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Written on August 17th, 2010 by PricesTechno shouts
In the wake of former CEO Mark Herd’s sexual harassement scandal, HP is announcing that it is acquiring Fortify, a software security company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Fortify’s Software Security Assurance products and services protect companies from security threats in busines software applications. The company’s software evaluates and test software code for security flaws while programs are actually being developed. Fortify has previously collaborated with HP, integrating its software with HP products in June 2009. HP says that it will operate Fortify initially as a standalone entity but the company will eventually be folded into HP’s Software and Solutions business. Fortify’s products will become part of the Business Technology Optimization application portfolio, available through HP’s sales and service channels. Fortify has raised venture funding from DAG Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sigma Partners Clearly the Fortify acquisition is more of an enterprise play. HP’s last two acquisitions, Lala competitor- Melodeo, and smartphone manufacturer Palm , have been in the consumer and hardware space. CrunchBase Information Fortify Software Information provided by CrunchBase
Written on August 17th, 2010 by PricesTechno shouts
AP – Hewlett-Packard Co. says it is buying Fortify Software to beef up its cyber security offerings.
Written on August 16th, 2010 by PricesTechno shouts
It’s not often that we fight. Actually, no, that’s not even slightly true. It’s not often that we fight on camera . But this week’s episode of Too Long; Didn’t Watch is one of those times. Our guest is Gene Massey from Cinema Shares – an LA-based startup that hopes to allow filmakers and other media moguls to do mini-IPOs to raise capital for their projects. Both of us were excited by the idea of the business – but when it came to whether the idea of fan-funded films will be good or bad for the world… or whether Paul was suggesting that Christians and NASCAR fans are idiots… well, watch the video to see what happened. Video below. Note: due to some choice language, this week’s episode is more not safe for work than usual.
Written on August 16th, 2010 by PricesTechno shouts
Investor’s Business Daily – Google’s (NMS:GOOG) video site YouTube continued to dominate U.S. online-video viewing statistics in July, according to ComScore. Google’s YouTube had 143.2 mil viewers, while distant No. 2 Yahoo (NMS:YHOO) had 55.1 mil viewers. Facebook finished third with 46.6 mil viewers. Meanwhile, Hulu generated the highest number of video ad impressions at 783 mil.
Written on August 16th, 2010 by PricesTechno shouts
Zivity is a great site for women and photographers who aren’t afraid to get a little racy to express themselves and potentially be discovered. That said, they obviously don’t have the reach of something like Playboy . But thanks to a new partnership between the two, interested women can potentially get the best of both worlds. Playboy will host a series of contests on Zivity, the winners of which will get to appear on Playboy.com. The Playboy community will choose themes for each of these contests. Here are some of the ones already being thrown out there: “Hottest Super Heroes,” “Show Your Lady Gaga,” “Suits and Stockings,” “Glistening Lips,” “Babes in Boots,” “Downy Hairs,” “Girls with Glasses” — you get the idea. The winners for each contest will be chosen by the Playboy community (starting late September/early October), and Zivity teases that certain models are likely to get scouted to appear in Playboy magazine or other Playboy ventures as well. Women who are interested simply need to sign up for a Zivity account and start making some custom photo shoots for the contests. Models have to be 19 years old, while the photographers have to be 18. Zivity and Playboy are looking for professional-amateur to professional level photography for the contest and pictures have to have been shot with DSLR cameras. Playboy has been struggling of late as the move online continues to eat away at the core ad sales at the magazine. There is even some talk that founder Hugh Hefner may attempt to buy back all the shares and take it private once again. But while the business may be struggling, the brand remains huge, so this is a big win for Zivity and their community. CrunchBase Information Zivity Information provided by CrunchBase
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