Archive for December, 2011

Highs & Lows: Fastenal and BMC Software

December 29th, 2011

It’s been a less-than-stellar session on Wall Street, as all-too-familiar anxieties about European debt have resurfaced ahead of tomorrow’s Italian bond auction. With the major market indexes sitting on notable losses, the number of stocks at new annual lows has swelled. The NYSE tallies 93 equities at 52-week highs, along with 37 names at new lows. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq reports just 19 annual highs, compared to 56 fresh lows. Fastenal Company (FAST – 43.81) is among the dozens of stocks hitting bullish technical landmarks today, while BMC Software, Inc. (BMC – 32.25) has backpedaled to an annual nadir.

First up, FAST touched an intraday peak of $44.28 — marking a new all-time best for the shares. The stock has gained an impressive 46.5% in 2011, and FAST’s rise has been underlined by support at its 10-week moving average since September.

With the stock exploring previously uncharted territory in today’s trading, it’s no surprise to find call volume ramping up on FAST. So far, more than 4,300 calls have crossed the tape, representing about eight times the equity’s expected volume. Most active is the January 2012 42.50 call, where 3,212 contracts have been exchanged. The majority of these contracts traded closer to the ask price, suggesting they were most likely purchased.

On the other hand, BMC bottomed out at $32.20, representing a new two-year low for the stock. The software specialist has shed roughly 30% of its value in 2011, with the most recent leg of BMC’s downtrend highlighted by resistance at its 10-day and 20-day moving averages.

On the sentiment front, short interest on BMC surged by 28.6% over the past month, but these bearish bets account for a fairly tame 1.9% of the equity’s float. If bears continue to pile on, the resulting selling pressure could send BMC to fresh multi-year lows during the near term.

Source:http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/content/highs+lows+fastenal+and+bmc+software/trading_floor_blog.aspx?single=true&blogid=109380

StrokesPlus Is A Lightweight Mouse Recognition Software

December 29th, 2011

A mouse gesture is an alternative input method that uses the mouse, sometimes in combination with the keyboard, to send commands to the operating system. Windows itself does not support mouse gestures out of the box. Most users come into contact with mouse gestures either when a program like Opera support them, or when they install a mouse recognition software that adds application specific or global mouse gestures to the operating system.

StrokesPlus is a lightweight mouse recognition software for Windows that is offering an incredible amount of options. the portable software minimizes itself automatically on program start.

A right-click on the system tray icon displays some of the most important program options. This includes enabling or disabling mouse gestures, running a test mode to draw gestures on the screen without executing the command, changing the button that initiates the command, and links to program preferences, configured actions and the program’s ignore list.

The actions window displays a list of twenty or so actions that ship with the program. Actions range from opening Notepad or the Task Manager to decreasing the sound volume or minimizing a window.

Each action consists of the initial action button, the gesture itself and optional mouse or keyboard modifiers. New actions can be created globally or for a specific application. The software uses Lua scripts to run commands. A good starting point are existing actions which demonstrate for instance how programs are opened or keys send.

The project forum offers additional information, the program itself unfortunately not.

The ignore list prevents commands from being run when specific windows are active. This can be used to block incompatible programs or situations where gestures interfere with program functionality.

StrokesPlus uses a small amount of RAM while it is running on the system. Windows users who’d like a flexible lightweight mouse recognition software should give it a try. The latest version of the program, compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit editions of the operating system can be downloaded from the official program website.

Source:http://www.ghacks.net/2011/12/29/strokesplus-is-a-lightweight-mouse-recognition-software/

Improve your PC’s performance with this end-of-year software sale

December 29th, 2011

Late December is traditionally the time of year to snap up a bargain in the post-Christmas sales, and there is no shortage of special deals to be found in the Downloadcrew Software Store. Take a browse through the store and you will find everything from security software to video editing tools — there really is something for everyone. With huge savings of up to 83 percent off some of the best software available, you’d better hurry because these offers expire on December 31, 2011.

For anyone looking to watch videos on their computer, CyberLink PowerDVD 11 Ultra is a versatile media player with support for a huge range of video formats and discs, including 3D formats. You can save 45 percent off the MSRP when you buy the software for just $45. Also from CyberLink is CyberLink PowerDirector 10 Ultra which you can buy for just $69.95, saving 30 percent off the MSRP. This powerful program can be used to edit video, including 3D formats, and it comes bundled with a free copy of CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 worth $39.95.

From the same company comes CyberLink PhotoDirector 2011, which you can buy for just $44.95 — a saving of $55 or55 percent. This is a high-end photo correction and image editing tool that includes most of the features found in the likes of Adobe Photoshop. You can buy the 2011 version of the software now and you will receive a free update to PhotoDirector 2012 — release ETA February 2012. If you’re feeling creative, you may also be interested in CyberLink Video & Photo Collection 1.0, which you can buy for $99.95, saving 33 percent.

