San Francisco, California - (Website Hosting Directory) - June 8, 2007 - Google has added new features to convert search results into twelve different languages, including a cross-language search feature, designed to allow users the ability to find, view and search results on foreign language web pages in their own native language.
This new development, is hoped to allow for more content on the web in an accessible manner, to more users, regardless of what languages they speak. This new feature is available in the following languages: English, Arabic, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional), and Chinese (Simplified). This means, for example, that if an Arabic speaker is searching for restaurants in New York, he/she can now conduct a search in Arabic, and Google will translate the results (most of which are from English language websites) and provide the most relevant search results in their native language.
Google uses machine translation, or automated language translation, to enable users to search and view foreign language web content. A user simply needs to visit http://translate.google.com/translate_s, enter a query in their language, select the language they want to find results in, and issue a search. Behind the scenes, Google translates the query, performs a search, and translates the results so that users can click on the results of interest to view. And while machine translation is not perfect, it can be a very useful tool for users who want to access and obtain a gist of content written in a language that they do not know or know well.
The new Google Translate feature was previewed at Google's Mountain View, CA campus during Searchology, a media event focused completely on search. The Udi Manber, VP of Engineering, unveils the cross-language search tool at the following link: www.google.com/press/podium.html.
With the largest index of websites available on the World Wide Web and the industry's most advanced search technology, Google Inc. delivers the fastest and easiest way to find relevant information on the Internet. Google's technological innovations have earned the company numerous industry awards and citations, including two Webby Awards; two WIRED magazine Readers Raves Awards; Best Internet Innovation and Technical Excellence Award from PC Magazine; Best Search Engine on the Internet from Yahoo! Internet Life; Top Ten Best Cybertech from TIME magazine; and Editor’s Pick from CNET. A growing number of companies worldwide, including Yahoo! and its international properties, Sony Corporation and its global affiliates, AOL/Netscape, and Cisco Systems, rely on Google to power search on their websites. A privately held company based in Mountain View, Calif., Google's investors include Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers and Sequoia Capital.
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News: Web 2.0 Security Issues, Addressed by Stanford, at Department of Justice Event
San Francisco, California - (Website Hosting Directory) - June 8, 2007 - Web 2.0 research roadblocks, are the focal point of the CMP Technology Computer Security Institute's initial report to be released at Computer Security Institute's NetSec Conference, scheduled to take place on June 11.
The Computer Security Institute (CSI) today announced it has formed a cross-disciplinary working group of web security researchers, computer crime law experts and agents from the U.S. Department of Justice on the legal barriers to web 2.0 vulnerability research and disclosure. The group will release its first report Monday, June 11 at CSI's NetSec conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Jeremiah Grossman, CTO of WhiteHat Security and a contributor to the group remarked, ''Security researchers are able to identify and publicly disclose software vulnerabilities or further write proof-of-concept exploit code without fear of criminal prosecution. But web security researchers' aren't so lucky: under some laws, a researcher could find himself prosecuted for simply looking for web site vulnerability, much less disclosing it publicly.''
To tackle this question, this working group is not to espouse any particular position, but rather to identify, debate and explain all the legal, ethical, social and technological considerations feeding this issue. Mr. Grossman added, ''This report serves as a meeting of the minds, bringing together ideas and concerns from the developers, security researcher and law enforcement communities making it a unique touch point for everyone caught in the frenzy of Web 2.0.''
Within the report will be: -- A matrix of web security research methods (on a scale of least-invasive to most-invasive), assessments of how the law may interpret these actions and gauges of the likelihood a web researcher will be criminally prosecuted for such actions; -- Discussion of how the law may be changed, including how liability is assigned, how ''damage'' is quantified and how disclosure and criminal intent factor into sentencing; and -- Suggested endeavors the industry may create to improve web security within the current letter of the law, such as: better secure web development standards, better web site security certifications, anonymous vulnerability disclosure tip lines and a service that invites registered researchers to hack ''dummy'' web pages, which are modeled off typical web sites but contain fake data.
A question and answer period with some members of the working group will follow the report presentation. Members of the working group include: Brian Chess, founder and CTO of Fortify Software; Jennifer Granick, executive director of the Center for Internet and Society, Stanford Law School; Jeremiah Grossman, CTO, WhiteHat Security; Billy Hoffman, lead researcher, SPI Labs; John Lynch, deputy chief, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice; Scott Parcel, vice president of engineering, Cenzic; Jon Rusch, special counsel for fraud prevention, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice; Lee Tien, senior staff attorney, Electronic Frontier Foundation; and Jacob West, manager of the security research group Fortify Software. NetSec '07 will be held June 11-13 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz.
