Software

Introducing CMS Report "Lite"

Earlier this year we rebranded the website CMS Report to this site, socPub. The website's new identity has allowed me, article contributors, and our readers to explore topics well outside the norm of conversations surrounding content management systems. Although we're going through a bit of growing pains with establishing a new identity under socPub, I'm fully committed to this new website. The change has been good for me and I'm once again inspired to write on topics that interest me.

Aspera License Control for SAP® Software 3.9 optimizes indirect access and simplifies the measurement process

Aachen, Germany, 14, September 2017 – Aspera, the leading provider of Software Asset Management (SAM) solutions, presented version 3.9 of its cloud-capable software License Control for SAP today. Increasingly, more customers worldwide are using it to map their entire SAP landscape, including all users who access SAP or use SAP technology indirectly.

The new version comes with the following improvements:

Redgate: Understanding the true impact of SQL Server deployments

Cambridge UK, Monday 11 September – Redgate Software has released a new version of SQL Toolbelt, its portfolio of database development software, that lets developers and administrators see immediately if database deployments have caused any adverse effects.

It addresses a long standing issue that, when database deployments are made, it is vital to monitor their impact in case they lead to SQL Server problems. In many busy organizations, however, it may not be immediately obvious that a deployment has been made, or that the deployment is the cause of resultant issues that arise.

Flexera announces collaborative Software Asset Management vision to fix today’s complex and broken software supply chain

Maidenhead, UK - August 17, 2017 - Flexera, the company that’s reimagining how software is bought, sold, managed and secured, laid out a game-changing Software Asset Management (SAM) vision today during a global Live Streaming Event. The company is pioneering a new collaborative plan to repair the broken software supply chain and reduce the risk, waste and unpredictability of buying and managing software.

MatchWare's MindView 7 Mind Mapping Solution Features More than 25 Improvements

Tampa, FL (June 20, 2017) – MatchWare Inc. announced today that version 7 of its industry-leading mind mapping solution MindView is now available, and features more than 25 improvements, enhancements and upgrades that vividly illuminate ideas like never before.

Trusted by businesses, educational institutions and government organizations worldwide, MindView is a powerful, intuitive and simple-to-use solution, that enhances brainstorming, communication, decision-making, collaboration, meeting effectiveness, performance and productivity. Key added features in MindView 7 include:

Why Google News and Weather is One of the Best Apps Today?

If you are looking for the best way to get news updates and alerts straight to your mobile devices, there are ample apps for you. Android and iOS have some pretty good dedicated news applications that do their job well. Most of these, however, contain news from single sources, i.e., whatever is published by the app’s parent organization. However, on an application like Google News and Weather, you can read news from thousands of different sources.

Vector Networks’ new Vizor shines light on Shadow IT

May 24th 2017, Atlanta – Vector Networks today announced SaaS optimization and cloud lifecycle management capabilities in its Spring 17 release of ITAM solution, Vizor (www.vizor.cloud).

The new release of Vizor complements existing software license management and asset lifecycle functionality with new features and processes for managing software subscriptions and the approval and provision of SaaS applications and cloud infrastructure. 

Flexera Issues New Warning about Future Ransomware Attacks Like WannaCry

Maidenhead, U.K. – May 15, 2017 – As the fallout from the #WannaCry ransomware attack continues to reverberate around the world, a new report by software vulnerability and patch management expert, Flexera, has an ominous warning for companies and individuals: the threat is growing – and people are getting lazier about protecting themselves.

What Does the Future Hold for Mobile App Marketing And Mobile Advertising?

Smartphones have changed our lives in a big way and mobile applications have become an important part of our work. Smartphone industry and mobile application industry have witnessed a huge increase in the usage of the mobile devices and mobile applications, respectively. And, the number of users are expected to rise each passing day. The usage of mobile applications has made people rethink about how they operate and interact.

96% of Public Sector Office 365 Deployments have no backup solution in place

While most Councils and Government Departments have stringent backup procedures in place, the majority (96%) have no method or procedure to backup their Microsoft Office 365 Deployment, according to a recent FOI request from Cloud to Cloud Backup specialists UK Backup.

Freedom of Information Requests were sent to all of the listed Public Sector users of Microsoft Office 365; with a high proportion of responses. Managing Director of UK Backup, James Chillman, says that a frightening 96% have no procedure in place for protecting their email environment.