Document protection software WatchDox now works better with Microsoft

Document protection software WatchDox now works better with Microsoft

A startup called Confidela has been working to give businesses more control over shared documents. With today’s release of version 2.0, Confidela’s WatchDox online software is now compatible with key Microsoft products like Office and Outlook. The Mountain View, Calif., company is also making an explicit challenge to more established products like Adobe LifeCycle and EMC IRM by offering a discount to companies who switch over.

The basic idea behind WatchDox is to share documents as… Continue Reading

Roundup: A123 files for IPO, Nokia opens in Africa, Calera comes out, and more

Roundup: A123 files for IPO, Nokia opens in Africa, Calera comes out, and more

A123 Systems files proposal for IPO — Lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems, which aims to sell into the electric vehicle market, has filed the initial registration statement required for an initial public offering. The number of shares to be sold or price has not yet been determined.

Nokia opens research unit in Africa — Aiming to keep ahead in Africa’s growing telecommunications market, handset maker Nokia has opened a unit to study which services will work best on… Continue Reading