3 Tips for Making Sure Your Business Exists for Online Customers

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Jacob Lee, Creative Director of eXist designs, offers 3 tips to improve visibility for small businesses on the Internet. He believes "If it's not online, it doesn't exist."

Tustin, CA (Bluehost/PRWEB ) November 1, 2007 — Jacob Lee, Creative Director of eXist designs, offers 3 tips to improve visibility for small businesses on the Internet. He believes "If it's not online, it doesn't exist."

It's no secret that the Internet has become an essential tool for most Americans. Still, it is surprising how many small businesses do not have a web presence.

The Pew Research group has recently reported that "fully 83% of online Americans say they have used the Internet to seek information about their hobbies and 29% do so on a typical day." (9/19/07, pewinternet.org)

Jacob Lee, the Creative Director of eXist designs (http://www.existdesigns.com), has taken studies like this to heart. "I realized one day that if I'm looking for something, if it's not online, it doesn't exist in my mind." eXist designs was founded several years after this realization with the purpose of providing quality, user-friendly web design and multimedia services.

"We specialize in audio, video and other forms new media that help businesses and organizations use the full potential of the Internet to communicate to their audience." Lee explained. "At eXist designs, we make sure people know your company does in fact, exist."

To cash in on the millions of Internet users who may be looking for your products or services, Lee offers three tips:

1. Make sure Search Engines can find your Site — Search Engine Optimization is one of the hottest buzz words in web design today. Basically, if a search engine can't find your website, neither can a customer. There are a myriad of tools free online and from professionals that will get your website ahead of the pack in the search engine results.
2. Use New Media — By using audio, video, blogs and other forms of new media, you can connect with your customer and build a network of brand loyalty. Your site will stand out from the competition and give users a reason to return again and again.
3. Consider a Design Update — Just like clothing, web styles fall out of fashion. If you haven't reworked your site in 3+ years or if you want to seamlessly integrate new information, you may need to have your website redesigned.

Contact:
Jacob Lee
eXist designs
Creative Director
(949) 328-0122
jacoblee@existdesigns.com

 

http://www.existdesigns.com

 

JumpBox Expands Reach With Support for Microsoft Virtualization Software

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JumpBox virtual appliances are now available for Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 and Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2. The time required to deploy popular Open Source server based applications has now been reduced from hours or days to just minutes – all without the need to replace a users existing Windows installation.

Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) November 1, 2007 — JumpBox, Inc., a provider of virtual appliances that make using server software radically easier, today announced that its virtual appliances are now available for Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 and Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2. With this move, the time required to deploy popular Open Source server based applications has been reduced from hours or days to just minutes. With the help of Microsoft's virtualization platform this deployment can also occur without replacing a users existing Windows installation.

"Our ongoing commitment is to make server-based software easier for our customers to use," said Kimbro Staken, co-founder and CEO of Jumpbox, "Supporting the Microsoft virtualization platform is a natural step in making JumpBoxes even more convenient."

Users of Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 and the forthcoming Windows Server 2008 will have access to JumpBox's growing library of pre-built applications that provide a simple, safe and supported way to deploy Open Source server software. JumpBoxes are free to download and currently exist for: DokuWiki, Drupal, Joomla!, MediaWiki, PunBB, SugarCRM, Trac/Subversion, TWiki Wiki, vTiger CRM and WordPress.

"Effective creation and deployment of pre-built applications and resources running in a Microsoft Virtual Server virtual machine are essential to our customers, so we're pleased that JumpBox is bringing new applications to Microsoft's virtualization platform," said Tony Bailey, senior product manager, Windows Server division, Microsoft Corporation.

About JumpBox Inc.
JumpBox was founded in 2006 with the goal of making the deployment and management of server software dramatically easier. The company's JumpBoxes are virtual appliances that make this goal a reality. JumpBoxes are simple to deploy, easy to manage and support a wide variety of virtualization platforms. JumpBox is based in Tempe, AZ. For more information, visit http://www.jumpbox.com or email info(at)jumpbox.com
All brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

MacScan 2.5 Anti-Spyware for Mac OS X Released

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SecureMac has released MacScan 2.5 for Mac OS X offering spyware and privacy security protection. Mac OS X Leopard support has been added as well as the latest in spyware definitions and now scheduled scanning for auditing.

Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) November 1, 2007 — SecureMac is pleased to announce the release of MacScan 2.5, SecureMac's cutting edge anti-spyware software for Macintosh computers.

The SecureMac team is dedicated to providing a secure and dependable product to the Macintosh community. MacScan 2.5 follows this commitment by providing a number of bug fixes and interface enhancements over MacScan 2.4.1 to the company's flagship software security program.

With MacScan 2.5 SecureMac continues to provide the latest spyware definitions and tracking cookie blacklist updates, as well as improved Leopard support, providing OS X 10.5 Leopard users with the same level of dependable software experienced under OS X 10.2 through 10.4.

This new version of MacScan continues in the tradition of incorporating features requested by its users, adding a highly demanded scan scheduler. With the new MacScan Scheduler, users can set specific days and times when MacScan will automatically scan for Spyware.

Upgrades from previous versions of MacScan 2 are free, and can be obtained by either selecting "Check for Updates" under the "MacScan" menu, or downloading the demo version from http://macscan.securemac.com and entering your serial number.

The demo can be registered for $24.95 using Paypal or credit card, either through the built-in registration system, or via the MacScan webstore at http://macscan.securemac.com

About MacScan:
MacScan quickly detects, isolates and removes spyware from Macintosh computers using both real-time spyware definition updating and unique detection methods. The software also manages internet-related clutter on your computer. It is designed for Mac OS X version 10.2.4 and later.
For more information, or to download a demo version of MacScan, visit http://macscan.securemac.com
About SecureMac:
Since 1999, SecureMac.com has been at the forefront of Macintosh system security. The site not only features complete Macintosh Anti-Spyware and Antivirus solutions, but also operates as a clearinghouse for news, reviews and discussion of Apple computer security issues. Users from novice to the most advanced will find useful information at SecureMac that is designed to make their computer experience trouble free.
For more information about SecureMac, visit http://www.securemac.com

 

Silanis Sets the Record Straight on Electronic Contracting Myths

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A recent Silanis Webcast exposed common e-contracting myths, asserting that laws and regulations are clear on the topic, and that e-contracting requires more than a contract management system.

Montreal, QC (PRWEB) November 1, 2007 — Leading electronic signature provider Silanis Technology has posted a recording of its recent Webcast, "Electronic Contracting – Dispelling the Myths" to counter common misconceptions about the growing practice of using electronic signatures to execute contracts with partners and customers.

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Silanis President and Co-Founder Tommy Petrogiannis presented the October 24 Webcast, in which he emphasized the importance of contracts in general to ensure auditability and legal enforceability.

"Contracts underpin your business, and help to mitigate risk," said Mr. Petrogiannis.

"With the right technology, electronic contracts can improve auditability and visibility into processes, and help to capture customers faster."

The need to complete customer transactions as quickly as possible is driving many new electronic signature implementations ― particularly in the insurance sector, where online prospects may abandon the application process when faced with delays and paperwork.

JD Power's 2006 Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study found that electronic contracting has a positive impact on customer satisfaction. And while adoption of e-signatures for contracting has been dramatic, said Mr. Petrogiannis, e-contracting misconceptions are still holding some organizations back.

For instance, Mr. Petrogiannis responded to one publication that had recently raised concerns over e-signatures' legality.

"The laws that enable e-contracting are not only very clear, they are seven years old," he said.

"Legally, electronic signatures as defined by ESIGN and UETA are equal to wet-ink signatures in the paper world."

Not only that, he added, but there is a growing body of case law upholding electronic records as valid evidence in court.

Silanis' document-centric solutions create a permanent link between the process, the signature audit trail and the signed record. This approach, different from many database-driven approaches, makes it easier for organizations to present convincing evidence of electronic transactions, and may discourage costly litigation.

As a licensed solution, ApproveIt also offers flexibility and customizability, so that e-signatures can seamlessly integrate with an organization's existing process and Web sites for a consistent look and feel. It allows organizations to maintain control over their mission-critical documents, and keeps total cost of ownership low.

