IT Security News
January 31, 2007
Entrust Inc is selling tiny one-time password (OTP) tokens, called Entrust IdentityGuard, at only $5 each, in a move which could push down prices in the market segment. OTP tokens generate new pin numbers every 30 to 60 seconds. They are an additional level of security to complement user IDs and passwords for authentication. Although Entrust IdentityGuard tokens are manufactured using ...
Entrust Enters Hardware Token Market
by Janet HarrisEntrust Inc is selling tiny one-time password (OTP) tokens, called Entrust IdentityGuard, at only $5 each, in a move which could push down prices in the market segment. OTP tokens generate new pin numbers every 30 to 60 seconds. They are an additional level of security to complement user IDs and passwords for authentication. Although Entrust IdentityGuard tokens are manufactured using ...
Artimi Develops New Wireless USB For Cameras
by Jan HarrisArtimi, the fables simconductor company, has developed a wireless USB (WUSB) technology for cameras which may become an industry standard within the next 2 or 3 years. WUSB technology allows users to wirelessly send pictures from a camera to a computer or printer. WUSB is a new short-range, high speed wireless extension to the USB standard. It provides the speed and ...
Ultrathin Cameras Possible With ‘Folded’ Lens
by Janet HarrisEngineers at UC San Diego have developed new technology which could lead to lightweight, ultra-thin, high-resolution miniature cameras cell phones and other applications such as unmanned surveillance aircraft. Researchers have built an ultrathin, powerful digital camera by 'folding' up the telephoto lens. The revolutionary technique produces an imager about seven times more powerful than a conventional lens of the same depth. The ...
IPTV Opening Up To Ads
by Kathryn LangIPTV subscriptions continue to be on the rise. As the numbers increase, so should the interest of advertisers. The new technology offers many benefits that are untouched in traditional markets. Advertisers have more opportunities to target a niche audience by using IPTV. It will be easy for them to target a certain audience that has shown interest ...
NEC To Offer VOIP SEAL – No More SPIT
by Kathryn LangThe NEC Corporation has developed a new technology that it claims will keep SPIT (Spam over Internet Technology) from effecting VOIP subscribers. VOIP SEAL, as NEC has labeled it, uses The Turning Test to determine if a call is legitimate or not. The Turning Test was first described by Professor Alan Turning back in 1950. In it, a ...
January 30, 2007
The launch of the SES New Skies NSS-8 communications satellite by Sea Launch Company, LLC was brought to a rather abrupt and very fiery end this evening, when the Zenit 3SL launch vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure almost as soon as the main engine was lit.It proved to be third time unlucky as the twice-postponed launch was given the final go ahead at approximately 23:22 GMT. The rocket appeared to topple slightly and then collapse only a few seconds after ignition, and then exploded in a massive fireball, completely engulfing the Odyssey Launch Platform.The Sea Launch website reports that all personnel at the launch site are safe and accounted for.Please visit the forum for more pictures and a video of the disaster.Another sad day for the satellite industry.
NSS-8 launch ends in disaster
byThe launch of the SES New Skies NSS-8 communications satellite by Sea Launch Company, LLC was brought to a rather abrupt and very fiery end this evening, when the Zenit 3SL launch vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure almost as soon as the main engine was lit.It proved to be third time unlucky as the twice-postponed launch was given the final go ahead at approximately 23:22 GMT. The rocket appeared to topple slightly and then collapse only a few seconds after ignition, and then exploded in a massive fireball, completely engulfing the Odyssey Launch Platform.The Sea Launch website reports that all personnel at the launch site are safe and accounted for.Please visit the forum for more pictures and a video of the disaster.Another sad day for the satellite industry.
Sophos Expands Hardware Security Offering
by Janet HarrisSophos Plc has released a second hardware appliance which quickly scans Internet sites for malware. The WS1000 Web security appliance provides application control and URL filtering in a 1U rack-mounted unit powered by an Intel dual core processor. Sophos developed the WS1000 following its $23m acquisition of enterprise software developer ActiveState in 2003, which lead to the creation last April of ...
Zink Develops Inkless Printing System For Phone Pics
by Janet HarrisZink Imaging LLC is developing an i-pod sized portable device which makes it easy to print photos from digital cameras and phones. The system uses zero ink - shorten this phrase down and you get 'Zink'. Instead of ink the device uses heat to activate dye crystals embedded in special photo paper. The dye crystals are normally colourless, but release ...
