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Guardian Digital Enhances Secure Mail Suite

Guardian Digital, an open source Internet security company, has announced the availability of the first anti-spam software tool designed specifically to diminish the threat of Trojan zombie attacks, which can cause serious problems within corporate email infrastructures. Known to take over unsuspecting computers and utilize its resources to send out spam messages, zombie-type attacks use the domain name of the victimized computers ISP to send messages that appear as if they are coming directly from the ISP, making it very difficult for customary anti-spam solutions to block them.

Guardian Digital Secure Mail Suite incorporates "outbound purification" technology. According to the company, this innovation allows the system to filter outbound mail to ensure all messages exiting through the server are legitimate and not products of a "zombie" system. Administrators can either choose to discard all messages marked as spam or quarantine and log messages to locate internal offenders and dispose of the problem from the source. Guardian Digital says this latest enhancement will provide a permanent fix to these types of attacks and will keep their customers protected from the latest email threats. For more information, please visit: http://www.guardiandigital.com.

CXL Releases AZScan

CXL announced AZScan, a PC-based application providing cross-platform security reviews for Unix, OS/400, and OpenVMS systems. According to the company, CXL developed AZScan to review these systems quickly and without disruption to the live systems. Because CXL's AZScan runs on an independent, standalone PC, it cannot interfere with the mid-range systems. There is no software to load onto the system; copy two or three key files onto the Windows PC and AZScan produces the detailed security reports in text, Word, or HTML format. For more information, visit: http://www.cxlsecure.com.

Carlo Gavazzi Announces Rugged Servers for Military Applications

According to the company, Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions' new series of rugged militarized platforms provides fault-tolerant features in a 2U rackmount system with processing power from an Intel motherboard for military and industrial applications. Designated the 794 Series, this 2U H x 19"W x 20"D rugged rackmountable platform is constructed of Preplated Steel (Galveneel). The platform consists of a shock and vibration isolated sub-chassis to meet the requirements of RTCA/DO 160D, MIL-STD-901D, and MIL-STD-167, and is fully shielded to meet the requirements of MIL-STD-461E and TEMPEST. The 794 Series Platform utilizes an electronics heater control system that heats the chassis to a safe operating temperature even in environments as low as -40C, while also cooling in warmer environments via dual 44 CFM 12VDC fans that pressurize from front to rear.

The 794 Series Platform's processing power comes from Intel's SE7501WV2ATA ATX motherboard, running Linux kernel 2.4.7 or later. Fully featured, the Intel SE7501WV2ATA provides video and Ethernet, and is a Dual 2.8 GHz Xeon Processor. The 794 Series Platform also can be configured with any full- or half-size ATX motherboard and operating system upon request.

The 794 Series includes custom I/O rear panels, a front circuit breaker, an AC indicator, a time meter, and a power supply fuse. A 350-watt power supply is standard. The 794 Series Platform provides users the ability to mount an industry standard HDD, floppy drive, and CD-ROM accessible through a hinged front panel. For more information, visit: http://www.gavazzi-computing.com.

ONStor Introduces ONStor Bobcat NAS Gateway

ONStor, Inc., announced the release of the ONStor Bobcat NAS Gateway. According to the company, the ONStor Bobcat NAS Gateway is the first enterprise-class NAS gateway to offer seamless scalability from 1 terabyte to 40,000 terabytes of capacity at a starting cost less than $20,000. The Bobcat NAS Gateway allows companies to consolidate and manage data on multi-vendor storage as if the data were on one NAS device.

The Bobcat NAS Gateway is available starting at a list price of $19,950 for a fully configured, ready-to-use device with no capacity restrictions and no per-user licensing. For more information, visit: http://www.onstor.com.

PostgreSQL Global Development Group Releases Version 8.0

The PostgreSQL Global Development group announced version 8.0 of the PostgreSQL object-relational database management system. According to the company, this release provides improvements in scalability, features, and performance. New features include native Windows support, savepoints, point in time recovery, tablespaces, improved memory, and I/O. For more information, visit: http://www.postgresql.org.

Arkeia Announces MS SQL Server Hot Backup Solution

Arkeia Corp. an international provider announced the release of a plug-in for hot backup of Microsoft SQL Server data. According to the company, the new Arkeia Network Backup plug-in protects MS SQL servers in a heterogeneous environment without interrupting running services. The plug-in supports MS SQL server versions including SQL Server 7, SQL Server 2000, and later versions. Supported platforms include NT4 and NT Enterprise, and Windows 2000/2003 Server. The plug-in is priced at $990. For more information, visit: http://www.arkeia.com/download/rc/.

