May 23, 2005 (Computerworld)
Compuware Ships Governance System
• Compuware Corp. has begun shipping Changepoint 10, an integrated IT governance and IT management system. The software is designed to provide enhanced visibility across applications, IT infrastructure systems and project portfolios, according to the Detroit-based company. New functionality includes the ability to identify applications that might be affected by systems being developed, plus configurable workflow capabilities that enable IT managers to identify a project's status. Prices for the Windows-based product range from $400 to $2,000 per named user.
Elemental Upgrades Compliance System
• Elemental Security Inc. in San Mateo, Calif., announced the latest version of its Elemental Compliance System. The new version offers increased platform coverage, including agent support for Windows 2000 desktops, Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 servers, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0. It also has a deeper policy library that includes templates for Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance and additional Windows applications, the vendor said. New automated remediation of host and application configuration policies, additional reports and support for Active Directory integration are also included. Pricing starts at $100,000.
Oracle, Zend Agree On Integration Link
• Oracle Corp. and Zend Technologies Inc. in Cupertino, Calif., announced new integration between Oracle's database and Zend's PHP open-source scripting language for developing Web applications. The companies plan to deliver a free download in the third quarter called Zend Core for Oracle, which will allow developers to deliver PHP applications that are tightly integrated with Oracle's database.