New USB VoIP Handsfree Phone With Optical Mouse
by Jan HarrisBeyondtel Co Ltd, a leading supplier for VoIP products and solutions, has launched the VM-01L - a USB VoIP phone with handsfree speakerphone function which also functions as an optical mouse. The 99x50x29mm device automatically switches from mouse to VoIP phone. Its fully functional keypad and LCD screen enables a user to make and receive calls without using the ...
IPTV Getting a Boost From AT&T
by Kathryn LangDeployment of IPTV service through AT&T has been more successful than anyone expected – especially AT&T. As a result of the positive response it has received, the company intends to increase its deployment times during 2007. AT&T started into the IPTV market relatively slow. Its services were first available only in eleven markets – and even within those ...
HDTV Sales Increase HDTV Programming Increase HDTV Sales
by Kathryn LangConsumers can be heard crying in the streets, “I want my HDTV.” The sale of HDTV sets has steadily increased, and programming providers are finally getting wind. They are increasing the number of programs that are available in HD format. Especially interesting for most consumers is the addition of prime time shows. With the additional programs becoming available to ...
January 29, 2007
Trend Micro, Inc. has announced the latest versions of its Worry-Free Security Solutions, including Client Server Messaging Security 3.5. The enhanced products provide extended protection against malicious, emerging web-threats such as spyware, rootkits and bots. Improvements include a new anti-spyware engine and enhanced anti-spam effectiveness. The solutions are designed for small organisations and channel partners and are easy to install ...
Trend Micro Enhances Security Products For Small Businesses
by Janet HarrisTrend Micro, Inc. has announced the latest versions of its Worry-Free Security Solutions, including Client Server Messaging Security 3.5. The enhanced products provide extended protection against malicious, emerging web-threats such as spyware, rootkits and bots. Improvements include a new anti-spyware engine and enhanced anti-spam effectiveness. The solutions are designed for small organisations and channel partners and are easy to install ...
Comsol Launches USB 2.0 Connection Kit for Digital Cameras
by Jan HarrisComsol, the USB specialist, has released a USB 2.0 connection kit for digital photographers, which is compatible with many popular camera brands including Toshiba, Kodak and Canon. The kit includes a two-metre connector cable and a selection of USB connectors in a handy, protective case. The camera kit 12-in-1 cable ensures the right connection is always available for the camera. Whether ...
Samsung i600 To Be Released In UK
by Janet Harris
The Samsung i600 smartphone, which is also known as the BlackJack, will be released in the UK in February by Expansys.
The 3G device, which is aimed at the same segment of the market as the Motorola Q, features Windows Mobile 5.0, a 1.3 megapixel primary camera plus a VGA ...
January 27, 2007
IPTV is now newsworthy. Now every Tom, Dick, and Harry (or Jane), will be able to distribute their own brand of news. How many of us haven’t sat watching cable’s version of the evening news and thinking “I could do so much better.†With the new IPTV news hub – http://iptv-anchor.com – anyone can use images captured on their cell ...
IPTV Give Everyone a Shot at the News
by Kathryn LangIPTV is now newsworthy. Now every Tom, Dick, and Harry (or Jane), will be able to distribute their own brand of news. How many of us haven’t sat watching cable’s version of the evening news and thinking “I could do so much better.†With the new IPTV news hub – http://iptv-anchor.com – anyone can use images captured on their cell ...
HDTV Goes Portable
by Kathryn LangGetting an HDTV picture is going to get a little easier and a lot more flexible. Compro, a company known for its PC graphics and multimedia products, is gearing up to release its version of a set top box – with a catch. There is no release date yet for the VideoMate U2700 nor are there any prices, but ...
January 26, 2007
A very special hello to anyone living in the ITV Border region. A reminder to you - digital switch over starts in our region (*) in mid 2008 when the Selkirk transmitter and its dependant relays are changed over and analogue is shut down. Caldbeck in Cumbria will follow in early 2009. If you live in the Borders and are ...
Digital switch over – ITV1 Border area heralds the new dawn in digital TV
by AnaloguesatA very special hello to anyone living in the ITV Border region. A reminder to you - digital switch over starts in our region (*) in mid 2008 when the Selkirk transmitter and its dependant relays are changed over and analogue is shut down. Caldbeck in Cumbria will follow in early 2009. If you live in the Borders and are ...
Online Banking Customers Support Stronger Security
by Janet HarrisAccording to the fourth annual Financial Institution Consumer Online Fraud Survey by RSA Security Inc, the security division of USA-based EMC Corporation, 91% of bank account holders would be willing to use stronger security methods than the standard 'username-and-password', to protect their accounts. When given a choice of possible security measures, including hardware tokens, personalised images, and risk-based authentication, 73% of ...
