Press release: Blue Cube Set To Emulate Success

...FutureSoft Appoints IT Solutions Provider As Sole Distributor Of Emulation Products In EMEA...

FutureSoft, Inc., developer of information security and connectivity solutions, today announced IT Solutions Provider Blue Cube as its sole distributor for the company’s terminal emulation products sold within Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The decision to appoint Blue Cube (www.BlueCubeSecurity.com) as sole distributor of the emulation product portfolio follows an increasing demand in the region. The change also frees resources at FutureSoft European headquarters in Manchester, UK to focus on its developments within the information security market.

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Press release: International property developer picks Flipside Group for Bulgaria and Caribbean launches

Guildford-based Parc Investments Group has appointed Flipside Group to help market two major property development projects - a ski lodge in Bansko Bulgaria and a beach resort in Grenada. Total spend for the two developments will exceed £750,000.

Cranleigh based advertising agency Flipside Group has extensive property experience in the UK and overseas, having worked for six years alongside UK buy-to-let market leader Imagine Homes, as well as launching the Carlton-Savannah hotel in Trinidad and working on a variety of Spanish projects.

For further information or interviews please contact flipsidepr@mccint.com

Although up until now...

...modesty has prevented us from posting such comments, here's the first of a new regular feature on what the journalists we work with, day in, day out have to say about MCC:

“Since MCC first introduced us to [client]; both our relationship, my understanding of the company and my willingness to include them in relevant features and news items has improved dramatically. Thanks to MCC’s acute understanding of the pressures of deadlines and its willingness to respond - within specified timeframes with clear, succinct input - I have to admit that when researching or exploring any relevant industry issue, [client] is top of the list for me to invite comment/input from - as I am confident that MCC will deliver every time – whether that is simply supplying an image, setting up a briefing or sending me written comment.”

If you have any comments on what it is like to work with MCC, please let us know!

Butler Group Extols Virtues Of Bloxx Tru-View Technology Third-Generation Web Filter

...Independent Research Group Highlights Benefits of Multi-layered Protection and Contextual Analysis Web Filtering Approach.

Bloxx, the enterprise web filtering specialist, today announced the results of an independent technology audit from respected analyst firm Butler Group. In the audit, Butler Group highlights a number of the product’s key strengths, such as its ‘live’ web contextual analysis engine, the support for granular role-based access policies and its best of breed reporting capabilities...

For more information or interviews, please contact bloxxpr@mccint.com.

Press Release: Exosect Grows Distribution Network For Exosex CM In The UK

...UAP joins Hutchinsons as Exosect Distributors in UK...

Exosect, a leading provider of Intelligent Pest Management solutions based in Winchester, today announced that UAP joins Hutchinsons as a UK distributor of the Exosex CM active mating pest control solution. Exosex CM is used to control the population of the codling moth, a destructive global pest of apples and pears. It is an innovative active mating disruption solution, developed to effectively reduce the population of the pest.

For further information please contact exosectpr@mccint.com

News Release: Global Retail Giants Quick To Choose FuelQuest's Fuel Management System

...MAPCO Express Joins 7-Eleven, Circle K and Wal-Mart as FuelQuest Customers...

FuelQuest, Inc., the leading on-demand software and services company for the downstream energy industry, announced today that MAPCO Express – the fuel and convenience store subsidiary of Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc. – will deploy FuelQuest’s Fuel Management System (FMS) to enhance the reconcilement of its fuel management processes. MAPCO Express joins existing major FuelQuest retail customers 7-Eleven, Circle K and Wal-Mart.

For more information, images and interviews, please contact fuelquestpr@mccint.com

News Release: Extreme Networks Launches Widget Central

...New Online Resources and a Software Developer’s Kit Help Customers and Partners Speed Network Deployment, Simplify Operations, and Enhance Functionality...

