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Real-time video applications market
Global IP Solutions (GIPS) the leading provider of high-quality IP multimedia processing solutions, announced that PIVOTEC, a major Korean ICT service provider, has become the first implementer of VoiceEngine Multimedia in Asia. GIPS licensed VoiceEngine Multimedia enhanced with GIPS LSVX codec, which is being deployed in PIVOTEC’s web-based real-time video application - Mi-Meeting ROMARO, targeting the on-line education solution market.
“We had been using H.264 before trialing GIPS VoiceEngine Multimedia with its LSVX codec. The enhanced voice and video quality, under packet loss conditions, that GIPS delivered to Mi-Meeting ROMARO was a compelling improvement”, said Doug Ahn, Senior Vice President of Pivotec. “Our clients have come to expect superior performance from PIVOTEC’s web conferencing solution. We are confident that by implementing GIPS best-in-class technologies we are providing them with the very best user experience available today.”
PIVOTEC’s key customers include major telcos and large enterprises that typically take the solution and provide services to third parties. For PIVOTEC and its customers, quality is the driving force behind their success.
“Application developers and service providers such as PIVOTEC need to guarantee that their multimedia offerings are meeting clients’ expectations,” said Steve Rust, Global IP Solutions vice president, Business Development. “GIPS VoiceEngine Multimedia provides PIVOTEC with a complete solution that will keep pace with the ever-demanding and increasing requirements of the market as video users are increasingly requiring better speed, visual quality, reliability and consistency while providing more efficient CPU usage. GIPS meets these demanding market requirements as it’s specifically designed for IP networks.”
GIPS VoiceEngine Multimedia is a high-quality media processing framework specifically designed for IP networks and provides superior robustness against packet loss and the better visual quality mandated for real-time IP communications. With the additions of GIPS LSVX video codec, RAM and CPU usage is shown to be less intensive when compared against popular standard video codec implementations.
Since its establishment in 1986, PIVOTEC has been a leading IT solution company in Korea that implements optimized IT infrastructure based on customer's needs through its excellent human resources and expertise on behalf of its customers. PIVOTEC has successfully put in place the IT business for major companies on the basis of twenty-year accumulated technology and know-how in the planning and construction of networks, the operation and integration of systems/networks, the development and maintenance of solutions and in system outsourcing areas.
Global IP Solutions (GIPS) provides best-in-class voice and video in end-to-end IP communications with robustness against packet loss for service providers, enterprises, applications developers, network equipment, gateway and chip manufacturers. GIPS’ customer list includes Nortel, Oracle, Samsung, WebEx, Yahoo!, AOL, EarthLink and other key players in the IP multimedia market. GIPS is a member of the Intel® PCA Developer Network, Motorola Design Alliance, Symbian Platinum Partner Program and Texas Instruments’ third party developer network. GIPS is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Stockholm, Boston and Hong Kong.
25-3-08
September ’07 – News at IBC 2007
Rimage Corporation, leading provider of recordable CD, DVD and Blu-ray publishing-systems, will present the new copy management application Rimage Video Protect (RVP) at this year's International Broadcast Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam. At the leading broadcasting show in Europe from September 7th to 11th Rimage (booth number 7.811a) will also be discussing current developments in security for digital content.
"The numbers of damages that are caused by content piracy are quite alarming. We are one step ahead now in the fight against robbery of digital contents," Alexander Normann, Rimage European Marketing Manager explains. "The business software alliance estimates the worldwide damage caused by unauthorized software copying for more than 30 billion US dollars. We have about the same numbers in the filming industry. The Motion Pictures Association of America expects loss of income of at least six billion US dollars per year."
Rimage Video Protect is one part of Rimage software suite and guarantees a seamless performance and a faster operation using QuickDisc or Rimage Rapid API for authoring. Users can provide data media with a reliable copy protection during the DVD production if they are producing with a Rimage digital publishing system and are using Video Protect at the same time.
"Enterprises can protect the original content by using Rimage Video Protect(TM)", Alexander Normann adds. Currently there is no anti ripping application that would protect digital content better and would be as compatible with other systems."
Rimage Video Protect(TM) blocks ripping and copying programmes, but does not affect the quality of the recording of protected content. Films can be played in best quality, but cannot be copied. The seamless integration of the solution into the Rimage publishing systems enable the DVD manufacturers to produce their data media much more safely in the future without loosing time or changing working processes. "The protection against copying does not mean more work for the companies," Alexander Normann says.
