Computer News
July 26, 2010
Dell has decided to stop selling home computers pre-installed with the Ubuntu operating system, a flavour of Linux, on its web store – at least for the moment.
So PC Pro reports, pointing out that a search for Ubuntu on the Dell UK website just produces the one laptop model now (the Latitude 2100, which is a business notebook).
However, ...
Dell drops Ubuntu powered PCs?
by Darren Allan
July 9, 2010
The question of how many people are still looking to buy a dedicated e-reader after the release of the iPad is a debatable one. Why not get the latter, with its full colour screen and all the other trappings it boasts?
Of course, an obvious plus point of e-reader hardware is that it's cheaper than Apple's magical tablet. The ...
iRiver Wi-Fi Story e-reader on sale in UK
by Darren Allan
July 5, 2010
The HTC HD2 is a Windows Mobile phone, or at least it was, but now some clever techies have managed to sort it so the handset can run Android 2.1.
In theory, anyway, although it should be noted that the team who achieved this, XDA Developers, say that it's early days yet, and the project is very much ...
Android 2.1 now on the HTC HD2
by Darren Allan
July 2, 2010
The latest version of the Opera browser has been released under the title of Opera 10.6, but what is different about this launch is that this latest update covers Linux as well.
For Linux users this is a milestone event.
It is the first stable version of the build for a long time and offers support for the WebM ...
Faster Opera browser launched
by David Allen
June 18, 2010
Three UK, which launched its MiFi wireless hotspot last year, has been listening to its customers and has incorporated some of their suggestions in the second generation of the device. The MiFi, a battery-powered Huawei E585 Wi-Fi router, can be accessed by up to five wireless-enabled devices simultaneously. Three has worked with Huawei on the latest version, which can be ...
Three UK updates Mifi wireless hotspot
by Janet HarrisThree UK, which launched its MiFi wireless hotspot last year, has been listening to its customers and has incorporated some of their suggestions in the second generation of the device. The MiFi, a battery-powered Huawei E585 Wi-Fi router, can be accessed by up to five wireless-enabled devices simultaneously. Three has worked with Huawei on the latest version, which can be ...
June 17, 2010
Opera 10.6 has been released in a beta format by the Scandinavian browser maker Opera.
The new browser is available for download by users of Windows, Mac and Linux platforms.
The new version of the browser is supposed to be around 50 per cent faster than the 10.5 version that was released in full last March.
One handy feature is ...
Opera 10.6 previewed
by David Allen
June 8, 2010
As if being criticised by Steve Jobs from Apple is not bad enough, Adobe has had to admit that there is a serious security issue within the Reader, Acrobat and the Flash Player software.
According to Adobe, this issue has the potential to allow a hacker to take over an infected computer and it makes no difference whether it ...
Adobe warning over PDF flaw
by David Allen
June 2, 2010
It is being widely reported that the search giant Google are removing Windows from its desktop PC’s in order to eliminate the risk of security breaches.
Google have around twenty thousand employees around the world, all of whom use or have access to computers, but now they will be given the choice of using a Linux based OS or ...
Google uninstalls Windows
by David Allen
June 1, 2010
Google is going to be phasing out Windows as the operating system of choice on its staff's computers.
So the Financial Times reports, the reason being a simple matter: Security concerns.
Apparently this shift away from Microsoft's OS began at the start of the year, which was of course when the infamous China and Google hacking incident was at its ...
Google shows Windows the door
by Darren Allan
May 19, 2010
O2 is set to bring two Palm phones into its range at the end of the month.
The Palm Pre Plus and its smaller sibling the Palm Pixi Plus will be on sale at O2 come May 28th.
The Pre Plus comes kitted out much as the normal Pre, with a 3.1 inch touchscreen and a slide-out Qwerty keyboard, ...
O2 offers double Palm salute
by Darren Allan
May 18, 2010
Group video chats are now available through Skype. Now you can chat up with up to four other people using this newest offering from Skype. Although its still in beta, users can now download it and test it. However, this new feature does not come for free. Users need to pay a premium in order to use this feature. But, since ...