Extreme Networks, Inc. today announced ‘Widget Central,’ a new online resource that facilitates the free exchange, development, and modification of company and community-sponsored network enhancements through downloadable widgets. These enhancements address deployment, monitoring, operations, and optimization needs of enterprises. Extreme Networks® has concurrently announced the controlled release of its Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) for ExtremeXOS®, the industry’s first modular operating system for LAN switches

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News Release: Extreme Networks Enables Perfect Balance

... Expanded Portfolio Allows Enterprises to Balance Acquisition Costs, Operational Expenses, and Solution Capabilities for Scalable, Secure Wired/Wireless Networks...

Enterprises that seek the perfect balance of purchase and installation costs, operational overhead, and powerful support for tough network challenges like convergence, mobility, and security can now benefit from a broad range of new, innovative network solutions for edge, aggregation, core, and wireless applications announced today by Extreme Networks, Inc.

For further information, images and interviews please contact extremenetworkspr@mccint.com

News Release: News Release: Munro's Travel Group Chooses The Anvil Group's ETMS For Traveller Tracking

...Solution Provides Measures To Keep Tabs On Business Travellers...

The Anvil Group, a specialist in crisis avoidance services, today announced that Scotland’s premier travel agency, Munro’s Travel Group, is utilising its Employee Travel Monitoring Solution Agency Edition (ETMS). The ETMS provides Munro’s Travel Group with a solution to monitor its clients’ travel movements and provide assistance to corporate travellers in case a major incident affects their health and safety.

For more information, images or interviews, please contact anvilgrouppr@mccint.com

Press Release: Eugene Kaspersky To Host Cybercrime Forum At Infosecurity Europe

...Kaspersky Open Space Security, Kaspersky Hosted Security Services and Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Mobile Enterprise Edition to be Showcased on Stand G130; 22nd – 24th April 2008 at Grand Hall Olympia, London...

Kaspersky Lab, a leading provider of security solutions that protect against viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, crimeware, rootkits, phishing, hacker attacks and spam, today announced its full programme of activity for Infosecurity Europe 2008.

Co-Founder and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, Eugene Kaspersky, will host a Cybercrime Forum, as well as presenting a seminar addressing next generation endpoint protection. Meanwhile, on stand G130, the Kaspersky Lab team will showcase its approach to today’s trans-perimeter working, extending protection beyond the traditional workplace to incorporate remote users, regardless of where they work and how they access the corporate network. Designed to secure even the most challenging and dynamic network structures, Kaspersky Lab products and services include advanced scalability and support for all types of endpoints and platforms. Enabling interoperability and mobility, Kaspersky Lab solutions exceed core requirements for comprehensive protection, in turn providing confidence and peace of mind.

For further information, or to arrange a press breifing with Eugene Kaspersky at Infosec, please contact kasperskylabukpr@mccint.com

Press Release: Kaspersky Lab Forecasts Ten-Fold Increase In New Malware For 2008

...Kaspersky Lab, a leading provider of security solutions that protect against viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, crimeware, rootkits, phishing, hacker attacks and spam, today forecast that the threat landscape will have experienced a ten-fold increase in the number of new malicious programs in circulation by the end of 2008– an increase of more than 20 million programs on the 2007 year-end results...

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Media Alert: Social Networking Site Creator Takes New Steps To Protect Kids

The creator of a new invite-only social networking site for girls has spoken out today, following a report published by Ofcom revealing that more than a quarter of eight – 11 year-olds in the UK have a profile on a social network.

Carol-Ann Purkis, who founded Mymissyme.com earlier this year, hopes to set an example to other website developers with her site, designed to provide an exclusive online environment for teens to safely chat and share personal details.

She explains: “Social networking is clearly here to stay, so instead of depending on minimum age limits that are almost impossible to enforce, we have a responsibility to protect children from potential dangers. “This doesn’t have to mean overly intrusive monitoring, or spoiling kids’ fun, but by following a few basic precautions, the risks to privacy and safety can be minimised by site developers.”

- Personal Details. Social networking sites will always invite visitors to talk about themselves, as a way of meeting like-minded people. But it is important to remember that the more you give away, the more your trust could be abused. Mymissyme.com limits information displayed. It asks new members to create a username and no real names, ages or addresses are ever shown on profiles.