The conference covers a wide variety of topics, from live forensic analysis to data breach notification law. NetSec is geared both to those entering the field and to experienced practitioners, and addresses managerial and compliance, as well as technical, issues.
CSI serves the needs of information security professionals through conferences, regional events, on-site training, Webcasts, end-user awareness newsletters and training tools, member publications and the widely quoted CSI Computer Crime and Security Survey.
CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP provides access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.
To learn more about the Conference, please visit: www.csinetsec.com.
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News: Analytics, Speed and Precision, Essential to ROI, According to Informative
San Francisco, California - (Website Hosting Directory) - June 8, 2007 - Analytics, speed and precision, are the desired consumer issues of the ROI-focused industry, according to Informative, Inc., a marketing Web 2.0 company that extracts customer priorities and forms brand communities.
While expanding its service offering to interactive advertising agencies, marketing services firms and media propertie, Informative's Adaptive Conversation technology endeavors to combine analytics with the power and precision of customer insights to help advertisers and media properties make better decisions on targeting specific ads and content, and improve ROI on program and campaign spend.
Informative's business, has grown to include such innovative brands as Hewlett-Packard, Intuit, LEGO, Callaway Golf, Citibank, ING, Pfizer, A&E Networks, My M and Ms, Plantronics, and MTV. The company currently serves large brands in the consumer products, media and entertainment, financial services, pharmaceutical and technology arenas as well as select marketing industry partners.
Ed Sarraille, CEO of Informative, Inc. remarked, ''Consumers talk about brands every day, and we give advertisers a way to be a part of this conversation, by using a unique application of Web 2.0 technology. Our corporate clients find our Adaptive Conversation technology and analytics to be unparalleled in their ability to gather real-time consumer insights and provide actionable results - so companies know exactly what steps to take to create products consumers want, marketing and advertising that resonate, and a customer experience so good it makes them want to talk about it to others. Offering this to interactive agencies and media is a logical next step in our growth.''
Mala Anand, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Products at Informative remarked, ''Informative provides its distinctive customer collaboration platform via Adaptive Conversations, a patented technology that uses the wisdom of crowds, extracts the most important ideas across a large population, eliminates bias in ways not possible with conventional survey technology, and then delivers prioritized, actionable results. It allows advertisers to understand customer perceptions and insights, and allows customers to spread their enthusiasm and influence to others through the community. Our back-end analytics deliver fast, rigorous segmentation of priorities that will yield the greatest return on dollars spent by advertisers.''
Advertisers, marketers and media properties are under increased pressure to make solid program choices that produce successful campaigns and increased advertising revenue. Customers have shown that they want to participate in shaping all areas of the customer experience - from new product introductions and enhancements, to marketing messages and advertising - and they want to know that their contributions are recognized. More than 5 million consumers have participated in Adaptive Conversations since their introduction. Informative sees no limit to the scaling possibilities.
Mr. Anand offered, ''Adaptive Conversation technology cuts through the chatter and quickly identifies key customer priorities - the most popular and most important -- to a broad customer base as well as tight demographic segments. By comparison, it makes focus groups and other static survey methods seem archaic." Search-based and sponsored advertising and differentiated content depend on true understanding of the reader.''
Mr. Sarraille continued, ''Agencies and content providers must hit sales targets and deliver ROI. There's no time today for 'wait and see.' Agencies, and the CMOs they serve, have to act quickly and get it right. Adaptive Conversation analytics help advertisers and content providers identify better words and topics, design better ads, and attract advertisers with better information about readers. Analytics show the customer knows best. Many campaigns today are just trying new concepts to see if they'll work. If the offer doesn't resonate with customers, it fails. With Web 2.0 and Adaptive Conversations, there's no need for guessing. The analytics provide clear answers and direction for targeting ads. Each and every time, the analytics deliver unwavering clarity from Adaptive Conversations. What's different today is how companies reach out to and connect with customers, how quickly that can happen and how quickly companies can get an actionable answer.''
Informative, Inc. is a Marketing 2.0 services firm, that utilizes patented Adaptive Conversation technology, in order to identify top customer priorities, forms brand communities and provides marketing analytics. Companies including Citibank, Hewlett Packard, Intuit, LEGO, MTV, Procter and Gamble and Sony BMG, enlist Informative's Adaptive Conversations to improve products and services, introduce new products and services, provide more relevant messaging and marketing campaigns, and gain greater customer loyalty and recommendations from their customers. Adaptive Conversations are designed to allow customers to rate, rank and collaborate on what is important to them - in their own words. The technology engages customers in an ongoing dialogue, motivates them to make recommendations to others, and, through powerful analytics, helps companies identify their most loyal and influential customers, and understand their perceptions and attitudes. Founded in 1999, Informative is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.