Group Video Chats now available on Skype
by Franz BicarGroup video chats are now available through Skype. Now you can chat up with up to four other people using this newest offering from Skype. Although its still in beta, users can now download it and test it. However, this new feature does not come for free. Users need to pay a premium in order to use this feature. But, since ...
Playing Popular Windows Games in Linux Becomes Easier
by Franz BicarOne of the reasons why Linux can never catch up to Windows is its inability to play mainstream, popular games. Linux is powerful, safe, and secure. But Windows PCs are preferred specially by the gaming crowd. I've been a user of Linux, and I know that Linux has plenty of games. What these people usually mean is that it doesn't ...
May 14, 2010
CommuniGate Systems, the leader in carrier-grade Unified Communications, today announced the release of VoicePlus; the only professional quality High Definition IP telephony solution designed specifically for the small office. The product is based on the resilient and battle tested carrier-grade technology that CommuniGate Systems has become renowned for over the past twenty years. Perfect for small businesses that do not have a ...
CommuniGate announces VoicePlus for SMBs
by Jan HarrisCommuniGate Systems, the leader in carrier-grade Unified Communications, today announced the release of VoicePlus; the only professional quality High Definition IP telephony solution designed specifically for the small office. The product is based on the resilient and battle tested carrier-grade technology that CommuniGate Systems has become renowned for over the past twenty years. Perfect for small businesses that do not have a ...
April 28, 2010
If you're fed up with the iPad delays (it's the end of next month now), and fancy an alternative web tablet, then the JooJoo may well be worth a look.
The JooJoo is now available in the UK, and it might have a rather silly sounding name, but it's got a bigger display than the fabled iPad at 12 ...
JooJoo Linux powered tablet now available in the UK
by Darren Allan
March 31, 2010
Rovi has launched an all new personal media manager technology that will allow user to streamline their entertainment content throughout a home network.
The Personal Media Manager software is powered by Rovi’s LASSO media recognition technology and is fully compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux OS.
It is also capable of being rebranded in order to make it easier ...
Rovi launches media manager
by David Allen
March 29, 2010
Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd., an award-winning investment bank headquartered in London, England, implemented ASC’s Cisco VoIP call recording solution for its branches throughout Europe and the Middle East. Company executives praised the new system for its ability to provide one unified solution for all locations, central storage of all recorded calls in London, and the hybrid nature of the system. This ...
ASC’s Cisco VoIP call recording solution deployed by Daiwa
by Jan HarrisDaiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd., an award-winning investment bank headquartered in London, England, implemented ASC’s Cisco VoIP call recording solution for its branches throughout Europe and the Middle East. Company executives praised the new system for its ability to provide one unified solution for all locations, central storage of all recorded calls in London, and the hybrid nature of the system. This ...
March 23, 2010
Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs), the leading global provider of embedded virtualization software for mobile phones and broadband Internet devices, today announced plans to demonstrate Google Android-based secure VoIP at International CTIA 2010 in Las Vegas. The demonstration, “Mobile Virtualization: Security Delivered”, showcases the OKL4 Microvisor in a real-world application developed and integrated for deployment on mobile devices from a global ...
OK Labs demos Android-based secure VoIP Calling
by Jan HarrisOpen Kernel Labs (OK Labs), the leading global provider of embedded virtualization software for mobile phones and broadband Internet devices, today announced plans to demonstrate Google Android-based secure VoIP at International CTIA 2010 in Las Vegas. The demonstration, “Mobile Virtualization: Security Delivered”, showcases the OKL4 Microvisor in a real-world application developed and integrated for deployment on mobile devices from a global ...
March 17, 2010
A major update to the Portable Penetrator Wi-Fi Audit device from leading IT network security company Secpoint can keep corporate networks absolutely secure from external attack... Secpoint’s new Portable Penetrator PP3000 with firmware V7.5 allows browser-based wireless vulnerability scanning of very large networks across hundreds of IP addresses simultaneously. The ready-out-of-the-box unit is based on a Dell Inspiron Mini 10v netbook with ...
