Competitive Intelligence Highlights are excerpts from a longer, more detailed Intelligence Reports. Clients with subscriptions can read the full report by following the Client Access links. The highlights listed below are from the four Current Analysis IT Infrastructure modules; Enterprise Communications, Enterprise Network Systems, Enterprise Security, Contact Center Solutions, and Application Infrastructure.
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Microsoft to Discontinue OneCare, Introduce Free Consumer Anti-X Product
| Nov 20, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Enterasys/Siemens Enterprise Communications Integration Begins
| Nov 19, 2008 | Enterprise Network Systems | Competitive Update
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Professional Developers Conference: Microsoft Preps for Oslo with .NET and Windows Server Previews
| Oct 29, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Show Update
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Aspect Software’s Unified IP 6.6 Begins the Journey to Unified Communications for the Contact Center
| Oct 28, 2008 | Contact Center Solutions | Competitive Intelligence Report
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McAfee Announces Expanded, Enhanced NAC Suite
| Oct 22, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report
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VoiceCon Amsterdam: Microsoft Enhances OCS, Positions It as a PBX Replacement
| Oct 16, 2008 | Enterprise Communications | Show Update
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Symantec Rounds Out Email Portfolio with MessageLabs
| Oct 10, 2008 | Data Center | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Symantec to Acquire MessageLabs, Jump Start SaaS Business
| Oct 9, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report
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HP’s ProCurve Closes Colubris WLAN Acquisition
| Oct 10, 2008 | Enterprise Network Systems | Competitive Intelligence Reports
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ShoreTel Enhancements to IP PBX Will Help Expansion into Europe
| Oct 2, 2008 | Enterprise Communications | Competitive Update
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Cisco UC Partner Summit: Cisco Consolidates Linux, Windows PBX Platforms
| Sep 26, 2008 | Enterprise Communications | Show Update
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OpenWorld 2008: Oracle Launches SOA Super-Suite at OpenWorld Conference
| Sep 25, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Show Update
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Cisco Upgrades Its Collaboration Infrastructure with Jabber Acquisition
| Sep 23, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Borderware Shakes Up Security Gateway Market with 8.0 Release
| Sep 12, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Update
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Software AG Picks Up Runtime Governance with Progress OEM Deal
| Sep 11, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Virtual Worlds Not Quite Virtually There for Business Communications and Collaboration
| Aug 26, 2008 | Enterprise Technology and Software | Advisory Report
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Verizon Gets the NAC of Security for the Extended Enterprise
| August 14, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Siemens Enterprise Joint Venture Promises Powerful Fresh Start
| Jul 31, 2008 | Enterprise Technology and Software | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Convergys’ Acquisition of Intervoice Brings a New and Unique Wrinkle to the Contact Center Market
| Jul 18, 2008 | Contact Center Solutions | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Oracle Unveils Plan of Attack for BEA Technology Integration
| Jul 3, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Competitive Update |
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Symantec Introduces New Endpoint Security and Systems Management Bundle
| Jun 25, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report |
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Red Hat Summit 2008: Red Hat Takes to the Cloud and Refocuses Virtualization Efforts
| Jun 23, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Show Update |
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TechEd 2008: Microsoft Moves Dynamic IT Initiative Forward
| Jun 12, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Show Update |
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CA Announces Phase Two of Its IAM r12 Identity Suite Upgrade
| Jun 10, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report |
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The Cable Show ‘08: Nortel’s Cable Company Partnerships Will Provide New, but Limited SMB Sales Opportunities
| May 20, 2008 | Enterprise Communications | Show Update |
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HP’s Power Play for EDS Delivers Dubious Synergies
| May 16, 2008 | Infrastructure and Services
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Sun JavaOne: Sun Readies JavaFX, Evolves Open Source Portfolio and Business Models
| May 9, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Show Update |
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Trapeze Pulls Out All the Stops for Its “NonStop Wireless” Strategy
| Apr 24, 2008 | Enterprise Network Systems | Competitive Intelligence Reports
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Siemens Enterprise Communications Adds Unified Communications to Contact Center
| Apr 22, 2008 | Contact Center Solutions | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Extreme Adds New Products to Its Lineup
| Apr 16, 2008 | Enterprise Network Systems | Competitive Intelligence Reports
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Cisco Adds to Data Center 3.0 with Nexus 5000
| Apr 10, 2008 | Enterprise Network Systems | Competitive Update
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IBM IMPACT 2008: IBM Smashes up Web 2.0 Collaboration
| Apr 10, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Show Update |
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Unified Communications: The Differing Needs of Large Enterprises and SMEs
| Apr 7, 2008 | Enterprise Communications | Advisory Report
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RSA Conference 2008: Cisco Provides SMBs with Double IPS Performance in ASA
| Apr 8, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Show Update
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RSA Conference 2008: Secure Computing Formalizes TrustedSource Licensing Deal
| Apr 8, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Show Update
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RSA Cosdsdsdss to EMC to Fulfill DLP
| Apr 7, 2008 | Enterprise Communications | Advisory Report
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RSA Conference 2008: Cisco Looks to EMC to Fulfill DLP
| Apr 7, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Show Update
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RSA Conference 2008: Juniper Protects Next-gen Networks with 10 Gbps IPS
| Apr 7, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Show Update
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RSA Conference 2008: Sendmail Refocuses on Virtual and High Performance Mail Processors
| Apr 7, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Show Update