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News: Web Site Hosting Provider, Webeden, Offers Unlimited Web Pages, Tools
London, United Kingdom - (Website Hosting Directory) - June 7, 2007 - Independently run, London based, web software company, Webeden, has instituted a starter package offering that will remain completely free, with no expiration, featuring an unlimited number of pages, in five short steps.
In addition, Webeden.co.uk website builders can earn money from the websites, since they are fully Google AdSense integrated, allowing for Webeden website users to choose to accept Google’s text based advertisers. Some of the websites that may benefit from Webeden include clubs, resumes, gaming, hobbyies businesses, weddings and families. Webeden's sitemaker software hosts approximately 500,000 professionally built websites.
Webeden is an independently run, London based, web software company, featuring website design tools, including SiteMaker. The SiteMaker libary incorporates logos, backgrounds, mp3, games, graphics, and animations, among other images. The company's customers receive support by e-mail with a 24-hour response time in nearly all cases.
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News: Web Hosting Lifestyle Portal, MySpace, Debuts Canadian Community Launch
Toronto, Canada - (Website Hosting Directory) - June 7, 2007 - MySpace, a leading lifestyle portal, has officially debuted its Canadian community, with a fully localized website, in both French and English. In celebration of its fifteenth localized launch overseas, MySpace hosted its first Canadian event, a Secret Show performance featuring rock band Billy Talent, in Toronto.
Travis Katz, SVP and General Manager for MySpace International explained, ''Our goal with the launch of MySpace Canada is to make the site even more relevant to the Canadian community. There is an incredible creative community in Canada, and with this launch we will be better able to showcase the artists, comedians, and video content that our users are most passionate about, while creating a truly Canadian home for our users online.''
MySpace Canada's local community is part of MySpace's existing global network with localized sites in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Latin America. MySpace boasts more than 100 million member profiles worldwide according to comScore Media Metrics, with nearly six million users in Canada alone.
Jane Tattersall, the company's first Canadian hire, will oversee Canadian marketing and content initiatives in her role as Director of Marketing. Ms. Tattersall comes to MySpace with an extensive background in marketing and music having served as Marketing Manager at EMI Music Canada, General Manager at AddVice Marketing, and Manager A and R at Jive/Zomba Records. With Ms. Tattersall's addition, MySpace aims to position itself as a premiere portal for Canadian specific content and events.
MySpace commemorated the official launch of the Canadian site by hosting a Secret Show in Toronto featuring hometown heroes Billy Talent. Warner Music Canada's Billy Talent is a Juno award winning band, and Warped Tour veteran. Billy Talent has over 270,000 friends and their hit song ''Red Flag'' has over 2,600,000 plays on MySpace. Fan can visit the official Billy Talent profile on MySpace to learn more about the band and upcoming performances (http://www.myspace.com/billytalent).
Since MySpace's official launch in January 2004, music has been a cornerstone of MySpace's success with more than three million bands offering fans exclusive access to their profiles and music projects. With the local launch of Secret Shows, registered MySpace members have the opportunity to hear about upcoming shows happening in their area. Past Secret Shows in the have included diverse acts such as Franz Ferdinand, Gnarls Barkley, The Killers, James Blunt, and Tenacious D amongst others.
MySpace has developed various events and programs focused on music, comedy, and video in Canada including:
* Debut of Quebec's Patrick Watson latest music video "Luscious Life" on MySpace
* MySpace debuted the exclusive premiere of City and Colour's live video for "Knives"
* Recently honored Canadian non-profit Skate4Cancer with the MySpace Impact Award in Health and Safety for March 2007 - the organization hosts popular skating events which raise money for cancer research
* Premiered the new album from platinum artist Leslie Feist globally on MySpace
* Launched MySpace Comedy with a major sponsorship for the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal last summer
* Partnership with the Calgary Comedy Festival
* Partnership with North by Northeast (NXNE) Music and Film festival, one of Canada's most renowned festivals. This year NXNE will feature a MySpace Canada showcase (www.myspace.com/nxne)
MySpace, a unit of Fox Interactive Media Inc., is a premier lifestyle portal for connecting with friends, discovering popular culture, and making a positive impact on the world. By integrating web profiles, blogs, instant messaging, e-mail, music streaming, music videos, photo galleries, classified listings, events, groups, college communities, and member forums, MySpace has created a connected community. As the second ranked web domain in terms of page views(a), MySpace is the most widely-used and highly regarded site of its kind and is committed to providing the highest quality member experience. MySpace will continue to innovate with new features that allow its members to express their creativity and share their lives, both online and off. MySpace's international network includes localized community sites in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Latin America.