Gawkwire: Web Hosting and Internet News Resource: Gawkwire Staff Barracua Networks Announces Spam and Virus Firewall ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 30 September, 2008 01:28:00 Barracuda Networks announced today the Barracuda Spam Firewall, a scalable anti-spam and anti-virus product line. The Barracuda Spam Firewall provides businesses with an enterprise-class spam and virus protection solution which is easy to use and affordable. A single box can block from 1 to 10 million spam messages, as well as viruses, every day. Microsoft, Washington state to sue 'scareware' pushers ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 30 September, 2008 03:00:00 Microsoft Corp. and Washington state are cracking down on scammers who bombard computer users with fake warning messages in the hope of selling them useless software. Customer vs. Company, With Call Centers in the Middle ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 30 September, 2008 12:57:00 Thanks to the Internet many customers have turned back the swords of CRM through product, service and price research. They return fire with devastating feedback, spread worldwide at the speed of light. These ticked off buyers have opened chinks in the armor by publicizing how to get around the IVR/DTMF and speech rec gatekeepers. Web Hosting Solutions Firm, SoftLayer, Unveils Digital Media Transcoding Service ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 30 September, 2008 12:54:00 On-demand hosting services and virtual data center provider for the small to medium enterprise (SME), SoftLayer, is offering a new digital media file transcoding service. Discount on Data Recovery and Donations for the Hurricane IKE and Gustav victims ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 30 September, 2008 12:42:00 Disk Doctors' disaster recovery team members share the sorrows and pain endured by the victims of Hurricane Gustav and Ike by announcing donations and discounts on data recovery and raid recovery services. Disk Doctors is a provider of data recovery services and also provides software to recover data. iXsystems Announces the Gemini Twin Server Class ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 30 September, 2008 12:40:00 Unequaled Density & Power Efficiency: Two nodes and 16 cores in a 1U Server Configuration FASTHOSTS LAUNCHES 1 YEAR FREE UNLIMITED RESELLER WEB HOSTING ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 29 September, 2008 03:00:00 - UK’s number 1 reseller web host launches US operation - Offer provides 1 year free reselling with unlimited web space and bandwidth Security researchers warn of new 'clickjacking' browser bugs ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 29 September, 2008 03:00:00 Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Chrome, others vulnerable to new class of attacks Best Buy Commences Tender Offer to Acquire Napster, Inc. ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 29 September, 2008 12:42:00 Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY), through its direct wholly-owned subsidiary Puma Cat Acquisition Corp., commenced a cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Napster, Inc. Survey Shows Virtualization Cooling Off and Major IT Challenge ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 28 September, 2008 06:39:00 Supporting new technologies/enabling innovation and reducing management costs were the top challenges found in this second annual survey conducted at Interop New York 2008 by ScienceLogic, a leading provider of integrated systems, network and application monitoring. Top IT issues are Asset Management and Inventory, Security Information Management and High Availability/Disaster Recovery with virtualization cooling off and cloud computing at bottom of list. New Data Center Realizes Stellar Growth ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 26 September, 2008 09:00:00 Horizon Data Center Solutions has realized 300 percent growth in the last quarter with its 25,000 square foot Dallas-based data center. Industry experts say the data center managed services provider is gaining attention for its flexible operating philosophy that gives medium and large businesses options for their data center, IT services, and service contracts. Horizon execs credit their reliability and bandwidth, as well as their industry experience and use of state-of-the-art technology. .Pro Opens to a Wider Audience, Gate.com Offers 70 Percent Off First Year of Registration ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 26 September, 2008 09:00:00 The .Pro relaunch lifts restrictions that prevented many professionals from registering domain names with this useful extension. Is IT of the Future Firmly Rooted in the 'Cloud'? ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 25 September, 2008 06:32:00 How will cloud computing evolve? Over the past 15 years, information technology has grown by commoditizing products within industry standards, while at the same time exploiting the potentials of virtualization, the rise of service-oriented architectures, and, most importantly, the universal popularity of the Internet and its Web. MailUp and ProductCart: E-mail Marketing and E-Commerce Combined ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 26 September, 2008 03:00:00 Popular e-commerce software works together with a robust e-mail marketing service to provide Internet merchants with a compelling set of sales and marketing tools. Hostway Offers Discount on Newly Expanded .Pro TLDs ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 26 September, 2008 03:00:00 Now more professionals than ever are eligible to register for .Pro domain names 1&1 Launches Powerful New eShop Packages ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 26 September, 2008 12:10:00 - Professional ecommerce solutions from $9.99 per month - Features include eBay integration, PayPal compatibility and many other