ANDOVER, Massachusetts, May 11, 2011 – Napatech today announced the introduction of support for Intel Ethernet network adapters in its Napatech Software Suite. This allows Napatech’s OEM vendor customers to support both Napatech and Intel Ethernet network adapters using a single application software development effort.

 The Napatech Software Suite is an advanced software package including a number of advanced features for pre-processing data traffic including data merge from multiple ports and adapters. The introduction of support for Intel network adapters allows OEM appliance vendors to address both low-end and high-end applications with a single software development effort.

Microsoft to Acquire Skype

Combined companies will benefit consumers, businesses and increase market opportunity.

Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: "MSFT") and Skype Global S.a r.l today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire Skype, the leading Internet communications company, for $8.5 billion in cash from the investor group led by Silver Lake. The agreement has been approved by the boards of directors of both Microsoft and Skype.

The acquisition will increase the accessibility of real-time video and voice communications, bringing benefits to both consumers and enterprise users and generating significant new business and revenue opportunities. The combination will extend Skype's world-class brand and the reach of its networked platform, while enhancing Microsoft's existing portfolio of real-time communications products and services.

 New managed web application security service powered by Incapsula allows organizations to quickly address PCI, protect Web applications and improve Website performance

Redwood Shores, CA – 9th May 2011 – Imperva, the leader in data security, today announced its Imperva Cloud WAF, powered by Incapsula, a cloud-based Web Application Firewall service for small to mid-enterprise businesses that need to effectively achieve PCI compliance, prevent blacklisting, protect against Web application attacks and improve Website performance. As a managed Web Application Firewall service, Imperva’s experienced security professionals provide continuous monitoring and policy tuning, reducing business overhead costs while improving their overall security posture.  The offering is available today.

 ANDOVER, Massachusetts, May 9, 2011 – The recently announced Napatech 1x40 GbE NT40E2-1 intelligent network adapter has now been shipped to the first customer for evaluation. The NT40E2-1 is one of the very first commercial 40 GbE network adapters in the field.

 “The interest in the NT40E2-1 is surprisingly high considering the early stage of this market”, said Henrik Brill Jensen, CEO, Napatech. “Our OEM customers are keen to be on the leading edge of development and be prepared for the data traffic increases expected over the coming years”.