Portable Penetrator Wi-Fi Audit device updated
by Janet HarrisA major update to the Portable Penetrator Wi-Fi Audit device from leading IT network security company Secpoint can keep corporate networks absolutely secure from external attack... Secpoint’s new Portable Penetrator PP3000 with firmware V7.5 allows browser-based wireless vulnerability scanning of very large networks across hundreds of IP addresses simultaneously. The ready-out-of-the-box unit is based on a Dell Inspiron Mini 10v netbook with ...
March 4, 2010
Orange and Intel have hatched a strategic partnership to deliver Orange multimedia services across a range of Intel Atom processor and MeeGo OS powered devices.
MeeGo is the rather oddly named Linux based operating system which is the offspring of a merge between Nokia's Maemo and Intel's Moblin open source platforms.
The targeted devices will include include netbooks, tablets and ...
Orange to team up with Intel on MeeGo
by Darren Allan
March 3, 2010
eUKhost Ltd, a provider of Shared, Reseller Hosting, Virtual Private Servers and Dedicated Servers, today announced that it has extended its services portfolio by introducing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services. The company states that the service is designed specifically for VoIP service providers and businesses using VoIP services. The company avers that it will provide Free Trixbox installation with Extensions, Trunks, ...
eUKhost Ltd launches dedicated VoIP hosting services
by Jan HarriseUKhost Ltd, a provider of Shared, Reseller Hosting, Virtual Private Servers and Dedicated Servers, today announced that it has extended its services portfolio by introducing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services. The company states that the service is designed specifically for VoIP service providers and businesses using VoIP services. The company avers that it will provide Free Trixbox installation with Extensions, Trunks, ...
February 25, 2010
Flumotion and the Open Video Alliance will be streaming a live event on Thursday, February 25th featuring Lawrence Lessig, the foundational voice of the free culture movement. The 45-minute speech will be delivered live from Harvard Law School via Flumotion’s Streaming Platform, and will explore the relationship between copyright, fair use, politics and online video. The speech takes place at 6:00 PM ...
Flumotion to provide live streaming of a speech on copyright
by Janet HarrisFlumotion and the Open Video Alliance will be streaming a live event on Thursday, February 25th featuring Lawrence Lessig, the foundational voice of the free culture movement. The 45-minute speech will be delivered live from Harvard Law School via Flumotion’s Streaming Platform, and will explore the relationship between copyright, fair use, politics and online video. The speech takes place at 6:00 PM ...
February 22, 2010
There are plenty of people out there who won't touch a computer because they're scared of them.
And this is a market the Broadband Computer Company is hoping to address with its laptop creation which goes by the name of Alex.
Even the name sounds friendlier, and lacks the traditional at least four numbers and two letters which normally accompany ...
Alex laptop launched for the computer-phobic
by Darren Allan
February 17, 2010
RealVNC announced today that Cybercom is the latest company to support VNC Mobile Solution for Automotive, specifically targeted to enable automotive manufacturers and equipment suppliers to provide remote control and access to mobile devices directly from in-vehicle telematics and infotainment systems.
Any mobile device entering the vehicle can be automatically detected, ...
Cybercom Supports VNC Mobile Solution for Automotive
by Janet Harris
RealVNC announced today that Cybercom is the latest company to support VNC Mobile Solution for Automotive, specifically targeted to enable automotive manufacturers and equipment suppliers to provide remote control and access to mobile devices directly from in-vehicle telematics and infotainment systems.
Any mobile device entering the vehicle can be automatically detected, ...
February 15, 2010
ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, introduced today at the 2010 GSMA Mobile World Congress, together with Qualcomm, the world’s first ultra-slim big-screen BMP 3G smartphone – ZTE Bingo.
Additionally, ZTE is showcasing its 5 Android smartphone models for the first time.
ZTE is one ...
