March 2007 Archives

Offers Latest IP Technology to Manage Video Storage and Networking Performance Simultaneously to Members of the Security Industry Association

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intransa, the global innovator of network-centric IP storage solutions, has joined the Security Industry Association (SIA). SIA is a non-profit international trade association that represents electronic and physical security product manufacturers, specifiers, and service providers.

PrivacyMatters.com Refreshes Leading Online Consumer Destination For Credit Reports, Credit Scores And Identity Theft Protection Services

PrivacyMatters.com announces website re-launch with more educational features and top of the line products - Privacy Matters 1-2-3 and Privacy Matters Identity.

The Pacific region has experienced some of the world's worst examples of unethical bio-research and patenting of genes by international companies, according to a new book launched by co-publishers Call of the Earth Llamado de la Tierra, and the United Nations University.

The unique flora, fauna and peoples of the small island nations scattered across the South Pacific have attracted legions of tourists but also hoards of genetic and biomedical researchers. Pacific Islander's DNA and plants relied upon for millennia have been patented without permission. Bizarre human-animal hybrid transgenic experiments have been conducted and one biomedical experiment nearly turned the tiny Cook Islands into a "rogue state" in the eyes of the US government, according to the book.

Contributors to Blog Include Many Prominent Members of the IP Community

Portland, OR (PRWeb) March 22, 2007 -- Innovation Asset, a leading provider web-based enterprise applications for the management and monetization of intellectual assets, today announced the launch of "Financial Aspects of Intellectual Property." This is a timely discussion forum covering intellectual property as a strategic and financial asset class.

Growing Need for More Comprehensive Approach to Data Leak Prevention

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprises seeking to combat data leakage will require a comprehensive approach, says a recent survey commissioned by Provilla, Inc., a leader in ultra-accurate, intelligent endpoint solutions for enterprise Data Leak Prevention (DLP). While enterprise security professionals are currently most concerned about two or three points of vulnerability, once those leaks are controlled, new leaks frequently appear through other endpoints. The threat of information or data leakage is quickly becoming one of the most serious threats that organizations face, with the potential to result in embarrassing publicity, loss of valuable intellectual property, and financial loss.

Luzzatto & Luzzatto is deemed best in country by leading publication, peers

BEER SHEVA, Israel, March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- High-tech companies and the number of patents filed in Israel are on the rise, causing a huge demand for law professionals who are well-versed in the field of intellectual property.

By Mitch Bainwol and Cary Sherman

As many in the higher education community are well aware from news coverage here and elsewhere, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), on behalf of its member labels, recently initiated a new process for lawsuits against computer users who engage in illegal file-trafficking of copyrighted content on peer-to-peer (P2P) systems. In the new round of lawsuits, 400 of these legal actions were directed at college and university students around the country. The inclusion of so many students was unprecedented. Unfortunately, it was also necessary.

Continue reading "Explaining the Crackdown on Student Downloading"

by Cindy Holden

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Authernative, Inc., the developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the US Patent & Trademark Office has granted the company its patent for a user authentication method and interface.

The newly issued patent number US 7,188,314 titled “System and method for user authentication interface” describes a graphical user interface supporting an interactive client-server authentication based on Random Partial Pattern Recognition algorithm.

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seagate Technology (NYSE: STX) today announced that Momentus(R) 5400 FDE.2, the world's strongest encrypting 2.5-inch notebook PC hard drive with a comprehensive suite of powerful security capabilities, is shipping to ASI Computer Technologies for secure notebook systems that will feature Wave Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: WAVX) security management software to simplify enterprise deployments.

When we talk about domain name, we are basically referring to an address of a web site that is primarily intended for an easy and quick identification. Speaking of these user-friendly addresses for web sites, these help connect both computers and people on the internet.

Managed Email Services Prevent Inappropriate and Confidential Information From Leaving Businesses

NEW YORK, NY and LONDON -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 08, 2007 -- MessageLabs, a leading provider of integrated messaging and web security services to businesses worldwide, today announced the launch of version 3.0 of its Email Content Control and version 2.0 of its Email Image Control services. Content Control is a managed email service that allows organizations to identify and control confidential, malicious or inappropriate content sent or received by employees.

NEW YORK, and WASHINGTON, March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Martin Ficke, former Special Agent in Charge, New York, for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Investigations is now available for interviews on a range of Homeland Security, regulatory and business-related topics.

Martin D. Ficke, the new Executive Director of Investigative Programs for SES Resources, has joined the team of former federal Senior Executive Service law enforcement officials at the corporate advisory firm, SES Resources and is immediately available for interviews on the following subjects:

IPVision Software together with IQinVision, Agent Video Intelligence, Inc., and Appear Networks today announced a collaborative marketing partnership that provides a fully featured security information management system. The collaboration integrates four industry security solutions to provide customers with a leading-edge IP-based network camera management console, featuring:

• IPVision Software’s proven, reliable command and control technology
• IQinVision’s best-in-class megapixel imaging cameras
• Agent Vi’s next-generation, enterprise-grade video analytics
• Appear Network’s state-of-the-art mobile alerts

Intellectual Property (IP) is a valuable asset that is included in a company's "balance sheet" and provides additional valuation to a company. For early stage and small companies, IP may be the company's sole or primary asset base.

Intellectual Property includes patents, trademarks, service marks, copyrights, and trade secrets. This value-added asset can be sold, bought and traded as a part of everyday commerce.

The third Global Forum on Pharmaceutical Anti Counterfeiting, organized by Reconnaissance International, has been announced for March 13-17 2007. The hotly-anticipated event will focus on the interface between the different stakeholders, including manufacturers, service providers and health care providers.

More than one million counterfeit discs containing pirate music and films were seized by police in a major street operation in downtown Guatemala City it was revealed today.

Guatemalan National Police worked in coordination with the Attorney General's Office to launch a massive raid involving 560 officers on 9th February 2007. The officers raided 80 points of sale in the infamous 'Avenida 6' market.

(PRWeb) February 28, 2007 -- In a Xtalks Web Conference on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 1:00 - 3:00pm EST, JJ Gee, Director of Field Security & Investigations, Nagrastar LLC and Steven Rogers, President, Digital Evidence International Inc. will examine intellectual property protection through automated data mining. http://xtalks.com/ipprotection.ashx