- Inappropriate Contact. Friendship requests from strangers are a key part of social networking, but profiles can be deceptive, with the danger of adult sexual predators ever present. To combat this, Mymissyme.com offers registration to girls by invite only. Each new member is given five passes for friends. The site is regularly monitored, and any breach of the rules would lead to a ban from the site.

- Photo/video Censorship. Putting pictures onto a profile is a fun part of online interaction, and a great way of meeting new people, but they can also give a lot away, and most social networking sites provide easy access. Mymissyme.com offers girls the freedom of uploading images and videos without the risk of them being viewed by inappropriate members.

- Complaints. Mymissyme.com has a strict set of rules and regulations, and won’t tolerate harassment or bullying, indecent or obscene materials and strongly encouraging respect. Members are urged to report any bad behaviour immediately. It will always be taken very seriously and dealt with quickly. Through these measures, the site establishes a carefully maintained balance of safety and the freedom to enjoy.

To arrange an interview with Carol-Ann, or for further info, please contact mymissymepr@mccint.com

Press release: Capscan Showcases Cost Effective And Flexible International Addressing At IDMF 2008

...IDMF 2008, Stand W250, 29th April – 1st May, Earls Court 2...

Capscan, a leading supplier of international address management solutions and data integrity services, today announced that it is now offering greater and more flexible access to quality international address and geocode data for validation and enhancement. On stand W250 at IDMF 2008, Capscan will be demonstrating how organisations of any size, with any frequency of use and volume requirement, can achieve cost-effective international addressing through the strategic integration of its enterprise solution and a hosted service.

To book a briefing with a Capscan representative at the shoe or for further info, please contact capscanpr@mccint.com

Press release: A Stormy Spring Forecast For The IT Threat Landscape

...The Mysterious Disappearance Of Trojan-Downloader – Diehard Leads Kaspersky Lab To Question Whether This Is The End Or The Beginning Of An Even Bigger Problem For IT Users...

Kaspersky Lab, a leading provider of security solutions that protect against viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, crimeware, rootkits, phishing, hacker attacks and spam, today reports that adware and email worms remain resilient at the top of its Online and Virus Top Twenty charts. Key signs indicate that April may be the most active month in 2008 to-date for malicious activity, specifically an expected surge in botnets and new variants of the Trojan-Downloader - Bagle.

BLOXX SURVEY SHOWS ANONYMOUS PROXIES ARE ALLOWING
SURFERS TO STRAY

...Bloxx, the enterprise web filtering specialist, today announced the results from its first annual anonymous proxies security survey, revealing that 90% of respondents deem this kind of site to be a problem and 52% of these considered it a serious issue. The sample of over one hundred respondents was drawn from a cross section of business and education IT and Network managers. A copy of the report can be downloaded at www.bloxx.com/apsurvey.pdf....

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BLOXX SURVEY SHOWS ANONYMOUS PROXIES ARE ALLOWING
SURFERS TO STRAY

...Bloxx, the enterprise web filtering specialist, today announced the results from its first annual anonymous proxies security survey, revealing that 90% of respondents deem this kind of site to be a problem and 52% of these considered it a serious issue. The sample of over one hundred respondents was drawn from a cross section of business and education IT and Network managers. A copy of the report can be downloaded at www.bloxx.com/apsurvey.pdf....

For more information or interviews please contact bloxxpr@mccint.com.

News release - Ipswitch Announces New European Partner Programme

...Network Management Division Predicts Incremental Sales Growth Throughout Europe With Introduction of Innovative Partner Programme...

Ipswitch, Inc.’s Network Management division, the leading developer of network management software WhatsUp Gold, today announced the launch of its new European Partner Programme. The new three-tiered programme will support the company’s proven network management product, which allows IT managers to quickly and efficiently monitor IT networks. For relatively modest revenue and marketing commitments, WhatsUp Gold Advantage Partners can quickly and easily reach Premier Partner status and reap the benefits, including attractive discounts and sales leads.

For more information please contact ipswitchpr@mccint.com