Latest News from Open Web Developer News Desk

Option 3G Solution in Google Android 2.0 Development Platform

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

Option, the wireless technology company, today announced that its GTM501 will be used in MOTO Development Group's Android 2.0 Media Platform (AMP) offering reduced time-to-market for next-generation multi-touch consumer and enterprise electronics device developers. This project further demonstrates the Option's strategy to support innovative Original Equipment Manufacturers and Original Design Manufacturers integrating 3G connectivity.

Challenger Mobile Joins the Google Android Movement

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:30:00 EDT

Challenger Mobile, the white label mobile VoIP technology company, has announced the launch during the fall of its ground-breaking platform for Google's Android mobile operating system. Challenger Mobile will allow mobile operators, wireless ISPs and related service providers to now deliver mVoIP services to customers switching to Android-based mobile phones, which utilize the innovative operating system developed by one of the tech world's biggest companies -- Google.

Nimbuzz Multi Community IM Launches on Google's Android OS

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:25:00 EDT

Nimbuzz has announced the launch of its multi community mobile social messenger application for Android handsets. Unique for Android users, Nimbuzz introduces a revolutionary buddy list layout, Skype IM, a time-sensitive user interface, home-screen notifications, auto-reconnect, clickable URLs, and local social network support to make Nimbuzz the most sophisticated IM application for Android handsets.

Trend Micro Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:41:00 EDT

Trend Micro Incorporated, a provider of Internet content security, announced earnings results for the second quarter 2009. For the second quarter, Trend Micro posted consolidated net sales of 24,244 million Yen (or US $249 million, 97.22 JPY = 1USD). The company posted operating income of 7,229 million Yen (or US $74 million) and net income of 4,028 million Yen (or US $41 million) for the quarter. These figures reflect a 2 percent increase in net income compared to the same period a year ago.

Google Chrome OS On Its Way From Google

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:15:00 EDT

Sundar Pichai, VP Product Management at Google, and Linus Upson, a Google Engineering Director, posted details about the long-awaited Google Chrome OS yesterday on the Official Google Blog. Google Chrome OS is a new project, separate from Android.

Crescendo Networks Unveils New Purpose-built Application Delivery Platforms

Mon, 04 May 2009 08:43:00 EDT

Crescendo Networks has announced the Maestro CN-7000 series, a new line of advanced application delivery hardware platforms. The CN-7000 series includes the entry-level CN-7710, the CN-7740 for medium to large organizations, and the CN-7790 for the largest organizations, with up to 10 Gbps throughput.

Juniper Networks Introduces Next Generation of Network Infrastructure

Mon, 04 May 2009 08:38:00 EDT

Skype 2.8 Beta for Mac Delivers WiFi Hotspot Access Management and Screen Sharing

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EST

Skype has released Skype 2.8 Beta for Mac, the latest version of its internet communications software for Mac users. This new release contains a number of new Skype features, including Skype Access and screen sharing. Both of these features will be built into versions of Skype for other operating systems sometime in 2009. Skype Access is a worldwide, pay-per-minute WiFi hotspot access service provided by Boingo Wireless and enabled by Skype. Skype Access allows users to connect to any of the more than 100,000 Boingo WiFi hotspots worldwide

Vietnam to Widely Use Open Source Software

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:30:00 EST

According to VietNamNet Bridge, the Ministry of Information and Communications has issued an instruction on using open source software products in state agencies. It was reported that by June 30, 2009, 100% of servers in IT divisions of government agencies must be installed with open source software; that 100% of staff in these divisions be trained in the use of these software products, and at least 50% use them proficiently.

Google's Browser Security Handbook Released

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:45:00 EST

Google recently released its Browser Security Handbook to the general public. The 60-page document provides a comprehensive comparison of a broad set of security features and characteristics in commonly used browsers, along with commentary and implementation tips for application developers who need to rely on these mechanisms, as well as engineering teams working on future browser-side security enhancements.

