IT Security News
February 28, 2007
Trend Micro Incorporated has announced the latest versions of its messaging security products, InterScan Messaging Security Suite and InterScan Messaging Security Appliance. The company has also announced a new hosted service for enterprise customers, InterScan Messaging Hosted Security. The company's InterScan Messaging Security solutions provide enterprises with comprehensive gateway email security, integrating anti-spam and anti-phishing solutions with antivirus and anti-spyware. Innovative techniques ...
Trend Micro enhances Gateway Messaging Security
by Janet HarrisTrend Micro Incorporated has announced the latest versions of its messaging security products, InterScan Messaging Security Suite and InterScan Messaging Security Appliance. The company has also announced a new hosted service for enterprise customers, InterScan Messaging Hosted Security. The company's InterScan Messaging Security solutions provide enterprises with comprehensive gateway email security, integrating anti-spam and anti-phishing solutions with antivirus and anti-spyware. Innovative techniques ...
SPV M700 available on Orange UK
by Janet Harris
The latest model in the SPV range, the SPV M700, is now available on the UK Orange mobile phone network.
A black version of the phone will be available in the UK, alongside the white model.
The SPV M700 (also known as HTC Trinity) includes built-in Sat Nav powered by Webraska. ...Sony developing USB battery charger
by Jan HarrisConsumer electronics company Sony is planning to distribute a USB-connected rechargeable battery power supply unit, called Energy LINK, in the US this summer. The device functions as a power adapter, portable power supply and battery charger. It will be shipped with a pair of Cycle Energy AA batteries included, which fit into the unit to be charged when Energy LINK ...
Mobile device in a glove?
by Brian Turner
When I described the Ultimate Mobile Device, I always imagined something that the user would wear on the wrist.
I guess a big part is that in science fiction TV and film, people would often use communicators set up on their arms.
Well, it looks like some manufacturers are indeed looking ...HDTV Being Introduced in Hotel Rooms
by Kathryn LangHDTV is not only a luxury in the home; the new technology is making its way into vacations as well. Marriott Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, and Renaissance Hotels & Resorts will be the first lodging brands to introduce HDTV sets in all of its guest rooms in the United States and in Canada. The new ...
IPTV and Ericsson
by Kathryn LangIPTV is not in the cards for Arris Group. Ericsson has out bid Arris to acquire Tandberg Television. The deal will not come cheap. It is expected to cost the Swedish communications giant around $1.4 billion, but it will also expand its hold on the IPTV market. Even though Ericsson is making a huge investment in the ...
VOIP – the Pros and Cons
by Kathryn LangVOIP – Voice over Internet Protocol – can be a good telephone service choice for some homeowners. It has several upsides when compared to traditional telephone services, but it also has some downsides. One of the most appealing aspects of VOIP is the cost of the calls. Most unlimited calling plans can start out as low as $25 ...
February 27, 2007
Spyrus, Inc., the California-based security products company, has announced the Rosetta Micro - the first micro-sized, low-cost embeddable Hardware Security Module (HSM) for highly secure authentication and encryption for embedded devices. Rosetta Micro is designed for use in consumer electronic devices, such as PDAs, smart phones and other devices requiring high security, where board space and power are key limitations. Rosetta ...
HSM level security for mobile environments
by Janet HarrisSpyrus, Inc., the California-based security products company, has announced the Rosetta Micro - the first micro-sized, low-cost embeddable Hardware Security Module (HSM) for highly secure authentication and encryption for embedded devices. Rosetta Micro is designed for use in consumer electronic devices, such as PDAs, smart phones and other devices requiring high security, where board space and power are key limitations. Rosetta ...
NXP announces smallest USB transceiver for mobiles
by Jan HarrisNXP Semiconductors' range of new generation, UTMI+ Low-Pin Interface (ULPI) High-Speed USB transceivers, includes the smallest transceiver on the market. The transceivers were developed specifically to meet the needs of ultraslim mobile phone handsets and other small mobile devices. The smallest in the range measures a mere 2.2 x 2.25 x 0.6mm, in a 0.4mm ball pitch. As the actual USB ...
