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IT Weekly Roundup, October 8
From the business wires this week: enterprise security management software, a USB fingerprint reader and upgraded switches.
enVision 2.1 from
Network Intelligence
offers enhanced centralized control of global security on enterprise networks.
The security event management software is available for all Network Intelligence
Engine EX, HA and LS series appliances and has expanded support for Microsoft
IIS and Apache web servers, as well as iSCSI.
http://www.network-intelligence.com
Intradyn announced that it will bundle its upgraded
line of e-mail archiving and retrieval appliances with Sony AIT WORM tape cartridges.
Under the collaboration, Intradyn’s ComplianceVault
devices—which help SMBs comply with SEC, NYSE and NASD e-mail retention and
availability requirements—will come with either AIT-2 or AIT-3 tape libraries.
The three ComplianceVault rack-mountable, hardware/software solutions with bundled
tape libraries will be priced from MSRP $13,220 to $19,594. http://www.intradyn.com
Zvetco Biometrics released the Verifi
P3400 USB fingerprint reader, an authentication device for users to log
into computer systems with their fingerprints, instead of usernames and passwords.
It is also available packaged with biometric software compatible with Windows
operating systems (98/ME/2000/XP) for an MSRP of $99.00. http://www.zvetcobiometrics.com
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| D-Link's DGS-1224T delivers Gigabit
speed for SMBs. |
D-Link is expanding its business product line with
its
D-Link Web Smart switches aimed at delivering
Gigabit speed and smart web management, priced affordably for small-to-medium
sized businesses (SMB). While they are simple to use as unmanaged switches out
of the box, the intuitive web browser interface offers management features found
in managed switches. The line includes the 48-port, 2-combo SFP (small form-factor
pluggable) DGS-1248T (MSRP $1499.99); 48-port, 2-combo SFP DES-1250G ($549.99);
24-port, 2-combo SFP DGS-1224T ($699.99); 16-port 2-combo SFP DGS-1216T ($499.99);
and 24-port, 2-combo SFP DES-1226G ($249.99).
http://www.dlink.com
Corio released a new version of its Applications
on Demand operational platform, which assists companies deploy and manage
enterprise applications under compliance measures, such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
Applications on Demand 2005 features 60 new task automations, on-demand functional
and performance testing for quality assurance, and an auditing system that speeds
compliance initiatives. http://www.corio.com
SSH Communications Security released upgraded versions
of its SSH Tectia middleware solution and a new pricing
model for entry-level customers to wield enterprise-level security, enabling
them to start with a small number of applications and expanding their licenses
as need be. This also gives companies the ability to quickly meet compliance
requirements, such as SOX, the Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) and Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The new version of SSH Tectia Server
offers Windows domain authentication in multiple-OS environments, RADIUS support
and nested tunnel support. http://www.ssh.com
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| FastIron Edge X448 offers full Layer
3 support. |
Foundry Networks announced availability of full Layer
3 support for its
FastIron Edge X series of small
form-factor 10-Gigabit Ethernet switches. The full Layer 3 upgrade package supports
Internet routing protocols and multicast routing protocols as well as more secure
network access capabilities, including 802.1X authentication, dynamic VLAN assignment,
access control lists and MAC filter group with 802.1x authentication.
http://www.foundrynetworks.com
Netilla Networks released version 5.0 of its dynaTRUST
operation system, featuring enhancements to its client identity engine, expanded
protection against Web application security vulnerabilities, and compatibility
with applications such as Microsoft Outlook Web Access, client/server apps and
Windows Terminal Services. The updated OS will come standard with the flagship
Netilla Security Platform and Netilla Secure Gateway Appliance lines. http://www.netilla.com