The Rimage application is a passive software solution that encapsulates documents on a DVD and therefore protects data against widely spread ripping programmes. The digital content of the original document is not affected, because the copy control documents are saved on those sectors of the data that are not used for playing the actual content. There is no need for additional software on the devices. Independent testing like from Intellikey Labs and Next Generation Security Consulting confirmed that Rimage Video Protect(TM) guarantees the playing of the original content as well as high-grade compatibility without installing additional software.
"Hackers cracked the standard HD-DVD copy protection. This means that the industry needs to work out safe solutions," Alexander Normann explains. "No anti ripping software is able to provide a total protection, but Rimage established high barriers most pirates will fail to crack."
Rimage Corporation is the world's leading provider of recordable CD, DVD and BD publishing systems, which are used by businesses to produce discs with customised digital content on an on-demand basis. Rimage's publishing systems, which span the range from high to low CD/DVD production volumes, integrate robotics, software and surface label printers into a complete publishing solution. Rimage is focusing its CD/DVD publishing solutions on a set of vertical markets with special needs for customised, on-demand digital information.
The Optical Memory National Engineering Research Centre (OMNERC), a laboratory dedicated to optical disc research in Tsinghua University, announced CH-DVD (China High Definition DVD)(*), a new generation high definition DVD format developed in collaboration with research institutes and manufacturing enterprises at home and abroad.
The physical format of CH-DVD includes Chinese-owned intellectual property, and is based on HD DVD, the next generation high definition DVD approved by the DVD Forum. The realization of CH-DVD was supported by the Chinese government, and will pave the way for the localization of blue-laser, high-definition DVD in China.
On Sept. 7, 2007, OMNERC established CHDA —the China High Definition DVD Industry Association— in cooperation with the DVD Forum and Chinese and international partners. CHDA will play a leadership role in the promotion of CH-DVD, and will make a big push to launch CH-DVD player into the Chinese market in 2008.
The emergence of CH-DVD as a high definition format integrating Chinese-owned intellectual property clearly demonstrates that a Chinese optical disc technology is already at the world-class level. In the near future, all related industries in China are expected to make the transition from standard definition DVD to high definition DVD.
CH-DVD is designed to play a central role in the sound development of the content industry, and adopts advanced copy protection technology that effectively prevents the spread of pirated copy. Many content holders have confirmed their support for CH-DVD and will launch movie titles in the CH-DVD format.
In the next year, China will start broadcasts of high definition TV programs. In combination with HDTV, CH-DVD will provide a wide variety of HD content that will enrich the lives of viewers.
(*) "CH-DVD" and "China High Definition DVD Industry Association" are provisional names subject to change.
Source: PRAP (7-9-07)
August ’07 - ITIL-compliant application
Opsware Inc.introduced Opsware Process Automation System 7, further solidifying Opsware's leadership in the run book automation market. Process Automation System 7 greatly increases the number of out-of-the-box workflows, advances usability for large enterprise customers and provides seamless integration with complex heterogeneous environments -- delivering a more rapid ROI, and easing compliance with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and other workflow-centric business processes. Thanks to its tight integration with Opsware's complete suite of Data Center Automation software, Process Automation System 7 can scale its automation capabilities across the entire data center.
Opsware has more than doubled the number of Process Automation System customers this year, with deployments across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Opsware's innovative ability to integrate Process Automation System with Opsware's Server Automation System and Network Automation System has been a key factor in the success of the product, delivering a compelling advantage to customers and positioning Opsware to continue its lead in the rapidly growing run book automation market.
"Process Automation System 7 is a major update to the industry's leading run book automation software, and it further delivers on Opsware's vision for helping customers achieve a zero latency data center," said Tim Howes, CTO and EVP of research and development at Opsware Inc. "This newest iteration enhances enterprise-class capabilities and provides extensive out-of-the-box workflows for ITIL processes, for integrating with the leading application servers, for increased support of heterogeneous environments, and for deep integration with the complete Opsware suite. It also includes significant usability enhancements to what is already by far the best user interface of any process automation software available."
Because of its tight integration with the complete Opsware Automation Suite, Process Automation System 7 allows customers to integrate process automation and change automation into one lifecycle management solution, delivering dramatically faster times to market for mission-critical applications and enabling significantly lower costs.