Low-cost Security

We all know how important it is to keep our computers secure and with a massive 83 percent saving off AVG Anti-Virus 2012 [1-PC, 1-Year] which you can buy for just $6.95. AVG is a company famous for its security software and there are more titles available in the store. AVG Family Safety 2012 [3-PC, 1-Year] can be used to place restrictions on computer use to keep your children safe, and you can save 60 percent when you buy the software for just $7.95. Another security tool from the same company is AVG Internet Security 2012 [4-PC, 1-Year] which you can buy for just $19.95 (a saving of 64 percent off the normal MSRP). AVG isn’t just about security. AVG PC Tuneup 2012 [1-PC, 1-Year] is available for just $11.99 (saving you 66 percent off the usual price of $34.99) and can be used to boost the performance of your computer in a few easy steps.

If performance boosting is what you’re after, you can save 62 percent off the MSRP of TuneUp Utilities 2012 [3-PC, 1-Year] when you buy it for just $18.95. The program lets you optimize, and customize your computer as well as freeing up space and fixing problems for you — and it can be installed on up to three computers. If you need to improve the performance of more computers, look no further than TuneUp Utilities Business Edition 2012 [5-PC, 1-Year] which you can buy for just $34.95, saving you 58 percent off the MSRP.

The Downloadcrew Software Store is home to even more system tweaking tools, including IObit Advanced SystemCare PRO 5 [1-PC, 1-Year], which is available at the discounted price of $7.95 – a saving of 60 percent. This app can be used to take care of your registry, improve your computer’s boot time and much, much more. You may also be interested in Auslogics Boostspeed 5 [3-PC, 1-Year]which can be used to boost startup times, remove the junk from your hard drives, improve security and more. You can save a massive 70% when you buy the software for just $35. Other performance improving software worth checking out includes O&O Defrag 15 Professional which is available for just $14.50 (that’s half price!). From the same company there is also O&O DiskImage 6 Professional which can be used to create a comprehensive backup of your computer and is available at 50% of the MSRP for just $14.50.

More Discounts Through December

Returning to the security theme, you can keep your computer free from unwanted infections using Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6 [1-PC, 1-Year]. This powerful antivirus and anti-spyware tool is available for just $9.95, saving you a colossal 75 percent off the MSRP. Emsisoft also produce Emsisoft Online Armor Premium Firewall 5 [1-PC, 1-Year]and you can also save 75 percent off this program when you buy it for just $9.95. If you’re looking for a security suite, you may be interested in Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 [3-PC, 1-Year]which can be used to protect up to three computers and is available for just $29.95, saving you 63 percent off the MSRP. If you just want an antivirus tool, look no further than Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 [1-PC, 1-Year] which will keep your computer safe for just $19.95, saving you 60 percent off the MSRP.

Continuing the discounts on security software, you can save a gigantic 74 percent off Bitdefender Internet Security 2012 [1-PC, 1-Year] when you buy the powerful suite for just $12.99. Also available is Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2012 [1-PC, 1-Year] which can be used to keep your computer free from viruses for the ultra-low price of $6.95 — this is a huge 72 percent saving when compared to the usual selling price of £24.95.

Rounding off the highlighted discounted are a series of programs from MAGIX, starting with MAGIX Xara Web Designer 7 Premium. You can save 10 percent off the MSRP when you buy the software for $44.99, and you are then ready to set about creating a professional looking web site without the need to type a single line of HTML. Other creative ventures can be tackled in MAGIX Xara Photo & Graphic Designer 7, which is available at a 50 percent discount for just $44.50 and includes everything you need to not only editing your photos, but also create vector images and illustrations from scratch. If you want to get a little musical, you can save $40, or 40 percent off MAGIX Music Maker MX Premiumwhen you purchase this powerful music creation tool for just $59.99. Also from MAGIX is MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX Plus which is available at the discounted price of $59.99, saving your 10 percent.

Don’t forget that these prices are only valid until the end of December, days away, so grab them while you can. These are just some of the highlights to be found on special offer — to browse through other bargains, pay a visit to the Downloadcrew Software Store.

Source:http://betanews.com/2011/12/28/improve-your-pcs-performance-with-this-end-of-year-software-sale/

SMD Software Hosts Las Vegas User Conference for SiteLink Customers

December 29th, 2011

SMD Software Inc., provider of SiteLink property-management software for self-storage and portable-storage operations, will host its very first User Conference on March 13, immediately preceding the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas. The SMD event, open to the more than 10,000 users of SiteLink software worldwide, will take place at Bally’s Resort & Casino.

Following the theme “Building a Foundation From the Ground Up,” the conference will focus on SiteLink Web Edition, highlighting ways to grow profit and cut costs. Presentations, panel discussions and roundtable meetings will showcase the software’s reports as well as its revenue-management and CRM (customer relationship management) functions. Demonstrations will explain how these and other tools assist self-storage operators.