New ASUS P735 Comes Equipped For Work and Pleasure
by Janet Harris
ASUSTeK Computer Inc has launched the ASUS P735 a 3G PC Phone which provides all the features a user requires both in and out of the office.
The P735 features network connectivity, video conferencing, multimedia applications and other business functions to ensure that a user can access the ...Miglia TVMini HD+ Turns a Mac Into a DVR
by Jan HarrisMiglia is launching the TVMini HD+, which can transform a Mac into a digital entertainment centre. The portable USB device simply plugs into one of a Mac's USB 2.0 ports and allows a user to record 10-bit video and stereo sound from over-the-air HDTV, analog cable and digital cable. The device includes a fully feature remote control and EyeTV 2 software ...
January 25, 2007
Cisco has released three patches for security vulnerabilities in its Cisco IOS and IOS XR routers. Although the patches have been issued to internet service providers, there is concern that cybercriminals could exploit the flaws before the patches are rolled out. Security experts believe that at least one of the vulnerabilities could cause e-mail and internet access issues. As the patches affect ...
Cisco Releases Security Patches For Routers
by Janet HarrisCisco has released three patches for security vulnerabilities in its Cisco IOS and IOS XR routers. Although the patches have been issued to internet service providers, there is concern that cybercriminals could exploit the flaws before the patches are rolled out. Security experts believe that at least one of the vulnerabilities could cause e-mail and internet access issues. As the patches affect ...
Tianyu B832 Anti-Theft Phone Released
by Janet HarrisThe Tianyu B832 anti-theft phone has been released in China and Hong Kong. The phone features dual-band GSM and innovative anti-theft features. If a thief steals the phone and changes the SIM card, an SMS message is sent to the rightful owner's old phone number. Provided the owner buys a new phone with the same number, they will receive the message ...
Lindy Releases Innovative USB Audio Adapter
by Jan HarrisLindy Electronics has introduced the LINDY USB 2.0 Audio Adapter, which allows users to make voice over IP (VoIP) calls independently of their audio system. The adapter eliminates the need to switch between headsets and speakers as PC audio can be constantly set up for music and gaming, whilst still allowing VoIP calls to be made and received. The adapter is ...
HDTV Will Be Availble For the Super Bowl
by Kathryn LangHDTV saw a surge in sales recently; partly due to the great prices offered during holiday sales. After shelling out big money to get the front row – fifty yard line view for the upcoming Super Bowl, many consumers have been disappointed to find that those pictures don’t exist. For a true-high definition picture from cable providers, not only is ...
VOIP Business Users Need to Up Their Security
by Kathryn LangVOIP security is as valuable as a safe. It will keep information and communications locked up from the bad guys. Very few business owners understand its importance. No one in his right mind would leave a cash register just sitting open, or a door unlocked to his business at night. Owners put bars on windows and install CCTV ...
IPTV Being Eyed By MobileOne
by Kathryn LangMobileOne (MI) is eyeing Singapore’s IPTV market for when the National Broadband Network (NBN) is completed. The The contract for construction of the NBN has not yet been awarded, but the Infocomm Development Authority – who regulates the industry – expects the project to be completed in just five short years. MI is looking for a way to cut costs for ...
January 24, 2007
Entrust, Inc's Entelligence Messaging Server solution has been named a finalist in the Best Data Security Solution category in the Software & Information Industry Association's (SIIA) 22nd Annual CODiE Awards. The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. The Awards recognise 72 categories of outstanding products and services and ...
Entrust’s Data Security Solution Reaches Award Finals
by Janet HarrisEntrust, Inc's Entelligence Messaging Server solution has been named a finalist in the Best Data Security Solution category in the Software & Information Industry Association's (SIIA) 22nd Annual CODiE Awards. The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. The Awards recognise 72 categories of outstanding products and services and ...
Buffalo's USB WiFi Adapter Boosts Reception By 210%
by Jan HarrisBuffalo Technology, a leading provider of innovative wireless networking, storage, multimedia and memory solutions, has launched the AirStation WLI-U2-SG54HP. The device is a USB 2.0 stick adapter which operates like a vanilla 802.11b/g wireless LAN accessory, but which attaches to the rear of a display with suction pads and boosts reception capability by 210%. The Buffalo WLI-U2-SG54HP works with Vista, and ...
