mobile Palo Alto Networks Introduces Private Cloud Based Laptop Security Solution GlobalProtect is a new VPN-like solution from Palo Alto Networks for managing network access on enterprise laptops. Unlike a traditional VPN client, GlobalProtect locates and connects through an organization's geographically closest firewall. Enterprise Klint Finley View comments
Cloud Computing Salesforce.com Heralds The Activity Stream - Chatter Comes out of Beta Salesforce.com is launching Chatter to its entire customer base today. The adoption means that Chatter will now be part of the entire Salesforce.com stack, available as a stand alone application and as a platform for application development. Chatter is now integrated into the entire Salesforce.com product line, including its sales and support… Alex Williams View comments
Apple Microsoft Introduces Windows Messenger Live for iPhone Microsoft has introduced its Windows Live Messenger to Apple. The Messenger app is designed for iPhone and iPod Touch. The app allows users to instant message their friends list, view and comment on friends' photos and status updates from Windows Live, Facebook, and MySpace,see what their Messenger friends are sharing via Flickr, YouTube, and… Mobile Curt Hopkins View comments
Apple Apple Updates Privacy Notice with Location Location-based computing is a trend ReadWriteWeb has been tracking for some time. But Apple's update of its privacy policy this week emphasizes location's arrival in mainstream of consumer communications. "To provide location-based services on Apple products, Apple and our partners and licensees may collect, use, and share precise location… Curt Hopkins View comments
News Hadoop and Oracle Hook Up Through Cloudera and Quest Software Cloudera is working with Quest Software to provide a connector into Oracle for Hadoop, the open-source, distrbuted data management platform. The connector, called "Ora-Oop," provides a way to transfer data between Oracle and Hadoop. The service will be available in the fourth quarter for download through Cloudera and Quest. Alex Williams View comments