After a relatively quiet transaction that began on June 1, 2015, Intel has now officially acquired the Altera Corporation and reformed it as an internal department dubbed “Intel Programmable Solutions Group.”  Read More

Partnering with an established value-added system integrator and deployment solutions provider can allow ISVs to avoid risks associated with their product’s lifecycle management. By anticipating problems during the design phase and providing long-term support once the product has shipped, overall costs are reduced, revenue pricing models are more reflective of lifecycle costs and customers become more satisfied overall. Even when the product nears the end of its useful lifespan, intelligent lifecycle management can mean timely replacement of obsolete systems with minimal downtimes.  Read More

We just came back from an exhilarating five days at the RSA 2016 Conference in sunny, beautiful San Francisco, California. While there, we heard some of the most recent news in the information security industry. We also heard from thought leaders on such diverse subjects as the right to encryption, the relationship between privacy and government, and the possible evolution of software defined security practices.  Read More

Media coverage of cyber attacks in recent years have turned the public’s attention towards enhancing network security. While most of these high-profile intrusions were the result of software-based attacks, a more concerning threat lurks behind the scenes: hardware compromises. Research data shows that around 16 percent of companies purchased counterfeit hardware equipment from 2006 to 2008.  Read More

UNICOM Engineering and Dell are better together. Maintaining a strong relationship with Dell for over a decade ensures that we understand their technology platforms backwards and forwards. As a trusted partner we believe in joint problem solving, listening to your needs and designing solutions that optimize performance while controlling costs. Above all else, we intend to deliver on our promises while becoming an integral part of your team and protecting your brand.  Read More

No matter how successful your solution is on your home shores, expanding overseas can mean navigating treacherous waters. Many successful Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) have had their lucrative operations scuttled when they try to scale internationally. Without the knowledge or resources to handle unfamiliar regulatory and certification requirements, manage support abroad or even to navigate challenging customs and export rules; ISVs jeopardize important opportunities.  Read More

Now that the Intel’s new Haswell and Broadwell versions of their Xeon processors families are available, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) will consider transitioning solutions to this new architecture. Doing so early takes the best advantage of new capabilities while simultaneously meeting the demands and expectations of customers.  Read More

UNICOM Engineering will be attending RSA 2016 on February 29 to March 3 in San Francisco. You can find us at booth #S1915 in the South Hall. We are excited to invite you to join us in the following activities surrounding the show.  Read More

Part I of this guide introduced you to the reasons applications developers should consider the latest microprocessor technology for their next-gen deployment solutions. Since countless industries utilize Intel microprocessors and plan their upgrades according to Intel’s release schedule, focusing on making your application platform compatible with the latest microarchitecture is crucial. Just as important is understanding how to leverage the full level of potential that Intel’s latest products offer.  Read More

When a software design team has finished bringing their vision to life in the form of a stable, consumer-ready application, they may realize that their job is still far from over. Suddenly, thousands of considerations come into play that the software team was not prepared to tackle, all of which add cost, time and risk to their business model. The need for a value added systems integrator and deployment partner becomes all too apparent. Issues like regulatory compliance, branding, global logistics and long-term product support mean that completing the coding and product design was only half the battle.  Read More