Questar Releases OpenICDL.com

Questar announced OpenICDL.com, the online training solution for basic computer skills based on open source and desktop Linux. According to the company, OpenICDL gives users the opportunity to put their knowledge of it on a firm base by training in an open source environment. ICDL, which stands for the International Computer Driving License (also known as ECDL, European Computer Driving License, in Europe), is a standard certification of basic computer skills adopted in more than 50 countries. The new OpenICDL online training course is compliant with the requirements of the ICDL certification, and is the first to use desktop Linux-based programs as a basis. Linspire (a desktop Linux operating system), OpenOffice.org (a complete productivity and office suite), and Mozilla (a fast and secure Internet navigation and email suite), are used throughout OpenICDL's training modules.

OpenICDL's training modules and more information are available at: http://www.OpenICDL.com.

Absolute Software's Computrace Technology Embedded in ThinkPads

Absolute Software announced that IBM is now embedding support for Absolute's Computrace solutions into the BIOS firmware of their new ThinkPad computers, starting with the new T-series. According to the company, Absolute's Computrace technology powers Absolute's Guaranteed PC Theft Recovery and Secure Asset Tracking services. In the event a computer is stolen, Absolute guarantees the recovery of the computer, and can remotely delete sensitive data from the stolen computer when data privacy is a concern. For more information, visit: http://www.absolute.com.

Runtime Revolution Express 2.2 Free for Novell SUSE Linux Users

Runtime Revolution announced that all users of SUSE Linux will be able to receive Revolution Express 2.2 free via the Novell Cool Solutions Web site. According to the company, the offer accompanies a series of tutorials on the Novell Cool Solutions Web site by computing expert Tom Russell (known as Stomfi) on how to program on the Linux platform using Revolution Express.

Revolution Express 2.2 is part of the multi-platform range of developer tools from Runtime Revolution, which includes Dreamcard and Revolution Studio and Enterprise. Revolution Express lets users build standalone applications for Linux; users who upgrade to Dreamcard 2.5 will be able to build stacks that operate via a player on every major platform. Those who upgrade to Revolution Studio or Enterprise 2.5 can build free standing applications for every major platform. For more information, visit: http://www.novell.com.

SSH Communications Security Corp. Unveils SSH Tectia Server

SSH Communications Security Corp. announced its new SSH Tectia solution for IBM mainframes. According to the company, the new SSH Tectia Server is designed to run native on IBM z/OS platform. The new SSH Tectia Server will provide IBM mainframe users with comprehensive enterprise security, including secure systems administration, secure application connectivity, and secure file transfer functionality. As an IBM Business Partner, SSH has developed its SSH Tectia mainframe product in cooperation with IBM.

The new SSH Tectia Server will be available for evaluation testing on request, and will reach general availability in summer 2005. For more information, visit: http://www.ssh.com/zos/.

IntelliTrack Releases NetSynch

IntelliTrack Inc. has released a new network synchronization (NetSynch) host application for remote, LAN, and WAN data and application interchange. According to the company, the NetSynch host works with any IntelliTrack SQL DMS software package, including Fixed Assets, Stockroom Inventory, Check In/Out, and Inventory Shipping Receiving and Picking (ISRP).

IntelliTrack's NetSynch host application provides a company the ability to manage data transfer for the IntelliTrack applications across a wired or wireless network. IntelliTrack application, data, and validation can be managed from the host to upload and download data to portable data terminals using TCP/IP. Any client (PDT) with wireless connection can access and send the IntelliTrack applications data and also update its software to the most current application.

Data uploaded to the central host from a single or multiple PDT's can be automatically staged for database updates or be reviewed by a manager for accuracy or scheduling. The host can support hundreds of PDT's with its many simultaneous connections. For more information, visit: http://www.intellitrack.net.

Roaring Penguin Software Releases CanIt-PRO 3.0

Roaring Penguin Software Inc. announced the release of version 3.0 of its CanIt-PRO server-side anti-spam solution. According to the company, CanIt-PRO 3.0 enhances individual users' ability to opt-in to spam filtering and to manage the details of their personal filters using an efficient new user interface. CanIt-PRO includes the option to filter outbound email. Administrators can also identify which mail will and will not be filtered, including mail leaving one's own domain as well as mail circulating within a domain. All current CanIt-PRO customers will receive the 3.0 upgrade as part of Roaring Penguin's standard support.

CanIt-PRO can be deployed in any enterprise email environment, including on all Linux and Unix servers. As a standalone gateway appliance, CanIt-PRO can protect email environments running non-Unix servers, such as Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, and Novell Groupwise. For more information, visit: http://www.roaringpenguin.com.

Skype Now Available for Mac OS X and Linux

Skype announced the availability of Skype for Mac OS X Version 1.0 and Skype for Linux Version 1.0 software applications, enabling high-quality voice calling via the Internet for multiple computer platforms. According to the company, Skype is the leading VOIP-category product worldwide, with more than 23 million registered users, and more than 130,000 new users per day. Skype products for Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, and Pocket PC platforms are free and available for download at: http://www.skype.com.