HTC and T-Mobile Launch Ameo Smartphone
by Janet Harris
HTC, the smartphone and PDA manufactuer has launched its latest smartphone exclusively with T-Mobile in the Germany and the Netherlands. It is not known if the phone will be available on the T-Mobile network in the UK.
The HTC Ameo is a Windows Mobile-powered device with a 3.5-inch touchscreen display and ...
January 23, 2007
Pointsec Mobile Technologies has launched the Pointsec Device Protector to control access to data through the security weak points of computer ports and portable storage devices. The device controls data access via port management, content filtering and optional media encryption. USB storage devices and other removable media devices can connect directly into a workstation without IT authorization or knowledge, allowing the ...
Pointsec Launches Device Protector
by Janet HarrisPointsec Mobile Technologies has launched the Pointsec Device Protector to control access to data through the security weak points of computer ports and portable storage devices. The device controls data access via port management, content filtering and optional media encryption. USB storage devices and other removable media devices can connect directly into a workstation without IT authorization or knowledge, allowing the ...
World’s First Touch Screen Mobile Phone
by Janet HarrisLG Electronics, the consumer electronics and mobile phone manufacturer, and luxury brand PRADA, have launched the world’s first completely touch screen mobile phone in a joint venture. Instead of a traditional keypad, the PRADA phone by LG (KE850) is equipped with an advanced touch panel interface. The phone features the trademark technology of LG coupled with PRADA's design and quality. The device ...
New VoIP USB Phone Adapter for Skype
by Jan HarrisTRENDnet is distributing the ClearLink VoIP USB Phone Adapter (Model TVP-SP5G). The device links a telephone to a computer via a USB connection, enabling the user to make Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls, using Skype, from a standard phone. When the device is installed, a user can choose to make and receive either a standard call or a Skype call, and take ...
New Gigabit Switches Improve Network Security
by Janet HarrisBroadcom Corporation has announced a new generation of multi-layer Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches designed to improve enterprise network security and manageability. The Broadcom(R) StrataXGS(R) III Gigabit Ethernet switches feature new BroadShield(TM) security technology, which enables network admission control (NAC) and supports Microsoft's Network Access Protection policy enforcement technology. The new generation switches are a follow-on series to the company's widely deployed ...
January 22, 2007
Al-Falak, the leading IP and Communications provider in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, has introduced the first IPTV Triple Play. This is the combination of voice, video, and data streaming all on one network. The new service will open a world of entertainment to home users in the Gulf region. The innovative IPTV service will have more ...
IPTV Triple Play From Al-Falak
by Kathryn LangAl-Falak, the leading IP and Communications provider in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, has introduced the first IPTV Triple Play. This is the combination of voice, video, and data streaming all on one network. The new service will open a world of entertainment to home users in the Gulf region. The innovative IPTV service will have more ...
Residential VOIP on the Rise
by Kathryn LangVOIP is making a rise in the residential market. By the year 2010, just four short years from today, it is projected that it will have a compound annual growth rate of 24.7 percent. That will give VOIP a sizeable chunk of the residential telecommunications market. VOIP has already shown a steady increase in the business market, and its ...
Satellite news from Stateside
by BGonaSTICKWell, the struggle for satellite supremacy is still being fought out in the US, and maybe the satellite guys finally have a chance to ruffle a few feathers in the cable-provider's boardrooms. Times are tough though, and piracy is rife - with the Nagravision 2 encryption system barely holding together. The pay-TV is generally good value there though, and the two big ...
Kingston Introduces DataTraveler Mini with Migo
by Jan HarrisKingston Technology Company Inc. has extended its range of miniature USB Flash drives with the introduction of Kingston DataTraveler Mini with Migo. The DataTraveler Mini with Migo allows users to transform any PC into a personalized workspace. The 512 MB and 1 GB capacity drives are now available in India through Kingston's distributors AA Infoways, Avnet India, Ingram Micro, Kobian Electronics ...
Samsung Releases Super Thin Camera Phone
by Janet HarrisPictures of Samsung's slimmest ever mobile phone have been released on an Italian technology website. Although the Ultra Edition 5.9 hasn't yet been formally released, the site also included a few specifications. The phone is said to be a triband/GSM phone, with a 3.2MP camera. It also features an MP3 player, video recorder, mobile TV capability, and Bluetooth. Samsung is expected to ...