Finally, Mr. Petrogiannis explained, e-contracts are in use across the board for high-value, high-risk processes involving insurance and mortgage, contrary to yet another widespread but mistaken belief.

To download a recording of this Webcast, please visit this link:
http://www.silanis.com/site/corporate/seminars.php?id=573

For more e-contracting information, please contact Silanis toll-free at 1-888-SILANIS, or visit the following link: http://www.silanis.com/site/solutions/solution.php?topic=econtracting

About Silanis
Founded in 1992, Silanis Technology Inc. is the largest and most experienced provider of electronic signature solutions. More than 1,400 government and commercial organizations, representing two million users, depend on Silanis' solutions to accelerate operations, improve service and reduce costs.
The company's solutions not only eliminate the inefficiencies of paper; they provide reliable and auditable business records needed to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws, standards, regulations and policies.

Leopard Cripples, Disables Wireless Connections

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(TheForceField.net ) October 30, 2007 — Users of Leopard are reporting partial or total failure of wireless connectivity after installation of Apple's new version of its operating system, according to comments in Apple's blog .

Users complained of slowdowns in wireless connections to the point of complete disconnection. The initial post by "nunofgs" described the problem. "When you connect to your wireless network, your transmit rate will be 54. (if you're using the 54g standard). If you start up a download or something that occupies your bandwidth (even LAN traffic), you will notice that the transmit rate drops to 11, then to 3, then to 1 until finally your downloads will drop, your ichat connections will fail and your browser will not load pages. "

One user known as "osxy" wrote "This morning i recieved my copy of leopard and installed it on my iMac (core 2 duo 2.16ghz first generation iMac). And I got 1 big problem, Airport, with airport i got a very bad connection. When i open several sites at once my ping to my modem shoots up from 2ms to 3k ms and basicly my whole network is useless."

The problem was not limited to Airport. Other users observed the issue with other devices as well. DCYorke said "Also having a problem with my D-Link access point. I would like to add I seem to be having the same type of symptoms with my Verizon Wireless ExpressCard connecting to their 3G network."

Users suggested a myriad of fixes but as of today had not found a common cause nor solution to the problem. All, however, called on Apple to fix the problem, and quickly. As of this afternoon Apple had not posted a solution.

 

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UID Data Management White Paper Published by A2B Tracking

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A2B Tracking Solutions Inc. has published a new White Paper titled "Data Management Excellence – Eradicate UID Compliance Errors with Data Management," aimed at Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and military personnel who must report legacy and government furnished property to the DoD's IUID Registry.

Portsmouth, RI (PRWEB) October 30, 2007 — A2B Tracking Solutions Inc. has published a new White Paper titled "Data Management Excellence – Eradicate UID Compliance Errors with Data Management," aimed at Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and military personnel who must report legacy and government furnished property to the DoD's IUID Registry.

The purpose of this latest White Paper is to clarify what goes into managing the data behind the compliance process. To that end the document enumerates automatic identification technology (AIT) best practices that must be employed to ensure accurate data in the IUID Registry database of DoD-owned items. It also argues for precise and "fail-safe" data management, including the collection of good data that remains associated with pedigree information throughout an item's lifecycle.

UID Comply!® product manager, Jim Daniels, says "This White Paper needed to be written. While UID compliance may seem simple in concept, successful implementation calls for precise data management throughout a complex, multi-step process. Readers of the document will want to weigh the evidence it presents carefully, in order to avoid a minefield of potential errors."

The new White Paper will be featured in the Fall Edition of A2B's newsletter, UID Quarterly, due out the first week of November. Anyone wishing to receive an early copy may do so by emailing pchasse@a2btracking.com. Put White Paper in the subject line.