For example, a large banking customer implemented Process Automation System with other Opsware products to create an ITIL-compliant application release management solution integrating both change and process automation. Process Automation System 7 provides the necessary control, staging and deployment capabilities for even the most demanding enterprise environments -- all with a built-in audit trail.
The advancements in Process Automation System 7 give customers deeper visibility and control over operations, enabling IT to more rapidly automate troubleshooting, repair of incidents and the coordination of changes across their environment. Process Automation System 7 provides several key enhancements:
Opsware Process Automation System 7 is expected to be generally available in the Fall of 2007.
Opsware Inc. is the world's leading Data Center Automation software company. The growth of the Internet is driving a shift from client/server computing to Web architecture. With this shift comes an overwhelming proliferation of servers, networking devices and applications, creating massive complexity that makes automated IT operations a necessity. Opsware automates the complete IT lifecycle and enables IT to automatically discover, provision, patch, configure, secure, change, scale, audit, recover, consolidate, migrate, and reallocate servers, network devices and applications. Over 350 of the world's largest companies, outsourcers and government agencies use Opsware to deliver this new, automated model of IT. •
AT4 wireless has been selected by Continua Health Alliance to develop an automated Certification Test Tool to be used within the Continua Health Alliance certification program. AT4 wireless will also perform manual certification testing services for the first wave of new health and fitness devices based on Continua Health Alliance requirements. The first new devices will be launched to the market before year end of 2008.
AT4 wireless is a member of Continua Health Alliance, an open industry group of technology, healthcare and fitness companies that will establish an ecosystem of connected personal health and fitness products and services, making it possible for patients, caregivers and health care providers to more proactively address ongoing health care needs.
AT4 wireless has a long tradition in joining the work of International industry alliances and standardization organizations. The company has been actively contributing in the development of several new technologies like Bluetooth®, WiMAX™ and RFID to ensure the quality and interoperability of those technologies and their new devices and services, before they are presented to the market.
As a Test Tool developer for Continua Health Alliance, AT4 wireless takes advantage of its industry leading experience in developing Certification Test Tools and Test Systems for wireless and telecommunication technologies. The Test Tool will be in a key role in Continua Certification Testing, to ensure the new devices will be compliant with Continua defined Technology before they receive Continua Certified logo.
To build up and launch Continua Certification scheme successfully, Continua Health Alliance has selected AT4 wireless to become also the certification test house for the first wave of Continua Certification. After this first wave period Continua Health Alliance may select more test houses to perform certification testing services, using the Test Tool developed by AT4 wireless.
“We at AT4 wireless are very proud to be selected as a Test Tool Developer and first wave Test House for Continua Health Alliance. During the last years AT4 wireless has been enjoying rapid international growth and we have achieved a position as the most complete Wireless Certification & Testing Laboratory and a leading manufacturer of test & measurement equipment for Wireless and Mobile Communication technologies. One of our focus areas has been eHealth, on which this accreditation from Continua Health Alliance is a great achievement. We will be working closely with Continua to make this industry initiative a success”, stated Luis Fernando Martinez, General Director of AT4 wireless.
“The Continua Health Alliance is very proud to be working with AT4 wireless on this major personal telehealth industry milestone,” said Continua President David Whitlinger. “We selected AT4 wireless for their exceptional international breadth, vast industry experience and their ability to meet Continua’s needs in a timely fashion. Together we will be able to provide the industry with a Certification program that ensures consumer-level interoperability opening up the market to new models of healthcare delivery.”
AT4 wireless, a global supplier of Testing Solutions for wireless technologies prides itself on being both the most complete Wireless Certification & Testing Laboratory in the world and a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge test & measurement equipment for telecommunication technologies.
With the largest coverage in different technologies (GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, LTE, WiMAX™, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, RFID, NFC and EPC) and a portfolio that ranges from conformance, regulatory and interoperability testing to world-wide compliance services AT4 wireless’ Test Laboratory offers a one-stop-shop approach for the certification of telecommunication devices. AT4 wireless was founded in 1991, has more than 340 employees and operates from it’s headquarter in Malaga/Spain and its US-based branch in Herndon/VA.
Source: AT4wireless (25-9-08)
ExCeL London - 22nd-24th October 2007
RSA Conference, the world's leading information security conference group, today (25-9) announced the full list of keynotes for its 8th annual RSA Conference Europe. The event, taking place from 22nd-24th October 2007 at ExCeL London, UK, is set to attract international industry experts, senior executives, security professionals, developers, architects and vendors - and will deliver its educational content through keynotes, tutorials, and more than 100 sessions across 10 tracks.
