Cisco Is Jabbering Its Way Into Office Cubicles Sep 20, 2008
It also acquired WebEx for $3 ... Cisco will use the Jabber technology to complement the WebEx platform, said Charles Carmel, vice president of corporate development for Cisco ... Software like WebEx can drive more interest in Internet-based software, which in turn produces more network traffic and demand for Ciscos switches. (New York Times)
Building A Smarter Corporation Sep 16, 2008
In our drug-company example, the researcher's online collaboration environment (including, say, instant messages, WebEx exchanges, Skype conversations, video conferencing calls and so on) has this sort of tacit knowledge built in ... A few years back, I did some strategy consulting for WebEx, one of the most important companies to really give enterprise collaboration a kick in the pants ... WebEx was later acquired by Cisco (nasdaq: - - ),as part of the latter's unified communication agenda. (Forbes -- Technology)
HYSTA Announces 2008 Annual Conference - 'China Beyond the Olympics' Sep 13, 2008
Guests will enjoy Keynote speeches and panel sessions such as "An Inside Look at China's Domestic Growth Engine" and "The Implications of China's Growing Economic Strength on the World Stage." A growing list of panel moderators and speakers include: -- Deepak Advani, Chief Marketing Officer, Lenovo -- Jack Gao, VP Newscorp tar China -- Qi Lu, HYSTA President, Ex-EVP, Yahoo -- Feng Deng, Managing Partner, Northern Light Ventures -- CK Cheng, Managing Director, Harbinger Ventures -- Ping Li,... (PR Newswire)
Cisco's Next Big Bet Sep 12, 2008
Cisco's own WebEx service, designed for videoconferencing in the office, hosts up to 7 million minutes a month ... Over the past five years he has spent more than $10 billion on big acquisitions like WebEx, a service for holding meetings and sharing documents over the Internet; Scientific Atlanta, a maker of set-top boxes for digital television; and Linksys, which makes consumer networking gear. (Forbes -- Technology)
Virtual Tech Support is on the Rise Sep 5, 2008
These newer solutions, provided by vendors ranging from WebEx to Citrix Online and Bomgar Corp., among others, can serve an enterprise with multiple machines, versus earlier remote control software that required each PC to carry the solution individually ... Cisco owns WebEx, which provides two on-demand solutions to serve internal staff or provide external tech support capabilities Cisco WebEx Support and Cisco WebEx System Management. (CIO Information Network)
Absolute wins International Stevie Award for Best Sales Team Sep 4, 2008
Competition for the prestigious award included high-caliber sales organizations such as Dow Jones, Reliance Mutual Fund and WebEx Communications. "Absolute's global sales and business development teams have worked strategically to build out the market for the company's SaaS-delivered IT security products, so this accolade is well deserved," said Carter McCrary, Chief Operating Officer of Absolute. (Canada Newswire)
NetDimensions Releases Enterprise Knowledge Platform 5.5 Aug 19, 2008
"Clients conducting classes using WebEx Virtual Classroom can also use EKP to coordinate classes and keep track of user enrollments and scores," noted Ruff. Learners will now have the option to specify a date range when printing user transcripts, view the map and directions of a training facility, and greater flexibility to change their status when enrolled in a course. (PR Newswire)
Newport Television Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Call Aug 16, 2008
Our second quarter financial statements have been posted to Newport Televisions WebEx website. To gain access to the WebEx site and to obtain dial-in information for the earnings call, please contact Lauren Doughty at and provide your full name, company name, email address and phone number. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
eXpresso to expand online Office files Aug 14, 2008
"What we see happening is [companies like] WebEx Connect, Salesforce.com, Microsoft and Google are trying to fence in their little area of the cloud," he said, describing the scenario as "you sign into Salesforce.com in the morning and stay there all day.". However, not everyone is going to be on the same platform, and people will have to be able to interact seamlessly with other files created on different cloud environments. (InfoWorld)
JSC Center Director's Systems Engineering Forum Aug 13, 2008
NASA center directors are asked to support this event by disseminating this information throughout the center and encouraging the SE community and other interested practitioners to attend the forum on Thursday, Aug. 21, via WebEx ... Members of the JSC community who are unable to attend the event in person are also encouraged to participate via WebEx or view the broadcast on NASA TV on Friday, Aug. 22 ... WebEx information for the forum will be provided in a future announcement. (NASA Watch)
