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Comodo and 3-dB Networks partnership enables WISPs to bundle live online PC support with high-speed Internet services
posted on 07/12/2010

Comodo and 3-dB Networks have announced a partnership to bring livePCsupport to the Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) market. The partnership will enable WISPs to bundle live online PC support with the high-speed Internet services they are currently providing. The service allows anyone with a Windows based computer and a high-speed Internet connection to receive immediate help from a live Comodo® security professional anytime of the day, seven days a week. "We are pleased to partner with Comodo and offer this value-added service to our customers making their PC experience a painless one," said Todd Bergstrom, CEO of 3-dB Networks. "Comodo's experience with ISPs has proven that offering livePCsupport is a valuable service to customers and one that keeps them up and running thereby eliminating the hassles that customers encounter when they can't get immediate help to solve their PC issues," said Melih Abdulhayoglu, CEO and chief security architect of Comodo. livePCsupport ... [more]

Australian business services company deploys Zscaler Web Security Service to thousands of global users
posted on 06/12/2010

Spotless, an Australian business services company, has deployed the Zscaler Web Security Service to thousands of global users. The services are designed to protect employees against a comprehensive array of web borne threats that can impact business productivity. Spotless is a publicly traded company with more than 37,000 employees in 32 countries delivering clients business services including facilities and asset management, cleaning, catering, laundry and retail. Client value is created through Spotless’ operational expertise, service quality, risk management and cost efficiencies. Spotless manages and delivers over 125 services to 14,000 customers across diverse sectors spanning defense, resources, government, commerce and industry, public housing, leisure sports & entertainment, health and education. “Zscaler’s cloud service does not require any hardware, software or agents to be deployed and is designed to protect thousands of distributed employees,” said Anthony Stevens, CI... [more]

Transactis' Virtual Store Detective and ClaimsID enable online retailers to tackle fraud
posted on 02/12/2010

With remote shopping offering enterprising fraudsters an environment in which deception can provide ready access to goods easily converted into hard cash, the impact on retailers is vast. Profitability suffers as refunds are issued, replacement goods are redelivered and call-centre advisers spend time talking to customers. Transactis has launched two new technology platforms to help online retailers interact with their customers in real time in order to reduce the risk of fraudulent transactions. One of the anti-fraud solutions was developed in consultation with and adopted by Shop Direct Group (SDG), the home of 11 leading retail brands including Littlewoods, Woolworths.co.uk and Very.co.uk. With the launch of Transactis’ ClaimsID – the solution tested and implemented by SDG – and Virtual Store Detective, retailers can be better equipped to reduce both their exposure and the costs associated with fraud risk by being able to use customer data in real time to quickly identify fraudul... [more]

Trusteer and Authentify Integrate Secure Browsing Service with Out-of-Band Authentication to Improve Customer Experience and Security
posted on 29/11/2010

Trusteer has partnered with Authentify to provide integrated protection against phishing and malware that combines browser security with real-time phone-based out-of-band authentication. The integration of Authentify’s out-of-band authentication and Trusteer’s secure browsing solution will protect online banking sessions against sophisticated attacks that by-pass existing security mechanisms. Authentify has joined the Trusteer Authentication Partner Program as demand for interoperability between authentication and secure browsing has increased significantly among the companies’ customers. The integrated solution will provide multiple layers of protection against phishing and malware attacks. Trusteer’s secure browsing service prevents criminals from tampering with website communications and transactions, and protects against man-in-the-browser, man-in-the-middle, and phishing attacks. The Authentify service offers the most practical way to authenticate higher risk online transactions ... [more]

D-Link appoints COMPUTERLINKS in the UK to increase IP surveillance and storage solutions footprint
posted on 26/11/2010

D-Link has appointed COMPUTERLINKS as a distribution partner in the UK. The appointment complements D-Link’s existing distribution channel and supports the company’s continued growth in both the public and private sector, particularly in the fields of IP surveillance and storage. The two companies have also unveiled a ‘Fast-Start Programme’ to help resellers get up-and-running with sales of D-Link technology as quickly as possible. Support includes technical training, a NFR (Not-for-Resale) initiative, two ‘out-of-the-box’ marketing campaigns and telemarketing lead generation activity. “There is a significant market opportunity with IP surveillance and storage, especially when it comes to the channel offering a combined solution to organisations,” said Chris Davies, General Manager D-Link UK & Ireland. “COMPUTERLINKS has a tremendous pedigree in providing packaged solutions to resellers, around which they can then deliver services to their customers. By working together we will n... [more]

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