Google and Open Handset Alliance Announce Android Open Source Availability

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:15:00 EDT

Google and the Open Handset Alliance have announced the availability of the Android platform source code to everyone, for free, under the new Android Open Source Project. This represents an open and fully featured mobile platform that will enable people to create a mobile device without restrictions, build applications that run on Android powered devices, and contribute to the core platform.

Google Chrome: Full On Support From Auslogics

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Auslogics says it will fully support the new web browser Google Chrome poised to become a powerful Internet Explorer rival. The users of Auslogics BoostSpeed may be the first to experience the full Google Chrome support. This computer performance optimization software will protect the privacy of Google Chrome users, as well as optimize the new browser speed, all by the end of September 2008.

Google Apps To Offer Video to Premier Edition Users

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:25:00 EDT

Is there a market for YouTube for business? We'll soon all find out, because Google is now offering a new Video tag to Premier Edition users of Google Apps - allowing for the easy embedding of videos in internal Web pages, along with functionality allowing for comment on videos, add descriptions and tags, search for any video to which they have access or download videos to their laptops or phones.

Project Insight Project Management Software Releases Project Scorecard

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT

Project Insight has released Project Scorecard, a project scoring system that enables companies to measure projects on how they fit into corporate goals and objectives. With the recent economic downturn, businesses are hard-pressed to prioritize major projects and determine whether or not they meet company strategies.

GIS Planning Integrates Browser-Based Google Earth into its Services

Fri, 30 May 2008 08:45:00 EDT

As soon as Google announced the availability of browser-based Google Earth functionality, GIS Planning's development team jumped on the opportunity to integrate the application into their existing Google Maps-powered services. In doing so, GIS Planning became one of the first developers anywhere to successfully integrate this technology.

Zoho Invites Google & Yahoo Users to Login

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:15:00 EDT

Zoho announced that it is welcoming Google and Yahoo users with a unified login designed to encourage those users to try Zoho applications. Now, Google and Yahoo users who visit Zoho can simply log into Zoho using the usernames and passwords associated with their Google and Yahoo accounts.

Google Reports 31% Profits Increase in First Quarter of 2008

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:15:00 EDT

After a better-than-expected quarterly earnings report called 'amazingly good' by the New York Times, it would seem that Google is defying macro-economic downtrend. 'It's clear we are well positioned for 2008 and beyond, regardless of the business environment we are surrounded by,' said Google Inc. Chairman Eric Schmidt.

Google VP of Engineering To Become EMI Music's New President of Digital

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:45:00 EDT

Douglas Merrill, Google VP of Engineering, is leaving Google to become EMI Music's new President of Digital. Merrill joined Google late in 2003 as Senior Director of Information Systems. In this capacity he led multiple strategic efforts including Google?s 2004 IPO and its related regulatory activities. He holds direct line accountability for all internal engineering and support worldwide.

Krugle Makes Code Search OpenAPI Available for Partners

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:15:00 EST

Krugle, the company that provides code search for the world's leading developer networks, including IBM developerWorks, CollabNet, SourceForge.net, and Yahoo! Developer Network, has announced the availability of its OpenAPI for partners. 'With the opening of this interface, Krugle is better able to serve the needs of its developer network partners,' said Matt Graney, senior director of product management, Krugle.

Intrepidus Wins ‘Best of’ 2008 Tech Award for 'Best Boardroom Meeting'

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:50:00 EST

Intrepidus Group has announced that it has been recognized with a 2008 government technology "Best Of" award from the Government Technology Research Alliance (GTRA) in the "Best Boardroom Meeting" category. The new recognition joins a series of accolades, including a recent independent review performed by Bright Hub, given to Intrepidus' PhishMe security solution for protecting enterprises from the growing and ominous threat of spear phishing and whaling attacks.

