PeopleSoft will roll out the first phase of its plan to ease application integration headaches of enterprises that deploy the company’s software in combination with applications developed by SAP AG and Oracle. eWeek reports that PeopleSoft CRM 8.8 Productivity Release includes six new process integration packs. The new Infosync Server in PeopleSoft CRM 8.8 supports bidirectional, server-to-server synchronization with Lotus Domino and Microsoft’s Exchange servers.

Firetrust Limited announced Benign, a new email management solution. Benign breaks down incoming email and re-writes it in such a way that it is free from any malicious code. It is compatible with Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express, Netscape and Eudora.

This article from the New York Times looks at whether or not the Homeland Security Department can keep the Internet safe for surfing. Late last month, as the Blaster worm was emerging, but before it had made headlines, the Department of Homeland Security issued a warning. In the warning the department suggested that Internet service providers and other corporate network administrators should shut off several network ports to block the spread of the Blaster infection. Free registration is required to view this article.

InternetNews.com reports that Symantec and Network Associates are ready to roll out new versions of Norton AntiVirus 2004 and McAfee VirusScan, respectively. Network Associates also announced it is rolling out the Netasyst network analyzer, which is able to monitor, troubleshoot and secure their 10/100 LAN and 802.11a and 802.11b wireless networks.

ENT News reports that Sonic Mobility upgraded its utility for remote management of Windows servers and networks from handheld wireless devices to add support for managing Microsoft Exchange and Active Directory Organizational Units.

UniPress Software announced that its FootPrints product line is now available to federal agencies on the NASA Scientific & Engineering Workstation Procurement III contract (SEWP III). Under the terms of the SEWP contract, FootPrints and FootPrints for Exchange, as well as a range of add-on modules, are available at discounted prices. FootPrints is a 100% Web-based service desk software system that centrally tracks, manages and controls all types of customer issues and support requests.

GFI released a freeware version of GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP 8, its email content security solution. The freeware version scans inbound and outbound mail using a single anti-virus engine, and can be used as additional protection by companies who do not yet perform virus scanning at mail sever level or at the gateway, and by those who run just one anti-virus engine. The freeware version can also check message bodies and subjects for keywords; this feature can be used to detect inappropriate mail.

Information Week reports that the Sobig.F virus has become the is the fastest email outbreak ever. MessageLabs, which scans email for viruses, said that within 24 hours it had scanned more than one million copies of the virus.

JP Mobile announced availability of SureWave Enterprise Server 4.0. This software gives enterprises the ability to extend applications to their mobile workers on Palm, Pocket PC, RIM and Symbian handheld devices. The solution provides access to Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino groupware, as well as the ability to deploy field applications needed by mobile workers.

NewsFactor has this article about Sun Microsystems’ Mad Hatter. In September, Sun will launch Mad Hatter, its Linux desktop suite. Mad Hatter includes the StarOffice suite, which reads and writes all Microsoft file formats, as well as Sun ONE mail, calendaring and instant messaging software. It offers connectivity to existing Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Notes messaging services.