tools to market products and increase sales - 1&1 Linux hosting customers receive free EZShop NaviSite Launches Dedicated Hosting Solutions for the Small and Midsize Market ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 25 September, 2008 03:08:00 Leveraging its Nationwide Enterprise Class Infrastructure and its Fully Managed Service Suite to the Dedicated Hosting Market Liquid Web's Matthew Hill Honored As One Of Areas Top Young Professionals ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 26 September, 2008 12:06:00 Matthew Hill CEO and Founder of Liquid Web Inc was honored as one of top 10 area young professionals who, over the next 10 years, will contribute significantly to the Lansing community and become one of tomorrow’s leaders. This was the second year the award was given. NaviSite Launches Dedicated Hosting For SMBs ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 25 September, 2008 03:00:00 NaviSite today announced a new set of hosting solutions specifically created for the SMB market. eApps Hosting Now Offers Plesk Reseller VPS Hosting Plans with Postini SPAM/Virus Filtering ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 25 September, 2008 12:37:00 eApps Hosting now offers Plesk VPS hosting plans with enhanced PHP, up-to-date database and PHP modules, and a Postini filtered mail service. The Plesk VPS plans can be upgraded or downgraded at any time with no financial penalty and no downtime. Projector Phones a Breakthrough for China Phone Makers ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 24 September, 2008 06:31:00 Apple, Motorola and Nokia heads take note ... the next innovation leader you could face probably won't come from Japan or the US, but China. Chinavasion's launch of the projector phone is just one more sign that the future of mobile technology will come from China. 1&1 Launches Remarkable New Range of Premium Dedicated Servers ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 24 September, 2008 01:40:00 - New Premium Server Range combines latest AMD processors, RAID and huge disk space - New Quad-Core options available - New Value Server range at amazingly low prices Moniker.com Launches Domain MaxLock™ Product ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 24 September, 2008 03:00:00 Sets the industry standard for unsurpassed security and maximum protection of domain assets rackAID Joins Red Hat Ready Partner Program ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 24 September, 2008 01:13:00 rackAID, a leading managed service provider, announced today that they have joined the Red Hat Partner Program as a Red Hat Ready business partner. Though the partnership, rackAID expects to increase their Red Hat Enterprise Linux service offerings and develop business through co-marketing opportunities. 1.3 Million Web Sites Now Powered by Texas Wind ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 24 September, 2008 01:11:00 Texas-based HostGator greens Internet and rises on North America's fastest growing company list New Intel® vPro™ Enhances Security, Adds Auto Tune-Ups & Thinks for Itself ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 22 September, 2008 06:47:00 Third Generation Enables Virtualized PC Models, Services for Small Businesses SoftLayer, Dedicated Server Solutions Firm, Unveils New StorageLayer Features ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 23 September, 2008 12:45:00 SoftLayer has extended its StorageLayer service with features providing geographic replication utilizing iSCSI storage and EVault online disk backup. APICoders.com Helps Websites Use Free Google, MySpace and Flickr Applications ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 22 September, 2008 03:40:00 APICoders.com is a new website with a mission to help business owners customize free internet applications provided by search engines, social networking sites and Fortune 500 companies. LogicBoxes launches ICANN Accreditation Consulting for Domainers ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 22 September, 2008 07:17:00 LogicBoxes announced today that it is launching the “Domainer Accreditation Program” – an initiative targeted exclusively at large domain name portfolio owners - at the Traffic Conference in New York. The program is designed to educate domainers of many risk mitigation benefits that an ICANN Accreditation has to offer them, and subsequently helping to obtain and manage their own ICANN Accredited Registrar. EstDomains, Inc: Improved Detection and Prevention System is Live ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 22 September, 2008 12:29:00 EstDomains, Inс (http://estdomains.com), announces the launch of new improved and even more efficient version of detection and prevention system oriented to the avoidance of potentially fraudulent transactions, spamming and harmful software distribution that might be performed from the company customers' accounts. EstDomains, Inc: Autumn 2008 -- Great Cleanup Season Started ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 19 September, 2008 10:00:00 Thousands of domain names are registered at EstDomains, Inc every day, but unfortunately not only law-abiding webmasters are attracted by the affordability and high quality of services, but there are also customers who take the risk of using provided services for shady purposes. EstDomains, Inc (http://estdomains.com), a US-based domain name Registrar, announces the great cleanup season for domain names registered at the company in order to reveal and eliminate the domain names that are involved in delinquent activity and threaten the security of Internet users. HP Opens 7,500 New Stores in Asia Pacific ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 18 September, 2008 03:00:00 * New HP Experience Stores will make shopping for a HP printer or HP computer easier and more engaging * New HP Alternate Experience Centers will deepen the consumer engagement by merging