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The WAVE Report on Digital Media
3D --- Media Creation --- Shared Space ---Published by 4th Wave, Inc.--- Issue #0502------------------1/14/05 |
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0502.1 Email Security
Ciphire Labs Protects Consumers with a Safe, Easy-to-Use and Free Email Security Tool
0502.2 Story of the Issue
0502.3 Home Barcoding Systems
0502.4 Biometric Identification
Iridian and IrisGuard Announce the IG-H100 Iris Recognition Camera
0502.5 Desktop Printers
0502.6 Microsoft Support Mac
Microsoft Previews Valuable Tools for Office for Mac Customers
0502.7 Enterprise Computing
Symbol Technologies Introduces New Rugged Handheld Computer for Enterprise Mobility Systems
0502.8 New Home Technologies
Kohler Joins Impressive List of Manufacturers and Builders in New Home Technologies Consortium
0502.9 Spyware/Adware
0502.10 Anti-Phishing Mobilization
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***Ciphire Labs Protects Consumers with a Safe, Easy-to-Use and Free Email Security Tool; Ciphire Mail Installs in Minutes to Guard Email Privacy and to Prevent Identity Theft
NEW YORK
Jan. 11, 2005
Ciphire Labs, a Munich-based cryptographic research and development facility, has released Ciphire Mail, a best of breed secure email communication software, free for consumers and non-profits. It has been designed for maximum-security requirements, but was built so that even non-technical users can quickly install and benefit from it. Ciphire Mail provides highest-grade security that protects email privacy, prevents identity theft and minimizes exposure to common email scams such as spoofing.
With more than 26 billion emails sent worldwide daily that pass through vulnerable and sometimes hostile networks, researchers and the government agree that the consumer risk of hacking and identity theft is at an all time high. According to industry analyst firm Forrester Research, identity theft is the fastest growing type of crime in the U.S. The research group also maintains that the best defense against this crime for consumers is email authentication.
Intercepting of emails by unauthorized parties, altered email content, and identity theft are more common than most emails users are aware of. Other dangers include exposure to email spoofing and phishing scammers who masquerade as banks and online retailers to lure the public into emailing private financial and personal information. Researchers found that during the last 3 months of 2004, the global incident of phishing attacks alone grew 500% as compared to the previous 3 months of 2004.
Ciphire Mail works with all popular email programs behind the scenes to protect sensitive personal and financial information often contained in emails, such as personal photographs, bank account and credit card numbers, social security numbers, medical results and physician correspondence. Ciphire Mail automatically and invisibly authenticates email content and sender identity without prompting the user or requiring additional steps or processes. The product uses digital signatures to perform the authentication, reducing the risk of email spoofing. Ciphire Mail does not require additional software or hardware, and integrates seamlessly with existing email environments.
Ciphire Mail is installed in minutes for immediate benefit. The product can be used on several computers sharing the same email account. Ciphire Mail operates invisibly in the background and ensures that only the intended recipients can read the emails. Ciphire Mail works with popular anti-virus programs and firewalls to provide total protection for communications coming into, or out of, a PC used at home or at work.
Ciphire Mail supports all popular email programs including Outlook, Eudora and Mozilla Thunderbird. It runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X operating systems.
Ciphire Mail can be downloaded from its website. The product is free of charge to home-users and non-profit organizations.
***WiMAX World 2004
By John Latta
Boston, MA
November 3 – 5, 2004
We had this gnawing feeling: Have we not seen this before?
The venue is packed;
There is excitement in the air;
The analysts have gushy predictions which lack substance;
There are no hard products – only pre products;
The silent hand of Intel is everywhere; and
When market reality hits is a guess.
Welcome to the world of wireless data, wireless IP, NLOS broadband, mobile data and MANs. Confused – WiMAX will do it all.
WiMAX World
This is the first WiMAX event run by TrendsMedia for the WiMAX Forum. There are 600 here and the turnout is impressive for a first time event. It is like a well run machine. IBM paid for lunch and had a captive audience to hear the same old “wireless is wonderful” talk from the Global VP of Pervasive Wireless e-business Solutions. To get dessert, one had to go to the exhibit which just opened after the IBM presentation ended. It was like bees to honey. Noting like Intel military precision.
Motorola did the same thing, food for a talk, when they gave a breakfast pitch to explain why they are into WiMAX big time.
