E-Business
EduIQ.com introduces Vista-ready computers monitoring software
EduIQ.com has announced the immediate availability of version 2.4.2 of Classroom Spy Professional that has full support for Windows Vista.
Classroom Spy Professional from EduIQ.com enables remote interaction between the user on the administrator computer and users of individual computers over LAN, WLAN, VPN and the internet. Once installed and configured, the program lets you see what’s going on the screens of remote machines and, if needed, take full control over the mouse and keyboard of any machine. There is also an ability to show your own screen to remote users and execute some admin operations. The program encrypts screen data as well as mouse and keyboard input.
Classroom Spy Professional, as the name implies, has been designed for the use in a classroom or a computer lab. The activities of any student can be recorded for further analysis and assessment. The software is made for training presentations, especially if there is no projector in the classroom. The teacher can use the existing computer infrastructure to deliver a presentation directly to the screens of remote users.
The software provides complete control over the remote machines. Being able to administer computers from the administrator machine, the teacher can send a message or lock workstations to get students’ attention before moving to the next stage of instruction or giving a new assignment. It’s also possible to execute various admin commands, for example, log off users, turn off, restart, hibernate, or suspend one or all remote computers at once with a single mouse click. There is also an ability to schedule remote computers desktop recording and record remote activities even when there is nobody monitoring computers.
The capabilities of Classroom Spy Professional can be used not only in a classroom but also in offices. The program can be used to give sales presentations, show product demos, provide remote technical support and collaborate online. It is secure as the communication and all settings are encrypted and password protected.
Classroom Spy Professional 2.4.2 runs under Windows 98, Me, NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista and costs US$49.95 for a three-computer licence. For other types of licences, please refer to http://www.ClassroomSpy.com/classroomspy_pro.htm. Licensed customers are entitled to free technical support by e-mail. Additional information on the product, as well as its free 30-day evaluation copy is available from http://www.ClassroomSpy.com.
E-Business
AnyChart and Adobe partner to deliver Flash charting to Web applications
Adobe Systems Inc. and Sibental Inc. DBA AnyChart announced partnership to deliver Flash charting solution for Web application developers worldwide. AnyChart provides four products for Adobe Solutions Network, empowering Adobe Solutions with charting components, such as Anychart Flash Map Component, Anychart Flash Gantt Chart Component, Anychart Flash Chart Component and AnyChart Dashboard Service.
AnyChart components allow Web and other rich media developers to bring their customers the experience of real-time flash charts with no necessity to edit Flash source. Core XML-based technology allows controlling transparency, color, URL linking, captions, legends, backgrounds, animations and sound along with the displayed data.
As a cross-platform solution, AnyChart Flash components work on virtually any platform: MacOS, Windows, BSD, Linux, Solaris, Unix and mobile devices.
AnyChart component enterprise licences are immediately available from http://www.anychart.com.
Networking
NextNine automates complex problem identification
NextNine announced a partnership to offer a technical support solution for optimal network performance, based on their respective technologies.
With the integration of NextNine Service Automation and the Apparent Networks AppCritical Technical Support Edition, support organizations can maximize system availability by identifying performance issues in their IP networks and resolving them in an automated fashion. Designed for remotely assessing and troubleshooting converged networks, AppCritical provides end-to-end visibility into live network and identifies and outlines conditions and faults that will impact network quality. NextNine’s Virtual Support Engineer checks the equipment on-site, correlates this information with network data and resolves the identified problem without the need for field visits or customer assistance.
NextNine Service Automation Ecosystem Edition automates support processes that allow vendors and support providers across the service ecosystem to deliver services while lowering costs. NextNine’s proprietary Virtual Support Engineer can either be deployed at the customer’s support organization for 24X7 support or downloaded on demand to resolve issues when required. The company’s products have been deployed by GE Healthcare, Allscripts, Openwave, Comverse and airwide solutions.
Apparent Networks’ AppCritical Technical Support Edition provides network-dependent vendors the ability to pinpoint problems on their customers’ networks and discover why their applications are not working properly. With its remote network troubleshooting capabilities, AppCritical provides unobtrusive access to customers’ networks beyond their firewalls. Its ability to identify whether the application problem rests within the network or not.
Infrastructure
win.rar GmbH announces the beta version of the WinRAR Unplugged 3.62
win.rar GmbH announces the beta version of the WinRAR Unplugged 3.62.
With WinRAR Unplugged, you can use WinRAR anywhere. When you place WinRAR Unplugged on an external device like a USB/Flash drive or an external hard drive, you can use it (including your profiles, AV-Code, themes, etc.) anywhere a Windows PC is available.
Furthermore, WinRAR Unplugged offers you complete storage and backup solution. You can take WinRAR Unplugged with you on your external drives and manage your data anywhere you go!
Using WinRAR Unplugged helps ensure that your personal data is safe. When you remove the device with WinRAR Unplugged, all your information is secure and leaves with you.
The personal licence key for WinRAR is also valid for WinRAR Unplugged, so all registered WinRAR users can use WinRAR Unplugged at no additional cost.
In addition to all the above features, WinRAR Unplugged also supports seven interchangeable languages in one version. Supported languages are: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese and simplified Chinese. The language files are available for download at http://www.win-rar.com/rarextras.html.
The WinRAR Unplugged 3.62 Beta 1 is available for download at http://www.win-rar.com/index.php?id=463&dl=wrar_unplugged_3.6.2.2b.exe
The system requirements of WinRAR Unplugged are:
- Intel Pentium (or compatible)
- Win95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, Server 2003, XP
- 64MB of RAM
- 6MB of available hard disk space