SoftLayer Introduces Build Your Own Cloud

Company’s service to deliver custom-configured cloud servers. SoftLayer Technologies, an on-demand data center services provider, yesterday announced the launch of Build Your Own Cloud, a new addition to its leading CloudLayer family of cloud services. The company mentions that Build Your Own Cloud lets customers create customized cloud servers to gain greater application performance, cost … Read moreSoftLayer Introduces Build Your Own Cloud

Alibaba.com to Acquire Vendio

Acquisition to integrate AliExpress and Vendio e-commerce services into a complete solution for small businesses in the U.S. Alibaba.com, an e-commerce company for small businesses, yesterday announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Vendio Services, Inc., a multi-channel e-commerce company providing a one-stop solution for small businesses that are selling online across … Read moreAlibaba.com to Acquire Vendio

Oracle Launches Oracle Application Express Release 4.0

Rapid web application tool for Oracle database streamlines development and usability with websheets and dynamic actions features. Oracle, a provider of software for information management, yesterday announced the launch of Oracle Application Express version 4.0, which is designed to reduce the time and complexity of building Web 2.0 applications and reports. The company claims that … Read moreOracle Launches Oracle Application Express Release 4.0

Trustwave Unveils End-to-End Encryption Software Solution

Will help reduce merchant risk and scope of the PCI DSS. Trustwave, a provider of on-demand and subscription-based information security and payment card industry compliance management solutions, today announced that it is working with leading acquiring institutions to implement an end-to-end encryption solution for the payment card industry. The company explains that end-to-end encryption converts … Read moreTrustwave Unveils End-to-End Encryption Software Solution

Open-Xchange Partners with Sachsen DV

Sachsen DV to offer medium and large companies e-mail and groupware services based on Open-Xchange. Open-Xchange, a provider of open source collaboration software, today announced that Sachsen DV, a data center operator for security critical applications, is launching business-class e-mail and groupware as Software as a Service (SaaS) for their mid-sized and enterprise customers based … Read moreOpen-Xchange Partners with Sachsen DV

3Sixty Holdings Acquires AIS Network

Deal demonstrates continuing interest in the growing managed hosting sector from private equity investors. 3Sixty Holdings, LLC, a technology-focused holding company, yesterday announced that it has acquired AIS Network Corporation, a managed and cloud hosting provider, from Founder and President Daniel Lundahl. The company avers that long-time Internet Executive Kurt Baumann has been appointed Chairman … Read more3Sixty Holdings Acquires AIS Network

Attenda Signs Hosting Agreement with Microsoft

To support Microsoft in launching HealthVault, a personal health application platform, in the UK. Attenda Limited, a managed services company, today announced that it had reached an agreement with Microsoft, a software provider, for support in the UK of Microsoft HealthVault, a privacy and security-enhanced, cloud-based platform that enables individuals to store, share and interact … Read moreAttenda Signs Hosting Agreement with Microsoft

Nimbula Announces Nimbula Director

Cloud computing operating system to blend Amazon EC2-like scalability with private infrastructure customization and control. Nimbula, a startup founded by former Amazon executives, today announced plans to deliver its first product based on a comprehensive cloud computing operating system that efficiently manages on- and off-premises IT resources on customer-controlled infrastructure. The announcement was made at … Read moreNimbula Announces Nimbula Director