The one-day event creates opportunities for SiteLink users to share ideas, network with peers, join panel discussions with industry leaders, and interact with SiteLink experts and vendors. Attendees will experience how the latest information and innovations in technology transform self-storage operations and result in improved productivity and profitability.

Source:http://www.insideselfstorage.com/news/2011/12/smd-software-hosts-las-vegas-user-conference-for-sitelink-customers.aspx

GK Software to work for an international fashion retailer

December 29th, 2011

An important international fashion retailer has engaged the services of GK SOFTWARE AG to equip its stores in more than two dozen countries.

The project will involve introducing new store software and central control solutions for more than 700 stores of the company. One of the major focuses of the project is the close integration of the store solutions within the central software provided by SAP.

The Management Board at GK SOFTWARE is not expecting the project to trigger any significant effects on sales in fiscal 2011 and is therefore continuing to stand by its current forecast for the ongoing business year.

Over the past 20 years GK SOFTWARE AG has become the leading store solution provider to Europe’s largest retailers with stores around the globe. Currently in over 30 countries, we continue to expand along with our customers throughout Europe, Asia, and North America.

Source:http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=106673

Event 1 Software Announces OEM Endorsed Partner Relationship with Sage North America

December 29th, 2011

Event 1 Software announced today that it has signed an agreement as an Endorsed Partner of Sage’s Construction and Real Estate Development Partner Program

Effective November 1, 2010 Sage North America’s Construction and Real Estate business unit has assumed exclusive sales and marketing rights for Office Connector products within North America. Sage customers can now order Sage Timberline Office Connector as part of the Sage Timberline Office product offerings.

Sage Timberline Office Connector works with data from Sage Timberline Office for analysis and data manipulation using familiar Excel reports, worksheets and graphs. Additionally, data stored in Excel worksheets are automatically mapped to Sage Timberline Office, improving accuracy involved with database maintenance and updates and reducing risk through better access to data. Once set up, spreadsheets and their connections remain intact, allowing customers to easily refresh data as needed without demanding additional reformatting.

“Although we have a very large customer base and were already represented by most of Sage’s top Sage Timberline Office Business Partners, being an endorsed partner leverages Sage’s very effective direct sales capabilities, marketing strength, and brand recognition. We’re very excited because this provides both Sage and Event 1 Software the opportunity to reach a much larger audience of companies who would benefit from this technology”, said James Coyle, President, Event 1 Software.

Event 1 Software has been providing integrated Excel-based financial reporting for Sage Timberline Office customers since 2001 and was recognized as Development Partner of the Year in 2011 for Sage Timberline Office pertaining to the Office Connector product suite. Event 1 Software was also recognized as Development Partner of the Year in 2011 for Sage Master Builder pertaining to Liberty Reports for Sage Master Builder. Liberty Reports is an Excel Add-in which transforms Excel into a powerful and intuitive reporting engine.

Located in Vancouver, WA, Event 1 Software is a leading developer of Microsoft Excel-based Reporting, Inquiry and Business Intelligence software. Since 1998, Event 1 Software has provided technology to thousands of forward-thinking end users through its suite of Excel-based integration products, including Liberty Reports and Office Connector. Other products from Event 1 Software include Event 1 Integrator for Meridian Prolog Manager and Sage Timberline Office as well as Event 1 Forecast for distributed Excel-based project cost forecasting.

Source:http://www.marketwatch.com/story/event-1-software-announces-oem-endorsed-partner-relationship-with-sage-north-america-2011-12-28

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (MGIC) Acquires BluePhoneix’s AppBuilder Platform for $13.5 Million

December 29th, 2011

Today, Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (Nasdaq: MGIC) announced that it has acquired BluePhoneix’s AppBuilder activity for $13.5 million. AppBuilder is a comprehensive application development infrastructure that enables development teams to build, deploy, and maintain large-scale, custom-built business applications. Currently used by many Fortune 100 companies around the globe, AppBuilder is recognized in the industry as a powerful, model-driven tool.

According to the acquisition agreement, Magic Software paid out a net amount of $13.5 million. $4 million of the total purchase amount will be held in escrow accounts pending fulfillment of certain obligations of BluePhoenix under the sale agreement.

Regarding the acquisition, Guy Bernstein, CEO of Magic Software, remarked, “We are pleased to have completed this important acquisition, which broadens Magic Software’s product portfolio and strengthens our presence in numerous global markets, including Asia and Europe. We plan to develop and invest in all aspects of AppBuilder’s activity, including offering increased support for its customers.”

Source:http://www.beaconequity.com/magic-software-enterprises-ltd-mgic-acquires-bluephoneix%E2%80%99s-appbuilder-platform-for-13-5-million-2011-12-28/

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