Also: Netuitive unveils Service Analyzer; CA to buy e-mail security software vendor Qurb
GroundWork Open Source Solutions, a maker of open source-based IT management software, has named Ranga Rangachari as president and CEO. He brings more than 20 years of sales and management experience from software companies such as Invio Software and Legato Systems. He replaces Robert Fanini, a company co-founder, who will continue with GroundWork to focus on market and business development activities.
Netuitive last week unveiled its Service Analyzer, software that is designed to automate the deployment of business service management tools and helps to manage IT service health. Among other things, the software correlates end-user experience with infrastructure performance data to assure end users get the IT service required. Service Analyzer starts at $75,000 and is scheduled to be available on Sept. 1.
Computer Associates last week said it is buying e-mail security software vendor Qurb for an undisclosed amount. Qurb offers anti-spam, anti-phishing and anti-fraud tools, which CA says will complement its eTrust security management products. CA has licensed Qurb technology for its consumer product line since last year.