Featuring keynote panels for the first time, the RSA Conference Europe programme will educate attendees with exciting new sessions:
Other Industry Leading Keynote Speakers include:
The RSA Conference 2007 Europe program will also feature:
"No matter what size the organisation, technology is transforming the way we conduct business, communicate, and access and manage valuable data. As we change the way we do business, security and privacy challenges continue to evolve. Events such as RSA Conference Europe 2007 play a critical role in providing the industry with a platform to come together, share developments and best practices as well as identify ways to address security and privacy threats for customers. We are proud to be part of that as a platinum sponsor," commented Ben Fathi, Corporate Vice President of Development, Windows Core Operating System Division at MicroSoft.
"We are very excited about this year's line-up of speakers. We're including keynote panels featuring leading industry and government body speakers that will undoubtedly drive forth a timely debate about security issues," commented Tim Pickard, RSA Conference Europe Director. "We've also completely redesigned the Exhibition floor, with stands positioned around a central hub, making it more conducive to networking and conducting business."
Find out more information regarding the RSA Conference Europe 2007 agenda, please visit the RSA Conference Europe website.
Full details about registration, deadlines for special discounts, and the Premier Club are available at this RSA Conference link.
RSA Conference is helping drive the security agenda worldwide with annual events in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Throughout its 16 year history, RSA Conference has consistently attracted the worlds best and brightest in the field, creating opportunities for conference attendees to learn about IT security's most important issues through first-hand interactions with peers, luminaries and emerging and established companies. As the IT security field continues to grow in importance and influence, RSA Conference plays an integral role in keeping security professionals across the globe connected and educated. •
Source: RSA Conference (25-9-07)
August ’07 – ChinaPay, ECONTEXT and INICIS
ONE Payment Alliance Corp., a collaborated payment processing service with ChinaPay, ECONTEXT, and INICIS, announced today it has launched an online payment processing service for China, Japan, and Korea market with a single interface, a single merchant service, and a single payment gateway to reach out to online consumers in the three largest economies in Asia. This alliance service is available to begin online payment processing services to many global merchants wishing to conduct online business in China, Japan and Korea immediately.
Under the exclusively collaborated online payment processing service operation, ChinaPay, ECONTEXT and INICIS have worked together successfully to deliver world class online payment service in the area of a unified payment gateway, consolidated real-time payment data, including authorization, settlement, and reconciliation, a single point of contact for three countries, end to end local payment technology implementation, payment acceptance in local currencies for local customers, multiple payment method supports, settlement funding in local currencies, receive 24X7 customer services from a single support team and many other collaborated services.
"Our service is needed by global merchants to deeply penetrate into China, Japan, and Korea online consumer market to accept locally issued cards, other unique payment types, and comply with local regulations. No other service can provide a single access to China, Japan, and Korea online payment processing service similar to our capabilities. It will eliminate global merchant's repetitive administrative effort implementing each local payment, increase the capabilities in the online global business, and enjoy our alliance member's proven local services with a single connection. I am personally pleased to offer this exciting and powerful service in the constantly demanding payment industry," said Eugene Lee, VP of Sales at ONE Payment Alliance Corp.
Global merchants can have access to local payment types such as BC cards, CUP debit cards, mobile payments, internet bank transfers, convenient store payments, and also most of international brand credit cards.
ONE Payment Alliance's innovative online payment services allows global merchant to connect with online consumers from China, Japan, and Korea through our collaboration with the leading payment processors in the region.
INICIS Co. Ltd., is a leading provider of online payment service processing for online consumers, merchants, master merchant service, card issuers & acquirers, and government agencies. INICIS offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions for credit and debit cards, bank transfer, corporate purchasing cards, prepaid cards and mobile phone pay.
ChinaPay Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of China Union Pay, is a leading provider of online payment gateway service in China and has become one of china's largest and fastest-growing payments networks. A parent company, CUP, has 166 member banks, and is responsible for operating the only national bankcard network to enable and promote the acceptance of bankcards in China.
ECONTEXT is a leading provider of payment gateway services from convenient store, credit card payments, and distribution to marketing promotion for e-commerce in Japan. The company supports third parties that are engaged in e-commerce and mail order business. •
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