ZTE introduces ultra-slim big-screen BMP 3G smartphone
by Janet Harris
ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, introduced today at the 2010 GSMA Mobile World Congress, together with Qualcomm, the world’s first ultra-slim big-screen BMP 3G smartphone – ZTE Bingo.
Additionally, ZTE is showcasing its 5 Android smartphone models for the first time.
ZTE is one ...MobiTV Joins LiMo Foundation
by Janet Harris
An industry pioneer and leader in delivering TV to mobile devices, MobiTV has joined LiMo Foundation as an Associate Member to further advance the development of an open, hardware independent Linux-based operating system for mobile devices.
As a member of LiMo Foundation, MobiTV will explore opportunities to contribute technologies and collaboratively develop the ...Nokia and Intel give birth to MeeGo
by Darren Allan
February 12, 2010
Sagemcom, a leader in high added value communicating terminals, and SoftAtHome, a software provider of home operating platforms that help Service Providers deliver convergent applications for the Digital Home, today announced that they have collaborated to develop the first hybrid MPEG4 HD universal Set Top Box that combines IPTV, Satellite and Terrestrial delivery and content sharing through DLNA with a ...
Universal Set Top Box announced
by Janet HarrisSagemcom, a leader in high added value communicating terminals, and SoftAtHome, a software provider of home operating platforms that help Service Providers deliver convergent applications for the Digital Home, today announced that they have collaborated to develop the first hybrid MPEG4 HD universal Set Top Box that combines IPTV, Satellite and Terrestrial delivery and content sharing through DLNA with a ...
February 11, 2010
By now everybody knows that the Motorola Droid is running on Google Android OS, which in itself, is a linux variant. Linux, is of course, open source and provides a lot of potential for software hackers/hobbyist. This new hack for the Motorola Droid is not intended for the software, but for its hardware. Hacker Chris Paget figured out how to ...
Motorola Droid Hack allows USB Host Mode
by Franz BicarBy now everybody knows that the Motorola Droid is running on Google Android OS, which in itself, is a linux variant. Linux, is of course, open source and provides a lot of potential for software hackers/hobbyist. This new hack for the Motorola Droid is not intended for the software, but for its hardware. Hacker Chris Paget figured out how to ...
February 9, 2010
Myriad Group AG, a global leader in mobile technology with software in over 2 billion phones, today unveiled the high performance Dalvik Turbo virtual machine, which replaces the standard Dalvik engine powering applications on the Android platform.
Dalvik Turbo increases application execution speed by up to three times - allowing OEMs ...
Myriad enables 3x faster Android apps
by Janet Harris
Myriad Group AG, a global leader in mobile technology with software in over 2 billion phones, today unveiled the high performance Dalvik Turbo virtual machine, which replaces the standard Dalvik engine powering applications on the Android platform.
Dalvik Turbo increases application execution speed by up to three times - allowing OEMs ...
February 2, 2010
Exterity, the Building IPTV specialist, today announces the launch of the Exterity Receiver Development Kit (RDK), a state-of-the-art platform that will enable its partners to develop and deliver multimedia services that integrate with digital signage, Video on-Demand (VoD), property management systems and room control systems. The Exterity RDK will be demonstrated for the first time at Integrated Systems Europe 2010, which ...
Exterity Launches Receiver Development Kit
by Janet HarrisExterity, the Building IPTV specialist, today announces the launch of the Exterity Receiver Development Kit (RDK), a state-of-the-art platform that will enable its partners to develop and deliver multimedia services that integrate with digital signage, Video on-Demand (VoD), property management systems and room control systems. The Exterity RDK will be demonstrated for the first time at Integrated Systems Europe 2010, which ...
January 22, 2010
Yuuguu has launched Yuuguu Corporate, an online collaboration tool which brings together web conferencing, a business-class instant messenger and presence via a single, easy to use, customisable and secure collaboration platform. The new Yuuguu Corporate service features: the ability to embed web conferencing into an organisation’s website, simplified scheduling, custom branding of web conferencing sessions, enhanced session security and a fully ...