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Unified Communication in the Contact Center: New Technology and a New Culture
| Apr 4, 2008 | Contact Center Solutions | Advisory Report
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Napera Launches New NAC Solution, Targeting SMEs and Leveraging Microsoft NAP
| Apr 3, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report
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VoiceCon Spring 2008: IBM Advances Unified Communications Strategy with ShoreTel, Video and Persistent World Integrations
| Mar 20, 2008 | Enterprise Communications | Show Update
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VoiceCon Spring 2008: Microsoft Allies with Aspect, Opening Opportunities for Both
| Mar 20, 2008 | Enterprise Communications, Contact Center Solutions | Show Update
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VoiceCon Spring 2008: Verint Systems Adds Encrypted Contact Recording to Witness Actionable Solutions
| Mar 19, 2008 | Enterprise Communications | Show Update
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VoiceCon Spring 2008: Avaya’s New Presence Offering Will Deliver a More Flexible UC Solution
| Mar 19, 2008 | Enterprise Communications | Show Update
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VoiceCon Spring 2008: Motorola Enters FMC Fray with VoWLAN and Dual-mode Initiatives
| Mar 18, 2008 | Enterprise Communications | Show Update
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Teradata: Expanding Its Oracle Partnership
| Mar 12, 2008 | Data Management | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Microsoft Expands SaaS Footprint with Collaboration Tools
| Mar 5, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Competitive Update |
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CeBIT 2008: Siemens’ Combined Comms and UC Software Will Facilitate Cross-sell Opportunities
| Mar 4, 2008 | Enterprise Communications | Show Update
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3Com-Bain Deal Stalls, but the Door Remains Open
| Feb 22, 2008 | IT Infrastructure | Competitive Update
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Aastra Fortifies European Power with Ericsson Enterprise Acquisition
| Feb 21, 2008 | IT Infrastructure | Competitive Intelligence Report
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JBoss World: Red Hat Ramps Up SOA Portfolio and Practices
| Feb 15, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Show Update |
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TIBCO Adopts Use Case Bundles with ActiveMatrix 2.0
| Feb 13, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Citrix Makes Strides with Xen
| Feb 13, 2008 | Enterprise Network Systems | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Google Boosts Mail Security with New Postini Packages
| Feb 8, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Juniper Dives into Switching
| Feb 5, 2008 | Enterprise Network Systems | Competitive Intelligence Report
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HP Reinvests in Systinet with New Governance Software and Services
| Jan 31, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Competitive Intelligence Report
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IronPort Delivers Reporting and Message Tracking in Single Appliance
| Jan 28, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Cisco Brings Application Acceleration to Mobile Workers and Smaller Enterprises
| Jan 24, 2008 | Enterprise Network Systems | Competitive Intelligence Report
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IBM Lotusphere 2008: IBM Hits the SMB Market with Hosted and Hardware-based Solutions
| Jan 23, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Show Update
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Avaya Takes New Approach, Improves Communications Manager Versatility in Version 5
| Jan 22, 2008 | Enterprise Communications | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Arbor Acquires Ellacoya, Strengthens Service Provider Offerings
| Jan 18, 2008 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Oracle Finally Grabs Up BEA
| Jan 18, 2008 | Application Infrastructure | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Aruba Networks Rocks the Boat with AirWave Acquisition
| Jan 9, 2008 | Enterprise Network Systems | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Genesys and IBM Produce Strong Offering for Mid-market Contact Centers in China
| Jan 4, 2008 | Contact Center Solutions | Competitive Update
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VeriSign Announces Retrenchment: Authentication Business Deemed Core
| Nov 19, 2007 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Nortel Unveils Strong SOA Solution for Business Communications
| Nov 16, 2007 | Enterprise Communications | Competitive Intelligence Report
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ShoreTel Upgrade Will Appeal to Businesses Seeking More Mobile, Customer Support Options
| Nov 12, 2007 | Enterprise Communications | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Cisco Updates Modular Catalyst Line for Performance and Manageability
| Nov 8, 2007 | Enterprise Network Systems | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Microsoft UC Launch: Office Communications Server 2007 Hits the Market
| Oct 18, 2007 | Enterprise Communications | Competitive Intelligence Report
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How Long Will Microsoft Need Its PBX Partners?
| Oct 8, 2007 | Enterprise Communications | Advisory Report
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ProCurve Seeks Commonality of Traffic Analysis Data in Its Wired and Wireless Networks
| Sep 27, 2007 | Enterprise Network Systems | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Alcatel-Lucent Scales OXE, Sharpens Tools for Applications Sales
| Sep 24, 2007 | Enterprise Communications | Advisory Report
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Cisco Makes Upgrades to NAC Solutions
| Sep 12, 2007 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Oracle Buys Bharosa
| Jul 19, 2007 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Avaya Updates Dual-Mode Solution and Strategy
| Jul 16, 2007 | Enterprise Communications | Competitive Intelligence Report
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Google Expands Enterprise Offerings with Postini Acquisition
| Jul 11, 2007 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report
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3Com to Spin TippingPoint Back Out in IPO
| Jul 2, 2007 | Enterprise Security| Competitive Intelligence Report
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Symantec Consolidates on the Client
| Jun 13, 2007 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report |
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Mitel Takes Aggressive Approach to Growth with Proposed Inter-Tel Acquisition
| Apr 27, 2007 | Enterprise Communications | Competitive Intelligence Report |
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Cisco Conferences in WebEx
| Mar 16, 2007 | Enterprise Communications | Competitive Intelligence Report |
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Symantec to Buy Altiris
| Jan 31, 2007 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report |
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Cisco Forges Ahead, Buys IronPort
| Jan 5, 2007 | Enterprise Security | Competitive Intelligence Report |
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