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IT Weekly Roundup, Aug. 5
From the business wires this week: pre-configured Microsoft Exchange 2003 migration packages, a software deployment solution, an automated disk defragger and a search engine for Microsoft Exchange.
Dell announced the launch of a program to provide pre-configured server,
storage and software packages and professional migration services for business
customers upgrading to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 prior to Dec. 31 this
year. Pre-configured migration packages are available to customers with fewer
than 100 e-mail users and up to 5,000 mailboxes. Additional services include
Exchange Migration Readiness Assessment, Active Directory Design and Deployment,
and Training for Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2003 or Active Directory.
http://www.dell.com/exchange
AJC Software released AJC Directory Synchronizer V2.1, a Windows
utility for comparing and synchronizing two directory structures on one computer
or two networked computers. The program runs on Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/2003/XP
and costs $29 for a single-user license. http://www.ajcsoft.com
Insystek released Insystek Control Center 4.0, the latest version
of its system auditing and software distribution solution. A mid-tier solution
in the company’s range of Agentless IT management solutions, Insystek
Control Center is for the Windows environment, enabling low-bandwidth software
distributions and the discovery, auditing and management of remote systems on
a network. Features offered include software distribution, security update deployment,
software tracking, license compliance, software usage, historical tracking and
change management—with all data stored in a central database repository.
http://www.insystek.com
PC Mesh released Defrag for Windows, a tool for automating the
different steps for disk defragmentation, ensuring the process doesn’t
hang up because of missed steps. Defrag for Windows supports Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
and is priced at $19.95. http://www.pcmesh.com/defrag.htm
Intrinsyc Software International, Inc. released J-Integra Espresso
v1.0, the latest addition to its suite of enterprise interoperability solutions.
J-Integra Espresso provides a set of development tools and high-performance
run-time components that bridge Java, CORBA and Microsoft .NET technologies.
Built on top of a .NET implementation of IIOP (Internet Inter-ORB Protocol),
the solution enables interoperability with any J2EE or CORBA infrastructure
that is IIOP-compliant such as VisiBroker, Orbix, JacORB, JBoss, WebLogic and
WebSphere. http://j-integra.intrinsyc.com
Quest Software Inc. announced the general availability of version 3.0
of Quest Recovery Manager for Exchange, which adds support for new versions
of third-party backup software, including EMC Legato Networker, Veritas NetBackup
and Veritas Backup Exec. The new version also features enhanced intelligent
search capabilities and automation of cataloging and recovery tasks. Priced
at $8 per managed mailbox. http://www.quest.com
JNetDirect Incorporated released JSQLConnect 5.0, a native Type-4
JDBC driver providing scalable and reliable connectivity for the enterprise
Java environment. The latest major version upgrade includes interoperability
across Microsoft SQL Server 2005, secure SSL connections, NTLM authentication
and support for IBM's Websphere 5.0 and 6.0. http://www.jnetdirect.com
Avistar Communications Corp. announced the integration of its AvistarVOS
platform with Microsoft Office 2003, extending Avistar's presence-based
desktop video calling to Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint business applications.
The integration enhances Microsoft's Smart Tag links by adding video communications
capabilities. http://www.avistar.com
NetSupport Ltd. launched a hosted solution called NetSupport 24-7,
providing subscribers dynamic and secure on-demand support. The service combines
PC remote control with real-time hardware and software inventory, file transfer,
screen annotation, full text and audio messaging, chat history, the ability
to push Web pages and remotely launch applications. NetSupport 24-7 offers support
for Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/2003/XP. All communication between the operator
and user is encrypted from 56-bit to 256-bit AES levels. http://www.netsupport247.com
Official-Data-Recovery.com launched recently to provide consumers with
free advice and information for do-it-yourself data recovery as well as product
recommendations for when additional software is needed. http://www.official-data-recovery.com