Yuuguu launches enhanced web conferencing tool
by Jan HarrisYuuguu has launched Yuuguu Corporate, an online collaboration tool which brings together web conferencing, a business-class instant messenger and presence via a single, easy to use, customisable and secure collaboration platform. The new Yuuguu Corporate service features: the ability to embed web conferencing into an organisation’s website, simplified scheduling, custom branding of web conferencing sessions, enhanced session security and a fully ...
Aspiro Music comes to Android handsets
by Janet Harris
Aspiro, Northern Europe’s leading provider of mobile entertainment services, today confirmed that its new desktop and mobile streaming music service would now be available on Google’s new Nexus One phone and other Android handsets.
The new service delivers live streaming of an extensive catalogue of music tracks via the online streaming service, ...
January 18, 2010
Streamezzo, the leading provider of Rich Application Software platform for mobile, announced that Partner Communications Company Ltd. ("Partner" or "the Company"), a leading Israeli mobile communications operator has selected Streamezzo’s software products and professional services to develop, deploy and run its interactive Live TV application for iPhone™.
This application, ...
Partner selects Streamezzo for iPhone interactive Live TV app
by Janet Harris
Streamezzo, the leading provider of Rich Application Software platform for mobile, announced that Partner Communications Company Ltd. ("Partner" or "the Company"), a leading Israeli mobile communications operator has selected Streamezzo’s software products and professional services to develop, deploy and run its interactive Live TV application for iPhone™.
This application, ...
January 14, 2010
With the delay of Windows Mobile 7, Microsoft is alienating their customers and their manufacturing partners. Without the new Mobile OS promised by Microsoft, LG is planning to use the successful Google Android on more than half of the smartphones the company planned to release this year. This statement came even with the recent pledge of LG that it will ...
LG Scraps Windows Mobile, Chooses Android for 2010 Smartphones
by Franz BicarWith the delay of Windows Mobile 7, Microsoft is alienating their customers and their manufacturing partners. Without the new Mobile OS promised by Microsoft, LG is planning to use the successful Google Android on more than half of the smartphones the company planned to release this year. This statement came even with the recent pledge of LG that it will ...
January 8, 2010
Intel has been talking up its Moorestown platform at CES, showing off an LG smartphone which is built around it.
Moorestown is a system on a chip, with an integrated processor, graphics and memory controller.
The LG GW990 is actually a sort of cross between a smartphone and a tablet, given that it has a large five inch touchscreen ...
Intel unveils Moorestown smartphone
by Darren Allan
January 7, 2010
Broadcom Corporation today announced its next generation single-chip 802.11n USB solutions for multimedia applications. As a follow-on to the success of the world's first single-chip dual-band 802.11n Broadcom® BCM4323, these new Wi-Fi® solutions integrate high-performance Power Amplifiers (PAs) in a single monolithic CMOS die and leverage ubiquitous USB interfaces to add high performance Wi-Fi connectivity to PCs, TVs, set-top boxes (STBs), ...
Broadcom announces next gen single-chip 802.11n USB solutions
by Jan HarrisBroadcom Corporation today announced its next generation single-chip 802.11n USB solutions for multimedia applications. As a follow-on to the success of the world's first single-chip dual-band 802.11n Broadcom® BCM4323, these new Wi-Fi® solutions integrate high-performance Power Amplifiers (PAs) in a single monolithic CMOS die and leverage ubiquitous USB interfaces to add high performance Wi-Fi connectivity to PCs, TVs, set-top boxes (STBs), ...
January 5, 2010
Ralink Technology, a leading developer of high performance wireless solutions, will demonstrate a range of new wireless technologies at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The new solutions include the world’s first single chip 450Mbps 3x3 802.11n solution with Beam Forming technology, the only commercially available 802.11n + BT3.0 solution for mobile computers, the industry’s most highly integrated 802.11n solution ...