About A2B Tracking Solutions Inc.
A2B Tracking Solutions Inc. is the leading provider of total solutions for bar code tracking. Most recently A2B has developed UID Comply!® a total solution software suite that streamlines the UID compliance process. Since it was founded in 1994, A2B has lead the bar code industry movement into mobile computing, developing a state-of-the-art mobile tracking system for one of America's largest parcel delivery companies. Principals of A2B include founders of the bar code industry who have lead innovations in applications for 40 years. To date, A2B has completed more than 2,000 tracking installations around the world. For more information about A2B Tracking, visit www.uidsolutions.com or phone 800-733-7592.

Dantel Announces E2A over IP Solution to Convert from Analog to TCP/IP

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Innovative approach allows users to leverage existing infrastructure while increasing alarm network reliability and reducing operating costs.

(PRWEB) October 30, 2007 — Dantel, Inc. the leader in network surveillance and management systems, announced today the availability of its E2A over IP solution to seamlessly convert existing E2A alarm equipment from analog to TCP/IP networks.

"Dantel recognizes that service providers face a challenge with tight capital and limited personnel to update alarm networks," said Dave Lauger, director of business development for Dantel, Inc. "To address these issues, Dantel has developed an E2A/IP solution to leverage investments in existing alarm systems. This solution allows service providers to easily transition from legacy analog networks, which are expensive to operate and maintain, to TCP/IP networks."

Dantel's innovative approach will increase alarm network reliability while reducing operating costs. Existing E2A equipment, Dantel or other types, may be easily and quickly adapted to IP transport using two Dantel E2A/IP components. In addition, the company's solution does not poll the equipment at remote sites, since polling may not always synchronize alarm events with the host resulting in errors and missed alarm notification. Dantel's approach ensures the highest level of communication reliability.

Dantel's design consists of an E2A subassembly at remote sites and the Dantel WebMon Matrix at the host site. This combination delivers a clean and reliable conversion process that has been extensively tested with NMA. Further, no configuration changes are required at the host.

"At remote sites the E2A/IP subassembly directly replaces an existing analog modem, therefore no additional relay rack space is required. The existing alarm shelf can be IP ready within a matter of minutes," added Lauger.

WebMon Matrix
The WebMon Matrix modular construction allows end users to customize their remote monitoring with a blend of discrete, analog, and event based intelligent auto control functions for service assurance. Applications for the Matrix include but are not limited to Central Offices, Switch Sites, Cellular or WiFi Sites, and Head Ends.

The Matrix may be populated with up to six modules. Modules may include discrete inputs, 8, 16 or 32 per card; analog inputs 8 per card; discrete outputs 5, 8, or 10 per card; and terminal server ports 4 per card. Optional features include Ethernet Switch, fiber interface, and cellular modem.

The WebMon detects events, converting and reporting the information in various protocols including SNMP v1, v2c and v3 traps and v2c informs, TL1, ASCII and DCPF, and interfaces to HP Open View, IBM Tivoli Net Cool®, CA SPECTRUM or Dantel's VisionMaster™ or VisionMaster CS (Client Server) Network Management System.

About Dantel, Inc.
For over 35 years, Dantel has been a recognized leader in the design, development and manufacture of surveillance and management solutions for critical infrastructure protection. As a Microsoft® Certified Partner we provide our customers with advanced solutions and benefits unsurpassed in our industry. Today's business climate demands cost-effective, secure and reliable methods for remote monitoring. Today, more companies are demanding Dantel.
For more information on Dantel, call 800-432-6835, or visit us at www.dantel.com.

CMS Watch Finds IBM Falling Behind on Web Content Management

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Big Blue's Capabilities Stagnating While Major Competitors Re-emphasize WCM Technologies.

Silver Spring, MD (PRWEB) October 30, 2007 — CMS Watch, a vendor-independent analyst firm that evaluates content technologies, has found that IBM's Web Content Management (WCM) technologies have been stagnating at a time when competitors are paying greater attention to web publishing toolsets.

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This analysis stems from CMS Watch's 2008 "Web CMS Report," released earlier this month, which evaluates 30 major Web Content Management (WCM) offerings. As part of its ongoing research, CMS Watch interviews hundreds of web managers around the world.

