Updates for FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer announced
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Loading ...Fortinet has issued new software releases of FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer, which the company says significantly improve the enterprise management capabilities of it’s FortiGate multi-threat security appliances. The new releases correspond to the FortiGate FortiOS 4.0 operating system introduced earlier this year. FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer appliances provide a single hub for network and security administrators to define, deploy, monitor and manage Fortinet security devices. They also provide the means to oversee security events, perform forensic analysis and generate fully customizable graphical reports that detail the security posture of an enterprise network.
The FortiManager 4.0 software releases include
– improvements in the performance and scalability, allowing administrators to deploy and manage thousands of FortiGate devices within the network and from a single FortiManager platform;
– improved workflow that reduces the amount of work required to manage a large number of devices. In addition to device-centric management, the new centralized policy model allows for a single policy to be deployed to any or all devices under management.
– improved disaster recovery features, including full support for redundant and geographically separate FortiManager devices, meaning faster recovery of the security infrastructure in the event of a major disaster.
FortiAnalyzer 4.0 software now includes a vulnerability management component. Reports not only show vulnerabilities discovered by the service, but also provide guidance on adjusting the security policy of Fortinet devices to protect against those vulnerabilities. The component is kept up to date through Fortinet’s FortiGuard Vulnerability Management Service.
Both software upgrades are available to current customers with valid support contracts at no additional charge..
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Redline gets Ontario government loan for WiMAX
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Redline Communications Group Inc. announced this week the Ontario government is lending the firm $10 million towards WiMAX research.
The Markham, Ont.-based wireless equipment manufacturer said the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development has approved $10 million in financing to “support the ongoing development” of broadband wireless infrastructure products, including those meeting the WiMAX standard.
Last year, Redline announced plans to sell assets after losing $6.2 million in the quarter ending Sept. 30 of last year.
The company lost about $2 million in the quarter ending March 31 and had $5.6 million in cash.
Redline’s WiMAX products were recently chosen by Hydro One, Ontario’s electrical power distributor, for its smart meter project, which is intended to allow the utility to monitor electrical use without physically checking meters.
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New president at Uniserve
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Vancouver’s Uniserve Communications Corp., an Internet and telephone service provider in six provinces which has been in financial trouble, has a new president. The company said Thursday that Michael Schmidt, formerly vice-president of sales, has been promoted. William Spratt had been both president and CEO until now. In addition, Bruce Sanderson has been hired as vice-president for product development. Publicly-traded Uniserve has been trying to work off debt for several months. According to an unaudited April filing, it had an accumulated deficit of just over $15 million for the nine months ending Feb. 28. For the three month period ending Feb. 28 it had a net loss of $693,000. To help its position, last October it sold its U.S. division, Parasun Technologies, for US$20 million, which it had bought only the year before. Two months after the sale lawyer Michael Scholz, who had been a director since 2004, became chairman of the board. In a news release, CEO Spratt said that Schmidt “brings with him a proven track record of consistent revenue growth, executive leadership and telecommunications understanding.” Sanderson’s expertise in telephone communications will help Uniserve deliver effective and innovative solutions, he added.
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FortiDB appliances now support MySQL Enterprise
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Fotinet’s FortiDB family of database security appliances now provides vulnerability assessment (VA) support for MySQL Enterprise from Sun Microsystems. The Sunnyvale, Calif., company said the appliances safeguard against enterprise data concerns that cross over deeply into open source applications. FortiDB works by identifying the weakness within a database, alerting system administrators of potential threats and offering remediation advice.
“As MySQL customers grow and evolve their database management practices, the need for security becomes more important,” said Nicolas Pujol, head of MySQL alliances and channels at Sun Microsystems. “Fortinet is a great option for MySQL Enterprise subscribers looking to secure complex heterogeneous database environments from operational and reputational damage that can be inflicted on an improperly protected enterprise.”
