seattle-area provider of online search and directory services, operates Switchboard. com and other online directories. (Smartmoney.com)
Novell, Microsoft Open Linux Interoperability Lab Sep 13, 2007
He also pointed out that Samba Project's work on file, print, and directory services has long been an interoperability success story, with "tens of thousands of mixed Linux-Windows installations," and said it would be greatly helped by direct support from Microsoft. Samba's stated goal is to remove interoperability barriers, and one of its significant contributors, Jeremy Allison, reportedly left Novell in protest over the licensing part of the Microsoft-Novell agreement. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Giant leap for the search unknown Sep 12, 2007
Not surprisingly it's been controversial among providers of paid directory services. But for Google it's an invaluable voice field trial, and the opportunity to capture a huge database of voice prints that it can use to tune future voice interfaces. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Enterasys Overhauls NetSight Sep 12, 2007
It is intended for enterprises that don't have back-end authentication and directory services deployed to manage such users. Enterasys in the enhanced NAC Manager also added new assisted remediation capabilities, allowing users who have been quarantined within a VLAN (virtual LAN) for a policy violation to implement a fast fix themselves. (eWeek)
If It Plays In Comporium Sep 8, 2007
Business units gathered under that banner included the Rock Hill, Lancaster and Fort Mill telephone and cable-TV companies; Community Long Distance; Associated Data Services; Associated Telecom Inc.; Stenseth Directory Services; and TeleWatch Security. That s when the company launched the consolidated bill. (Multichannel News)
64-bit Windows – help or hype? Aug 28, 2007
Gary is a Microsoft MVP for Directory Services and formerly for Windows File Systems. Rate this Tip. (SearchWindows2000.com)
Tip: From Windows to Linux: Finding comparable apps and services Aug 21, 2007
Because the geography is so dissimilar, many of the same things exist in parallel implementations that don't look the same; the way directory services and authentication are done, for instance ... Directory services and authentication are as important in Linux as they are in Windows. (Search Enterprise Linux)
Novell Extending to Windows Management Aug 15, 2007
"This product is fully aware of directory services to provide near real time updates based on user identity and not just identity of the machine.". Administrators are able to set security policies across both Windows and Linux machines, while others are specific, based on the operating system. (SmallBusinessComputing)
German Prosecutors Probe Suspects Over IKB's Losses From Subprime Lending Aug 11, 2007
Bloomberg News was unable contact Doberanzke who isn't listed in directory services. Gert Schmidt, a spokesman for IKB, said that the bank fully supports the probe. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
BCE Second-Quarter Profit Rises on Wireless, Internet Subscriber Gains Aug 2, 2007
The company recorded net investment gains of C$268 million in the quarter, partly from the sale of Bell Aliant's directory business Aliant Directory Services. That figure also included a gain from a favorable tax settlement. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
BCE reports 2007 second quarter results Aug 1, 2007
The increase relates to a gain from Bell Aliant's sale of Aliant Directory Services (ADS), a favourable tax settlement and a lower number of BCE common shares outstanding partly offset by higher restructuring and other charges. EPS before restructuring and other items, net gains on investments and costs incurred to form Bell Aliant(4), the figure used for financial guidance purposes, was $0. (Canada Newswire)
InfoSpace(R) Find It! Available for the Apple iPhone Jul 27, 2007
InfoSpace, Inc. is a leading developer of tools and technologies to help people discover and enjoy content and information whether on a mobile phone or on the PC. InfoSpace uses its proprietary metasearch technology to power a portfolio of branded Web sites, including Dogpile () and Zoo (), a kid-friendly search engine, and provide private-label search and online directory services to consumers on a global basis. The company s mobile platform and applications, such as InfoSpace Find It. (BusinessWire)
A peek at Windows Server 2008 Jul 24, 2007
This includes seven server roles, which are Active Directory Domain Services, Active Directory, Lightweight Directory Services, fileserver and print services. "A system with fewer components would be more secure because it is less exposed to surface attacks," Ramesh said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Can You Hear Me Now? Unify Your Communications Jul 20, 2007
Designed to emulate a legacy PBX system with mobile and VoIP-awareness, the Junction Networks service is built around familiar business telephony features like three-way calling, call extensions, automated call routing, and directory services. Beyond this, it adds UC services like simultaneous and sequential ring groups, which can forward an incoming call to a series of receiving numbers either one after another or all at the same time. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Certified Security Solutions Inc. Honored as Partner of the Year for Security Solutions, Infrastructure Security at 2007 Microsoft Worldwide Partner P Jul 18, 2007
"Certified Security Solutions develops and markets security infrastructure 'Solution Packs', ranging from information protection to secure VPNs and messaging and collaboration, as well as identity and directory services, which together provide complete defense in depth solutions. This partner's winning innovative Smart Card solution based on Microsoft Public Key Infrastructure for a leading auto insurance company enabled the customer to significantly improve its security, reduce its costs and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
go2 Launches First Mobile Website Dedicated to Pet Lovers Jul 17, 2007
go2 holds or licenses several U.S. patents for location-based, local search and directory services on mobile devices. For more information, visit. (Primezone Releases)
NeuStar Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss Second Quarter 2007 Results Jul 14, 2007
About NeuStar, Inc. NeuStar is a provider of clearinghouse and directory services to the global communications and Internet industry. Visit NeuStar online at. (PR Newswire)
Lawmakers: DHS protect networks? Jun 21, 2007
The agency is collapsing multiple legacy WANs into a single WAN, and it is standardizing all e-mail and directory services onto a single platform, he said. The agency had 13 separate e-mail systems when it was formed out of 22 U.S. agencies in 2002, he said. (InfoWorld)
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)