HP technology with lifestyle interests SEO Company Expands to New, Larger Austin Location ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 18 September, 2008 12:35:00 Search Engine Marketing Firm Credits Dedicated Clientele for Rapid Growth, Pattern of Success in Regional and National Markets Unleash the Potential of Your Employees ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 18 September, 2008 12:32:00 Employee Commitment is Determined Early in Your Performance Management Process cPanel Business Continuity Plans Successful ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 18 September, 2008 12:27:00 Today, cPanel announced that its Houston office has reopened after being closed during Hurricane Ike which ravaged Houston and the surrounding areas this past Friday. Web Hosting Pad Offers Free Professional Website Consulting ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 17 September, 2008 03:00:00 Web Hosting Pad is announcing their free webmaster. Intermedia Helps Ike-Affected Businesses ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 17 September, 2008 03:00:00 Six weeks of free business email services help businesses continue to operate while recovering affected on-premise servers. SecureMac Releases MacScan 2.6 Anti-Spyware Software for OS X ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 17 September, 2008 12:43:00 SecureMac recently released MacScan 2.6, the latest version of its award-winning anti-spyware for Mac program. Epidemic of Fake Anti-malware Products Threaten Internet Users ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 17 September, 2008 12:41:00 The latest trend of security threats against Internet users employs software products which pretend to be security tools that help rid your computer of spyware. In a new video series, WOT shows what can happen to your computer if you visit a risky or dangerous site. In the first of these video presentations, you will see examples of online scams and malware threats in action, satisfying your curiosity while keeping your computer safe. 55 Tips & Tricks for Networking on LinkedIn ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 16 September, 2008 06:30:00 Members of LinkedIn benefit from a free checklist on how to effectively navigate the popular business community. SmarterTools Releases SmarterTrack 3.5 Customer Service Software ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 16 September, 2008 03:53:00 SmarterTools, Inc. proudly announces the release of SmarterTrack 3.5. SmarterTrack is a revolutionary product with all the features and functionality of a robust Help Desk, Ticket System, Live Chat, Cost Analysis, Data Mining, Knowledge Base, and Reporting software delivered within one elegant web interface. SEO Keyword Research Section on Search Engine Optimization Journal Website ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 16 September, 2008 03:00:00 Search Engine Optimization Journal has recently launched a new keyword research section of this already established industry leading blog. This blog is designed to help educate loyal readers on all the updated information revolving around the online marketing industry. As things change so quickly it is important to have a resource that aspiring online entrepreneurs can turn to and use as a guiding light. Fathom SEO Named among the Top SEO Firms ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 16 September, 2008 02:28:00 Offering a valuable glimpse into the world of search engine marketing firms, a newly released "Top 50 SEO Firms and Resources" list helps website owners choose among the best in the industry to help get their companies recognized on search engines. WHEN BUSINESSES SHOULD CONSIDER VPS HOSTING ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 16 September, 2008 02:21:00 Web Hosting Leader Provides the 411 on VPS Hosting and Answers Why VPS is the Future of Hosting 1&1 Launches Affiliate Portal ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 16 September, 2008 02:17:00 1&1 Internet Inc., the world's largest web host by known servers, today launched a web portal for the Affiliate Sales Program, www.1and1Affiliate.com. Fraud Up 22 Percent Over Past Three Years ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 14 September, 2008 03:31:00 Kroll report shows growing volume and value of fraud during tougher economic times. Fake Antispyware Purveyor Doubles as Domain Registrar ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 15 September, 2008 03:00:00 A cyber gang known for aggressively spreading fake anti-spyware programs through hijacked and malicious Web sites has become an authorized reseller of domain names EstDomains, Inc: Global Struggle Against Malware Distribution ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 15 September, 2008 12:24:00 EstDomains, Inc (http://estdomains.com), a US-based domain name Registrar, officially declares opposition to malware mongers in order to protect Internet users from attacks on their computers or stealing of their important data. EstDomains, Inc pays special attention to domain name holders' private data protection and secure money transaction operations. It can be said in all modesty that EstDomains, Inc has succeed in protecting its customers from any possible occurrence of fraudulence or cracking. However, being an eminent member of interactive community, EstDomains, Inc management along with other giants of online industry continues its struggle against malicious software distribution and is giving its best to work out even more efficient solutions for detecting malware sources. SmarterMail 5.5 Mail Server with BlackBerry and iPhone Integration ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 12 September, 2008 03:00:00 SmarterTools, Inc., is proud to announce the release of SmarterMail 5.5. SmarterMail, the cost-effective Microsoft Exchange™ alternative, now gives customers the ability to synchronize