World’s First Red-Eye Technology for Camera Phones
by Janet Harris
FotoNation has announced the world’s first red-eye correction technology directly embedded into a mobile phone.
The Red-Eye Correction Technology software automatically detects red-eye and corrects it, allowing camera phone users to take red-eye-free photos and eliminating the need to retouch them later on a computer. The company claims a detection ...VOIP Reduces Costs
by Kathryn LangVOIP is a budget saver for a world that has families, life, and businesses spread from continent to continent. Traditional phones calls for long distance and out of the country calls would run any phone bill up out of reason. With families breaking up and spreading out, the VOIP services are becoming a valuable part of residential life. Small businesses ...
IPTV Gets New Competition in Verismo
by Kathryn LangThere is a new IPTV player in town. Verismo Networks is introducing ViPTV, and end-to-end broadcasting system. The new service will come with a set-top box that will allow consumers to download content over their standard broadband connection. It will also allow for stream videos from websites like Google, YouTube, and Yahoo. The cost for the IPTV ...
IPTV and Microsoft in London
by Kathryn LangMicrosoft is going exotic with its IPTV introductions. It will be showcasing the new service at The Connected Home show – which is the third annual IPTV World Forum, in London. The IPTV service will be available over the Xbox 360. It has already been discussed in the US, and it is scheduled for release there by Christmas ...
HDTV for Free – the Old fashioned Way
by Kathryn LangAfter spending all you money on that new HDTV, what are you going to watch on it? Most new owners have been disappointed to find that the current programming they have through their cable or satellite is not designed for high definition. In order to upgrade, it’s going to cost even more money. It’s enough already. There is now ...
VOIP and Skype
by Kathryn LangSkype is a type of VOIP or Voice over Internet Protocol. It is one of the many VOIP providers that have appeared on the market in just the last couple of years. It is one of the services that run on your computer. There are many benefits to the Skype service. It is the choice of many ...
February 26, 2007
Researchers at eEye Digital Security have identified a vulnerability in Publisher 2007, Microsoft’s document creation programme. The file format vulnerability could allow a hacker to create a malicious publisher file, which could be used to execute arbitrary code in a remote attack. Security researchers have rated the vulnerability as “highly critical”. Microsoft is not aware of any attacks attempting to use ...
Bug affects Microsoft Publisher 2007
by Janet HarrisResearchers at eEye Digital Security have identified a vulnerability in Publisher 2007, Microsoft’s document creation programme. The file format vulnerability could allow a hacker to create a malicious publisher file, which could be used to execute arbitrary code in a remote attack. Security researchers have rated the vulnerability as “highly critical”. Microsoft is not aware of any attacks attempting to use ...
Elle announces No3 Glamphone
by Janet Harris
Alcatel, in partnership with Elle magazine, has announced the Elle No3 Glamphone, which will be released in the UK in June.
The chrome slider phone with a 1.3 mega pixel digital camera, is part of Alcatel's 'Strut Down the Catwalk' range, which targets fashion editors and designers.
Elle No3 Glamphone is available in ...Wizpy handheld provides laptop functionality
by Jan HarrisTurbolinux of Japan has started distributing its Wizpy digital media device to customers who ordered them from its website. The Flash-based, USB device comes pre-loaded with a version of the Linux operating system and can be used to run the open source operating system on most computers. The palm-sized device allows a user to access their own data and software from ...
February 24, 2007
OmniVision Technologies' latest development brings high-resolution cameras closer for the mainstream mobile handset market.
The company has developed a 5.17 megapixel camera module for mobile handsets based on the OV5623 CameraChip sensor.
The affordable module measures 14mm x 14mm x 8.75mm and has auto-focus capability, providing high image quality and camera ...
OmniVision Provides 5 Megapixel Module for Mobiles
by Janet Harris
OmniVision Technologies' latest development brings high-resolution cameras closer for the mainstream mobile handset market.
The company has developed a 5.17 megapixel camera module for mobile handsets based on the OV5623 CameraChip sensor.
