Web App Management

Empirix e-Test Suite 7.0

Empirix has added .Net Web app testing to its e-Test suite. Features include ASP.Net testing to validate the functionality and performance of thin-client ASP.Net apps via e-Test's WebSmart visual Scripting engine; .Net server monitoring during performance testing using ServerStats monitors designed for .Net; a Windows Web forms testing module; .Net Web services testing; and Visual Studio .Net integration. Automated functional testing of both .Net and J2EE Web apps has been enhanced as well. Starts at $20,000 for 50 virtual users. Empirix, (866) 228-3781, (781) 993-8500. www.empirix.com

F-Secure Anti-Virus Small Business Suite

With small and midsize businesses in mind, F-Secure bundled antivirus, firewall and intrusion protection for workstations and laptops into its antivirus suite. F-Secure Anti-Virus extends protection from file servers to Exchange servers. Centralized management and automatic updates are included. Starts at $90 per seat. F-Secure Corp., (888) 432-8233, (408) 938-6700. www.f-secure.com

EmergeCore Networks IT-500

When we last looked at EmergeCore's IT in a Box, we were impressed with its easy setup and details such as firewall and wireless access points (ID# 1416sp3). The latest version of this slim all-in-one solution now includes CRM functionality, a faster CPU, more memory and hot-swap disk technology. Easily configurable for direct connection to the Internet using T1/E1 PCI card, DSL or cable modem, the IT-500 lets small and midsize businesses access the Web without additional hardware. Starts at $2,300. Available: July 15. EmergeCore Networks, (208) 947-8555. www.emergecore.com