In brief: HP unwraps smaller client-management app

HP last week released a scaled-down version of its enterprise client management software for customers with between 100 and 1,000 desktops.

HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager is based on Novadigm's Radia technology (HP acquired Novadigm last year) and offers small and midsize customers integrated inventory collection, software distribution and patch management, among other capabilities. The software installs on a dedicated server and pushes agents out to managed devices to help administrators inventory software on desktops, distribute patches and take automated corrective actions, HP says.

Pricing starts at about $25 per seat license, and HP expects the product to be available in October.

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HP last week released a scaled-down version of its enterprise client management software for customers with between 100 and 1,000 desktops.

HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager is based on Novadigm's Radia technology (HP acquired Novadigm last year) and offers small and midsize customers integrated inventory collection, software distribution and patch management, among other capabilities. The software installs on a dedicated server and pushes agents out to managed devices to help administrators inventory software on desktops, distribute patches and take automated corrective actions, HP says.

Pricing starts at about $25 per seat license, and HP expects the product to be available in October.

GoldenGate Software has released a new tool that can root out data discrepancies between databases without interrupting their use. Called Veridata, the software aims to help reduce the time it takes to compare large volumes of data across database applications. It also can help companies stay in compliance with regulatory requirements and keep back-up databases up-to-date, the company says.

The product can compare data sets in live databases at very high speed, according to GoldenGate - something the company says is unique. Version 1 of the tool can compare one target and one source database. It currently works with Oracle databases and HP's NonStop databases, although GoldenGate says it plans to support additional platforms soon. Pricing information wasn't available.

Ipswitch last week announced its WS_FTP Data Management Suite, software that delivers workflow-enabled data management by combining three of Ipswitch's FTP products: WS_FTP Professional 2006, WS_FTP Server and WS_FTP Secure Software Development Kit. With the suite administrators can control access to data and files by folder, user and group. WS_FTP Server offers 128-bit SSL encryption and includes features that let customers write rules that start automated processes to fix problems.

The suite has an introductory price of $1,750 through Oct. 15.

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