“With growing concerns over the protection of consumer and corporate data combined with the heightened focus on compliance regulations, such as those highlighted by the Payment Credit Card Industry, more and more customers are looking for ways to better protect their databases,” said Anthony James, vice president of products, Fortinet. “We’re pleased to be certified for MySQL Enterprise so that DBAs in these environments can confidently secure important data in their database and do so cost effectively with Fortinet.”
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SkyTerra announces next-gen satellite phone exchange plan
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...SkyTerra Communications of Reston, Va. has announced details of its next-generation satellite service, planned for 2010. Some customers signing two or three-year contracts for next-generation services will be able to exchange current devices for new devices free of charge or at a discount.
The company’s service area includes Canada. SkyTerra has said current customers using MSAT-G2 radios will be “eligible” to get one next generation device for each radio they already own. Those wanting to exchange current devices for mounted devices will have to sign a three-year contract. Those wanting a new handheld device will have to sign a two-year contract.
The MSAT-G2 devices support push-to-talk and the North American numbering plan, plus other telephony services including voicemail.
The company said the first two of its next-generation satellites are scheduled to be launched during the first half of next year.
On its Web site it describes its next generation network as one that integrates satellite and cellular communications to provide “seamless” coverage in North America. Currently its network services North America, the northern part of South America, plus Hawaii.
The company says the transition plan applies to customers with active accounts. Enterprise customers with 10 or more active Westinghouse or Mitsubishi terminals will get a next-generation device for each unit. The company promises government users with active accounts will get a new device, regardless of which type of device they are currently operating.
Enterprise customers with fewer than 10 of the Westinghouse or Mitsubishi devices will get a 40 per cent subsidy toward the purchase of a new next-generation, up to a maximum subsidy of US$375 per device, the company said.
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New president at Craig Wireless
(1 votes, average: 6 out of 10) Loading ...Craig Wireless Systems has looked inside the company to find a new president. It announced this week that Rod Vandenbos, general manager and director of business development at its Palm Springs, Calif., division is the new head man. He replaces David Lazzarato, who resigned last October after only seven months on the job.
Before joining Craig, Vandenbos had been president of Digital Internet Services Corp., one of the first Internet providers in the southwest United States.
Drew Craig, who shares the CEO duties with his brother Boyd, couldn’t be reached for comment on what the appointment means for the company’s strategy. Craig Wireless Systems wants to build a high-speed WiMAX data network in the Vancouver area since getting Industry Canada permission to swap its 2.5Ghz fixed wireless licences to mobile wireless. The company’s Web site has banners that suggest WiMAX service is coming, but gives no details.
However, the Canadian parent is struggling financially. In April, Boyd and Drew Craig extended their $11.6 million loan to the company to July 31, 2010. As part of the deal, the company will temporarily repay Boyd Craig $1 million dollars, which will be re-advanced on or before Sept. 30 of this year.
The move was made as Craig Wireless said it lost another $2 million for the quarter ending Feb. 28 on revenue of $433,283.
In addition to being president of Craig Wireless Palm Springs, Vandenbos was also a contractor to company controlled by Boyd Craig preparting to deploy a 4G network in Cambodia and in other countries in the region. He’ll continue that work, for which he will be compensated directly by a company controlled by Boyd Craig.
“I look forward to this new opportunity with Craig Wireless and the company’s growth and development in new and existing markets,” Vandenbos said in a news release. “I view Craig Wireless as a company well positioned to be among the forefront of organizations employing advanced wireless 4G telecommunications technology around the world.”
“We are very pleased to announce the promotion of Rod Vandenbos to our senior management team,” Boyd Craig said in the release. “Rod has a proven track record of business development in the wireless telecommunications field. The progress we have been experiencing in the Palm Springs region under Rod’s direction is very encouraging and is something that we hope will continue at a Company-wide level.”
