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Esquire Innovations’ iOffice System 7, Previewed at the Upcoming ILTA Show

Esquire Innovations, Inc. announced that iOffice System 7 will be previewed at the International Legal Technology Association Annual conference August 25-28, 2008. Developed for the legal industry, iOffice System 7 includes: iCreate, templates and formatting tools for document creation and editing;... - August 22, 2008 - Esquire Innovations, Inc.

Esquire Innovations Previews iCreate 7 at ILTA ‘08

Esquire Innovations, Inc. announced that iCreate 7 will be previewed at the International Legal Technology Association Annual conference held August 25-28. iCreate is Esquire’s popular document production software designed specifically for the legal industry. “With accuracy and... - August 22, 2008 - Esquire Innovations, Inc.

SecureRF’s National Science Foundation Grant for Secure RFID Tags Has Been Extended

The National Science Foundation has extended SecureRF Corporations's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to develop a secure radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for the Pharmaceutical supply chain. Putting security on RFID tags will benefit the pharmaceutical and other industries by providing data protection and privacy. - August 09, 2008 - SecureRF Corporation

Todos Team Up with TAG Systems Finland OY

Todos' global partnership strategy today continued to prove successful as an agreement was reached with TAG Systems Finland, adding to Todos' already strong presence on the Finnish market. The agreement implies that TAG Systems adds the Todos eCodeTM products to their client offering, enabling them to provide leading Strong Authentication solutions to the Finnish market. - August 09, 2008 - Todos Data System AB

Blackwell Consulting Services of Ohio Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Blackwell Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in Information Worker Solutions, Networking Infrastructure Solutions, and Security Solutions - August 08, 2008 - Blackwell Consulting Services of Ohio, LLC

Identity & Access Management Industry Booming High to Manage Identity Crisis

Rising need for efficient security systems to curb online identity fraud cases and to protect the valuable data is driving the identity & access management industry globally. - August 08, 2008 - RNCOS

Green Armor Solutions Defends Against Exploitation of DNS Vulnerabilities

Green Armor Solutions announced that its Identity Cues authentication platform offers defenses against online fraud techniques that exploit the recently discovered vulnerability in DNS, and that it delivers such security without compromising user convenience. Furthermore, Green Armor’s defense approach can shield against attacks that leverage as of yet unannounced DNS vulnerabilities. - August 05, 2008 - Green Armor Solutions

Demanding Better Data Backups

Not all software is made equal and clients of data backup services are demanding ever more reliability and functionality from their secure, remote data backup services. A recent upgrade to Activ Link's remote backup client is setting the bar higher. - July 31, 2008 - Activ Link Ltd

Anonymous Surfing is Now Available for Firefox and Vista Using Private Proxy

Anonymous Proxy released for Firefox version 3.0 under both Windows XP and Windows Vista. Download a free trial of the anonymous proxy at http://www.privacyview.com/anonymous_proxy/anonymous_proxy.aspx. - July 30, 2008 - Privacy Partners, LLC

"Windows Vista Security Quick Guide" - a Comprehensive Yet Portable Daily Reference

The Windows Vista Security Quick Guide is a comprehensive yet portable reference for all Windows Vista users to fully utilize the security features of this operating system. Windows Vista security quick guide covers all daily used Windows Vista security features and options, provides quick solutions when crisis happens, and gives tips for users to better manage his/her system to achieve security goals. - July 25, 2008 - Javvin Technologies, Inc.

Macquarie Hosting Joins the Green Grid

Macquarie Hosting, a division of Macquarie Telecom, today announced it has become a member of The Green Grid, a global consortium dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centres and business computing environments. - July 23, 2008 - Macquarie Telecom

Firebrand Training Warns SMEs Are Making It Easy for Hackers by Not Securing Their Wireless Networks

SMEs need to take pro-active measures, or “think like hackers” to avoid the major security risks facing their businesses from unprotected wireless networks. This is the message in the White Paper from Firebrand Training. - July 21, 2008 - Firebrand Training

n-Trance Security Ltd Encourages Honest People

A newly developed tool named “Lost-and-Found” allows tracking of devices and retrieval of owners of the lost n-Tegrity. Users can set the information they wish to display at the public partition of the n-Tegrity, which is available before the user`s authentication. If somebody finds the... - July 17, 2008 - n-Trance Security Ltd