Google Gadgets: Open for attack Aug 9, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Google Gadgets an open door for attack. (InfoWorld)
WebEx Connect Combines Applications, Access Aug 8, 2008
Pay attention to user feedback, WebEx learned, because it might lead your business in valuable new directions ... That got the people at WebEx thinking they should turn their strategy around, and the result is the upcoming WebEx Connect ... 0 parlance, WebEx calls it a business mashup. (IntranetJournal)
Delta team aims high Aug 8, 2008
As a result, the private Web page that Belarmino built using WebEx software has all the information one could ever hope to know about the bond. Each contract, each dollar, each decision is mapped out on the page. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
GSM remote camera Aug 5, 2008
The obvious missing feature here is video conferencing, which is offered by competitors such as WebEx (recently acquired by Cisco). Apart from ease of use, GoToMeeting's strength is its attractive pricing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
DNS patches cause problems Jul 31, 2008
Technology ess Daily. The patches have caused slowdown in servers running BIND and have have crippled some machines running Windows Server. (InfoWorld)
Top 10 stories of the week Jul 27, 2008
- DOWNLOAD WEBEX SUPPORT CENTER FREE. Deliver efficient, effective support. (InfoWorld)
Sorting Out Your Storage Options Jul 24, 2008
"Don't settle for a WebEx demo," said Schulz. "Get your hands on a system if you can. Ask questions. Ask for references... but ask to hear about a story that didn't quite go well, though the customer still ended up buying.". (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Meetings go virtual to save money Jul 22, 2008
Using tools ranging from Cisco's WebEx online conferencing to the open-source learning materials on Moodle. org, she now reaches 2,500 people every six months at a cost of 75 cents a person. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
WSO2 adds Google Gadgets to mashup server Jul 22, 2008
Technology ess Daily. 5 of open source product offered. (InfoWorld)
5 Web 2.0 lessons for enterprise IT Jul 18, 2008
Technology ess Daily. 0 dev lessons for enterprise IT. (InfoWorld)
Python backing eyed for NetBeans Jul 13, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Scripting language capabilities of the open-source IDE continue to expand. (InfoWorld)
Google creates 3D social spaces Jul 13, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Update: Google tool creates 3D social spaces on Web sites. (InfoWorld)
Six rules of social networking Jul 13, 2008
Technology ess Daily. The six commandments of social networking at work. (InfoWorld)
XP SP3 download set for Thursday Jul 13, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Microsoft sets Windows XP SP3 automatic download for Thursday. (InfoWorld)
Adobe readies mashup tool for biz Jul 13, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Adobe readying new mashup tool for business users. (InfoWorld)
Sun tool troubleshoots Java Jul 13, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Troubleshooting tool for Java offered. (InfoWorld)
Symantec warns of Word attack Jul 13, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Symantec warns of new Word attack. (InfoWorld)
eTouch SamePage Enterprise Wiki Extends Reach into Europe through Partnership Agreements; Omniplex to Sell SamePage in the United Kingdom; Szinergia Jul 8, 2008
SamePage is used by medium and large enterprises around the world, including Alcatel-Lucent, NASA, Citrix, Hestia, Teradyne, Siemens, NY State Unified Court System and ADP, as well as by strategic partners, such as Cisco/WebEx. For more information, visit. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Kill The Business Trip Jul 1, 2008
So far two companies have done particularly well in the stock market by offering Web-based conferencing technology: Polycom (nasdaq: - - ) and Webex (now part of Cisco (nasdaq: - - )) ... Webex, on the other hand, introduced the concept of Web meetings almost a decade ago and has since become a de facto standard in global business ... Webex let business people in different geographies share presentations online during one-to-one or one-to-many meetings--a big boost in efficiency. (Forbes -- Technology)
Promoting Macs in the enterprise Jul 1, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Software group to promote Macs in the enterprise. (InfoWorld)