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New wireless network manager from Meru
(1 votes, average: 1 out of 10) Loading ...Meru Networks says the latest version of its wireless network manager records every client-network wireless protocol interaction rather than merely gathering aggregate statistics. E(z)RF Network Manager 2.0 is a “fundamentally new approach to WLAN management”, the Sunnyvale, Calif., company says, using continuous event recording, data mining and a knowledge-based inference engine to reduce troubleshooting time from days to minutes.
With knowledge of every past RF event, the system allows network managers to “rewind” the WLAN, recreating past event sequences to quickly pinpoint the causes of client
problems, says Meru. The system also automatically correlates across all recorded events to make highly accurate inferences about problems that may not yet have even been reported.
E(z)RF Network Manager 2.0 can manage up to 25,000 access points and hundreds of controllers
across multiple geographic regions. From a single console, users can rapidly drill down and view activity details at each level of the infrastructure: controllers, access points (APs) and individual wireless client devices.
E(z)RF Network Manager 2.0 is available immediately. Software supporting 50 APs is priced at $4,995, and requires a Meru SA1000 Service Appliance priced at US$6,995. A visualization package providing network-wide heatmaps is available as an add-on option, priced at US$4,995 for 50 APs.
The company also announced E(z)RF OnTheGo, a wireless LAN management application for the
Apple iPhone. It lets network administrators view customized dashboards, receive high-
priority alerts, and do anywhere/anytime management from an iPhone over a Wi-Fi or cellular network. An add-on option to E(z)RF Network Manager 2.0, OnTheGo will be a free download to any Meru customer with a service contract that application. After that OnTheGo will cost US$499 per user licence.
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Rees in the saddle at Intrinsyc
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Tracy Rees has been confirmed as president and chief executive officer of Vancouver’s Intrinsyc Software International, a maker of platforms for mobile devices. Rees had interim CEO since November following the departure of Glenda Dorchak following months of losses. For the calendar year 2008 it lost US$13.3 million, which didn’t include write-offs totalling $42.2 for restructuring, goodwill from aquisitions dating back four years and a write down of assets. Last month it reported first quarter revenue of US$4.4 million as compared to US$5.7 million for the period ended December 31. and $5.6 million in the period ended March 31, 2008. The loss for the quarter was US$1.2 million before interest, income tax and other EBITDA charges. This week Intrinsyc released version 9 of its Destinator cross-platform GPS navigation software. It continues to develop an an Android-based device for an undisclosed Fortune 500 company. The deal is worth 10 per cent of its annual revenue, which is US$24 million.
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Ottawa wireless component maker announces revenue decline
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Tundra Semiconductor, an Ottawa firm that designs components for wireless equipment, has announced a six per cent drop in revenue.
The semiconductor designer this week released results for the year ending April 30. the firm lost $4.2 million on revenues of $66.4 million. A year earlier, revenues were $70.586 million but its loss, which included a writedown of goodwill, was much higher, at $58.8 million.
The company recently agreed to be acquired by San Jose, Calif.-based Integrated Device Technology Inc. Tundra’s products include host bridges, which connect processors, input-output and memory, plus components for wireless products using standards such as WiMAX, High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) and wideband CDMA.
The acquisition by IDT, which would cost $120.8 million, will not happen unless two-thirds of shareholders vote in favour of it at a meeting scheduled June 15. If the shareholders approve, then it would still be subject to court approval.
Tundra’s technologies include RapidIO Gen2, which the company intends to use in components for products such as cellular base stations, Internet Protocol television and video conferencing.
The firm is led by Daniel Hoste, who worked at Advanced Micro Devices from 1981 to 1989 and at Motorola Semiconductors from 1989 to 2004.
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CounterPath rolls out Bria for BroadWorks
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...CounterPath Corp. of Vancouver has announced Bria for BroadWorks, which includes voice over IP, video and instant messaging.
BroadWorks is a voice over IP application server made by Gaithersburg, Md.-based BroadSoft Inc. CounterPath developed Bria through BroadSoft’s Xtended developer program.
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