IBM's competitors have been busy in the past year. Microsoft rebuilt its WCM services from scratch under Office SharePoint 2007. EMC is re-investing in Documentum's WCM capabilities. Oracle acquired Stellent, an ECM vendor with a strong focus on WCM. None of these products are without their flaws, but each has seen substantial attention of late.

In the meantime, IBM's Workplace Web Content Management (WWCM) product remains a generation behind, and it is conceivable that IBM may simply elect to acquire a WCM vendor to fill the gap. CMS Watch cautions that IBM WWCM customers may risk the kind of painful upgrade or even replacement of the kind endured by Microsoft Content Management Server (MCMS) licensees when Redmond rewrote that tool under SharePoint.

To be sure, the IBM WWCM product has some strengths. It can be integrated with WebSphere Portal Server, and the contributor interface has been localized in multiple languages.

However, WWCM customers tell CMS Watch that the product remains weak in the following areas:

 

  • WWCM comes in two different versions (a Java edition associated with WebSphere and a Lotus edition attached to Domino), which is confusing for buyers and appears to have dissipated development energy
  • The product is comparatively feature-poor, especially with respect to globalization services, at a time when many large customers are re-examining their web publishing operations in a global context.
  • WWCM suffers from a legacy of bugginess (somewhat redressed in a recent dot-release), a comparatively very quiescent customer community, and much less publicly-available information than other IBM server products.
  • Experienced WWCM consulting and integration talent appears in particularly short supply

"Workplace Web Content Management seems lost at IBM," argues CMS Watch Founder, Tony Byrne. "That doesn't mean current licensees should stop using it," Byrne added, "but it does mean that Big Blue customers should not automatically implement WWCM without carefully considering other alternatives."

The 2008 Web CMS Report includes detailed comparisons of 30 vendors across 18 key feature categories, as well as evaluations of individual product suitability for 12 universal CMS scenarios. A separate European Edition focuses on vendors active in that region. The Report is available for purchase online from CMS Watch.

About CMS Watch
CMS Watch(tm) evaluates content-oriented technologies, publishing head-to-head comparative reviews of leading solutions. Through highly detailed technical evaluations, CMS Watch helps sort out the complex landscape of potential solutions so that buyers can minimize the time and effort to identify technologies suited to their particular requirements. To retain its independence as a totally impartial analyst firm, CMS Watch works solely for solutions buyers and never for vendors.

 

Bit9 Identifies 2007

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List Reveals that Malicious Software is Not the Biggest Threat to Enterprise IT; Even Common Applications Pose a Risk

 

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Business Wire EON) October 29, 2007 — Bit9, Inc., a leading provider of application control and device control solutions, today released its annual list of the top popular applications with known vulnerabilities. Often running outside of IT’s knowledge or control, these popular applications can be difficult to detect and remove. The list, published as a research brief entitled “2007’s Popular Applications with Critical Vulnerabilities” was designed to help IT departments regain control over their desktop environments.

  Each application on the list has the following characteristics:

1) Runs on Microsoft Windows.
2) Is well-known in the consumer space and frequently downloaded by individuals.
3) Is not classified as malicious by enterprise IT organizations or security vendors.
4) Contains at least one critical vulnerability:
  a. first reported in June 2006 or after,
  b. registered in the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) official vulnerability database at http://nvd.nist.gov, and
  c. with a severity rating of high (between 7.0-10.0) on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).

5) Relies on the end user, rather than a central administrator, to manually patch or upgrade the software to eliminate the vulnerability, if such a patch exists.

The first five of the top ten applications with known vulnerabilities include:

1. Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.239 and earlier

2. Apple QuickTime 7.2

3. Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.6

4. Microsoft Windows Live (MSN) Messenger 7.0, 8.0

5. EMC VMware Player (and other products) 2.0, 1.0.4

“These popular applications are frequently downloaded to corporate desktops by users and can present unnecessary security risk to IT and business operations,” said Brian Gladstein, Director of Product Marketing and author of the research brief. “The good news is that there are several steps that IT departments can take to shield themselves and fix these vulnerabilities in the application layer.”

To discover the other applications on the list and what to do about them, please visit http://bit9.com/2007vulnerableapps. Readers will learn about a five-step approach recommended to control vulnerable applications within the enterprise.

