Thursday, June 24, 2004PivX Inks Partnership With Consulting FirmNewport Beach-based PivX Solutions has entered a strategic partnership with NCX Group, a business risk management consulting firm. NCX will act as a market development partner for PivX threat mitigation solutions. According to the company, NCX has a network of over 9000 resellers. PivX provides vulnerability assessment and desktop security software applications.
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Arkeia Backs Up LDAP ServersCarlsbad-based Arkeia (www.arkeia.com) has released a new backup plug-in for hot backup of Access Protocol (LDAP) servers. LDAP is used to create centralized network directories of user information, so that multiple systems can use a central database for user authentication. LDAP is being used by enterprises to enable single-sign on capability for diverse systems, ranging from LAN resources to email, to user applications. Arkeia's plug-in allows its customers to back up servers without interrupt (More info...)
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MRV Adds VPLS Capabilities to RoutersChatsworth-based MRV Communications, which develops and provides optical Ethernet access solutions, announced that it has added new private LAN services (VPLS) auto-discovery to its suite of multiprotocol label switching-based routers. The capability enables multipoint virtual private networks for enterprises, and automates what was once a manual process for service providers.
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Boingo Bounces Into PDAsSanta Monica-based Boingo Wireless (www.boingo.com) has announced new versions of its Wi-Fi network access client for Palm OS and Windows Mobile 2003. Pocket Boingo for Windows Mobile 2003 is available now, Pocket Boingo for the Palm Tungsten C will be available later this summer, with versions for other Palm platforms following. The new software allows users to easily connect to Wi-Fi networks and Boingo's worldwide roaming network of hot spots. The free software detects Boingo-powered networks (More info...)
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Vantage Oncology Raises $15MEl Segundo-based Vantage Oncology has raised $15M from New Enterprise Associates, Conning Capital Partners, Salix Ventures, and Versant Ventures. Vantage operates centers for the treatment of cancer, using advanced radiation oncology. The Series B round included NEA as the lead and new investor. The company is headed by Michael T. Fiore, former President of Comprehensive Cancer Centers and COO of Salick Health Care.
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Napster, Best Buy In Marketing AgreementLos Angeles-based Napster (www.napster.com) announced that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with Best Buy, where Best Buy will promote the Napster online music service to its stores. Napster, the division of Roxio which was formed out of the defunct Napster file swapping service, recently launched a online subscription music download service. Best Buy will feature Napster in physical displays in its stores, demonstration kiosks, and will also train its sales associates to showcase the (More info...)
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Qualcomm Taps 3D AudioSan Diego-based Qualcomm (www.qualcomm.com) said yesterday that has licensed technology from QSound Labs, which the company will incorporate into Qualcomm's Mobile Station Modem chipsets. Qualcomm will use QSound's Q3D and QXpander software to enhance its chipsets, allowing for the creation of a 3D audio effect with headsets or two speakers.
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Pictage Launches Wedding Photographer DirectoryTorrance-based Pictage (www.pictage.com) has launched a new online directory of professional wedding photographers, in conjunction with Los Angeles-based WeddingChannel.com. The new directory allows brides and grooms to locate wedding photographers across the nation, and enhances Pictage's digital picture ordering and previewing system. Pictage provides a complete online system used by professional wedding photographers to enable the viewing, selling, and printing of wedding images.
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