over-the-air with BlackBerry devices and the Apple iPhone in addition to Microsoft Outlook, Pocket PC, and other Windows Mobile devices. Parallels Welcomes New Gold Level Partner ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 12 September, 2008 03:00:00 Parallels Automation Powers Pointivity Hosted Microsoft Exchange and Sharepoint Offerings Premium Domain Names to Be Part of Live, Open Domain Name Auction ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 12 September, 2008 12:34:00 Buying descriptive and easy to remember domains offers businesses a faster way to generate traffic and build brand awareness Pay Per Click (PPC) Summit LA Announces New Agenda ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 12 September, 2008 12:32:00 Pay Per Click (PPC) Summit, leading Search Engine Marketing (SEM) conference, unveils the new agenda for the Los Angeles Summit on Sept 25-26, 2008. PPC Summit LA will help marketers integrate search engine marketing into their overall marketing plan and provide how-to strategies for optimal results. Sessions will cover hot topics such as: A Complete Overview of Search Engine Marketing, Improving Quality Score for Better ROI and All You Need to Know to be a Successful Google Adwords Advertiser. PPC Summit is offering a $200 early bird discount for those that register by Sept.18. Yahoo!® oneConnect™ Preview Available for iPhone™ ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 11 September, 2008 03:00:00 Offers Innovative Integrated Mobile Messaging Combined With Social Address Book For New Level of Convenience Chain Reaction Ecommerce Raises $5M for Managed Ecommerce Solution ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 11 September, 2008 12:34:00 Chain Reaction Ecommerce, a provider of open source ecommerce software, technology and services for fully-managed ecommerce, today announced it has closed a multi-series investment round of funding. The company will use the additional funds to continue cultivating its commercial open source business model, while establishing itself as a leading provider of managed ecommerce solutions. SmarterTools Products Support Google’s Chrome Browser ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 10 September, 2008 03:00:00 SmarterTools, Inc., announced that the entire suite of SmarterTools’ Web-based software products; SmarterMail mail server, SmarterTrack customer service software, and SmarterStats Web log analytics; support and operate within Google’s new Chrome browser platform. Future versions of all three products will be optimized to take full advantage of Chrome’s unique features. DomainPeople Celebrates Availability of .Pro ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 10 September, 2008 03:00:00 Highly anticipated relaunch of the .Pro TLD is finally here. HP Breaks the 24-hour Battery Life Barrier ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 09 September, 2008 03:00:00 Customizable HP EliteBook Delivers All-Day Power Microsoft Launches Virtualization Blitzkrieg ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 09 September, 2008 12:54:00 Microsoft (NSDQ:MSFT)'s virtualization pieces are all either in place, or going to be in place soon, so now's the time to start thinking about Microsoft as a serious player in the virtualization market. W-Global Boosts Web Hosting Security and offers Extended Validation Certificates ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 09 September, 2008 12:53:00 New TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention Systems protect dedicated and virtual dedicated hosting. Announcing Support for Latest SSL Product Network Solutions® Announces Enhanced Web Hosting Packages ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 09 September, 2008 12:50:00 Network Solutions® announces an extensive series of Web hosting enhancements. Geared toward the web designer and developer community, these enhancements--including one-click installs for popular open source programs--provide advanced users with ease of use, enhanced performance and improved reliability. WebmasterRadio.FM's Interviews LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 08 September, 2008 03:43:00 Tune into WebmasterRadio.FM to hear host Larry Weber interview Reid Hoffman, Chairman and Founder for LinkedIn on Market Edge Liquid Web Launches New Data Center Video Tour ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 08 September, 2008 06:38:00 Liquid Web, a premier managed web hosting and data center company, has completed a brand new data center video tour that is featured on Liquidweb.com. CMather.com Launches Domain Mgmt ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 08 September, 2008 01:43:00 A Melbourne-based web solution company is putting the internet back into the hands of the user. CMather.com has launched a new management system that allows its customers to search for and register their own domains, and renew expiring domains through the single system. .PRO Domain Name Registrations for Business Professionals ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 08 September, 2008 01:40:00 Network Solutions announces the release of .pro, the exclusive domain extension for business professionals. Allowing professionals to set themselves apart on the Internet, this domain name extension may be purchased by licensed and credentialed business professionals. VAS Offerings Promote Growth of Online Services ================================================================================ GW_Staff on 07 September, 2008 04:32:00 Growth in the worldwide online services market is expected to be fostered by the increased utilization of Internet as a medium for commercial activities. Availability of efficient and faster broadband with the ability to host a wide range of online services including gaming, advertising, shopping, recruitment, tourism, and financial services, among others is anticipated to boost industry prospects.