The affordable module measures 14mm x 14mm x 8.75mm and has auto-focus capability, providing high image quality and camera ...
February 23, 2007
Kernel-level malware is increasingly being used to attack systems, according to security researchers at F-Secure. Kernel-level malware acts inside the operating system's kernel - the component that links the system to the computer's hardware - compared with traditional malware which runs on top of the operating system. Kernal-level malware operates with the same privileges and shares the same resources as the ...
Cyber-criminals turn to kernel-level malware
by Janet HarrisKernel-level malware is increasingly being used to attack systems, according to security researchers at F-Secure. Kernel-level malware acts inside the operating system's kernel - the component that links the system to the computer's hardware - compared with traditional malware which runs on top of the operating system. Kernal-level malware operates with the same privileges and shares the same resources as the ...
Sharp develops widescreen PDA
by Janet Harris
Sharp plans to launch a widescreen PDA, running Windows Mobile 5.0, in March. The company is developing its EM-One PDA in conjunction with Japanese carrier EMobile.
The device will feature a TV tuner, WiFi, Bluetooth and 1.3-megapixel camera. It has a 4.1" screen with WVGA (800 pixels by 480 pixels) resolution and a ...USB is top mobile phone interface
by Jan HarrisNew research by iSupply Corporation, which monitors the status of the electronics industry value chain, shows that USB is the interface of choice for people to transfer content on and off their mobile phones. iSupply found that USB was employed in more handsets than all other interface standards combined in 2006. The company believes that USB will keep its dominant position ...
VOIP Going Grand
by Kathryn LangGrandCentral Communications, Inc has announced that its new service now works with Gizmo Project. As of right now, GrandCentral customers will have the ability to call anywhere in the world – over the internet – for free. The new service uses personal computers, select Nokia mobile phones, and Internet Tablets to make the VOIP calls. GrandCentral is moving into the ...
February 22, 2007
CoSoSys has released a new security tool - Secure it Easy - which ensures that data is not copied onto a USB storage devices without authorisation. A major advantage of the device is that it works on PC's running on Microsoft's Windows Vista operating systems. Secure it Easy functions as a USB Firewall. It only permits storage devices which ...
CoSoSys releases USB security tool
by Janet HarrisCoSoSys has released a new security tool - Secure it Easy - which ensures that data is not copied onto a USB storage devices without authorisation. A major advantage of the device is that it works on PC's running on Microsoft's Windows Vista operating systems. Secure it Easy functions as a USB Firewall. It only permits storage devices which ...
BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone Introduced
by Janet Harris
Research In Motion has launched the BlackBerry 8800 smartphone, the thinnest BlackBerry handset to date.
The stylish phone features a full, highly tactile QWERTY keyboard and Research In Motion's trackball navigation system.
The quad-band GSM/GPRS and EDGE-enabled BlackBerry 8800 provides integrated support for voice and data applications, including phone, email, text messaging, web ...USB drive puffs up when full
by Jan HarrisThe innovative Flashbag USB drive shows a user exactly how much free space it has. It is designed with a micro pump and literally expands in proportion to the amount of data it contains. It also keeps its shape when switched off - not so good for carrying around! When the device is full an error message is ...
Mobile developers get toolkit
by Brian Turner
So, if the mobile device is the communications center of the future, what's coming next?
Well, if the marketers have anything to do with it, the mobile device will become the next big platform for permission marketing. Or simply marketing.
Already some marketers are touting that mobile as the billboard of the future.
While ...The Apple iPhone and Cisco – Now what for mobiles?
by Brian Turner
So, Apple and Cisco have decided to bury the hatchet on the iPhone trademark dispute. Now both companies will promote iPhone products.
While Apple's foray into the name was widely expected, it was surprising to discover Cisco already held the trademark. However, observers soon noted that the Cisco ...