IT Mill Integrates Google Web Toolkit

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST

IT Mill Ltd has released version 5.0 of its IT Mill Toolkit under the Apache 2.0 open source license. With IT Mill Toolkit 5 developers now have the building blocks for RIAs that will allow them to work with Java alone. Toolkit 5.0 unites client-side AJAX tools with server-side Java tools, shortening the RIA development cycle.

Federal Trade Commission Clears Google's Acquisition of DoubleClick

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:00:00 EST

Google welcomed the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's clearance of its planned acquisition of DoubleClick Inc., a premier provider of display ad serving technology and services. Google announced in April 2007 a definitive agreement to acquire the company for $3.1 billion in cash from San Francisco-based private equity firm Hellman & Friedman along with JMI Equity and management.

New Report Discusses Google Android and Funambol Open Source Impact on Mass Market for Mobile Email

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:00:00 EST

Funambol announced the availability of a free Funambol position paper entitled 'How Google Android Stimulates the Mass Market for Mobile Email and how Funambol Mobile Open Source Monetizes It'. The paper discusses how Android will spur adoption of mobile email by large numbers of people and how Android and Funambol can transform the market.

SMobile Predicts Spike in Mobile Viruses Once Google Phone Hits the Market

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:00:00 EST

According to SMobile Systems, the launch of Google Phone platform will be among the most positive transformational moments in mobile communications history by further merging computers with mobile devices. But while millions of people will now be able to 'compute on the run,' those same consumers will be a high-value target for hackers, spammers and others intent on hacking the new phones.

SMobile Systems' Security Solution for Google's Android

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:45:00 EST

SMobile Systems has created a mobile security solution for devices coming to market using the Android platform, the Google-initiated, Linux-based open source mobile operating system. On Monday, November 12, the Open Handset Alliance released the Android's software development kit. SMobile's team of security engineers immediately went to work to create a security solution designed specifically for the platform.

emoze's Push-Email Upgrade Supports Google Apps

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:45:00 EST

emoze has upgraded its free software that provides secure push email to mobile phones all over the world, to support Google Apps. This service from Google enables consumers and businesses to use their own custom domain names with several Google products.

db4objects Announces db4o Database as Android Ready

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:00:00 EST

db4objects announced that db4o runs seamlessly on the Android platform, a software stack for mobile devices introduced recently by the Google-backed Open Handset Alliance. The Android stack comes complete with application framework, development environment, tools, debuggers and vital applications for developers to leverage and create applications.

Credit Suisse Says Google's Good for $900

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST

Credit Suisse has pushed its 12-month price target on Google from $800 to $900, causing the stock to regain some of the 125 bucks it's lost to the market roiling since Google grazed $750 earlier this month. Most of Wall Street believes in its heart that Google will see a dizzying $1,000 but few have written it down. Credit Suisse analyst Heath Terry believes Google will drive out all contenders and effectively own 100% of search, which he describes as a 'natural monopoly,' and that all advertising, including TV, radio and outdoor, will eventually go digital using Google as its 'de facto operating system.' He is figuring on upwards of 35% sales growth over the next five years and at least 30% earnings growth.

Google To Take Online Storage World By Storm

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:00:00 EST

According to the Wall Street Journal this morning Google's preparing a service that would let users store on its computers essentially all of the files they might keep on their personal-computer hard drives - such as word-processing documents, digital music, video clips and images. Or, as CBS News says it, 'Google Wants To Be Your Hard Drive.'

Wireless Google - Next Steps: Bidding for a $4.6BN Chunk of Spectrum from the FCC

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST

A Google spokesman told the Wall Street Journal today that Google is 'making all the necessary preparations to become an applicant to bid' for a chunk of 700MHz spectrum from the FCC. 'Our goal is to make sure that American consumers have more choices in an open and competitive wireless world,' the spokesman continued.

Google Announces $10 Million Android Developer Challenge

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:00:00 EST

The Android Developer Challenge will provide $10 million to developers who build mobile applications for Android, a complete, open, and free mobile platform. The Challenge is designed to support the developer community and spark innovation on the Android platform by awarding cash prizes ranging from $25,000 to $275,000 to developers whose applications are picked by a panel of judges.

