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In the run-up to the next Cloud Expo, 7th Cloud Expo (November 1–4, 2010) being held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Silicon Valley, it's time to give my earlier list a complete overhaul. Here, accordingly, is an expanded list of the most active players in the Cloud Ecosystem. I have increased it from the 'mere' 150 I identified back in January of this year, to 250, testimony – as if any were needed! – to the fierce and continuing growth of the "Elastic IT" paradigm throughout the world of enterprise computing. Editorial note: The words in quotation marks used to describe the various services and solutions in this round-up are in every case taken from the Web sites of the companies themselves. Omissions to this Top 250 list should be sent to me via Twitter (twitter.com/jg21) and I will endeavor to include them in any future revision of this newly expanded rou... (more)

9th International Cloud Expo | Cloud Expo Silicon Valley – Photo Album

Cloud Computing Expo on Ulitzer 9th International Cloud Expo, held on November 7 - 10, 2011, in Santa Clara, CA, attracted more than 120 sponsors and exhibitors with over 7,500 registered delegates and four content-packed days with a rich array of sessions about the business and technical value of cloud computing led by exceptional speakers from every sector of the cloud computing ecosystem. The Cloud Expo series is the fastest-growing Enterprise IT event in the past 10 years, devoted to every aspect of delivering massively scalable enterprise IT as a service. We invite you to enjoy here our photo album of the show...we'll be adding new images all week.   \ ... (more)

Information Security Strategy

Security Track at Cloud Expo Have you ever Googled "information security strategy“? Try it yourself and see the results. What you get is bunch of mixed-up terminology, most of it does not (should not) fit into what information security strategy really is (or should be). Major misconception is this – information strategy is risk treatment (mitigation) plan. In some way it is true, but let’s consider some major limitations with that approach. According to wiki, „strategy“ is „a plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal.“ So you have a business strategy, which is a plan of action designed to achieve business goals. You have IT (development) strategy, which is a plan of action designed to achieve IT goals, that support achievement of business goals (or more precisely – that are aligned to business goals – strategy).  It should be common sense that therefore ... (more)

Ping Identity to Exhibit at Cloud Expo 2011 New York

Cloud Expo New York $500 Savings here! SYS-CON Events announced today that Ping Identity, the leader in Internet Identity Security, will exhibit at SYS-CON's 8th International Cloud Expo, which will take place on June 6-9, 2011, at the Javits Center in New York City, New York. Explore Cloud Expo Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities ! Ping Identity is the market leader in Internet Identity Security, delivering on-premise software and on-demand services for Internet Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity-Enabled Web Services and Internet User Account Management. More than 500 enterprises, government agencies, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) vendors and online service providers worldwide rely on Ping Identity to streamline application access, reduce administrative costs, generate additional revenue and improve security. For more information, visit http://www.pingidentity.com/. A... (more)

Fortify Software Delivers Integrated Security Testing for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortify Software today announced Fortify Security Tester for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System, a powerful security plug-in that gives software testers the solution they need to execute fully integrated, comprehensive security testing for web applications. Based on market-leading technology from Fortify Software, Fortify Security Tester provides unique "white-box" security testing that enables quality assurance (QA) and testing professionals to simulate hacker attacks and pinpoint the root cause of security vulnerabilities -- before the software is shipped or deployed. Fortify Security Tester provides the industry's first white-box security testing product to offer unprecedented insight into where security vulnerabilities reside. Combining source code analysis with world-class dynamic testing capabilities, Fortify Se... (more)

Luminex Corporation and Smiths Detection Receive Contract From Department of Homeland Security

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Luminex Corporation , a leading multiplex solution developer, today announced that the Company has received a sub-contract from Smiths Detection, for research related to detecting acts of bio-terrorism. Smiths Detection is a leading global provider of chemical, biological and explosives detectors and X-ray security screening equipment. The award comes from the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) as part of their Low-Cost Biological Agent Detection System (LBADS) program. In this program, Luminex will work as a sub-contractor to Smiths Detection to develop a very low-cost early warning "trigger" sensor to detect the presence of weaponized biological pathogens in the ambient air. "The LBADS 'trigger' sensor is designed to serve as the front end to a comprehensive bio-detection system, in which ... (more)