February 21, 2007
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd has announced a new range of unified threat management (UTM) appliances, called UTM-1. UTM-1 is specially designed for medium-sized businesses and enterprise regional sites. It provides complete, multi-layered protection against Internet threats such as spyware, viruses and network attacks. UTM-1 security appliances are designed to be easy to deploy and can be centrally controlled to simplify ...
Check Point announces new UTM appliances
by Janet HarrisCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd has announced a new range of unified threat management (UTM) appliances, called UTM-1. UTM-1 is specially designed for medium-sized businesses and enterprise regional sites. It provides complete, multi-layered protection against Internet threats such as spyware, viruses and network attacks. UTM-1 security appliances are designed to be easy to deploy and can be centrally controlled to simplify ...
OmniVision Provides 5 Megapixel Module for Mobiles
by Janet Harris
OmniVision Technologies' latest development brings high-resolution cameras closer for the mainstream mobile handset market.
The company has developed a 5.17 megapixel camera module for mobile handsets based on the OV5623 CameraChip sensor.
The affordable module measures 14mm x 14mm x 8.75mm and has auto-focus capability, providing high image quality and camera ...PRO TECHnology provides USB storage with military encryption
by Jan HarrisPRO TECHnology is launching USB stick pro & databar with military encryption at IDEX 2007 - the 8th International Defense Exhibition and Conference currently being held at the new Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. The FM-10 PRO stick focuses on data security. Its robust design is dustproof, waterproof and resistant to impacts and shocks. The USB stick provides storage capacity ...
IPTV and Calix in Canada
by Kathryn LangCanada’s IPTV service is about to be impacted by Calix. The company is a major telecom equipment supplier that is focused on access solutions for broadband service delivery. It has been chosen by several Canadian companies to build their IPTV capabilities and infrastructure. The Calix C7 multi-service access platform will overbuild the current operator and extend new fiber ...
VOIP – What’s Hindering Innovations
by Kathryn LangVOIP is not advancing as fast as some of the industry insiders would like. Almost since its conception, the experts and technologically savvy users have complained that there is not enough innovation in the service. It’s easy to point the problems of VOIP squarely at the big telcos. Some even say that these are the companies hindering the ...
Face-recognition Camera Phone Launched by Pantech
by Janet Harris
Pantech Group has launched the IM-U170 mobile phone, which includes digital camera features capable of recognizing a user’s face.
The IM-U170 clamshell phone has a magnesium case and metallic keypad illuminated with electroluminescent light.
The phone's facial recognition technology traces the movement of the user’s face as an input rather than other ...
February 20, 2007
Appearing for the first time on the Dream Multimedia website are details of the cute little Dreambox DM-600 PVR - basically a DM-500 with an IDE interface and enough room to accommodate a 2.5 inch laptop drive.So now there is no excuse for those of you with only enough space under the TV to jam in an extra fag-packet. These boxes really are small at 195 mm x 130 mm x 40 mm (W x D x H) and look good enough to eat, as they are kitted out in the same sexy livery as the Dreambox DM-8000.They come in silver too, so that's blown your last excuse. Not that you would seriously play that card, right?Here's how it stacks up in techno-speak :Specifications> 250 MHz PowerPC Processor (350 Mips)> Linux Operating System> 1 x Smartcard-Reader> MPEG2 Hardware decoding> Common available NIMs (DVB-S, DVB-C, DVB-T)> V.24/RS232 Interface> 10/100Mbit compatible Ethernet Interface> 2 LED status> 32 MByte Flash, 96 MByte Ram total> Integrated IDE UDMA66 Interface> Support for internal HDD 2.5" in any capacity> Unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio> Channel-change time < 1 second> Full automatic service scan> Supports directly bouquet-lists> Supports EPG (electronic program guide)> Supports own videotext> Supports multiple LNB-Switching control (DiSEqC)> Fully adaptable OSD in many languages and skin-support> S/PDIF Interface for digital bit stream out (AC-3)> 1 x Scart-interfaces> S-Video connector> Analogue modemDreambox DM600 technical dataDBS-Tuner:Frequency Range 950 …. 