Nathan Eddy

Security specialist FireEye launched Mobile Threat Prevention, a cloud-based platform designed to address threats from the mobile vector for devices running Google’s Android operating system. The platform, which will become widely available at the end of the year, is designed to detect and report mobile threats and also provides concise assessment of an application’s behavior, […]

Broadband networking, Internet access, connected home and routing specialist Zyxel announced the release of its NXC2500 wireless local area network (LAN) controller and NWA5120 series of ceiling-mount access points (APs). Aimed at small and midsize businesses (SMBs), the NXC2500 WLAN controller supports up to 24 NWA3100 series APs or the latest NWA5120 series APs, and […]

Health care database and industry business intelligence services provider Healthcare Data Solutions launched two products, EHR Pro, which indicates electronic health record (EHR) utilization status of health care providers, and ePrescribingPro, which is designed to help improve pharmacy refill accuracy. Pharmacies can use the ePrescribingPro platform to ensure refill transactions are accurately delivered to the […]

Backup and recovery specialist Sepaton announced the release of its VirtuoSO data protection solution, which is based on the company’s OptiScale architecture and starts at $344,500. The platform, which is currently in limited release and will be generally available in the first quarter of 2014, boasts updated system management and reporting capabilities, including a new […]

Many vertical industries are facing accelerating pressure for fundamental transformation, including embracing digitalization in order to survive and stay competitive, according to a report from IT research firm Gartner, which included suggestions and strategic planning assumptions for chief information officers (CIOs). The study, “Top Industries Predicts 2014: The Pressure for Fundamental Transformation Continues to Accelerate,” […]

Federal agencies often fail to take the user experience into account when deploying cyber-security solutions, and as a direct result, users often circumvent security measures and open up their agencies to data theft, data loss and denial-of-service attacks, according to a report from Meritalk, a public-private partnership focused on IT. The study, underwritten by Akamai […]

Consumer electronics giant Apple announced it is bringing Angela Ahrendts, CEO of luxury clothing brand Burberry, onboard next spring in a newly created position, as a senior vice president and member of the company’s executive team, reporting to CEO Tim Cook. Ahrendts will oversee the strategic direction, expansion and operation of both Apple retail and […]

Patients largely react positively to seeing test results online, according to a study of more than 1,500 Kaiser Permanente (KP) members, which also served to illustrate the influence of physician-patient prior communication on patients’ reactions and their follow up actions. The report noted that patient access to laboratory test results through online patient portals is […]

Data protection solutions provider Acronis and Apple enterprise integration specialist Thursby Software announced the delivery of a mobile file management solution (MFM) to include Common Access Card (CAC) and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) authentication for federal government compliance with the HSPD-12 standard on mobile devices. Based on the Acronis mobilEcho MFM solution and PKard from […]

Push-to-talk (PTT) and multimedia messaging specialist Voxer announced the availability of Voxer for Web, which allows Voxer Business customers to connect mobile and desk workers. The platform offers the functionality of the Voxer mobile application plus other features that will enable administrators and dispatchers to monitor multiple conversations, people or teams, all from a computer. […]

RF Technologies, a specialist in radio frequency identification (RFID) health-care safety and security solutions, announced the launch of a resident safety solution that combines fall management and wireless nurse call for added safety and simplified care. The Code Alert CA630 Wireless Fall Management Solution includes an auto-on feature, which starts monitoring when a resident is […]

Concerns about government gridlock took a sharp upswing in a survey focusing on business confidence among IT industry leaders, according to CompTIA’s IT Industry Business Confidence Index. During the shutdown, only “essential” federal government activities are permitted–those necessary for the safety of human life, protection of property or otherwise authorized by law, while all other […]