Don’t Send USB Memory Sticks to the Dry Cleaner.

PC Dynamics introduces SafeHouse Explorer

Free software hides & locks files on hard drives, thumb drives, memory sticks, MP3 players

Did you know that dry cleaners find thousands of memory sticks left behind in pockets?

Hide incriminating photos taken at the slumber party — and the video you want to keep private, the divorce settlement, credit card numbers, secret diary, and passwords to a zillion websites. Lock up the business plan that will make you rich no matter how bad the economy gets. Protect your resume and job search from prying eyes — and your boss.

PC Dynamics today introduced SafeHouse Explorer, software that locks and makes invisible documents, spreadsheets, photos, videos and other sensitive and private data stored on hard drives, memory sticks, thumb drives, DVDs and MP3 players.

SafeHouse Explorer is free. Download the software and view how-to videos at http://www.safehouseexplorer.com/.

For details about the dry cleaners and other fun facts, visit: http://www.safehousesoftware.com/FunFacts.aspx

“Memory sticks vanish, like the socks you can never find,” said Peter Avritch, president of PC Dynamics. “Thumb drives are fashion accessories now. Old cellphones loaded with photos get handed down to friends and family. Laptops are left behind in taxis. We recycle computers without wiping the hard drives clean. We are constantly putting vital personal information at risk. That’s where SafeHouse Explorer comes in. And it’s free.”

The software creates secret private storage vaults up to 2 terabytes in size under Microsoft Windows XP and Vista. Vaults appear as new Windows drive letters and are fully compatible with Windows applications.

The files inside each vault are invisible, protected by 256-bit encryption tools and a secret password, “using a drag-and-drop interface that looks like Windows Explorer with three extra buttons,” said Avritch. “It’s the same encryption used by banks, only without the complexity.”

SafeHouse Explorer also runs directly from USB memory sticks without being installed into Windows. This means users can plug in the USB drive to access protected files any time, any where, from any computer, including computers in schools, libraries, hotels and coffee shops.


Silicon-Proven and Compliant to the Standard Specifications, DesignWare PHY IP Lowers Integration Risk and Helps Ensure Interoperability

Synopsys, Inc. a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, announced that the DesignWare(R) USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP and PCI Express(R) 1.1 PHY are the first IP cores to achieve compliance in UMC’s 65-nanometer (nm) SP and LL process technologies. Passing compliance testing helps ensure interoperability and reduces risk for designers incorporating complex, high-performance interfaces into their system-on-chips (SoCs). As the only IP vendor to provide complete IP solutions for USB 2.0 and PCI Express – consisting of digital controllers, PHY and verification IP – Synopsys continues to demonstrate technology leadership by delivering high-quality, silicon-proven IP solutions that are proven to be compliant with the standard specifications.

The DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP is designed for a broad range of high-volume mobile and consumer applications where the key requirements include minimal area and low dynamic and leakage power consumption. In addition, the DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP has built-in tuning circuits designed to enable quick, post-silicon adjustments to account for unexpected chip/board parasitics or process variations, without having to modify the existing design. This allows designers to increase yield and minimize the cost of expensive silicon re-spins.

The DesignWare PHY IP for PCI Express substantially exceeds key PCI Express 1.1 specifications in jitter, margin and receive sensitivity, thus delivering a robust design that tolerates process, voltage and temperature variations. Embedded high-speed mixed signal IP, such as a PCI Express PHY, can pose significant testing challenges in terms of development time, coverage, and equipment cost. With the DesignWare PHY IP for PCI Express, at-speed production testing can be conducted on a pure-digital tester by using the supplied ATE test vectors for full compliance eye-mask testing. This eliminates the need for expensive test equipment, enabling designers to speed development time and lower costs. Furthermore, the advanced built-in diagnostics capabilities provide customers with an on-chip sampling scope for quick debug of the SoC.

“As a leading provider of connectivity IP, we remain steadfast on delivering IP that helps designers implement the latest technologies while minimizing risk,” said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for the Solutions Group at Synopsys. “Achieving compliance for the DesignWare PHY IP in popular process technologies such as UMC 65-nanometer gives designers confidence that the IP being integrated will function precisely to the standard and is proven interoperable with other devices.”