2150 MHzSignal Level - 65 dBm …. - 25 dBmSignal-to-Noise Level 12 dB max.DBS-Tuner Input Connector F-Type femaleInput Impedance 75 OhmAFC +/- 3 MHzDemodulation Shaped QPSKFEC Viterbi and Reed-SolomonViterbirate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, automatic assimilationRoll-off Factor 35 %Demultiplexing according ISO 13818-1Video decoder:Video Compression MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 compatibleVideo Standard PAL G/ 25 HzVideo Formats 4:3 / 16:9Footage 16:9, automatic assimilation for 16:9 TV-Device (over Scart)Letterbox precolating for 4:3 TV-DeviceAudio decoder:Audio compression MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 Layer I and IIAudio Mode Dual (main/sub), StereoFrequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHzOutput analogue:Output Level L/R 0,5 Vss on 600 OhmTHD > 60 dB (1 kHz)Crosstalk < -65 dBOutput digital:Output Level 0,5 Vss on 75 OhmSampled Data Filtering 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHzS/PDIF-Output optical (AC3)Video parameter:Input Level FBAS 1 Vss +/- 0.3 dB on 75 OhmTeletext filter in conformity with ETS 300 472 StandardTV-Scart:Output: FBAS,RGB,S-VideoSerial Interface RS 232:Type RS232 bidirectionalBitrate 115,2 kBit/s max.Plug Connector SUB-D-9Function: Update of FirmwareEthernet:10/100 MBit compatible interfaceFunction: Update of Firmware, Connect to PCUDMA66 IDE Interface:Internal - for connection of 2.5" HDDLNB Power and polarisation:LNB Current 500mA max.; short-circuit-proofLNB Voltage vertical < 14V without load, > 11,5V at 400mALNB Voltage horizontal < 20V without load, > 17,3V at 400mALNB shut-off at Standby-ModeCount of active satellite positions:DiSEqC 1.0/1.2 SAT POSITION / SAT OPTIONDiSEqC - Rotor ControlPower consumption:< 15W / 12VInput voltage:DC12V,alternating acurrent +/- 15%External power supply:Input: 110-240V AC / 50-60Hz / 0,6AOutput: 12V = / 2,5APhysical specification:Ambient Temperature +15°C...+35°CHumidity < 80%Size (W x D x H): 195 mm x 130 mm x 40 mmWeight: 0.6 kg
Dreambox DM600 PVR takes a bow
by BGonaSTICKAppearing for the first time on the Dream Multimedia website are details of the cute little Dreambox DM-600 PVR - basically a DM-500 with an IDE interface and enough room to accommodate a 2.5 inch laptop drive.So now there is no excuse for those of you with only enough space under the TV to jam in an extra fag-packet. These boxes really are small at 195 mm x 130 mm x 40 mm (W x D x H) and look good enough to eat, as they are kitted out in the same sexy livery as the Dreambox DM-8000.They come in silver too, so that's blown your last excuse. Not that you would seriously play that card, right?Here's how it stacks up in techno-speak :Specifications> 250 MHz PowerPC Processor (350 Mips)> Linux Operating System> 1 x Smartcard-Reader> MPEG2 Hardware decoding> Common available NIMs (DVB-S, DVB-C, DVB-T)> V.24/RS232 Interface> 10/100Mbit compatible Ethernet Interface> 2 LED status> 32 MByte Flash, 96 MByte Ram total> Integrated IDE UDMA66 Interface> Support for internal HDD 2.5" in any capacity> Unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio> Channel-change time < 1 second> Full automatic service scan> Supports directly bouquet-lists> Supports EPG (electronic program guide)> Supports own videotext> Supports multiple LNB-Switching control (DiSEqC)> Fully adaptable OSD in many languages and skin-support> S/PDIF Interface for digital bit stream out (AC-3)> 1 x Scart-interfaces> S-Video connector> Analogue modemDreambox DM600 technical dataDBS-Tuner:Frequency Range 950 …. 