Motorola SURFboard(R) cable and digital voice modems add user-friendly Wi-Fi(R) home networking and service assurance features

Motorola, Inc. announced the launch of four new SURFboard gateways with integrated networking capabilities. Standards-based and remotely manageable, the new gateways help cable operators accelerate the delivery of personal media experiences to their subscribers by making broadband available throughout the home with one easy-to-install and easy-to-manage device. SURFboard cable modem wireless gateways (models SBG901 and SBG941) are a DOCSIS 2.0 cable data modem and integrated gateway in one, while the SURFboard wireless voice gateways (models SVG1501 and SVG2501) include the additional functionality of a digital voice modem.

Motorola, the leading worldwide provider of DOCSIS(R) products, helps cable operators support the Wi-Fi home network by offering a complete solution that combines its new line of SURFboard integrated gateways with consumer self-installation accessories and service assurance software:

Customer Self-Installation – The Motorola whole home connectivity accessories bundle (model TER/GUSB2xx) includes a gateway device
and a self-install wireless USB adapter that provides a simple, auto-start installation procedure for the consumer. The installation does not require a CD, thereby reducing cable operator expenses through the elimination of truck rolls.

Service Assurance Software – Motorola’s field-proven NBBS remote device management solution is a scalable, carrier-grade software platform that enables cable operators to remotely access, configure, monitor and troubleshoot their full portfolio of consumer devices, home networks and services. The software reduces support costs while improving provisioning accuracy and increasing customer satisfaction.

“As consumers demand more wireless services, cable providers are looking for integrated solutions that combine traditional high speed data, IP-telephony and secure home networking with unparalleled service assurance,” said Alan Lefkof, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola Broadband Home Gateways and Software. “The new Motorola SURFboard integrated gateways demonstrate Motorola’s commitment to deliver a high-value, lower cost of ownership solution in one convenient and reliable package.”

Motorola’s integrated SURFboard gateways are equipped with a built-in, easy-to-use Motorola Wi-Fi installation wizard — a ‘zero-touch’ auto Wi-Fi provisioning tool — which seamlessly configures a secure Wi-Fi connection on a user’s machine. When the Wi-Fi wizard is finished, a secure WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encrypted wireless connection is established to the gateway, protecting the user’s machine from hacker attacks. Motorola’s embedded software enables Wi-Fi deployments with high levels of quality, reliability and customer satisfaction with low MSO operational and support costs. The gateways enable the delivery of a wide variety of high-value broadband services in a single compact unit. The new models include a built-in firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, intrusion detection and Denial of Service attack prevention to protect users from hacker attacks.

SBG901 – Features an industry-leading DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem, an IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless access point, and an advanced firewall in one compact solution for the residential or SOHO subscriber who wants the convenience of wireless, high-speed data service and the security of a commercial-grade firewall.

SBG941 – Adds an integrated four-port switch with 10/100 Base-T Ethernet to the feature set of the SBG901.

SVG1501 – Combines the functionality of a DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem, embedded Multimedia Terminal Adapter (eMTA), four-port 10/100 Base-T Ethernet router, an advanced firewall, and an IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless access point. The sleek, stylish SVG1501 is for the advanced residential or SOHO consumer who desires the delivery of up to two lines of full-featured telephone service (e.g., caller ID, call waiting, three-way calling, etc.), high-speed data services and an optimized wireless experience.

SVG2501 - Adds a field-replaceable integrated Lithium-ion battery back-up to the SVG1501 for additional peace of mind in case of a power outage.

Motorola’s new SURFboard platform is also environmentally friendly, helping service providers lower their carbon footprint and minimize their impact on the environment. Motorola designed its next generation SURFboard portfolio of CPE to comply with international environmental and energy-efficient standards. The portfolio uses ENERGY STAR qualified power supplies, and its devices and power supplies are compliant with European Code of Conduct regulations. In addition, its lead-free circuit boards are RoHS compliant.