Bob Egan the President of Mobile Competency told us why WiMAX was good. And then Dale Kutnick filled the air with vacuous words on how the world is better when we show ROI in our enterprise sales pitches.
Yet, as one hears the many questions during the sessions, the obvious “Where is the beef?” pops up. Is this just a reality TV show masking as a technical conference?
A Sampler
We are going to bypass the usual talk by talk blow by blow review of this event. Frankly it would be boring and not get to some of the core issues. At the same, time references will be made to the talks as they provide insights.
WiMAX Forum and Mobility
On June 24, 802.16-2004 was approved. It was published by the IEEE on October 1, 2004 and is a consolidation of 802.16a, 802.15c and task group d.
WiMAX Forum has still not announced the firm that will do the testing compliance for 802.16-2004 and it is not clear what will be required of the testing company for 802.16e.
In the standards update, we found that the schedule has slipped. One of the reasons for the slip is the escalating number of tests to be done to assure compliance. This has grown from 400 to over 800 and may need to reach 1,200. Thus during the first “wave” of testing, April to June 2005 to determine product compliance, the number of tests may be truncated. There will be three waves of compliance testing that end in 2005.
This is complex technology and what the IEEE and WiMAX Forum are attempting to do is what GSM has done over the last 10 years. In actuality, WiMAX is more complex.
One of the questions from the audience was – will we know what companies have submitted products for testing? In response, it was stated that only the successful results will be released with the tests are done.
802.16e adds the following to 802.16-2004: OFDMA, MIMO and 1024, 512 and 128 FFTs. It is unlikely that 802.16e will be compatible with 802.16-2004. The IEEE standard for 802.16e is moving to letter ballot and the first one is to take place this month, November 2004. If this passes, the approval of the standard could happen as early as March 30, 2005. The earliest the products can make it to market would be end 2006 but more likely 2007.
The process to define the 802.16e profiles begins in January. It is not clear if 802.16e profiles will support unlicensed spectrum.
The upward mobility requirement for 802.16e is 160Km/h, which makes this feasible for mobile broadband in a car.
The bands for usage of both 802.16-2004 and e are:
2.5GHz, 3.5GHz and 5.8GHz
Which bands that will be the focus of the testing, is the subject of a survey of the members now being undertaken.
Monica Paolini, Senza Fili Consulting, gave one of the more interesting perspectives of WiMAX mobility.
Yes, WiMAX is moving to mobility but this is years away. To make a mobile network, it must be without holes. Further, roaming must be supported both within 802.16e and with other networks, including cellular and WiFi. This will take additional time.
One of the problems is that the best performance in mobility is in bands <3HGz and to move into this region would require the use of unlicensed spectrum. Another factor is that the licenses companies gain for fixed services may not allow them to offer mobile services.
Device availability for mobile access is a major issue. It is expected that the costs will be high and that terminals which support voice are even farther on the horizon.
Other technologies have a significant time to market advantage. Listed were:
WiFi with 802.11n
802.11 mesh
EV-DO (EV-DV)
WCDMA (HSDPA)
Flarion Flash OFDM
ArrayComm iBurst
IPWireless UMTS-TDD
The WAVE asked Monica if there is a significant competitive advantage for WiMAX to offer competitive voice using unlicensed spectrum. She felt not so. WiMAX service providers must still invest in the equipment and that competing cell phone service providers costs are declining. Thus, to expect mobile voice based on WiMAX to compete with cellular is beyond what is possible in the next few years.
One of the major advantages of WiMAX is that it combines both fixed and mobile services, however, how compatible these will be at the equipment level, including the client devices, is an open question.
It was concluded that standardization is only the first step to mobility.
Towerstream stated that radio updates are coming about every 6 months. The performance is continuing to improve, especially in NLOS coverage.
WiMAX Forum Pushes for Spectrum < 1GHz to Support Mobility
CPE Pricing is Critical
The importance of mobility to the WiMAX story was reinforced in both the presentation by the President of the WiMAX Forum, also from Intel, that showed the Forum seeking spectrum at low frequencies, 400MHz to 900MHz for mobility. In addition to the strong value of the propagation characteristics at these lower frequencies, they could avoid the obstacles some operators face at 3.5GHz where they are prohibited from offering mobile services.