Spigit filters Enterprise 2.0 feedback Jun 27, 2008
Spigit filters Enterprise 2. Technology ess Daily. (InfoWorld)
Google a top source of badware Jun 26, 2008
Technology ess Daily. According to Stopbadware. (InfoWorld)
Ruby has serious security flaws Jun 25, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Ruby creators warn of serious flaws. (InfoWorld)
SOASTA Announces Testing for Amazon EC2 Community Jun 24, 2008
For more information, please visit or contact for a Webex demonstration. About SOASTA SOASTA, Inc. (pronounced so'-sta), is the leading provider of cloud-based testing solutions. (PR Newswire)
Manage workstations with virtualization Jun 21, 2008
There are a host of products that have had this capability for some time, such as PCAnywhere, WebEx, VNC and Windows , or RDP. I use RDP frequently to see the desktop of a server that I don't have physical access to. Your Windows administrators most likely do this too. (SearchWindows2000.com)
Dell: MS dictates XP downgrades Jun 20, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Microsoft calls shots on Windows XP downgrades, says Dell. (InfoWorld)
MONEY'S TIGHT: Airline woes give teleconferences a lift Jun 19, 2008
At WebEx, the USA's largest Web meetings provider, acquired by Cisco last year for $3. 2 billion in cash, usage jumped 40% in the first six months of 2008 vs. 2007, says Doug Dennerline, Cisco's senior vice president who oversees its WebEx unit. (USA Today)
Open source batch framework debuts Jun 18, 2008
Technology ess Daily. SpringSource, Accenture partner on Spring Batch, which can help enterprises reduce design and development times. (InfoWorld)
Dell to charge for XP installation Jun 18, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Windows XP on a new Dell will cost up to $50 extra. (InfoWorld)
Google Asks Users To Test New Gmail Features Jun 11, 2008
Currently, Zimbra allows third-party developers write connectors, for example, between Zimbra and Cisco WebEx apps and from Zimbra to Travelocity, Yahoo Maps and Flickr. Gmail Labs is not yet so open; you have got to work for Google to play in that sandbox. (eBrandz)
Facebook Eyes Enterprise Market Jun 8, 2008
Thompson said the issue of ad-supported software for business had been debated for years at WebEx, the online conferencing company where he previously served as chief marketing officer. "No one wants it, certainly not corporate IT," he said. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Software Sales in 'SaaSy' Transition Jun 7, 2008
Charles Carmel, vice president of corporate development at Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), said last year's of Web-conferencing leader WebEx was "a great anchor to our broader unified communications strategy." ... For instance, Cisco wasn't used to the way that WebEx, like many Web 2 ... "We found out the top WebEx customer had never met anyone at the company," Carmel said. (Datamation)
Best practices for application-level firewall selection and deployment Jun 6, 2008
Some employees may need access to Web-based email or WebEx to do their jobs. This can be adjusted if the firewall is integrated with the company's directory service, like Active Directory or LDAP. Access to applications can be added to an employee's profile. (Search Security, MA)
Webtop Watch: Adobe Launches Acrobat.com and Releases Acrobat 9 ... Jun 2, 2008
com, Adobe is taking on Google Docs, , WebEx, and GoTo Meeting ... Whenever I get a virtual demo, I prefer to do it through Adobe Connect because WebEx and GoTo Meeting sometimes don't work with my Mac. (Washington Post)
Yahoo unveils BrowserPlus May 30, 2008
Technology ess Daily. It's Yahoo's turn to bring desktop features to browser. (InfoWorld)
The waning days of the road warrior May 29, 2008
Consulting firm BDO Seidman is pushing employees to meet virtually by using WebEx technology, which lets co-workers across the globe scrawl on whiteboards and share documents. The company is saving $1 million a year. (MSNBC -- Travel)
MS: Mum's the word on Windows 7 May 28, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Microsoft: Mum's the word on Windows 7. (InfoWorld)
Women's Executive Network(TM) launches e-Mentoring webinar series: "Wednesdays with WXN" offers real-time conversation with Canada's most powerful women May 27, 2008
The technology behind this innovative web-based mentoring is Cisco's WebEx(R) on-demand collaboration solution ... "Cisco's WebEx products help people communicate and collaborate," says Willa Black, director of Corporate Marketing for Cisco Canada ... 6 million registered users, Cisco's WebEx applications are the leading on-demand platform for collaborative business on the Web. (Canada Newswire)
Keep in touch May 27, 2008