Critical Watch Nominated for SYS-CON SOA World Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) leader recognized for excellence. - July 12, 2008 - Critical Watch

Secure Vantage Technologies and Infront Consulting Join Forces to Offer Free Training and Education Series for the Audit Collection Service

Industry leaders in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 and Audit Collection Services (ACS) host free online training series covering all aspects of planning, deploying, troubleshooting and optimizing the ACS infrastructure. - July 10, 2008 - Secure Vantage Technologies

GuardEra Access Solutions Announces MedAppz EHR Practice

GuardEra & MedAppz deliver web based electronic health records solution for physician offices. - July 09, 2008 - Guardera Access Solutions, Inc.

Cost-Effective Remote Infrastructure Management Services Now Available

Inteligan Technologies Inc. announces remote infrastructure management services for companies in Montreal and major cities in North America. - July 04, 2008 - Les Mille-Pattes, Clinique de Thérapie Pédiatrique pour bébés, enfants, adolescents et adultes

Seward Inc. Receives Maroon and Gold Award

Seward Inc. Honored by University of Minnesota for Public Jobs: Private Data Informational Campaign - July 04, 2008 - Seward Incorporated

RNCOS Releases a New Report - Global Smart Card Market Outlook

RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Global Smart Card Market Outlook" to its report gallery. The report focuses on the growing marketplace for smart cards at global as well as country level. It thoroughly investigates the current market trends, evolving markets,... - July 03, 2008 - RNCOS

Mental Health Association of North Carolina Protects 400 Users Statewide with the Help of AVG and Walling Data

Network Administrator turns to AVG’s leading US distributor for workstation security. - July 02, 2008 - Walling Data

School IT Committee Opts Unanimously for AVG and Walling Data

School’s tech experts turn to AVG’s leading distributor for workstation security. - June 30, 2008 - Walling Data

IT Governance, Risk and Compliance (IT GRC) Annual Research Report Available for Free Download

IT governance, risk and compliance (IT GRC) is about striking an appropriate balance between business reward and risk. The maturity of IT GRC practices for managing reward and risk has a direct impact on the organization. IT GRC encompasses the practices for delivering: Greater business value from... - June 29, 2008 - Supremus Group LLC

LCW Introduces Cultural Detective®: Global Business Ethics Training Resource

Surveys of Global Ethics and Compliance Officers reveal that the top challenge in ensuring quality global programs is navigating the range of cultural norms in which their global workforce operates, and the need to keep a program from being or appearing imperialistic. The Cultural Detective®: Global Business Ethics training resource was developed in response to the need for a better, more sustainable solution to ethics dilemmas in a global business context. - June 27, 2008 - Language and Culture Worldwide, LLC

Executive Director of Computer Companies United Against Terrorism (CCUAT) Warns Against Government Loss of it’s “Eyes and Ears on the Ground” leading to another 9/11

Leading computer industry spokesperson on Counter Terror Readiness, speaks out against blinding Government Anti-Terror Agencies through lack of ongoing funding or by deterrents against public reporting. - June 27, 2008 - CompAmerica

Privacyware Enhances SQL Injection and XSS Defense with Updated IIS Web Application Firewall

Web Application Firewall and AI-based Behavioral Modeling/Analysis Delivers Broad IIS/SQL Defense and Reinforces PCI DSS Compliance. - June 25, 2008 - Privacyware

IntruGuard Launches Certification Program

IntruGuard’s Certification Program to Help Partners and Customers Achieve Best in Class Training and Assessment. - June 21, 2008 - IntruGuard

ESS Data Recovery Announces Free Data Recovery for Midwest Flood Victims

ESS Data Recovery, the worldwide leader in data recovery services, will offer free hard drive data recovery services to computer users with flood damaged hard drives through the end of June. The free services apply to any person or business whose hard drive was submerged in the recent Midwestern... - June 20, 2008 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.