Over and over during the presentations, one of the most important issues which WiMAX must address is the pricing of the CPE. Many regard the $100 price point as essential and at the same time having self-install modems. Yet, the only market estimate provided did not show this barrier broken in a data-only CPE even by 2008. The expectation of many is that competition will drive down the price of the CPE, yet, there are conflicting views on how and if this can be accomplished. In order to get the necessary gain on the CPE for indoor placement it appears it must have a smart antenna, which will add considerable cost. Yet, one company said that such smart antennas would cost less.
Incoherence
The keynote address and many presentations were much more informative. Yet, the price paid was lack of clarity. That is, these questions remained extant.
Can WiMAX be cost effective for home broadband delivery?
What is the competitive landscape with WiFi and 3G?
Can WiMAX deliver a useful mobile service offering?
By every indication, it will only be the marketplace that can address these issues. Put in another way, a significant investment in infrastructure will be required to determine viability in what is already a very competitive environment in both the fixed and mobile markets.
WiMAX Forum Speaks
Rob Resnik, President and Chairman, WiMAX Forum gave the keynote. This was largely the “stump speech.” Some interesting points:
The Forum membership is now at 170 members with 47 service providers, 48 system manufacturers, 39 semiconductor companies and 35 eco-system companies. Noticeable absent are:
Arraycomm
Axcera
Broadcom
Cingular
Ericsson
Nokia
Qualcomm
Sony
T-Mobil
Verizon
VodafoneThe Forum is seeking companies with applications to joint the Forum. This is an indication that broadband alone is not enough to drive the process and market.
Shown as spectrum under 6GHz for possible use by WiMAX was 1.5 – 1.9GHz and 400 – 700MHz and 700-900MHz. Another speaker stated that the Forum is working with regulators to seek spectrum at these low frequencies for mobility.
Two important network definitions were made:
Portable – This does not have seamless mobility – Break before Make
Mobile – Low packet loss handovers – Make before break
Competitive Market View
Adlane Fellah, Maravedis, gave an overview of the market for BWA and WiMAX.
The current BWA market is $550m in 2004 with the dominant player being Alvarion at 25% market share and the second company SRTelecom with 12%.
40% of the systems are at 3.5GHz which is not available in the US. The next largest is 5.2 – 5.8 GHz at 19%.
The major competitors for mobility are:
802.20/Flarion
TDD-CDMA
3GIt is estimated there will be 80m BWA subscribers by 2008.
The ASP of the CPE for data only will decline to $144 by 2008 and if telephony is added the CPE cost will be $367. The ASP of the base station will decline to $33,000 by 2008.
The penetration of 802.16 equipment, compared to all BWA equipment, was shown to approach 50% by 2008.
Tri-State Broadband – A WISP Doing it Now
Tri-State is a WISP in Atlanta, GA which has broadband wireless installed in 12 rural areas. It is bullish on WiMAX.
The major concern of a WISP is truck rolls and CEP costs. This can destroy the business.
A significant advantage of wireless is the ability to serve rural areas but the in low density areas the distance of coverage is an important factor.
At Tri-State, we believe that WiMAX will give us better coverage including NLOS and it will lower the TCO by making CPE more affordable and requiring fewer truck rolls.
Today our vendor of choice is NAVINI. They deliver 70% of the WiMAX capabilities. Credit was given to NAVINI for their smart antenna technology, synchronous CDMA and interference cancellation.
Using a 300’ tower, a NLOS coverage map was shown. It was colored by the reception conditions: Indoor install on desk, indoor to window, outdoor and no coverage. Very insightful. It would be informative to see the corresponding terrain relief and foliage.
The local implementation in Adel, GA uses a 200’ tower, services the community, provides police with wireless data access all using 802.11 technology.
Alvarion – Cautions on Expectations
The VP of Marketing, Rudy Leser, gave a good overview of WiMAX and one of the more technical presentations. He was also cautious on expecting too much from the technology.
With 2m CPE installs in 130 countries servicing 2,000 customers no company has the reach that Alvarion does.
WiMAX is positioned to provide mobile and broadband wireless not being filled by any other technology. They called this DSL on the move.
Its Breezemax product is intended to support WiMAX and can be upgraded to support the standard – one of the so-called pre-WiMAX products.
A key component of the WiMAX technology is the antenna system requirements that include: beam forming, antenna diversity, SDMA and MIMI. This will allow for indoor CPE and no truck rolls.
There are excess expectations for data rate in mobile WiMAX. A detailed table was shown for the data rates which WiMAX can achieve under optimum conditions. It shows the tradeoffs between the number of subscribers, data rate and area coverage. Very useful.