Plaxo Is First Site To Publicly Implement OpenSocial

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:00:00 EST

Less than 24 hours after the launch of OpenSocial, not only was it running live in Plaxo, but there were already several first-class gadgets from top developers like RockYou and Slide. 'This is just the beginning - there's so much more to do to truly open up the social web,' wrote Plaxo's Joseph Smarr, in his personal blog on web development, tech, and life.

Google and 34 Others Launch Android Platform, Form the Open Handset Alliance

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:00:00 EST

A broad alliance of leading technology and wireless companies today joined forces to announce the development of Android, calling it 'the first truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices.' Google, T-Mobile, HTC, Qualcomm, Motorola and others have collaborated on the development of Android through the Open Handset Alliance, a multinational alliance of technology and mobile industry leaders.

Google Goes On Disrupting: Last Week OpenSocial, This Week Open Phones

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST

In a move likely to be hailed as the final blow for the walled gardens favored till now by the wireless operators, Google is leveraging Linux and Java to open up the wireless handset market in the same way that it just launched OpenSocial to break open social networking and get beyond the walled garden approach of, for example, Facebook.

The OpenSocial Era of Cross-Network Social Applications Begins

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:30:00 EST

We already brought word last week of Marc Andreeseen's detailed overview of OpenSocial, but what of other leading participants in the introduction of common APIs to the world of social networking? Here is a round-up of what is being written, thought, and said about OpenSocial by those most closely involved either as innovators or users.

OpenSocial: "It's Good for Developers" Says Google's Joe Kraus

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 09:45:00 EDT

Google saw a problem with the way social networks were going, according to Joe Kraus, Director of Product Management, and OpenSocial was its way of overcoming it. Till now, to get an application to run on all the diferent social networks a developer had to customize their application for each one. 'When your 'development team' is just one or two people,' notes Kraus, 'the proliferation of APIs forces you to make tough choices, because you can't do that much one-off work.'

Google's OpenSocial Initiative Gains Massive Momentum

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 EDT

OpenSocial, the industry-backed application programming interface (API) developed by Google to promote interoperability and shared data across all online social networks, is gaining momentum at a rapid pace. The sites that have already committed to supporting OpenSocial - Bebo, Engage.com, Friendster, hi5, Hyves, imeem, LinkedIn, mixi, MySpace, Ning, Oracle, orkut, Plaxo, Salesforce.com, Six Apart, Tianji, Viadeo, and XING - represent an audience of about 200 million users globally.

Google Sales Surge 57% and Net Income 46% in Quarter 3

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:00:00 EDT

Google, whose shares hit a record of $641.41 a week ago, reported that sales in its third quarter had surged by 57% compared with the period a year ago, and net income by 46%. 'We are very pleased with the impressive growth we experienced across our business,' said CEO Eric Schmidt, who also told analysts, drily: 'It is obvious to us that our model continues to work very well.'

Google Doodle Celebrates Birthday of the Search Engine That Changed the World

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:00:00 EDT

Larry Page and Sergey Brin registered the google.com domain in 1997, and Google was officially launched one year later, making Google 9 this year. Google's birthday has alweays been celebrated on September 27th with a doodle displayed on the homepage, and today is no exception.

Will Google Gears Be the Basis for Online/Offline Version of Gmail?

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:15:00 EDT

Google Gears specifically allows AJAX web apps to run offline without a net connection. An open source runtime, it allows you to build offline Web applications, so presumably the bright folks at the Googleplex are keen to eat in their own kitchen.

Google Search Page Today Features Children's Author Roald Dahl

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:45:00 EDT

September 13 being Roald Dahl's birthday (he was born September 13, 1916), Google is celebrating today with a special celebration logo on the Google search page featuring items and characters from Dahl's world famous children's books.