For more information on Motorola’s SURFboard Series, visit www.motorola.com/SURFboardSolutions. The new Motorola SURFboard devices will be showcased at Motorola’s booth (#2037, Hall B) at the Cable Show, April 1 — 3, 2009, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Stay tuned to the Motorola blog for more Motorola news and industry commentary including live coverage on site at the Cable Show: www.mediaexperiences2go.com.

Source: Motorola, Inc.


The CHAT 70 Personal Speakerphone is Optimized for Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 and is perfect for teleworkers or traveling professionals.

ClearOne announced the CHAT 70, a new personal speakerphone specifically designed for use with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007. As a Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program, ClearOne has been rapidly releasing high performance audio solutions that support users of Microsoft’s unified communications platform. The CHAT 70 is ClearOne’s newest audio product to be qualified as Optimized for Microsoft Office Communicator, following the CHAT 170 group conferencing speakerphone which was announced in January.

The CHAT 70 personal speakerphone easily connects via USB to laptops or PCs for natural, hands-free audio communication. The CHAT 70 delivers full-duplex capability for crystal-clear communications and is the perfect addition to the office or home office, providing convenient, high-quality audio for users of Office Communicator 2007.

“The CHAT 70 is a perfect complement to Office Communicator and we are glad it is now available to our customers,” said Moz Hussain, director, Microsoft Unified Communications Group at Microsoft Corp. “The combination of ClearOne’s CHAT 70 and Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 will enable organizations to better connect people, information and business processes.”

The CHAT 70 contains HDConference(TM), ClearOne’s suite of high-performance audio technologies that encompasses such things as full duplex, echo cancellation, noise reduction and adaptive modeling. Taken separately, each technology is best-in-class and a critical component to a quality audio experience. In combination, these elements make conferencing and collaboration a more natural experience. The CHAT 70 also delivers completely plug-and-play operation, requiring no software or drivers to be installed.

“We are very pleased to announce the CHAT 70 as our newest speakerphone to support Office Communications Server 2007,” said Tracy Bathurst, CTO at ClearOne. “The CHAT 70 is a very powerful collaboration tool and yet is small enough to toss in with your laptop and take on the road. Users of Office Communicator 2007 have a hands-free communication option that delivers a more natural and personal audio experience without being tethered to the computer via a headset. Products like the CHAT 70 are becoming more important as audio and video communication continues to migrate to the desktop and as organizations look for ways to increase productivity and reduce costs.”

The CHAT 70 has a suggested retail price of $159.99 and will begin shipping before the end of March.

Source: ClearOne Communications Inc.


Partition USB Hard Drive Easily With Free EASEUS Partition Master

  • Author: USB World
  • Filed under: USB News
  • Date: Mar 27,2009

The leading disk management tools provider, EASEUS Software, has released its updated version of EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition (formerly EASEUS Partition Manager Home Edition), allowing computer users to resize a partition on hard disk (IDE, SATA, SCSI), USB hard drive and Firewire disks, for free.

As the price of USB hard drives is falling continuously and the demand for more hard disk storage is growing, people now tend to buy an external USB hard drive for convenience. And it seems USB hard drives will continue to grow in importance and gain wider use in the following years as more data storage is needed.

Since USB hard drives are more and more often used in our daily life, to manage a USB hard drive becomes a hard task for common computer users. Although the built-in Disk Management makes it possible to perform some basic operations on the USB hard drive, some advanced functions are still not available, not to mention the speed of partitioning USB hard drive.

EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition, as a reliable partition tool, allows users to partition USB hard drives with more advanced features at higher speed. EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition is a free disk partitioning utility designed for resizing, moving, copying, deleting, formatting partitions, etc. With the help of this freeware, people can perform USB hard drive partitioning perfectly with less time devoted.

Since the whole world is still under the effect of the economic crisis, for those users who want to partition USB hard drives, why not use the free program and make life easier? For more information about this USB hard drive partition freeware, please visit: http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm

Pricing & Availability

EASEUS offers other editions.