The Mobile BWA was described as happening when there are embedded chips in handheld devices. They estimated this at 2007 and later.
Mobile applications are expected to be Web browsing, email, VPN, Video conferencing and VoIP.
Mobility speeds are up to 120km/h.
WiMAX vs. 3G vs. WiFi Panel
In large part the panel sought to show how each of these technologies are independent. Fujitsu claimed that the processing power in a WiMAX base station is 25% of that required by 3G. One of the factors being that 3G supports undetectable handoff. WiMAX was characterized as “public operator friendly” whatever that means.
Airnet took a different position from all the companies at WiMAX World. They are a provider of base station equipment for cellular operators: GMS, EDGE and GPRS. The key is that this is claimed to be the only commercially deployed SDR. Airnet’s view is that its base station can be software upgraded to support both 802.16-2004 and 802.16e. Quite an accomplishment if it is done. This is an early indicator of the power of SDR technology.
NAVINI touts its mission of Making Broadband Personal. It claims the broadest selection of products in the bands: 2.0, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.4 and 3.5 GHz. It also states it is the only company that has commercially available “zero install” portable and mobil broadband. It also provides equipment in licensed and unlicensed bands. With more claims it is the “only firm focused completely on 802.16e.”
WAVE Comments
We find it alarming that users, that is, those that will pay for the WiMAX services, are totally missing from these discussions. This smells like the Internet infrastructure debacle that imploded.
We propose the following questions:
Who will pay for yet another broadband service?
Without a major nationwide buildout, would mobile WiMAX be even worse in usability that WiFi?
How can WiMAX mobile achieve scale without the participation of the major mobile carriers?
With the continuing buildout of DSL and Cable in the US, why would anyone want to switch to WiMAX services?
There is a long, long way to go – and we plan to be there when these areas are finally addressed.
***Intelli Innovations Helps Homes, Small Businesses Organize With New IntelliScanner Express Barcode Scanner System
Macworld San Francisco 2005
SAN FRANCISCO
Jan. 11, 2005
Intelli Innovations, Inc. has announced its new IntelliScanner Express bundle, the most convenient way yet to organize and track valuable items at home or at work. Unveiled at Macworld Expo 2005 in San Francisco, the IntelliScanner Express bundle combines an IntelliScanner Express USB or Bluetooth wireless barcode reader and four Intelli Innovations software applications to organize everything from books and movies to wines, furniture, equipment, rare collectibles, even product inventories sold through online auctions and other sales venues.
The IntelliScanner Express barcode scanner is a premium handheld device for both Mac OS X and PC platforms. Available in either USB 2.0 or Bluetooth wireless versions, IntelliScanner Express features integrated keyboard emulation as well as support for all four IntelliScanner Express applications:
-- Wine Collector--By scanning each bottle's retail bar code, Wine Collector allows users to automatically catalogue an entire wine collection with ease. Wine Collector automatically enters the name, varietal, winery, country, type, color, region, and more in seconds, and allows additional opportunities for tracking maturity, ratings, tasting notes and much more.
-- Media Collector--Books, movies, CD libraries and games can now be easily inventoried, tracked and searched with Intelli Innovations' Media Collector software. Media Collector uses both barcode and Internet information sources to identify items, then adds additional background data to organize collections of virtually any size.
-- Auction Automator--An innovative package that makes conducting an online auction business a snap. Simply scan the retail barcode found on the item to list it on auction sites like eBay(R) or Yahoo! Auctions(TM), or post listings at popular online venues like Amazon.com Marketplace or Half.com. Just choose the venues you want to list with, and Auction Automator presents you with detailed item information and artwork, ready for use.
-- Home Assets--Perfect for insurance or tax use, Home Assets allows homeowners to maintain a complete and reliable inventory of all valuable items within the home. Home Assets not only creates an assets database, but also generates reports suitable for calculating depreciation and market value. The application also has the capability to support photos for your valuables (e.g., art, jewelry, rare books) that document item condition or other features.
Also included with IntelliScanner Express are 50 asset tags, each with unique barcode, for permanent identification of furniture, appliances, or rare and one-of-a-kind items.
0502.4 Biometric Identification
***Iridian and IrisGuard Announce the IG-H100 Iris Recognition Camera
MOORESTOWN, N.J.