Ralink Technology Demonstrates Next Gen Wireless Solutions at CES
by Jan HarrisRalink Technology, a leading developer of high performance wireless solutions, will demonstrate a range of new wireless technologies at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The new solutions include the world’s first single chip 450Mbps 3x3 802.11n solution with Beam Forming technology, the only commercially available 802.11n + BT3.0 solution for mobile computers, the industry’s most highly integrated 802.11n solution ...
December 16, 2009
Broadcom Corporation, a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced its next generation Persona™ Internet protocol (IP) communications platform for multimedia connected consumer devices. The Persona platform, consisting of the Broadcom® BCM11211 communications processor and the Broadcom BCM11181 multimedia processor, enables full-featured multimedia applications and advanced capabilities such as 3D graphics and a superior audio experience. By combining ...
Broadcom Announces Next Generation Persona
by Jan HarrisBroadcom Corporation, a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced its next generation Persona™ Internet protocol (IP) communications platform for multimedia connected consumer devices. The Persona platform, consisting of the Broadcom® BCM11211 communications processor and the Broadcom BCM11181 multimedia processor, enables full-featured multimedia applications and advanced capabilities such as 3D graphics and a superior audio experience. By combining ...
December 15, 2009
The Nokia N900 is small, but it is the next evolution of the company's Internet Tablet devices. The N900 has power, class, style, and capabilities that you'd only dream of. Also, the N900 runs on Nokia's Linux-based Maemo platform - their replacement for Symbian on their high-end devices. Maemo offers great customization options and multitasking abilities. But its far from ...
Nokia N900 Internet Tablet
by Franz BicarThe Nokia N900 is small, but it is the next evolution of the company's Internet Tablet devices. The N900 has power, class, style, and capabilities that you'd only dream of. Also, the N900 runs on Nokia's Linux-based Maemo platform - their replacement for Symbian on their high-end devices. Maemo offers great customization options and multitasking abilities. But its far from ...
December 10, 2009
Logic3 today announced it had added the ScreenBeat USB – an easy to use stylish cylinder shaped metal speaker – to its popular range of iPod, MP3, PC, gadget and games accessories. Designed specifically for use with laptops and netbooks, the ScreenBeat speaker is made of tough but lightweight aluminium, and its USB connection doubles up as the power supply and ...
Logic3’s ScreenBeat Pumps Up The PC Volume
by Jan HarrisLogic3 today announced it had added the ScreenBeat USB – an easy to use stylish cylinder shaped metal speaker – to its popular range of iPod, MP3, PC, gadget and games accessories. Designed specifically for use with laptops and netbooks, the ScreenBeat speaker is made of tough but lightweight aluminium, and its USB connection doubles up as the power supply and ...
November 26, 2009
Israel based Emblaze Mobile has announced the First Else, a strangely named new smartphone which will employ an innovative Linux operating system called Else Intuition.
As the name suggests, the focus of the OS is on intuitive use, and a design which allows the user to operate the interface with one hand.
According to a report by Trusted Reviews, ...
Emblaze Mobile announces First Else phone
by Darren Allan
November 24, 2009
Emblaze Mobile has changed the emphasis on its new handset, the First Else, so that it isn’t simply a phone with other applications tagged on.
Instead, Emblaze has created an ‘application centred’ device where other functions such as GPS and camera, are given the same importance as the phone.
In practice this means that ...
Emblaze Mobile unveils the First Else
by Janet Harris
Emblaze Mobile has changed the emphasis on its new handset, the First Else, so that it isn’t simply a phone with other applications tagged on.
Instead, Emblaze has created an ‘application centred’ device where other functions such as GPS and camera, are given the same importance as the phone.
In practice this means that ...
November 19, 2009
The talk of the town is Android. Nobody is talking about Symbian anymore. Symbian, of course, still holds majority (50 percent of global sales) of the mobile market share, but its slowly declining. Maybe that's why Nokia, Symbian's primary contributor, is trying to fight back - by dropping the mobile OS from its high-end phones. Obviously, Symbian has lagged way behind ...