2150 MHzSignal Level - 65 dBm …. - 25 dBmSignal-to-Noise Level 12 dB max.DBS-Tuner Input Connector F-Type femaleInput Impedance 75 OhmAFC +/- 3 MHzDemodulation Shaped QPSKFEC Viterbi and Reed-SolomonViterbirate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, automatic assimilationRoll-off Factor 35 %Demultiplexing according ISO 13818-1Video decoder:Video Compression MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 compatibleVideo Standard PAL G/ 25 HzVideo Formats 4:3 / 16:9Footage 16:9, automatic assimilation for 16:9 TV-Device (over Scart)Letterbox precolating for 4:3 TV-DeviceAudio decoder:Audio compression MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 Layer I and IIAudio Mode Dual (main/sub), StereoFrequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHzOutput analogue:Output Level L/R 0,5 Vss on 600 OhmTHD > 60 dB (1 kHz)Crosstalk < -65 dBOutput digital:Output Level 0,5 Vss on 75 OhmSampled Data Filtering 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHzS/PDIF-Output optical (AC3)Video parameter:Input Level FBAS 1 Vss +/- 0.3 dB on 75 OhmTeletext filter in conformity with ETS 300 472 StandardTV-Scart:Output: FBAS,RGB,S-VideoSerial Interface RS 232:Type RS232 bidirectionalBitrate 115,2 kBit/s max.Plug Connector SUB-D-9Function: Update of FirmwareEthernet:10/100 MBit compatible interfaceFunction: Update of Firmware, Connect to PCUDMA66 IDE Interface:Internal - for connection of 2.5" HDDLNB Power and polarisation:LNB Current 500mA max.; short-circuit-proofLNB Voltage vertical < 14V without load, > 11,5V at 400mALNB Voltage horizontal < 20V without load, > 17,3V at 400mALNB shut-off at Standby-ModeCount of active satellite positions:DiSEqC 1.0/1.2 SAT POSITION / SAT OPTIONDiSEqC - Rotor ControlPower consumption:< 15W / 12VInput voltage:DC12V,alternating acurrent +/- 15%External power supply:Input: 110-240V AC / 50-60Hz / 0,6AOutput: 12V = / 2,5APhysical specification:Ambient Temperature +15°C...+35°CHumidity < 80%Size (W x D x H): 195 mm x 130 mm x 40 mmWeight: 0.6 kg
Axiomtek launches SME security platform
by Janet HarrisAxiomtek has introduced the NA-820 high-performance network security hardware platform. The NA-820 is a 1U rack-mountable form factor with seven front LAN ports designed for the small and medium business market. It integrates a high performance embedded SBC, the SBC8A820, which supports an Intel Core2 Duo processor with a 800MHz front side bus and features an advanced Intel 945G chipset integrated ...
Kodak collaborates on cell phone pictures
by Janet Harris
Eastman Kodak Co is collaborating with US software company Exclaim, to make it easier to upload, print and share camera phone pictures.
While millions of pictures are taken with camera phones, only a very small percentage are ever printed.
Kodak and Exclaim have introduced Kodak Mobile Link - a cellular program ...Smallest and Fastest USB Modem for HSDPA
by Jan HarrisAnyDATA Corporation, the manufacturer of CDMA wireless modems, has released the ADU-610 modem - the world's smallest and fastest wireless USB modem. The modem, which provides download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps, makes wireless broadband accessible for PDAs, notebooks and desktop PCs. The ADU-610 works worldwide on 3G networks that utilise the latest HSDPA/UMTS technology. On a 2.5G networks, the ...
IPTV Service Being Expanded by AT&T
by Kathryn LangAT&T’s next target for its IPTV expansion is the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas. The company has recently put together a tentative agreement with the city officials there to offer video services. The San Antonia- based AT&T has agreed to pay 4 percent of gross revenues to the city of Fort Smith for the privilege of offering ...
VOIP – Telling it Straight
by Kathryn LangVOIP is just one of many acronyms that technologically savvy people use when discussing internet technology. The common man is more likely to say phone service. Recently I met a lady who was using VOIP as her primary phone service. She had no real awareness that she wasn’t using the same technology that we use at my house. ...