US Servicemen Could Suffer in VOIP Block
by Kathryn LangEveryone wants to control the money, and the South Korean Internet providers are no different. They had been threatening to begin blocking VOIP calls through companies not registered under the Korean Telecommunications Business Act. The blocking was to begin as early as June, 2007 and would affect all the US service men currently stationed in that region. The ...
More Clarity for VOIP Headset
by Kathryn LangThere will be no compromise anymore. Businesses today demand the best sound quality out of their IP phone systems. Plantronics has introduced a new VOIP system designed specifically with these picky business leaders in mind. The new VOIP headset solutions being launched is the Plantronics Supra Plus Wideband headset and Vista M22 amplifiers with Clearline audio technology. ...
HDTV Causing A Bandwidth Crunch
by Kathryn LangThere just doesn’t seem to be enough room to go around, and HDTV seems to be the culprit behind the loss of space. As more providers move to give the consumer the services being clamored for – such as HDTV programming and multiplayer gaming – bandwidths are starting to run low. This is going to force cable providers to ...
Projector Sets Give More HDTV for the Buck
by Kathryn LangThe projector television could prove to be the consumer’s best choice for a truly big screen high definitions television (HDTV) experience. Companies have made many improvements in the once bulky sets. They are down from the 30 lb mammoths of old to a miniaturized version that is also much easier for the average consumer to used. There have also ...
Give Your HDTV Rabbit Ears
by Kathryn LangHDTV has a new accessory. The high tech, life like picture is now being topped with rabbit ears. You remember these, don’t you? They are the old fashioned antennas that you had to hold a certain way just to get a picture. They are back. It may sound a little bit crazy, but HDTV and the ...
Couch Potatoes Crave HDTV Sports
by Kathryn LangIt is not enough just to sit and watch sporting events on television. Consumers today want more out of their viewing time. Consumers today want to experience the sporting events through high definition TV (HDTV) on large screen sets. The combination of the large screens and the crisp, life like quality of the pictures actual bring the action into ...
HDTV Sheds A New Light
by Kathryn LangIt will be a new experience in High Definition Television (HDTV). Panasonic introduced its LIFI HD Television Series at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas yesterday. The new HDTV will be powered by LUXIM Corporation’s LIFI illumination technology. LIFI is a new, long-life light source known for its high brightness, long stable performance, fast turn on ...
HDTV to Hit Southeast Asia
by Kathryn LangHigh Definition Television (HDTV) is coming to Southeast Asia. StarHub, one of the regions largest pay-TV providers has added two HDTV channels to the lineup – Discovery and National Geographic Channel. StarHub has been at the forefront of programming that gives the consumers control over what they view. In 2004, it introduced DigitalCable. In 2005, it brought out DemandTV. ...
Microsoft Merging IPTV and XBox
by Kathryn LangIt is time for there to be entertainment for the whole family all housed in one box. That is the vision that is being shared with the world by Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates. To meet his vision, Microsoft is combining the IPTV technology with the Xbox 360 gaming system. The unique digital entertainment offering in one ...
January 20, 2007
Now as far as I know this service is more or less unique to our forum. No its not marital councelling, (but could be similar!) If you have a foreign partner no doubt she would like to watch tv channels from her home country. We already have provided valuable info for people who have Finnish, Czech and Polish wives. So if ...
TV for a foreign wife
by AnaloguesatNow as far as I know this service is more or less unique to our forum. No its not marital councelling, (but could be similar!) If you have a foreign partner no doubt she would like to watch tv channels from her home country. We already have provided valuable info for people who have Finnish, Czech and Polish wives. So if ...
Korea Discussing How to Regulate IPTV
by Kathryn LangThe Korean television market is ripe for change and IPTV (Internet protocol Television) could be just the service needed to provide that change. If everyone could come to an agreement on the legal boundaries that must be set in order to govern the service, then IPTV could finally be launched in the region. So far, the Korean Broadcasting Commission ...
January 19, 2007
Yoggie Security Systems has announced the availability of Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro, a credit-card sized security appliance for mobile and remote workers. The product has undergone successful beta trials, which demonstrated its stability and functional readiness. The Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro is a miniature computer which uses a fully hardened and secure embedded OS with the sole purpose of protecting all operating systems. The ...
Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro Now Available
by Janet HarrisYoggie Security Systems has announced the availability of Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro, a credit-card sized security appliance for mobile and remote workers. The product has undergone successful beta trials, which demonstrated its stability and functional readiness. The Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro is a miniature computer which uses a fully hardened and secure embedded OS with the sole purpose of protecting all operating systems. The ...
