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X1 unveils enterprise desktop search

X1 technologies has introduced an enterprise version of its desktop search software called X1 Enterprise Edition. The server-side software offering is designed to let business users access data on their PCs and within enterprise data repositories. X1 Enterprise Edition combines the X1 Desktop Search interface with integrated network Content Connectors that let users access and interact with data in shared file folders, e-mail messages and attachments, and contacts from e-mail systems. The search tool includes deployment and administration tools, and works with existing IT and security policies. In coming months, X1 plans to add Content Connectors for more applications including SharePoint and Interwoven. X1 Enterprise Edition pricing starts at $7,500 per year.
X1 Enterprise Edition, X1 Technologies

Avatier bolsters password management

Avatier has released the Avatier Telephone Password Reset Suite, an additional module of the AIMS (Avatier Identity Management Server) platform. The new product extends AIMS’ password management system to include three methods for resetting passwords over the phone: using a predetermined pin, voice print matching, or utilizing an RSA SecurID token.
Avatier Telephone Password Reset Suite, Avatier

Metacarta aims geographic BI at the enterprise

Geographic search company MetaCarta rolled out an enterprise feature set for its GIS (Geographic Intelligence System) that organizes data geographically and lets users visualize geographic relationships between structured and unstructured data. The software uses natural language search technology to go through unstructured text and identify latitude and longitude. The new enterprise features include Active Directory calls, improved scalability, and integration with document management systems from Open Text and EMC Documentum.
Geographic Intelligence System, MetaCarta

Contact Networks introduces enterprise relationship search

Contact Networks this week announced ContactNet 4.0, a knowledge management, search, and collaboration application designed to help large organizations leverage employee contacts to drive sales. ContactNet 4.0 lets users search for contacts by business function, company name, and geography. Privacy, security, and sharing preferences are also improved in the new release.
ContactNet 4.0, Contact Networks