Jan. 12, 2005
Iridian Technologies has announced the availability of a truly versatile iris recognition handheld camera, the IG-H100 iris camera from IrisGuard, Inc. This camera can operate as a wall-mounted unit or a portable handheld camera. It has already demonstrated outstanding results in the laboratory and in field trials with more than 19,000 travelers participating in the world-class Iris Expellee Tracking System in the United Arab Emirates.
The IG-H100 uses a 680,000 pixel sensor to achieve accurate focus and image quality as well as an advanced 16-bit microcontroller to control illumination, focus distance, voice control and communications with the client application. All electronic components are designed to provide the highest reliability and allow 24/7 operation. The camera is designed to provide excellent iris images at a range of six to twelve inches (fourteen to thirty centimeters.)
The IG-H100 was designed to be compatible with industry standard VGX frame grabber cards and the USB II interface enhances mobility by allowing the IG-H100 to be deployed on laptop computers without sacrificing the resolution and speed required by high-volume national deployments.
The Proof Positive hardware and software certification program from Iridian Technologies confirms that iris recognition cameras and software solutions meet critical standards for performance, interoperability, safety, security, scalability, usability and reliability. Certification includes a series of formal audits and evaluations, including compliance with Iridian's PrivateID and KnoWho application programming interfaces (APIs), data formats, encryption, and countermeasures. Proof Positive certified cameras are interoperable with other certified cameras, not only from the same vendor, but from other vendors as well. Certified cameras easily interface with Iridian's KnoWho server software for maximum performance in searches against millions of records.
***Kyocera Mita America Expands Line of Monochrome ECOSYS Printers for Organizations Seeking Reliable, Cost-Effective Desktop Solutions
FAIRFIELD, N.J.
Jan. 11, 2005
Kyocera Mita America has announced the addition of two cost-effective, network-capable printers to the company's printer portfolio - the FS-820 and FS-920 monochrome ECOSYS printers.
A desktop solution designed to meet the printing demands of today's fast-paced office environment, the FS-820 and FS-920 deliver 17 page per minute (ppm) and 19 ppm output, respectively. The printers feature true 600x600 dpi output, as well as an interpolated 1200x600 dpi output. In addition, the printers produce crisp text and image production, as well as the ability to print on a variety of paper stocks including 16-28 lb bond via the paper drawer, and 16 lb bond - 90 lb index via the multi-purpose tray. The FS-820 and FS-920 also have the ability to print on recycled paper, transparencies, labels and envelopes.
The printers include a 250-sheet paper drawer (up to legal size) and a single sheet MPT. The FS-820 has a standard print memory of 16MB (upgradeable to 272MB), while the FS-920 comes standard with 32MB of printer memory (upgradeable to 288MB). In addition, the FS-820 supports major page description languages, including Kyocera's PRESCRIBE and PCL6 (PCL XL, PCL5e). The FS-920 supports most major emulations, including Kyocera's PRESCRIBE, PCL6 and KPDL3(PS3). Both printers can also be configured for seamless network integration with the addition of a 10/100BaseTX Ethernet external print service interface (The IB-100 external print server is scheduled to launch in Q2 of 2005).
These monochrome printers maintain Kyocera Mita America's industry lowest total cost of ownership and commitment to reliability. The printers incorporate Kyocera's mono-component ECOSYS printer technology, which allows toner to be replenished in the unit without disposal of the print drum. This not only cuts down the amount of waste, but also reduces toner replacement costs by two thirds compared to other printers.
Availability
The FS-820 and FS-920 printers are available through authorized Kyocera Mita America resellers and independent dealers. Both printers weigh 20.3 lb.
***Microsoft Previews Valuable Tools for Office for Mac Customers
MACWORLD EXPO
SAN FRANCISCO
Jan. 11
The customer has spoken. Inspired by user input and requests, Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit (Mac BU) has unveiled four new enhancements to help users of Office 2004 for Mac work even smarter: the .PST Import Tool to migrate data from Outlook 2001 for Mac to Entourage 2004; updates to Entourage 2004 and the next version of MSN Messenger for Mac that will make collaboration in the enterprise even easier; and fresh Office tools and templates for greater efficiency.
Microsoft is also working closely with Apple Computer Corp. to ensure that Microsoft Office for Mac can take advantage of new features in Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger," such as Spotlight and sync services when available in the first half of 2005.
