Intel and Dell buy Competitors to Cisco Switches
Friday, 22 July 2011
Dell buys Force10, Intel snags Fulcrum as a direct response to Cisco getting into the server market.  This happens right as Cisco is about to lay off 6500 employees.   http://www.tgdaily.com/opinion/57375-dell-buys-force10-intel-snags-fulcrum-and-cisco-gets-heartburn

CaseLogistix and Case Notebook are launched
Friday, 22 July 2011
Thomson Reuters launches Westlaw CaseLogistix® 5.3 and West Case Notebook® 2.5, providing key integration between its document review and case analysis tools. The new versions allow litigators to more efficiently build strong cases by pulling essential case information together in one place, including e-discovery documents, briefs, transcripts, pleadings, key facts, legal research and more. Westlaw CaseLogistix 5.3 and West Case Notebook 2.5 are part of Westlaw Litigator®, the most comprehensive set of integrated tools, services and content that help attorneys be more productive at each stage of a matter and more efficient in creating superior work product. Westaw CaseLogistix is a scalable document review and production software platform that provides a quick, simple, accurate way to review electronically stored information (ESI) throughout the e-discovery process. West Case Notebook case analysis and management software provides a centrally accessible electronic case file where users can organize, analyze and collaborate on all essential case information, including legal research from Westlaw and WestlawNext. With the new versions, key e-discovery documents can be sent from Westlaw CaseLogistix into West Case Notebook with a single click, greatly speeding up case preparation. The integration between the two products leverages Westlaw CaseLogistix’s powerful native format capabilities, allowing e-discovery documents to be viewed in their native file formats within West Case Notebook and alongside other key case information such as briefs, transcripts, pleadings and legal research as litigators build their case Beyond the new integration, Westlaw CaseLogistix 5.3 features enhanced document production capabilities, allowing for multiple-page TIFF and PDF document productions. Westlaw CaseLogistix 5.3 also provides improved platform support for Microsoft Windows® 7, Microsoft SQL Server® 2008 and Windows Server® 2008. West Case Notebook 2.5 adds improved system performance and increased capacity, and is compatible with Microsoft Office® 2010. Print and Print Preview options are now available on the display pane toolbar, allowing fast, easy printing of the document being viewed. “Today more than ever, litigators seek to build effective cases as efficiently as possible, to help their clients manage costs and win client loyalty,” said Allison Guidette, vice president and general manager, Litigation, Thomson Reuters Professional. “Westlaw CaseLogistix and West Case Notebook help litigators conduct document review and seamlessly transition to analyzing key documents, facts and legal research using some of the most robust and deeply integrated tools on the market. No more switching back and forth between applications or having to ask for help to get information from tool A to tool B. Key discovery documents can now be accessed alongside other vital case information, allowing litigators to efficiently incorporate all key information into their case preparation.” “Westlaw Litigator’s extensive array of litigation tools effectively integrate into the litigator’s workflow, placing essential resources for building a case at their fingertips,” continued Guidette. Westlaw Litigator is the most comprehensive set of systems for analyzing and managing cases. Westlaw CaseLogistix, West Case Notebook, Westlaw Drafting Assistant, West Case Timeline™, LiveNote Stream, West Publisher, Westlaw® Legal Calendaring and more, give attorneys and support staff the tools they need to handle case work more efficiently and build better work product and stronger, more effective cases.

Google Launches Google+ as a response to Facebook and Twitter
Thursday, 02 June 2011
Google+ is Google's new answer to Facebook and Twitter. Although it has only a small following, it is growing rapidly. Facebook recently was ranked as one of the worst 5 websites by customer satisfaction. Perhaps the integrated apps and ads have caused many Facebook users to be dissatisfied with the Facebook project. However you look at it, Facebook will be here for a long time. Most users will deal with the difficulties of Facebook rather than switch and lose connections to all of their friends. However, when the challenger is the cool and hip Google+ which is integrated with Google Apps and Gmail, it may be enough to start migrating users. Check out the new Google+ here: http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/