Availability

The DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY and PCI Express 1.1 PHY for the UMC 65-nm SP and LL process technologies are available now. In addition the DesignWare SATA PHY, DDR2/DDR PHY, and DDR 2/3 Lite PHY are also available in the UMC 65-nm process technologies today. For more information on the DesignWare Mixed-Signal IP solutions, please visit http://www.synopsys.com/designware.


Olixir Technologies, the industry’s leading provider of shock and vibration protected external hard drives announced at FOSE 2009 that it will add a host of robust security features to its family of Mobile DataVault Transportable Hard Drives to deliver a high-capacity transportable storage solution that is fully-compliant with the requirements outlined in the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 140-2.

In addition, the company released the highest capacity Mobile DataVault 3DX Transportable Hard Drives in the company’s history. Olixir’s popular line of military-grade, transportable hard drives, towers and 1U rack are displayed in Emtec Federal’s booth (#2401) at FOSE.

Incorporating an advanced set of security features including anti-virus, anti-malware and encryption agents, which have already been approved by the DOD DARTT Team, Olixir’s external drives meet all criteria to be connected via USB cables to U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) networked computers. Beginning in Q2 2009, this comprehensive security capability will be resident on the Mobile DataVault products and run independently of the host computer to proactively protect the drive and the network from malware and virus infections.

Olixir is also unveiling new 1TB and 1.5TB additions to the Mobile DataVault 3DX product family at the show. Backwards-compatible with Olixir’s existing family of chassis-, tower- and rack-based storage systems, in addition to USB 2.0, and Firewire cable options, the new high-capacity transportable hard drives are now available with SATA and eSATA cables for enhanced performance and data security when used in standalone external hard drive configurations.

“With a wide variety of computing environments ranging from small branch offices to large enterprise-class networks and tactical deployed operations, government demands storage solutions that deliver the highest levels of security, scalability, versatility, performance and durability,” explained Darshan Shah, president of Olixir Technologies. “Our Mobile DataVault product lines are rapidly replacing tape and COTS external hard drives based on the unique ability to address each of those requirements. The addition of the anti-virus, anti-malware and FIPS 140-2 certified encryption capabilities will establish our Mobile DataVault as the ideal stand-alone solution for storing, protecting and transporting mission-critical data in any in-garrison or deployed environment. By introducing the new high-capacity, backwards-compatible 1TB and 1.5TB drives, not only are we increasing the standalone utility of the product, but we’re also enhancing the scalability of our existing and future tower, rack-mounted and chassis-based products.”

Mobile DataVault

The Olixir Technologies Mobile DataVault family of ruggedized transportable hard drives includes the high-capacity, high-performance Mobile DataVault 3DX, the ultra-rugged Mobile DataVault 2LX and 2LE product lines. All Mobile DataVault removable hard drives provide unparalleled versatility through a modular design that enables it to be used as a standalone external hard drive, or as a data cartridge in docking bays, and rack/tower configurations. Using interchangeable cables, the Mobile DataVault hard drives can support USB 2.0, Firewire, SATA, and eSATA interfaces enabling the drives to capture and store data from virtually any computer in any environment.

The high-capacity Mobile DataVault 3DX, which is available in capacities of 160GB, 250GB, 500GB, 750GB, 1TB, and 1.5TB, is a ruggedized external hard drive that provides stored data with up to 1,200 Gs of shock protection in a patented handheld package.

The ultra-rugged Mobile DataVault 2LX and 2LE, which are available in capacities of 60GB, 80GB, 100GB, 120GB, 160GB, and 250GB, provide an extra level of protection with the ability to survive numerous six-foot drops, exceeding the MIL-STD-810F transit drop test. The Mobile DataVault 2LE offers wider temperature range and operational vibration tolerance for use in extreme conditions.

The Mobile DataVault 3DX, 2LX and 2LE are backed by a three-year warranty and are available to government, military and defense contractors through GSA (contract #: GS-35F-0538P). The Mobile DataVault 3DX, 2LX and 2LE are also available worldwide via leading e-commerce sites and value-added resellers.

Source: Olixir Technologies


The CHAT 170 is the industry’s first speakerphone designed for small groups using Microsoft’s unified communications platform.

