New iPhone App Aims to Help Children Improve Math Skills

April 26, 2011 · Filed Under Educational Software, iTunes and iPod Software, Software News · Comment 

Parents looking to help their children improve their math scores – whether in Kindergarten or high school – need look no further than their Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. A new app by Dr. Judith Bender, who holds a Ph.D. in applied math, a design firm, and a parent with a vision, makes learning math fun!

“The concept behind MathiGo is simple: math doesn’t have to be boring and can actually be addictive” says Dr. Judith Bender. “With so much to do in school today, children don’t have enough time to practice math and they rarely enjoy it. With the MathiGo app, learning math becomes engaging and less like work – more like a challenging video game. And like a video game, it becomes something you enjoy doing.”

For only $1.99, the app challenges players to test their skills at the basic math functions. Depending on the skill level chosen, the questions can be as easy as 2+2 or something that would make even a math teacher pause to think.

“MathiGo offers different game modes and levels to keep the child’s interest level high and frustration level to a minimum,” explains Bruce Popek, of Design Innovation. “The parent or child selects the game mode, level and addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. There are 10 skill levels to allow the child to progress at their own pace.” Read more

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Microsoft Delivers Online Encrypted E-mail Using Direct Project Security Protocols

February 4, 2011 · Filed Under Internet Software, Security Software, Software News · Comment 

Interoperable e-mail messaging service launched with new version of Microsoft HealthVault enables physicians to share patient health information electronically.

During a Health & Human Services event in D.C. Microsoft Corp. announced new encrypted e-mail functionality for Microsoft HealthVault, which allows clinical partner solutions to send messages to patients based on security protocols set forth by the Office of the National Coordinator’s (ONC’s) Direct Project. Through this offering, every HealthVault record will be able to automatically accept mails directly from healthcare providers. Initial partners include MedPlus and VisionShare Inc., which have integrated the new service with their solutions to help clinical users secure messages they send to patients. The three companies are pioneering members of the Direct Project and will demonstrate the capabilities of their solutions in the Interoperability Showcase at the 2011 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibit (HIMSS 2011) as part of the Office of the National Coordinator’s exhibit.

“The initial goal of the Direct Project is to specify a simple, secure, scalable, standards-based way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the Internet,” said Wes Rishel, vice president and distinguished analyst, Gartner. “It is exciting to see early, real-world examples of applications based on the Direct Project’s security protocols emerging through the efforts of the private sector. Through public-private partnerships such as these we are starting to see the sharing of critical information across the health system.” Read more

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Trend Micro Completes Acquisition of Mobile Armor

February 3, 2011 · Filed Under Software News · Comment 

Trend Micro announced that it has completed the acquisition of Mobile Armor as of close of business on February 1, 2011.

The acquisition agreement between Trend Micro and Mobile Armor was announced on November 29, 2010 and expands Trend Micro’s data protection portfolio, extending its encryption offerings to span from endpoints all the way into the public cloud.

The new Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption offering- formerly known as the Mobile Armor Data Armor Suite- delivers the broadest coverage of any solution in the market. One centrally managed encryption solution includes full disk and file/folder capability, delivers software-based encryption and support for self-encrypting drives, and covers PCs, Windows Smartphones and Removable Media.  In addition to this breadth of capability in a single solution, pre-defined policies make it simple to set policies while robust reporting readily proves compliance with those policies.

“We are pleased to complete the acquisition of Mobile Armor and welcome our new employees, partners, and customers to the Trend Micro family,” said Steve Quane, chief product officer at Trend Micro. “Trend Micro is helping government agencies, enterprise customers, SMBs and consumers around the globe protect their data whether stored on a local PC or mobile device or in a virtualized environment or public cloud.”

Trend Micro and Mobile Armor voluntarily notified and requested review of the acquisition by the US Government Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and the CFIUS raised no objections to the transaction.  CFIUS is an inter-agency committee of the U.S. Government authorized to review transactions that could result in control of a U.S. business in order to determine the effect of such transactions on the national security of the United States. Chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury, CFIUS includes representatives from a number of U.S. Government departments and agencies, including the departments of Homeland Security, Commerce, Defense and State.

Accordingly, Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption is available to organizations around the world seeking to ensure the privacy of sensitive data on their corporate devices of all kinds.

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AVG and Netlog Partner to Help More Than 24 Million Social Networking Users Stay Safe

February 1, 2011 · Filed Under Security Software, Software News · Comment 

AVG Technologies announced that it has teamed up with Netlog to launch a co-branded Security Center within the popular European social network now available at http://www.netlog.com/go/helpdesk/security/.

The Security Center powered by AVG, will inform and educate users about Internet security, provide tips and help users protect themselves from malware, spyware and other attacks by cybercriminals while they surf online. Additionally, all links within Netlog will be automatically scanned by AVG LinkScanner, warning users to refrain from opening a link when a threat is detected.

With more than 72 million members and over 150 million visitors per month, Netlog is one of the fastest-growing and most popular social networking sites amongst European youth between the ages of 18 and 25. The Security Center will be initially rolled out to 24 million Netlog users in the top six countries of the Netlog user base, which are Belgium, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Romania and Turkey. As part of the educational initiative, Netlog users will also be able to download AVG Free and Paid products at a discounted price while receiving bonus Netlog credits at http://en.netlog.com/go/downloads/. Users can also visit a dedicated AVG page to learn more about the company and apply exclusive AVG monster ‘brand skins’ to their own page at http://www.netlog.com/internetsecurity/.

“AVG is delighted to work with Netlog on this strategic initiative. Social media has become the heartbeat of our society and as such, it is particularly vulnerable to the criminal elements,” said Rocco Donnino, senior vice president of Global Strategic Alliances, AVG Technologies. “Netlog is taking incredible measures to create a safe and secure environment for their members, thus it’s imperative that Netlog users have the most up-to-date security software and information available so that they stay protected while surfing online.”

“A significant amount of Netlog users are aged 13 to 20. This age group tends to be relatively more vulnerable to online threats, which is why we attach a great deal of importance to online security. Other than guaranteeing the safest possible experience on our own site, we can now offer our users a way to protect themselves wherever they go on the web, thanks to our partnership with AVG,” said Lorenz Bogaert, CEO of Massive Media.

The agreement is part of the AVG’s Global Strategic Alliances (GSA) group and “Trust Alliance” program focused on development, licensing initiatives and strategic partnerships in security, social media and the online community.

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New EASEUS Todo Backup 2.0 for Workstations and Servers is Released Now!

January 28, 2011 · Filed Under Software News, Utilities and Operating Systems · Comment 

EASEUS Software announces the availability of EASEUS Todo Backup Home 2.0.

The newly introduced versions are mainly for business use including Workstation Edition, Server Edition and Technician Edition, respectively, for specific users. Each provides an all-in-one backup and disaster recovery solution to fully protect workstations and servers while ensuring business continuity.

The new EASEUS Todo Backup 2.0 is designed to backup and protect your Windows Workstation, Desktops and Servers easily. In this new version, a redesigned intuitive graphical user interface and more advanced features are introduced to simplify the backup & recovery process.

It helps backup the operating system, applications and all important files in minutes while protecting your business from computer failure or potential disasters and minimizing operational downtime. Read more

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