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New Version of NetOp Remote Control
With the new release 9.1, Microsoft Vista is supported for all 32 bit versions. An enhanced remote Smartcard login functionality offers one of the strongest authentication and authorisation procedures available in security critical environments such as finance and insurance industries. The release also introduces a new and improved way to install and distribute the software as well as improved speed when remote controlling Linux systems. Improved software installation and distribution NetOp® Remote Control now includes a packaging and deploying tool, NetOp® Pack'n Deploy. It saves time and creates flexibility in the deployment phase by preparing and packing the msi and mst files used to deploy Guests and Hosts. "With NetOp® Remote Control you can basically remote control any system no matter what platform you are on. With the new version 9.1 we offer more flexibility, more security and easier and faster remote control functionality. For customers this translates into a more efficient use of IT resources and a higher ROI" says CEO Kurt Groth Bager, Danware. The new release supports Microsoft Vista for both Guest and Host modules as well as the optional components Security Server, Name Server and the Gateway.
Announcements | Malcolm at 10:02 ×

NetOp Have New CTO
Kent Madsen joins Danware/NetOp as new CTO as of 1 June 2008. Kent Madsen brings with him more than 20 years of management experience and a unique combination of technical and operational leadership skills. Copenhagen, May 22, 2008 - Kent Madsen joins Danware/NetOp with a solid track record from the IT industry as well as managerial and operational skills from the Royal Danish Air Force, where, among other things, he was recruited to lead NATO´s only military unit in Europe. Most recently, Kent Madsen served as Technical Director with Cisco Systems Denmark, focusing on leading change from product-oriented selling to a solutions-oriented sales approach. Prior to working with Cisco, Kent Madsen worked 6 years with EMC. Starting as Northern Europe Program Manager, he quickly excelled by delivering several accomplishments in the revenue generating and customer satisfaction areas. When leaving EMC, he held the position of Director of Nordic Technical Service and Development. "Danware has some of the strongest products in the market, and overall, Danware is at the forefront of technology with a clear ambition of becoming the biggest player in its field. I look forward to Kent's leadership in bringing Danware back on track for growth and winning new market shares," says Kurt Bager.
Announcements | Malcolm at 09:56 ×

McAfee to Acquire SafeBoot
McAfee has announced that it is to acquire SafeBoot. SafeBoot is a leading mobile data security company focused on data encryption. SafeBoot has been delivering encryption solutions for more than 16 years, pioneering enterprise-class encryption, and leading the mobile data security market with its fully integrated endpoint security and content encryption solutions.

SafeBoot provides McAfee with a leading-edge technology in one of the fastest-growing security markets— data protection. SafeBoot's solutions solve a critical pain point for customers, the loss of confidential and proprietary information. Many high profile cases of mobile or "in motion" device theft and loss, where sensitive information such as customers' social security numbers and credit card numbers were lost, highlight this "pain". McAfee can now offer a complete solution, which ensures that lost data is not compromised and enterprises have the management and audit capabilities required to meet regulatory requirements.
Security News | Malcolm at 15:44 ×

Autumn Term NetOp School Special Offer
We're running an excellent deal for the month of October. If you buy any NetOp School licence from us before the end of this month, we'll secure you a 20% discount... and that's it, no complex rules, just a great price for you. Click here for more information.
Announcements | Malcolm at 12:31 ×

Inside the Hunters Den
Have you ever wondered where all this anti-virus security software is made? We've been on an excellent visit to McAfee's Aylesbury Labs and now F-Secure have let Silicon.com into their Finnish HQ. There's some pictures here.
General | Malcolm at 08:15 ×

Is Perimeter Security Dead?
As recently discussed in TechRepublic. The network perimiter is becoming more transparent for many organizations and in turn are all the boarder security products people rely on working anymore? The products purchased a few years ago that worked so well as the first and last line of defence may now be missing vital flows of data/traffic as people become more mobile. (click here to visit the TechRepublic pages for full information).
McAfee Products | Neville at 00:01 ×

Anti-Virus Fightclub
The results of the latest Untangle AV Fightclub are out (click here to visit the Untangle write-up). This one was run at Linux World. Congratulations to Kaspersky, Clam AV and Norton for hitting the top spot.
Security News | Malcolm at 13:00 ×

NetOp Special Offer
If you are using an old version of Remote Control or NetOp School now's the time to upgrade... but get back to us fast, this offer closes on the 26th September 2007. The deal is that any customer on a version below 9.0 for Remote control, or 5.0 for NetOp School may be eligible for a discount of up to 50% off their upgrade price. Give us a call now on 01582 763 999 for more details.
Announcements | Malcolm at 17:03 ×

Test Your Knowledge
Do you think you can spot a scam site or phishing attack? Do you think your too clever to get caught? Why not test yourself with 10 simple questions from McAfee…you may be shocked by your results! Site Advisor Quiz
General | Neville at 17:24 ×

Data Protection Breaches
The BBC report on a very worrying concern regarding the number of high profile and significant security breaches this year. The UK’s Information Commissioner Richard Thomas echos this targeting company bosses saying that they “must take the personal data of both customers and staff seriously�. For further details on this report go to Firms Breaching Data Protection
Security News | Neville at 13:38 ×

Keep your children safe on-line - with Crisp (AGE)
Crisp Thinking has developed the world's first abuse-detection engine, a radar that actually reads between the lines of internet relationships. Its users form an alliance of concerned young people and parents who want to protect each other. In the next few weeks Crisp will be releasing its beta of AGE so that parents and young people can start to safely and securely enjoy their use of the internet again - go to www.protectingeachother.com to register for the free trial.
Security News | Neville at 12:13 ×

Your daily life....recorded!
How much of your personal information is getting farmed on a daily basis? Through the use of the web and our physical activities are company’s finding out too much about us? Further to a recent BBC report certain well known organizations have been used to identify how we leave a digital footprint behind us in our daily lives and for what use the information is used. For more information see BBC News Site.
General | Neville at 13:33 ×

NetOp Times Educational Supplement Promotion
We've just received word from the nice people at NetOp that they are running a promotion in this Friday's TES as part of an ICT feature. You have to see TES for details, but the summary is that they are offering up to 250 NetOp School licences FREE to a school. Read more about NetOp School here. Go to the TES site here.
General | Malcolm at 16:03 ×

Why Free software may not be the right choice!
Throughout the year we come across a number of organizations who for financial reasons have ventured down the route of using Free software. Whilst Free is always something we like to hear there may be a high price to pay in the end! I am certainly not suggesting there is a problem with Free software and there are many good Free tools available, but there are considerations to make before using these types of solutions. If someone does something for free, how do you know its any good? What product testing has been done? What sort of development work can be carried out if they are making no money? What assurances do you get? What product and technical support do you get? The list goes on. Although my main concern is the ‘faith’ aspect. Many times we have seen people suggest that the Free solutions they use are great, they have never had an infection and it’s never let them down. But scratch beneath the surface and you find the software has let things through its just not been capable or sophisticated enough to detect it and reported it, spyware is imbedded but the users are unaware and ultimately important personal and commercial data may have been compromised, `ignorance is bliss`! All we suggest is do your homework and think about the long term implications. Free may not be the cheapest option!
General | Neville at 10:44 ×