| Will Google's App Engine become a malware portal?
Security experts fear Google's new application hosting service App Engine will become a tool to spread malware and could ruin Web security defences. Google last week announced it has opened its infrastructure to third-party developers who want to host their applications with the search giant. Several applications have already been launched, which require users to open a Google account to access. .
Earth Day events have region thinking green
Several attractions around Pittsburgh are hosting green-themed, family-friendly activities on Saturday and next week to celebrate Earth Day, a worldwide observance which is officially on Tuesday. On Saturday at the Frick Environmental Center, for instance, kids and adults can participate in planting annuals, like zinnias and marigolds, at the center's entrance. They also can make craft projects from natural materials, go on nature walks that emphasize birds and botany, and enjoy live musical entertainment. "It's an opportunity for kids to come into the park and learn ... and be able to give back," says Phil Costanzo, park naturalist for Citiparks, which is presenting the event. "We believe that if you teach them at a young age to appreciate the earth, they will become the ...
SAVVIS Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in Magic Quadrant for North American Web Hosting
Further supporting its position as a global leader in IT infrastructure services for business and government applications, SAVVIS today announced that industry analyst firm Gartner, Inc. has positioned SAVVIS in the "Leaders" quadrant in the Magic Quadrant for North American Web Hosting, 2008, published April 10, 2008, and authored by Gartner analysts Ted Chamberlin and Lydia Leong. The new 2008 report can be accessed from SAVVIS' web site: www.savvis.net/magicquadrantleader According to Gartner, vendors listed in the "Leaders" quadrant "have proven they have staying power in this market, can frequently innovate upon their existing products, and can be relied on for enterprise hosting needs. They have proven their technical competence and ability to deliver services to a wide range of customers." The Gartner Magic Quadrant is widely recognized as one of the most influential benchmarks for enterprises seeking to evaluate hosting services.
Mitratech Selects Terremark to Deliver Managed Hosting Environment for TeamConnect Legal
Mitratech, a leading provider of software solutions for organizations to manage legal, compliance, and risks, today announced the availability of TeamConnect Legal with managed hosting. Mitratech's innovative offering will leverage Terremark Worldwide, Inc.'s (NasdaqGM:TMRK - News) Infinistructure(TM) utility-computing platform, its managed hosting services and world-class infrastructure to deliver high-quality service. .
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