The News Review:
- Application Security Inc. Appoints Three Software Industry …
- DEACOM Business Software Manages Canadian Panel Plant
- Sector Snap: Health care software and equipment
- Callidus Software Joins Salesforce.com’s Force.com Checkout …
Application Security Inc. Appoints Three Software Industry …
MarketWatch
8 2008 NEW YORK Dec 08 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) –Application Security Inc. the leading provider of database security risk and compliance solutions for the enterprise today announced the appointments of George Kadifa of Silver Lake; former Watchfire CEO Peter McKay; and former Princeton Softech chairman and CEO Paul Winn to its board of directors effective immediately. The three new board members bring a demonstrated record of achievement leading software growth companies and provide exceptional information management domain expertise. Application Security Inc. will leverage these appointments to guide company growth capitalize on evolving market opportunities and maximize shareholder value. George Kadifa is currently a Senior Advisor at Silver Lake. Prior to joining Silver Lake George was Vice President of Global Delivery at IBM Global Technology Services where he also served as General Manager of the company’s Applications on Demand service.
DEACOM Business Software Manages Canadian Panel Plant
MarketWatch
A fully-automated plant Brockport Home Systems uses the DEACOM system to supply wall panels to home builders such as Great Gulf Homes. The DEACOM System was selected based on its integrated functionality which is specific to the building component industry and its experience with the Canadian market. “We wanted an integrated software system that is geared toward our industry with minimal customization” says Kamal Sabarathnam General Manager of Brockport. “DEACOM gives us just that – the ability to adjust our lumber prices in bulk automatically log user changes to the system and manage our Canadian taxes – all in one system. Since going live on the DEACOM System in the summer of 2008 Brockport Home Systems manages its accounting labor tracking production inventory control engineering links purchasing and sales order entry processes in one software system. DEACOM gives Brockport Home Systems the ability to plan for material requirements by date as well as link its scheduling to the shop floor for accurate job costing information. To learn more about the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and ERP Software System or to schedule an online demonstration call 610-971-2278 ext.
Sector Snap: Health care software and equipment
CNNMoney.com
Obama discussed the technology in a radio address Saturday and reiterated the comments during a Sunday interview. In a client note Deutsche Bank analyst Ross Muken said the remarks show health care information technology is “on the front burner” for Obama’s incoming administration. The markets were strongly in positive territory Monday afternoon and the comments may have given an extra boost to medical software companies and medical records makers. Among medical software makers Cerner Corp. rose 45 cents or 2.
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Callidus Software Joins Salesforce.com’s Force.com Checkout …
MarketWatch
com Checkout will be showcased atsalesforce. com’s Cloudforce event on Monday December 8 at thePierre Hotel in New York City. Callidus Software is one of only 14companies to exhibit at the much-anticipated event. “Callidus Software continues to demonstrate technology leadership bydelivering Callidus Plan Communicator as a 100% Force. com nativeapplication available via Force. com Checkout” said Clarence Sochief marketing officer at salesforce.