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IDG revives The Industry Standard

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IDG today relaunched an online-only version of The Industry Standard. The print edition ended its run in 2001.

“What we wanted to do was bring The Standard back online only. A print component wouldn’t make sense,” said Derek Butcher, the online publication’s vice president and general manager. “We’ll be covering the same topic area in terms of the online economy and the business of the Internet, which of course has grown quite a bit since the original Industry Standard was around. We really want to be true to the editorial integrity and professionalism and quality analysis of the original Industry Standard; we want to provide the what and the why, rather than just the what.” [Source]

Originally posted on February 4, 2008 @ 11:31 am

EDGAR Online recognized by Microsoft for its technology expertise

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EDGAR Online, Inc. has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions. As a Gold Certified Partner, EDGAR Online has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven its ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.

EDGAR Online is a premier source of financial information and corporate intelligence. The company’s innovative, productivity-enhancing tools such as I-Metrix enable professionals to easily analyze companies and investment opportunities.

Originally posted on January 30, 2008 @ 9:29 pm

Dell closes U.S. kiosks, focuses on direct retail business

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Dell announced that it is closing its 140 kiosks in the U.S. and will focus on direct retail business. The Dell Direct Store model, which began in 2002, enabled customers to touch and feel Dell products before purchasing systems direct from the company. In the past six months the company has adopted a retail strategy that enables Dell to connect with customers it has not necessarily reached in the past. Dell is applying the advantages of its direct business model into retail where customers can purchase laptop and desktop computers in more than 10,000 retail outlets worldwide.

Dell is committed, however, to its direct business, where a majority of customers choose to shop on the phone and via the Internet to buy laptops, desktops and associated products. The kiosks outside the U.S. are not affected with the changes the company is making today.

Originally posted on January 30, 2008 @ 6:18 am

Azingo launches mobile linux platform

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azingo.pngMobile Linux company Azingo has launched Azingo Mobile, a comprehensive suite of open mobile software and services designed to help companies deliver web 2.0 applications, music, video, vivid graphics and more to a wide range of mobile phones.

Available for immediate licensing, the Azingo Mobile platform enables handset manufacturers and operators to leverage a rich suite of “out of the box” mobile applications that “plug-in” to a comprehensive and pre-integrated open mobile middleware framework and kernel. Supported by a powerful SDK and development tools, Azingo Mobile lets OEM, operators and ISVs build and customize innovative services and user experiences. Azingo Mobile’s one-stop-shop approach reduces development costs, shortens the time to bring new handset designs to market, and enables lower cost phones offering the latest multimedia and UI innovations.

Originally posted on January 28, 2008 @ 7:27 pm

Support.com launches online PC HealthCheck for consumers

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Support.com announced the addition of PC HealthCheck to its roster of services. PC HealthCheck takes a remote scan over the Internet of a consumer’s PC and accesses the performance, security and overall system. Upon pinpointing key concerns, technicians can immediately help consumers resolve those issues with support.com’s lineup of remote repair services such as System TuneUp and Virus and Spyware Removal.

PC HealthCheck is recommended every 90 days, to eliminate future problems that may cause consumer’s PC to shut down or operate at a snail’s pace. The program is ideal for consumers and small businesses that want to ensure their computers are in top shape to handle everyday tasks, important deadlines and frequent family/business communication.

Originally posted on January 26, 2008 @ 11:43 pm