December 29, 2008
The best tool for a Better Windows World!
Network World
Ron Barrett writes about the human element and how that contributes to creating A Better Windows World.
“We often overlook what a value a good person can be in your organization. The skills are a necessity, the education is often desirable…but the dedication to be more than average, the drive to make sure each day you do all you can to make your network better, more secure, and create efficiencies and simpler ways for people to work. That dedication…is what really makes A Better Windows World!”
Check Point buys Nokia security appliance business
Channel Register
John Leyden provides details about Check Point Software’s recent decision to buy Nokia’s security appliance business.
“Terms of the deal, announced (last) Monday, remain undisclosed. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval but expected to close in the first quarter of 2009. For Nokia, the deal represents a chance to concentrate on its core businesses in developing mobile handsets and telecoms kit for carriers. More than 220,000 Nokia appliances have been bought by 23,000 customers worldwide. Check Point has promised to support these customers.”
Intel buys a little more Imagination, says it might want it all
Engadget
Nilay Patel writes about Intel’s increased investment in developer, Imagination Technologies.
“Intel’s upped its own investment in (Imagination Technologies) to 3.04 per cent. That’s not quite as much as Apple’s 3.6 per cent stake, but Intel seems ready to commit — it also filed a statement with the London Stock Exchange saying it might try and acquire all of Imagination if it thinks another company is on the prowl.”