Vigilar's Intense School Wins 2008 Global Excellence Award From Info Security Products Guide

ATLANTA, GA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/11/08 -- Vigilar, a leading provider of information security solutions and services, today announced that Info Security Products Guide, the world's leading publication on security-related products and technologies, has named Intense School, the training division of Vigilar, as the winner of the 2008 Global Excellence award in Security Training. This prestigious award recognizes vendors with innovative solutions that are helping set standards in all technology areas. "Vigilar's Intense School delivers the industry's leading IT security training and certification, and we are honored to receive this recognition from Info Security Products Guide," said Barry Kaufman, director of training and professional services. "Our innovative, accelerated curriculum, delivered by the industry's most qualified professionals, enables an extremely high... (more)

Kodak Selects Voltage Security for Secure External Email Platform

PALO ALTO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/12/08 -- Voltage Security, Inc., (www.voltage.com), a global leader in information encryption, today announced that award-winning Voltage SecureMail has been selected by Kodak (NYSE: EK) as the company's secure external email platform. Kodak selected Voltage because of the overall ease of use of the system and because of these additional factors: -- Minimal end-user training. -- Compatibility with multiple browsers. -- Easily customizable for the Kodak environment. -- Low administrative support costs. -- Quick technical support responses. -- Flexible in cost savings. "Voltage is a key component in our overall risk management and security architecture which allows us to easily and quickly meet various contractual and regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA," said Bruce Jones, Global IT Security and Risk Manager, Eastman Kodak Comp... (more)

GE Security and Panda Security Discuss Security Issues in SecurityStockWatch.com Interviews

Business leaders and consumers may now view two exclusive interviews about "security solutions" in SecurityStockWatch.com's ongoing interview series with leading security experts. “Home Security 2.0 is one part of our new interactive initiatives that is taking home security and related functionality to exciting new levels, leveraging the power of the Web to afford homeowners a range of new capabilities. Now homeowners can go beyond traditional home alarm system offerings to, not only, remotely monitor their home's security, but also monitor a whole range of additional functions and activities. With this interactive initiative, homeowners can now leverage Web accessibility to determine when the kids get home from school, whether the dog is misbehaving, see who went into the liquor cabinet, and even address visitors at the front door as if they were home while ... (more)

WatchGuard Notes New Research Confirming Trend of Router Erosion

SEATTLE, April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- WatchGuard(R) Technologies, a global provider of network security solutions, today announced its support and validation of IDC's report, "Is UTM a Threat to Routers(1)" that posits the opinion that small to medium sized businesses and branch offices are turning away from routers and embracing UTM appliances to handle network data routing, as well as to provide multi-faceted firewall security features, such as anti-virus, spam-blocking and web-filtering. This marks a notable and substantial industry shift by eliminating the need to purchase, manage and maintain separate systems, one dedicated for routing and another for security. According to market research data, this market disruption and trend of router consolidation favors UTM appliances. "The industry is seeing router erosion. This is the natural consequence where one techn... (more)

In Online We Don't Trust: Survey Finds U.S. Consumers Wary of Password Security for e-Commerce

With 57 percent of Americans afraid someone will steal account passwords when banking online and 38 percent who do not trust online payments, banks and other e-commerce providers have a long way to go to build consumer trust in the online channel, according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by TNS Sofres for Gemalto, the world leader in digital security. TNS Sofres is the largest custom research provider in the United States. The research, entitled “Digital Trust Barometer,” focused on people’s attitudes and behavior concerning digital security and technology. It showed people’s concerns about digital security go beyond the Internet. Only 22 percent felt “very good” about the security in any of the digital technology they use, indicating the vast majority of Americans remain wary. Identity theft topped the list of their f... (more)

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