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New network adaptors launched

2008-07-17 15:30:11

Belkin has launched a new line of networking adaptors which it claims provide reliable wireless coverage for hard-to-reach areas.

The Powerline range boasts high transfer speeds, allowing users to stream high definition video content from the internet to personal computers and home entertainment systems.

Its easy set-up means users simply plug one end of the adaptor into a wall outlet and connect the other end to a device with an RJ45 port, such as a computer, games console or set-top box.

Powerline AV+, the top product in the range, features a three-port adapter to support multiple devices and transfers data at speeds of up to 200mpbs.

Belkin has also recently launched a wireless HD interface called FlyWire which connects devices such as DVD players, games consoles, and set-top boxes to HD-ready televisions and projectors.

The device has the ability to penetrate walls and windows and will even work outdoors.

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Voltage SecureMail Archive Connector launched

2008-07-07 17:00:00

The new Voltage SecureMail Archive Connector for Symantec Enterprise Vault has been revealed by information encryption company Voltage Security.

Organisations will be able to gain low-cost and scalable encryption of sensitive information through the connector with Voltage Identity-Based Encryption.

It will also keep the company's eDiscovery retention, archiving and compliance-centric business processes for email.

One of the main features of the connector is that it makes sure Voltage-secured messages are decrypted before archive.

Wasim Ahmad, vice president of marketing, Voltage Security, said: "Some organisations are concerned that encryption will prevent or complicate other critical processes, such as email archiving and eDiscovery.

"The Voltage SecureMail Archive Connector proves the value of Voltage IBE to ensure that encryption and decryption fit seamlessly into an organisation."

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Quadrant launches RF-coaxial connectors

2008-07-07 17:00:00

Quadrant has unveiled its new family of RF-coaxial connectors from the IMS Connector Systems range.

The new product � SnapN � is a system of snap-on connectors and is now available in the UK.

SnapN is thought of as ideal to be used in filters and as cable connections for mobile communications base stations.

It is also ideal for wireless local area network (WLAN) and measurement equipment, according to its creators.

The N type connectors are backward compatible with the vast range of N type connectors and are significantly quick and easy to install due to the fact that there is no need for a mounting tool.

With an impedance of 50 ohm and a frequency range of as much as 11GHz, the connectors are able to be used for standard flexible and semi-rigid cables.

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New optical transceivers from Focus EDL

2008-06-26 17:00:00

Focus EDL has revealed a new series of optical transceivers which will provide designers with extra Ethernet and Fibre Channel applications.

The small optical transceivers provide them with a high-performing ultrasmall option and have been produced by Stratos Optical.

Stratos Optical is an Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions product.

Its RJ Series includes 850nm products for the Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet markets.

Geoff Philpot, managing director of Focus EDL, said: "Stratos is well known for its innovative product design combining advances in performance with miniaturisation and these transceivers in an RJ45 format are great examples of the company's technology leadership."

He said the company is seeing more demand for "smaller, lighter and more powerful transceivers" to be used for applications for which size is important.

Mr Philpot added: "These RJ45 packaged devices will create a lot of interest among system designers."

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Seanodes launches Exanodes Virtual Machine Edition

2008-06-18 17:00:00

Shared international storage solutions inventor and developer Seanodes has introduced a new version of its Exanodes � Virtual Machine Edition.

The software gives easy connectors and integration with server virtualisation solutions in order to increase their capabilities to the internal disks of application servers.

It does this by converting direct attached storage into networked storage and eases pain points.

It combines applications and operates server storage but gets rid of the need to have a dedicated network storage array.

Commenting, Marc Staimer, president of Dragon Slayer Consulting, said: "Seanodes uniquely provides virtual server hypervisors the ability to utilize the internal and external direct attached storage (DAS) to itself and other virtual servers as a virtualized SAN without the requisite cost and complexity of a 'physical' SAN.

"The end result is a great deal simpler, higher performing, lower cost storage that more perfectly aligns with the promise of server virtualization."

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Landmark launches OpenSpirit GeoProbe

2008-06-12 17:00:00

An innovative data connector is to be created by Landmark in conjunction with OpenSpirit, it has been announced.