Nokia Focuses on Linux-based Maemo for High-end Smartphones
by Franz BicarThe talk of the town is Android. Nobody is talking about Symbian anymore. Symbian, of course, still holds majority (50 percent of global sales) of the mobile market share, but its slowly declining. Maybe that's why Nokia, Symbian's primary contributor, is trying to fight back - by dropping the mobile OS from its high-end phones. Obviously, Symbian has lagged way behind ...
November 18, 2009
fring is now available to Android users, allowing them to make free VoIP calls. The application is already available on Symbian S60, iPhone, iPod touch, Windows Mobile, J2ME and Linux devices. Fring is a mobile internet community and communication service that lets users communicate and share web-based experiences from their mobile device. Android users will now be able to access free calls, as ...
fring available on Android handsets
by Jan Harrisfring is now available to Android users, allowing them to make free VoIP calls. The application is already available on Symbian S60, iPhone, iPod touch, Windows Mobile, J2ME and Linux devices. Fring is a mobile internet community and communication service that lets users communicate and share web-based experiences from their mobile device. Android users will now be able to access free calls, as ...
November 16, 2009
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced Check Point Endpoint Security Full Disk Encryption, Pointsec PC 6.3.1 has received Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4 (EAL4) certification from the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP). Government agencies and security-conscious enterprises that require EAL4 certification can now benefit from the data protection Full Disk Encryption ...
Check Point Awarded International Common Criteria EAL4 Certification for Full Disk Encryption
by Security NewsCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd, the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced Check Point Endpoint Security Full Disk Encryption, Pointsec PC 6.3.1 has received Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4 (EAL4) certification from the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP). Government agencies and security-conscious enterprises that require EAL4 certification can now benefit from the data protection Full Disk Encryption ...
Check Point Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the Mobile Data Protection
by Security NewsCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd, the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that Gartner, Inc. has placed Check Point in the leaders quadrant in the research company’s recent Magic Quadrant for Mobile Data Protection. “We believe Check Point’s leader position reflects our strong vision and execution in delivering to businesses secure and simple to use data protection solutions,” said ...
November 12, 2009
A computer aimed at the over sixties has been launched by ex Blue Peter presenter, Valerie Singleton.
The computer has been developed in a joint venture between Wessex Computers and Discount Age.
The SimplicITy computer has been designed with a simple user interface that directs the user to email, internet and word processing etc.
However, critics say that this is patronising ...
60+ computers launched
by David Allen
October 30, 2009
Napatech recently released WinPCAP support on its intelligent real-time network adapters. WinPCAP is an additional feature to the previously released Windows driver, believed to be the world’s fastest Windows driver for Ethernet applications. The same packet capture feature set and high performance can now be supported across Windows, Linux and FreeBSD. WinPCAP is Windows support for PCAP, the popular open source ...
Napatech announces WinPCAP support
by NapatechNapatech recently released WinPCAP support on its intelligent real-time network adapters. WinPCAP is an additional feature to the previously released Windows driver, believed to be the world’s fastest Windows driver for Ethernet applications. The same packet capture feature set and high performance can now be supported across Windows, Linux and FreeBSD. WinPCAP is Windows support for PCAP, the popular open source ...
October 27, 2009
Popular technology blog Gizmodo has admitted that it ran adverts containing malware on its site for a period of time last week.
The site issued an apology to its large user base (Gizmodo has some three million visitors per day): “Guys, I'm really sorry but we had some malware running on our site in ad boxes for a little ...
Gizmodo falls victim to malware sting
by Darren Allan
October 16, 2009
Brits will finally be able to get their sweaty palms on the Pre smartphone, as it goes on sale with O2 from today.
The Pre, which has been available in the US for a while now, features a 3.1 inch touchscreen and a gesture driven interface, along with a slide-out Qwerty keyboard. Not to mention webOS, Palm’s new ...
Palm Pre out today in the UK
by Darren Allan