About Bit9, Inc.
Bit9, Inc. is the leading provider of application control and device control solutions. The company’s award-winning, patent-pending whitelisting technology prevents malicious software and data leakage by centrally controlling which applications and devices can and cannot operate.
Unlike other application control and device control alternatives, Bit9 leverages the world’s largest knowledgebase of application intelligence to achieve business-friendly whitelisting, enabling IT professionals to realize the highest levels of desktop security, compliance, and manageability. Founded in 2002 by the founders of Okena (acquired by Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO)) and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Bit9 is a privately held company. For more information, visit http://www.bit9.com.

 

Bit9, Inc., Automatic Graylists, FileAdvisor, Find File, Parity, and ParityCenter are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bit9, Inc. All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

Designer LED – C Unveiled – Create Any Color LED In the Visual Light Spectrum

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(PRWEB) October 29, 2007 — Light Beam Industries, LLC, a leading technology firm dedicated to providing eco-efficient lighting solutions utilizing its patented wave guide, diffraction grading and LEC materials, has developed a new Solid State Designer LED-C™ (Light Emitting Diode Converters) System. The Solid State LED-C™ Material is based on patents created by inventor Daniel Naum. This new material gives the ability to create a system in which a monochromatic or White LED is used and then the Solid State Lighting source is embedded in the LED-C material, creating a monolithic component, which then converts all of the energy from the LED and re-emits at the color chosen.

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The LED – C™ material generates light by a wavelength photoptic process of absorption and emission in the cross-linked polymeric materials. The shorter wavelengths of the light from the solid state emitting source are absorbed completely, or partially if preferred, and then re-emitted as light at longer wavelengths which are determined by the color of the material chosen.

The new designer LED – C™ can, through wavelength manipulation, produce colors and hues not available in standard LED's. President Mark Benson states, "The LED – C™ also offers a new way to generate white light, using multiple LED – C™ colors, and allows us to produce white light from 3000 degree K to 6000 degree K with a completely accurate color distribution. You no longer have to rely on the "bin allotment" to control the quality of light from your LED's."

"The designer LED – C™ can produce wavelengths from 440nm to 660nm with current drive levels from 5mA to 400mA and has a life expectancy of up to 100,000 hours, "CEO John Darland states. This means that there are no longer color gaps in the visual spectrum where LED's are concerned.

LED – C™ material has a wide variety of potential applications which range from exact color matching in signage needs to low power – high output brilliant colors in instrument panels and switches as well as other scientific applications. By utilizing LED – C™ for your LED color needs, you not only accomplish brilliant color output in any color of the visual light spectrum but you're getting the light using very low power consumption.

LED – C™ uses fluorescent dyes in a polymeric matrix and solid state light source to generate multicolored light as well as true white light from 3000K to 6000K. This patented material also gives you the ability to create one, two and even three or more colors generated simultaneously from a single solid state monochromatic color.

"We've not found another material that would allow you to produce such a broad light spectrum range while utilizing LED's for your power source. We can now create the deep red's that, for example, Coca Cola and Budweiser require for their signage and there are a million other applications as well, says John Darland – CEO."

Future research and development will focus on nano-crystalline lasing structures incorporated in a plastic matrix (paint-on nano lasers) with further potential applications in lighting, solar collection, visual displays as well as search and rescue. Mark Benson – President said, "The future is bright and LED – C™ Designer LED's create tunable – consistent colors for a vast range of applications many of which were previously unobtainable."

About Light Beam Industries, LLC                                                                                    
LBI specializes in eco-friendly high performance Fiber Optic Lighting Systems. Utilizing our patented technologies, we are able to provide the most innovative and efficient products including Illuminators, Fiber, Light Panels, Fluorescent Material (LEC's) as well as solid state custom lighting projects.
Our mission is to provide the world with superior products and services, using innovative solutions that improve the efficiency of lighting with fiber optics and cold light technologies to satisfy our customer needs, in an eco-friendly manner.
To get more information, please contact us at 541-228-3650. Please visit our website at www.lightbeaminc.com