New Version Of Lotus Notes Traveler for Android

CIO (2010-12-14) – IBM is ready to ship an Android-comparable new version of its push-based email software Lotus Notes Traveler. New client software will give access to email, calendar and contacts on any Android version 2.x-based smartphones or tablet. Lotus Notes Traveler is already compatible with Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Version 8.5.2.1 of Traveller …

Backup Your Exchange Email to Google

Google has introduced yesterday (12/10/2010) the Google Message Continuity, a cloud-based email continuity solution.  A new service from Google will ensure you always have access to your email, even when your Exchange server is down. “Google Message Continuity works by replicating email accounts hosted on Microsoft® Exchange Servers in the cloud, using Gmail, Calendar and …

Could be another sensitive information leak

Reuters (2010-12-07) – 10 computers which had some sensitive information have been already release to the public. The Office of Inspector General found serious breaches in NASA’s IT security practices that could lead to the improper release of sensitive information related to Space Shuttle and other NASA programs. read more … I think we should pay …

Lotus Notes Email Servers Retirement Has Been Postponed Until Friday

Is it just me or perhaps somebody else shares my thought: Why are there so many  Lotus Notes email server retirements and not a single news about MS Outlook to Lotus Notes email migration? Just came across a post in regards to moving away from Lotus Notes email. This one is a slightly different as  I think …

Securing Government Internet Traffic is a Tough Task

Associated Press via Google (2010-12-05) – Department of Homeland Security estimates that 2,400 network connections used every day by millions of federal workers. The process of securing government sites is slow. The recent WikiLeaks release of more than 25,000 very sensitive government documents defines new challenges for Home Security agencies.  read more …

Bush tax cuts to stay

BBC (2010-12-02) – US House votes to keep Bush middle class tax cuts. The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would extend tax cuts for middle class Americans while letting them lapse for the wealthy. The Democratic-led bill keeps tax rates low for Americans making less than $200,000 a year. read more…

Why would the government agency move off Lotus Notes?

I am really shocked by that news. Actually not really shocked, just a bit disappointed that  General Services Administration, the federal agency that provides goods and services to other agencies and manages public buildings is moving from IBM Lotus Notes to Gmail and Google Apps for Government (I even did not know this existed). Based on InformationWeek …