Professional Edition: only $31.96. It supports Vista 64 bit Operating System allowing bootable CD creation. For more information, please visit: http://partition-tool.com/professional.htm

Server Edition: Single license for Server users. Buy now for only $149. For further information, please visit: http://www.partition-tool.com/easeus-partition-manager-server/


Panda USB Vaccine Stops Conficker and other Malware in its Tracks by Disabling AutoRun from Removable Media such as CD/DVD Drives

Panda Security, a world leader in IT security, announced that it is offering Panda USB Vaccine, a free security solution designed to block malware which spreads through removable drives such as pen drives, CD/DVD drives, and other data storage devices. There is an increasing amount of malware which, like the dangerous Conficker worm, spreads via these removable drives to devices such as MP3 players, PCs, and digital cameras. The Panda USB Vaccine protects removable drives from this threat and keeps systems safe from malware infection. This free tool can be downloaded from: http://www.pandasecurity.com/usa/homeusers/downloads/usbvaccine/.

The basic technique used for malware infection is as follows: Windows uses the Autorun.inf file on these drives or devices to determine which action to take when they are connected to the computer. This file, which is on the device’s root directory, offers the option to define a program to automatically run part of the content stored on the device when it connects to the computer. Cyber-crooks are increasingly using this feature to spread viruses through the modification of Autorun.inf with commands so that malware stored on the USB drive, for example, is run automatically when the device connects to a computer. This will immediately infect the computer in question.

In response to this trend Panda Security, through its Panda Research division, has developed Panda USB Vaccine, a free product which offers a double layer of preventive protection, allowing users to disable the AutoRun feature on their computers as well as on USB drives and other devices.

“This is a very useful tool as there is no easy and intuitive way of disabling the AutoRun feature in Windows,” explains Pedro Bustamante, senior research advisor at Panda Security. “Panda USB Vaccine makes it simple for users to provide their systems with a high level of security against infections through removable drives and devices.”

Panda Security

Panda Security is one of the world’s leading IT security providers, with millions of clients around the globe and products available in over twenty languages. Our mission is to keep our customers’ information and IT assets safe from security threats, giving them the most effective protection with the minimum resource consumption.

Every day, thousands of new malicious codes are created. To combat this threat, Panda Security has developed an innovative and unique security model which can automatically analyze and classify thousands of new malware samples. This model is collective intelligence and ensures that Panda Security solutions can protect against far more threats than the products of any other company. The exceptional detection capacity of collective intelligence can be put to the test at the Infected or Not website (http://www.infectedornot.com/)


The company also further facilitates device sharing with 4-Port USB Net ShareStation, helping organizations save money by reducing hardware purchases

Small offices and homes with multiple computers can now easily share USB printers and other USB devices with IOGEAR’s new 2-Port USB 2.0 Printer Auto Sharing Switch. IOGEAR also today launched its 4-Port USB Net ShareStation, which lets individuals share up to four USB devices through a home or office network. Both products leverage existing resources and minimize spending by allowing users to share computing products.

The 2-Port USB 2.0 Printer Auto Sharing Switch is the only automatic printer switch compatible with Macs and PCs. It comes with two USB cables that users hook up to their computers. Once connected to a USB printer, the Switch automatically recognizes which machine a print job is coming from, allowing users to print anytime without hassle. The 2-Port USB 2.0 Printer Auto Sharing Switch does not require an external power source and has LED indicators to show which computer has USB access. It is compatible with Windows(R) 2000, XP and Vista as well as Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater and is available immediately for $39.95 (MSRP).

The 4-Port USB Net ShareStation lets small offices and homeowners share resources by enabling multiple users to access up to four USB devices, such as external hard drives, printers and scanners, across a network. In addition, when the device is hooked up to a wireless router, users can wirelessly access the connected peripherals, saving cable clutter and set-up headaches. The product is compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista and will be available in March 2009 for $99.95 (MSRP).

“As a consumer electronics leader, we continue to launch products that facilitate connectivity and sharing. We believe these types of solutions will become even more popular this year as individuals and businesses look for ways to maximize resources and minimize spending,” said Miranda Su, IOGEAR executive vice president. “These newest additions to our Desktop and Networking product families help organizations reduce physical and financial waste.”

For further information on IOGEAR and its solutions, please visit www.iogear.com.





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