Easier Migration With .PST Import Tool
Customers requested an easier way to migrate data from Outlook 2001 for Mac to Entourage, an e-mail and personal information manager, and the new .PST Import Tool answers the call. To build the best possible final product, Microsoft announced a public beta program inviting IT managers to test the tool; their input will provide a vital influence on the product's direction. The .PST Import Tool for Entourage 2004 beta release is now available at
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/go/beta
Increased Exchange Support for Entourage 2004
Microsoft built enhanced Microsoft Exchange Server support into Entourage 2004 and will expand it further with an update to Entourage this year. Enterprise customers will benefit from improvements that allow viewing of multiple calendars and increased integration with the Global Address List (GAL). Enhancements also include better server and client synchronization and permissions, as well as improved public folder experience and mailbox quota management tools. This update will be released during the second half of 2005.
Improved Communication With MSN Messenger for Mac Version 5.0
MSN Messenger for Mac 5.0 will enable real-time communication and easier collaboration for corporate Mac users. Some of the key features included in the next version are improved security and the ability to add users listed in a company's GAL or corporate address book. The latest version also will enable users to view both personal and corporate messaging accounts from one location. MSN Messenger for Mac 5.0 is expected during the first half of 2005.
Innovative Tools for Working Smarter
Microsoft continually looks for new ways to provide its customers with additional returns on their software investment, because the decision to acquire Office means they are making an investment in their work or business. To provide customers with even more value, the Mac BU today launched Job Tools, a free online resource for job-specific tips, expert articles and customizable templates to further extend Office 2004. Phase one of the program delivers resources for K-12 teachers, marketing professionals and small- business owners. Additional occupations will be added as Mac BU gathers input from users.
***Symbol Technologies Introduces New Rugged Handheld Computer for Enterprise Mobility Systems
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y.
Jan. 12
Symbol Technologies, Inc. has introduced a new enterprise mobility tool targeted at the retail and transportation and logistics industries. The new Symbol MC3000 handheld is a small, lightweight, highly ergonomic, rugged mobile computer, designed for businesses seeking to increase productivity and flexibility from in-store and backroom data capture applications. The new MC3000 handheld is based on the latest Intel XScale processor with intuitive Microsoft Windows CE .NET computing platform.
The new MC3000 handheld will be shown at the National Retail Federation's (NRF) 94th Annual Convention & Expo, which is being held from January 16-19 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City (Booth #1901).
MC3000- Built for the Mobile Enterprise
The MC3000's highly ergonomic design and feature set, combined with Symbol's global service and support capabilities and mobility management software, make the MC3000 a reliable, cost-effective solution for the retail worker who performs tasks such as inventory replenishment, price audits, warehouse shipping/receiving and other scan-intensive applications. The MC3000 device can also be used to increase the productivity of workers who require a secure, rugged device in the transportation and logistics, postal and other industries.
The MC3000 handheld features are designed to support enterprise mobility strategies and include:
* Advanced scanning and imaging technologies to quickly, accurately and efficiently capture mission-critical information in both batch and WLAN configurations;
* Adjustable rotating scan turret with left, right and front positions to allow the user to adjust the scanning positions for increased comfort and productivity;
* Crisp and clear resolution display for easier and more comfortable viewing;
* Integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b and 802.11g) connectivity to effectively move the captured information; and
* Support for Symbol's Mobility Services Platform (MSP) agent, enabling corporations to monitor and manage the handhelds in real-time via a centralized Symbol MSP console.
A Migration Path
As customers seek to upgrade aging systems in order to support competitive business initiatives, the MC3000 provides them with a migration path to move from a legacy DOS-based application environment to the more intuitive and familiar user-interface of the adaptable Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2 computing platform.
Symbol has partnered with development tool providers, including IBM, MCL Technologies, Odyssey Software, and Wavelink, to simplify the migration of retailers' current DOS-based solutions to the more flexible Windows CE environment. Numerous application providers such as Agilysys, Creative Concepts Software and SofTechnics, will use the Symbol MC3000 to demonstrate mobile price and inventory management solutions, emulation systems, point of sale and other store systems at NRF.
***Kohler Joins Impressive List of Manufacturers and Builders in New Home Technologies Consortium
International Home Builders Conference
AUSTIN, Texas
Jan. 11, 2005
It has been announced today Kohler Co. has joined New Home Technologies, a joint venture subsidiary of Builder Homesite, Inc. Kohler becomes the latest in an impressive list of manufacturers and builders who are working together to launch Envision, the industry-owned options management solution.