Bloxx Lays Down the Law for Web Filtering

West London Law Firm Implements Bloxx Web Filtering Technology to Ensure Maximum Staff Productivity. - June 18, 2008 - Bloxx

Brixtel Corporation Partners with GlobalSign, Providing Enhanced Security Features to Its Customers

System Integrator and Managed Security Provider selects GlobalSign SSL Partner Program. - June 17, 2008 - Brixtel Corporation

Tilana Systems Announces Enterprise Product Line Featuring Tilana RealCDP™ Enterprise Suite™

Formerly available only for SaaS deployments, Tilana now also ships as a complete client-server CDP and storage based sync system for corporate networks running Windows Server and Microsoft SQL. - June 11, 2008 - Tilana Systems Corporation

Endeavor Drives Industry Adoption of FirstLight Signatures for UTM Appliances

WatchGuard Technologies using Endeavor for IPS knowledgebase. - June 11, 2008 - Endeavor Security, Inc.

Walling Data Protects California Private School with AVG Internet Security

School cites cost savings available through AVG’s primary US Distributor as number one reason to switch from Norton AntiVirus. - June 08, 2008 - Walling Data

Esquire Innovations, Inc. Reports Successful First Quarter

Esquire Innovations, Inc. has reported a successful first quarter that eclipsed goals and expectations, according to Susan McClellan, Director of Marketing. The company’s product line includes iCreate, a template and document production application; iScrub, a metadata management solution for... - June 07, 2008 - Esquire Innovations, Inc.

Cyberslacking – Are You on the Ball?

Bloxx Encourages Organisations to Become More Diligent Over Staff Internet Use During This Summer’s Sporting Season. - June 06, 2008 - Bloxx

ThreatSentry Web Application Firewall Receives Network Products Guide 2008 Product Innovation Award

Privacyware, an innovative provider of web application security, intrusion prevention and security data analytics software, today announced that Network Products Guide has named ThreatSentry a winner of the 2008 Product Innovation Award in the Web Application Firewall category. - June 05, 2008 - Privacyware

Syntensia Secures Expansion Financing

Leading Network Security-on-Demand Company Charts Further Growth in Emerging Markets. - June 05, 2008 - Syntensia AB

World Dating Partners Teams with BuddyCheck for Age & ID Verification

World Dating Partners (WDP) today announced that they have selected BuddyCheck (http://www.BuddyCheck.name) to provide Age & ID Verification Services to its’ members. BuddyCheck understands that World Dating Partners’ objectives in searching for this initiative included securing... - May 29, 2008 - Telliss, LLC

Secure Vantage Partners to Create a Security Management Partner Solutions Bundle for System Center Customers

Three Microsoft System Center partners unite solutions into single package offering. - May 27, 2008 - Secure Vantage Technologies

Community Youth Services Gets Network Protection with AVG Anti-Virus

Washington State non-profit chooses Walling Data Systems for flexible pricing and unlimited US-based support. - May 25, 2008 - Walling Data

AVGForums.com Nearing Anniversary

After nearly a year online providing free support to AVG software users, AVGForums.com is growing faster than ever. - May 25, 2008 - United Networks

Critical Watch Chosen for State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract

Security and compliance solutions leader approved for statewide use. - May 24, 2008 - Critical Watch

URADICS Launches Seminar on Digital Signature, It's Authentication and Related Cyber Laws

URADICS is proud to announce the launch of seminar on Digital Signature and Cyber Laws for the benefit of students. The seminar in this series is going to focus on providing an overview and insight into how the Indian IT Act, 2000 impacts the authentication of Digital Signature, implementing best... - May 16, 2008 - URADICS

Futurex Hires John Hernandez to Serve as Director of Business Development – International Accounts

Futurex, global provider of host security and key management solutions, has recently hired John Hernandez to serve as Director of Business Development – International Accounts. John has over 18 years of Sales and Marketing experience with a significant portion of that time as a Global... - May 09, 2008 - Futurex, LP

Win32.Ntldrbot (aka Rustock.C) No Longer a Myth, No Longer a Threat. New Dr.Web Scanner Detects and Cures It for Real.

Doctor Web, Ltd. – a Russian developer of Dr.Web security solutions – discovered samples of Win32.Ntldrbot (aka Rustock.C) and now cures systems infected by this rookti. Currently no other anti-virus can detect this malicious program. - May 08, 2008 - Doctor Web, Ltd

Selkie Rescue Described as "elegant" and "all you need" by PCNet Online

Award-winning, highly respected software reviewer Don Watkins of PCNet Online is raving about Selkie Rescue Migration & Data Recovery. Watkins describes Selkie Rescue as “elegant” and “all you need”. Saying he’s often consulted by computer users who have had a... - April 30, 2008 - Tugboat Enterprises