Weekly Computer Networking/IT Industry Updates (14th – 20th May, 2013)

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Welcome to another edition of weekly computer networking/IT industry updates. This week, let us look at some news, product releases and articles published by the vendors in our industry over the last one week (14th May to 20th May, 2013).

#1. Hp releases Tablet + Notebook Combo: Hp has released two mobile computing models – Slatebook x2 (Android), Split x2 (Windows 8), that double up as a tablet as well as a notebook, as required. Read more…

#2. Aruba Networks acquires Meridian Apps, Inc. : Aruba Networks has acquired privately held company called Meridian Apps, Inc. that offers indoor location services to customers on mobile platforms. This platform is useful for users to navigate through hospitals, hotels, shopping complexes and other public-facing enterprises. Aruba Networks intends to integrate this platform with their indoor Wi-Fi infrastructure in order to make location-based services more accurate than GPS. Read more…

#3. Ruckus Wireless Inc. introduces Secure Public Hotspots: Ruckus Wireless Inc. has introduced a technology called Secure Hotspot, that automatically protects the Wi-Fi communications of users in open places like public hotspots. Read more…

#4. Dell to deliver public cloud services through partner ecosystem: Dell has announced that they will deliver public cloud infrastructure as a service through their partner ecosystem. According to Dell, this service will provide customers a choice of providers, flexibility/interoperability across cloud platforms and a central management interface. Read more…

#5. NetApp introduces NetApp Connect: For customers using NetApp storage ecosystem, NetApp has introduced the NetApp Connect, a secure and easy way to allow access to corporate data for mobile users. Read more…

#6. Lenovo launches re-branded LenovoEMC storage solutions in North America: Lenovo has announced the availability of its LenovoEMC re-branded storage product portfolio in North America. Read more…

#7. Axis Communications introduces Axis Q7920 Video Encoder Chassis & Axis Q7436 Video Encoder Blade: Axis Communications has introduced the Axis Q7920 video encoder chassis that can support up to 84 analog cameras and Axis Q7436 video encoder blade that supports 6-channels and 50/60 fps per channel video. Read more…

#8. Google announces Cloud Data Store & Makes Google Compute Engine available for everyone: Google has announced Cloud Data Store for storing non-relational data. They have enabled Google Compute Engine to be used by anyone and have introduced sub-hour billing and other enhancements to it. Read more…

#9. Websense signs a definitive agreement to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners: Websense has announced that they have signed a definitive agreement that enables them to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners, a leading private equity firm. Read more…

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