The Ultimate Mobile Device
by Brian Turner
The Age of Information is bringing about the convergence of a range of technologies.
The internet, digital media, home entertainment - and mobile devices - are all moving slowly but surely towards a single goal.
The result? The Ultimate Mobile Device.
At present we have separate devices for different functions: the computer for the internet, the ...
February 19, 2007
The IPTV services that are provided to Salaten Bredband AS by Northport AB is set to be upgraded and expanded. The existing IPTV will be replaced with a platform that will allow for future interactive services. The new platform will also enhance the existing services that are being provided to subscribers. Salaten Bredband AS has IPTV service with TV Channels from ...
IPTV and its Nordic Expansion
by Kathryn LangThe IPTV services that are provided to Salaten Bredband AS by Northport AB is set to be upgraded and expanded. The existing IPTV will be replaced with a platform that will allow for future interactive services. The new platform will also enhance the existing services that are being provided to subscribers. Salaten Bredband AS has IPTV service with TV Channels from ...
HDTV Completes the Pub Experience
by Kathryn LangHDTV is not just important to the private consumer when it comes to home viewing – it is striking a nerve in pub users as well. In the past, pubs were able to draw patrons with good food and good beer. Now it is just as important that the establishments have good HDTV’s for the consumer to enjoy. ...
VOIP – Private Network is the Better Choice
by Kathryn LangVOIP is Voice over INTERNET PROTOCOL – not voice over the internet. It may seem like a fine line, but there is a difference. VOIP over public internet lines tends to have poor quality, dropped calls, jitter, and latency. Public internet lines are not managed and do not show a distinction between voice data and data that is ...
Digital Media Shredder Eliminates Security Risk
by Janet HarrisBlancco Ltd, which specialises in data erasure solutions, has released Blancco – Digital Media Shredder, which can eliminate the risks of data leaks posed by Flash and Magnetic Media. Digital Media Shredder permanently destroys information on removable storage media. The flash edition of the software is designed specifically to destroy data stored on various media such as USB flash drives, ...
Fujitsu promotes sublimage technology
by Janet Harris
Fujitsu is promoting a technology which can encode data into a picture which is invisible to the human eye but can be decoded by a mobile phone with a camera.
The technology takes advantage of fact that the human eye does not easily see the colour yellow. The yellow hue in a ...Samsung to demo USB monitor at CeBIT
by Jan HarrisSamsung plans to launch the SyncMaster 940UX at CeBIT 2007, the annual trade show for information and telecommunications, which takes place in Hanover in March. SyncMaster 940UX is a 19'' LCD monitor which connects via USB rather than via DVI and VGA connectors. USB connection means that the monitor is simple to connect and disconnect, and multiple monitors can also be ...
February 17, 2007
IPTV is television over the internet. Many telcos are looking at the new service as a way to combat satellite services that are providing a 3 tier bundling of all data communications – telephone, internet, and television. It’s no wonder that many of the traditional phone companies are looking at the IPTV technology. The competition for subscribers grows almost ...
IPTV Just Got Easier
by Kathryn LangIPTV is television over the internet. Many telcos are looking at the new service as a way to combat satellite services that are providing a 3 tier bundling of all data communications – telephone, internet, and television. It’s no wonder that many of the traditional phone companies are looking at the IPTV technology. The competition for subscribers grows almost ...
Get HDTV for Free
by Kathryn LangWant to get HDTV programming for free? In many countries, like the United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Australia, and Japan, it is possible to use an antenna to receive HD programs. Unless the current plan is revised, viewers in the UK will not benefit from this form of HDTV broadcasting. The only way to receive HDTV is to subscribe to ...
VOIP Basics
by Kathryn LangVOIP is a fairly new technology. Companies like Vonage and Skype are intriguing consumers with the service. But just what is VOIP? Voice over Internet Protocol is voice communications (telephone calls) over the internet. Instead of using traditional phone lines, the VOIP process uses the same broadcasting system as the World Wide Web. VOIP to VOIP calls are ...