ClearOne, a leading provider of high performance audio conferencing solutions and a Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program, announced today that it has begun first customer shipments of the CHAT 170, the company’s first speakerphone optimized for Microsoft Office Communicator 2007. The CHAT 170 is a USB speakerphone that brings high performance audio capabilities to users of Microsoft unified communications platform.

The CHAT 170 was specifically developed by ClearOne to fill the need for a hands-free speakerphone that could be used by small groups or individuals using Microsoft unified communications platform, Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007. The device easily connects via USB to PCs or laptops and delivers true plug-and-play operation, requiring no software or drivers to be installed.

The CHAT 170 replaces the speakers and microphone of the PC or laptop with a high-quality, hands-free solution, perfect for crystal-clear audio conferencing for small groups. This allows users a much better audio option for voice and video calls, allowing them the freedom to communicate without being tethered to the computer by a headset cable.

The CHAT 170 contains ClearOne’s HDConference(TM) suite of advanced audio processing technologies. Originally developed for professional conferencing systems, HDConference produces crystal-clear audio through technologies such as Distributed Echo Cancellation(TM), noise cancellation, full-duplex audio, first microphone priority, adaptive modeling, and others.

“We are pleased to introduce yet another ClearOne product that works with Microsoft unified communications solutions, along with the MAX IP Response Point which was released last year,” said Mark Child, Director of Product Marketing – Telephony, at ClearOne. “As audio and video communications continue to migrate to the PC platform, hands-free audio endpoints from ClearOne are becoming an essential element in that working environment. The combination of the CHAT 170 with Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 gives users a powerful collaboration tool making communication much more natural, personal and effective and helping organizations increase productivity while reducing costs.”

Source: ClearOne Communications Inc.


TANDBERG Movi Redefines What it Means to be At Work

High-definition, scalable and secure PC video application eliminates the boundaries to where business can take place

TANDBERG launched Movi, an unprecedented business-quality mobile video solution for the PC. Movi brings a new level of quality, scalability and interoperability to PC video by enabling high-definition communication from a PC to any other standards-based telepresence and video solution, making video truly accessible to anyone from anywhere.

Movi is redefining what it means to be “at work.” In the current 24/7, global economic environment, businesses can’t afford the lost productivity and missed opportunities that often result from workers being away from the office. Movi extends an enterprise’s video network to enable face-to-face communication with colleagues, customers and suppliers from anywhere at anytime without compromising on quality and security. Now, sitting at a desk is no longer a requirement for getting the job done. This is the new way of working.

“With Movi, there are no boundaries to where business can take place. Everyone in an organization can stay visually connected at all times,” said Fredrik Halvorsen, CEO, TANDBERG. “Movi brings mobility to the TANDBERG Total Solution, making it the industry’s strongest and most scalable portfolio of video products and network infrastructure solutions available.”

The high-definition resolution and strong interoperability enabled by Movi is incomparable to any other mobile video solution on the market. Movi delivers up to HD 720p and 30fps resolution when using a web camera such as the TANDBERG PrecisionHD(TM) USB camera,. This means when calling into a telepresence or video conference meeting, the PC video will operate with superior HD quality to provide the best visual experience for all participants. Furthermore, Movi takes full advantage of TANDBERG’s intelligent network features like firewall traversal, multipoint conferencing, recording and archiving, and even the ability to connect with legacy ISDN services.

All that is needed to instantly and securely meet face-to-face with Movi on your PC is an Internet connection, a USB camera, a microphone and speakers. Moreover, Movi’s CD-quality audio with echo cancellation provides best-in- class audio and the highest level of clarity. Coupled with its sleek and intuitive interface, users can rest assured they will have a flawless experience.

“For mobile video solutions to be embraced by the business community, they must provide superior performance and interoperability that comparable consumer products cannot,” said Andrew W. Davis, Sr. Partner, Wainhouse Research. “Movi has all of these features as well as the reliability and security offered by TANDBERG’s Total Solution.”

What’s more, Movi can easily be scaled to thousands of users and is fully integrated with the TANDBERG Management Suite, providing phone books and directories, as well as the ability to see and advertise presence. This means users can see who is available in real time and connect with them at the click of their mouse.

For more information about Movi, please visit http://www.tandberg.com





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