Landmark is a product service line of Halliburton's drilling and evaluation division and will help develop the data connector for the GeoProbe 3D multi-volume interpretation and visualisation solution.

The OpenSpirit GeoProbe connector will bring about a wider range of data stores, including SDE, Petra and Finder and replaces Landmark's GeoFrame data server product.

Dan Piette, president and CEO of OpenSpirit, said: "GeoProbe stands out as one of the leading volume interpretation solutions in the industry.

"GeoProbe users will benefit from expanded interoperability among critical geoscience data stores that are already OpenSpirit-enabled."

He said the company hopes to add to its event services functionality to the data connector in the future.

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Voltage Security unveils connector for Symantec

2008-06-10 17:00:00

Voltage Security has unveiled its new SecureMail Archive Connector for Symantec Enterprise Vault.

Through the connector, customers will be able to achieve scalable encryption of sensitive information at an affordable cost with Voltage Identity-Based Encryption (IBE).

The product also enables organisations to keep their existing eDiscovery, archiving, retention and compliance-centric business processes for email.

Voltage-secured messages will be decrypted before they are archived, which will preserve searchability and indexing of the archive.

Wasim Ahmad, vice president of marketing, Voltage Security, said: "Some organizations are concerned that encryption will prevent or complicate other critical processes, such as email archiving and eDiscovery.

"The Voltage SecureMail Archive Connector proves the value of Voltage IBE to ensure that encryption and decryption fit seamlessly into an organization."

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Anderson Power Products unveils new connector series

2008-06-06 17:00:00

High power interconnect solutions provider Anderson Power Products has revealed an addition to its SB Connector Line.

Anderson Power Products develops high quality, low-cost, power interconnect solutions for telecommunications, electrical recreation vehicles and back-up power systems.

The line is a dual pole line and forms part of the High Performance SB Connector Series and consists of high-performance PBT material.

It was designed in order to meet the requirements of applications dealing in harsh environments.

Features of the series include UV resistance and the ability to prevent damage to the connector from prolonged sun exposure.

It also features high and low temperature performance for harsh conditions � from minus 40 degrees to 130 degrees Celsius.

The connector is fully intermateable and can interchange with APP's SB connector line to be used for backward compatibility while the existing solutions are being upgraded.

The connector products are UL recognised from between 50 amps and 350 amps and come in a range of colours.

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AboveNet provides TelecityGroup's Powergate

2008-04-22 16:00:00

AboveNet is to provide fibre connectivity to TelecityGroup's Powergate data centre in Park Royal, London, it has been announced.

The company is an optical network and IP services firm and will help support Telecitygroup's migration and expansion to Powergate.

Telecitygroup will also be able to take advantage of AboveNEt's portfolio of services, which includes Tier-1 IP Transit, as well as fibre optic infrastructure.

Powergate aims to offer business a secure and scalable data centre environment with multiple connectivity options.

"With our commitment to staying ahead of industry trends and investing in the future of our network, we are extremely pleased to be expanding our fibre network reach to London's newest data centre, TelecityGroup's Powergate," said Alan Berryman, sales director at AboveNet.

He added: "This connectivity serves to highlight AboveNet's commitment to offering our customers the most comprehensive range of networking solutions to support current and future business requirements."

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RFI gets software orders from Dial-a-Cab

2008-04-22 16:00:00

Dial-a-Cab has ordered an estimated $500,000 worth of software from RF Industries' RadioMobile division, according to reports.

The deal forms part of RF Industries' work to upgrade the company's 15-year-old installation.

It handles dispatch and location management for some 3,000 cabs to a brand new, modern wireless data system.

Jim Moore, general manager at RadioMobile, said: "Our ability to design and install new software and wireless systems which are, at the same time, capable of mimicking existing technology, enables RadioMobile to provide advanced capabilities without interrupting Dial-a-Cab's service."

RFI's Bioconnect division has also seen new orders of around $280,000. The contractis for a "complex 24-lead medical connector".

Following a visit to Bioconnect from the client, the company upped their order by 50 per cent.

George Marks, general manager of Bioconnect, said: "Our backlog of $800,000 is rapidly approaching Bioconnect's total sales for all of fiscal 2007."

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