Up to 10 remote users can access the same host simultaneously, which means you could use it for training sessions and online meetings - although if this is your primary requirement you might be better served by dedicated offerings from the likes of Citrix Online or Cisco's WebEx. One of I'm InTouch's drawbacks is that it is very Windows-centric. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
How will MS pull off ODF support? May 24, 2008
Technology ess Daily. All eyes on how Microsoft pulls off ODF support. (InfoWorld)
Open Source Dimdim Eagle Takes Flight May 24, 2008
The latest Dimdim offering comes as the market for online collaboration tools from proprietary vendors like Cisco's WebEx and continues to grow. It's a space that Dimdim co-founder and CTO Prakash Khot thinks open source can play a significant role. (Datamation)
Coverity buying Codefast May 23, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Coverity buying software build management vendor Codefast. (InfoWorld)
Cisco Increases Donation to $1 Million for China ... May 17, 2008
The company has 12 offices in China, a major R&D facility in Shanghai, Scientific Atlanta R&D and manufacturing facilities and several development centers supporting WebEx, which Cisco acquired in March 2007. Cisco's offices in China are fully operational. (Fox News)
The Boulder County Business Report Names GroupSystems to Mercury 100 List May 13, 2008
Major partners include WebEx, Microsoft, and IBM. Additional information may be obtained at. SOURCE GroupSystems. (PR Newswire)
An Expanded TelePresence for Cisco May 13, 2008
In addition to developing TelePresence, Cisco last year acquired online video and audio conferencing company WebEx ... "Over time, TelePresence and WebEx will get more integrated," Stucki said, but for now, "TelePresence is when you need to be there. WebEx is for other types of collaboration when you can't.". (CIO Information Network)
Apeer Has an Eye For Media Collaboration May 10, 2008
New program both competes and complements WebEx for collaboration ... But one startup thinks there are advantages to challenging the likes of WebEx, the popular collaboration and conferencing tool bought by Cisco last year for billion ... "We like to say 'We play well with others' as opposed to being a replacement for WebEx or other programs like that," said Goldstein. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Review: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions v. 8.0 May 8, 2008
There is also an Accountant s Edition that allows a financial professional to access a client s files via WebEx. The file system is set up at a field locking level, so if two people access the same record simultaneously say, one person in the customer file they can each change different fields at the same time. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Embarcadero buys CodeGear May 8, 2008
Technology ess Daily. In acquiring the Borland Software tools group, Embarcadero is expected to become world's largest platform-independent software provider. (InfoWorld)
Gates: No more partnerships May 8, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Microsoft won't pursue other partnerships, says Gates. (InfoWorld)
Adobe to refresh Acrobat Connect May 8, 2008
May 5, 2008 11:45 AM PDT. Adobe Systems plans by the end of May to unveil the latest version of Acrobat Connect Pro, which can handle Web conferencing as well as conduct corporate trainings and manage academic courses. (CNET News.com)
Yang still open to higher Microsoft bid May 7, 2008
Technology ess Daily. The Yahoo CEO says that while Microsoft walked away from the deal, he is still open to a buyout but would need a higher price. (InfoWorld)
Adobe opens access to Flash May 2, 2008
Technology ess Daily. Adobe opening up Flash. (InfoWorld)
Is your IT ready for brain drain? Apr 22, 2008
Is IT ready for the coming brain drain. Technology ess Daily. (InfoWorld)
MySQL reserves features for paying customers Apr 18, 2008
Technology ess Daily. MySQL's customer base is upset at recent revelations that features like online backup capability are being reserved for paying customers only. (InfoWorld)
TechWeb's InformationWeek and Interop Announce Finalists for Best of Interop Las Vegas 2008 Apr 17, 2008
0 Software: Microsoft (with Novell) Microsoft Hyper-V / SUSE Linux Xen Hypervisor Alcatel-Lucent OmniTouch Advanced Communications Server (ACS) spigit Ideaspigit VoIP and Collaboration: Siemens Communications OpenScape Video WebEx Communications, Inc., now part of Cisco WebEx PCNow 4. 0 Mitel Mitel Communication Suite Wireless and Mobility: Motorola, Enterprise Mobility Business RFS6000 Wireless LAN Switch AirMagnet Inc. AirMagnet Analyzer and Survey Suite for 802. (PR Newswire)