Envision is a fully integrated options management solution for the entire building industry and includes specific tools for manufacturers, builders, design centers and consumers. The four Envision modules address all aspects of the options management and design process, from data management, to design education, to option selection. By leveraging the power of the industry consortium, Envision will be the first truly scaleable options management system.
Kohler joins a list that includes 35 of the nation's top builders plus manufacturers such as Georgia Pacific, Hearth & Home, Honeywell, Masco, Overhead Door, Owens Corning, Progress Lighting, Square D, Therma Tru, Weyerhaeuser, Whirlpool, and York International. In addition to the consortium members, there are hundreds of other "Envision Enabled" manufacturer partners who are coming onboard as the product is set for a Spring 2005 launch.
Builders are enthusiastic about the high level of participation from manufacturers like Kohler. Ten early adopter builders from the consortium have already committed 50,000 builder homes to be a part of the initial launch. Participating builders include: Beazer Homes, Capital Pacific Holdings, David Weekley Homes, KB Home, Lennar Corporation, McGuyer Homebuilders, Morrison Homes, Standard Pacific Homes, Toll Brothers, and Village Homes.
The announcement is being made as the International Home Builders Conference kicks off this week in Orlando. Several booths at the conference including Kohler are showcasing their participation with Envision. To learn more about Envision and New Home Technologies visit the Kohler booth #W1301.
http://www.builderhomesite.com
***Revenue Magazine Ushers in 2005 with Spyware-Related Issue
SAN FRANCISCO
Jan. 11, 2005
Revenue, the magazine focused on the fast-growing field of performance marketing, salutes the New Year with a hard-hitting issue covering the major problems and concerns surrounding spyware and adware, according to Montgomery Media International, a Montgomery Research, Inc. company.
The cover story of the just-released fifth issue explores everything affiliates and managers need to know to combat spyware, including what role the code of conduct agreements from the networks play, how Microsoft can help safeguard against spyware, and what legislation is being enacted to stop the offending applications. It also includes a look at how affiliates are clamoring for data standards, why it's essential to have a business plan to succeed in the affiliate space and how understanding the audience is key to designing a successful site. This issue also delves into how to debunk the current crop of search myths to help affiliates become more profitable. Issue 5 also includes an interview with Ben Edelman, a 24-year-old Harvard graduate student, who has taken on the spyware giants and won't back down.
Revenue explores the strategies, technologies, designs and best practices that help affiliates and merchants achieve success in performance marketing, a fast-growing area of e-commerce in which independent Web publishers, usually operating as small businesses, generate commissions by introducing consumers to the sites of larger merchants.
Revenue is available through major book and magazine dealers. It is also sold through subscriptions, including those offered through the magazine's own affiliate marketing program.
http://www.montgomerymedia.com
0502.10 Anti-Phishing Mobilization
***TECF Members Join Forces to Combat Phishing
The Trusted Electronic Communications Forum (TECF) is a global, cross-industry consortium of industry-leaders focused on efforts to combat the phishing and spoofing attacks that lead to identity theft and brand distrust. The TECF is comprised of some of the most influential knowledge-leaders in retail, telecommunications, financial services, banking and technology that have joined forces to eliminate the threat of phishing to e-mail and e-commerce.
TECF’s goal is the promotion of standards for technology, best practices and prosecution against phishers. To achieve this, the organization will consist of four working groups, each with a distinct focus: technology standards, best practices, social engineering and government affairs. Through the combined efforts of these working groups, the organization objectives are to lead the push to determine and deploy an industry-wide standard solution.
Mission Statement: The TECF is a global, cross-industry consortium of companies that researches and promotes standards mitigating the risks posed by phishing, spoofing and identity fraud and their negative effects on the Internet and e-messaging landscape.
Board of Governance:
• ABN AMRO
• AT&T Wireless
• Best Buy
• Charles Schwab
• CipherTrust
• DIRECTV
• E*Trade
• Fidelity Investments
• GE Access
• HSBC
• IBM
• National City Bank
• PostX Corporation
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• Siebel Systems
Partners:
• APACS – Association for Payment Clearing Services
• ATIS – Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions
• BITS – Banking Information Technology
• FSTC – Financial Services Technology Consortium
• GTDC – Global Technology Distribution Council
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