SYSTEMS UTILITY
Find Resource Leaks
http://www.liutilities.com, contact@liutilities.com
LIUtilities released WinTasks 4 Professional 4.4, software that lets you find resource leaks and protects you from Internet threats. To detect and terminate a virus, the software's Process Library provides you with continuous updates and descriptions of all programs and processes that are active on your computer. After a new virus is discovered, you can use the WinTasks script to detect and remove the virus. WinTasks can also remove spyware, adware, and other security threats. You can identify and terminate any program, even if the program is invisible in Windows Task Manager. WinTasks 4 Professional 4.4 runs on Windows XP/2000/NT/Me/98 and costs $49.95.
Search for Files
http://www.softcomplete.com, office@softcomplete.com
SoftComplete Development released SearchGun 1.1, software that can search for files in computers, external drives, 3.5" disks, and CD-ROMs. SearchGun features a scoring system that lets you find a file even when you don't remember the correct spelling of the filename. The program can also search the file's contents, including compressed file contents. The software's search syntax rules resemble an Internet search engine. SearchGun 1.1 runs on Windows Server 2003/XP/2000/Me/9x systems. Pricing starts at $19 for one license. Volume discounts apply.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Survey 3.3
http://www.scalablesoftware.com,
713-316-4900, info@scalablesoftware.com
Scalable Software released Survey 3.3, usage-management software that's unique because it provides thin-client support to measure actual usage, not open/close or elapsed time, for all applications running in Terminal Services sessions. You can audit and eliminate license and support costs associated with desktop and thin-client redundancy. Customized reports notify you when licenses are exceeded. Thin-client–focused report templates provide detailed reporting about server, application, client, and end-user activity. Consolidated reporting is provided for cross-platform analysis. You can also receive recommendations about purchasing or uninstalling products to return to compliance. Survey 3.3 is different from typical asset-management and inventory utilities because it couples usage measurements with raw installation numbers to reduce IT expenditures and achieve optimal asset usage.
"Now more than ever, chief information officers are being asked to show a Return on Investment for technology products. CEOs want to know how investments in infrastructures, email servers, and even workstations will benefit the company," said Brent Rhymes, Scalable Software's vice president of sales and marketing. "Proving the value through actual usage data is an approach adopted and well received by upper management. When companies measure usage, they discover a multitude of ways to reduce IT costs and are able to prove the value of technology in the workplace."
Usage and change management functions can audit and monitor deployed hardware for component changes due to end-user manipulation or theft. You can quickly identify accurate patch information to prevent security threats. You can also identify enterprise desktop security threats through scheduled standards policy auditing. Golden Machine standards comparisons locate deviations in installed software, application versioning, and security patches. Pricing is $35 per seat. Optional modules to measure printer usage and ensure security and standalone compliance are also available.
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