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Life-Prints child ID software prepares parents for child emergencies
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:36:44 -0500 EST
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WESTERLY, R.I. — Every second counts in an emergency. Life-Prints child ID software prepares parents for child emergencies, by digitizing medical records, photos, contact information and more. Life-Prints is now available at Toys”R”Us. A special promotion will run from Dec 6 – 12th and Dec [...]

SecuGen Fingerprint Biometric USB Drivers Pass Microsoft WHQL Testing
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:58:47 -0500 EST
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — SecuGen, the world’s leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that its Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 Release 2 device drivers for SecuGen USB fingerprint readers, the Hamster IV, Hamster Plus, OptiMouse Plus and Keyboard Plus, have passed [...]

Passware Kit Forensic 9.5 now recovers encryption keys for hard drives protected with BitLocker
Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:57:09 -0500 EST
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Passware Inc., a provider of password recovery, decryption, and evidence discovery software for computer forensics, has created the first commercially available software to break Microsoft BitLocker hard drive encryption. The new version of its flagship product – Passware Kit Forensic 9.5 [...]

Backbone Security Sponsors EuroForensics Conference
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:25:45 -0500 EST
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FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Backbone Security is pleased to announce sponsorship of the 2010 EuroForensics Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, March 26-28, 2010. As a Silver Sponsor, Backbone will be offering their two-day Certified Steganography Examiner™ (CSE) course on March 24-25. Digital steganography is an Internet era [...]

Jennifer Nickolas, Esq. joins NetSecurity Corp. as In-house Counsel and Head of Expanding Computer Forensics Practice
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:09:40 -0500 EST
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DULLES, Va. — NetSecurity Corporation, a company positioned to be the brand of choice in computer forensics, security, and training, announced today that Jennifer Nickolas, Esq. has joined the company. This appointment will help NetSecurity to further develop and grow the company’s vendor-neutral digital forensics, [...]

Hand2Live Life Lift can help children and elderly survive fire emergencies
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:23:09 -0500 EST
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DALLAS, Texas — Annually, the United States Fire Administration reports that 3,000 to 5,000 people die in fires. This figure includes 800 children, nine and younger, and 1,200 seniors. One fire captain, owner of Hand2Live, has set out to alter those statistics. Career firefighter, Captain [...]

New U.S. Patent on Key Generation Method for Encryption and Authentication granted to Authernative, Inc.
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:47:23 -0500 EST
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Authernative, Inc., the leading developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted the company its patent for encryption key generation method. The newly issued U.S. Patent No. 7,577,987 [...]

NETGEAR ProSafe FVS318G VPN Firewall powered by TeamF1 and Cavium Networks’ Technologies
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:52:12 -0500 EST
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software, and Cavium Networks (NASDAQ:CAVM), a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, storage, wireless, video and security applications, today announced that TeamF1′s customized Secure Gateway Solution [...]

Authernative Granted U.S. Patent for User Authentication System Operation
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:53:56 -0500 EST
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Authernative, Inc., the developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted the company a patent for operation modes in a user authentication system. The newly issued U.S. Patent [...]

Los Angeles County Communities and Narconon California Join Together to Get Drugs Out of the Medicine Cabinet
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:18:27 -0500 EST
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Drugs are toxic, both to the environment and people, especially children, some of whom hold “pharming” parties to pop leftover scrips. Thus, a new pilot to provide mailbox-like safe drop-off sites, announced on 29 Sept, 2009 by Los Angeles County Sheriff [...]

M2SYS Donates Fingerprint Security System to Bwindi Community Hospital to Identify Patients
Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:24:46 -0500 EST
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ATLANTA, Ga. — M2SYS Technology, an award-winning biometric technology research and development firm, has finalized an agreement to provide Bwindi Community Hospital with their leading-edge fingerprint identification system as part of a donation effort to support global causes. Bwindi Community Hospital provides healthcare to some [...]

Lithium Battery Shipment Regulations Spark Training Need, says Lion Technology
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:16:00 -0500 EST
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LAFAYETTE, N.J. — Lion Technology, the nation’s leader in regulatory compliance training, is presenting a unique two-hour training session to address the new domestic and international shipping regulations for lithium batteries. A live Web seminar hosted through www.lion.com will be held monthly, with the first [...]

Det-Tronics GT3000 toxic gas detector family is suited to harsh environments
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:56:07 -0500 EST
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics®) today announced the release of the GT3000 toxic gas detector family – a group of electrochemical fixed-point detectors that provide non-intrusive calibration, communication via 4-20mA and HART protocol, the ability to swap sensors without de-classifying hazardous areas, and [...]

Identity theft solutions from Majestic Security and idBUSINESS are available through MortgageDashboard
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:01:23 -0500 EST
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DENVER, Colo. — Identity theft solutions from Majestic Security and idBUSINESS are available through MortgageDashboard, a leading on demand loan origination system enabling paperless mortgage processing for lenders, credit unions and banks. When originated through MortgageDashboard, mortgages will include a full year of borrower identity [...]

Denver Dentist Protects His Patients from Identity Theft with idBUSINESS FTC ‘Red Flag Rules’ Compliance
Wed, 27 May 2009 18:54:44 -0500 EST
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DENVER, Colo. — A victim of identity theft himself in late 2008, Denver dentist Dr. Miles B. Collett this spring implemented a patient data security solution by Denver-based idBUSINESS (www.idbusiness.com). The solution, which ensures the protection of personal information and guarantees complete restoration of “prior [...]

FTC Red Flag Rules Extension Does Not Postpone Identity Theft Pandemic, says ID Expert Bryan Thornton
Fri, 08 May 2009 12:02:56 -0500 EST
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DENVER, Colo. — Businesses need to be aware of the extent to which identity misrepresentation and identity theft can affect their operations and profitability, as well as their customers or clients, according to Bryan Thornton, director of information security planning for Denver-based idBUSINESS (www.idbusiness.com). Thornton [...]

Det-Tronics Enhances xWatch(R) Safety Surveillance System
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:47:18 -0500 EST
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics) has announced enhancements to its xWatch(R) camera and surveillance system (http://xwatch.det-tronics.com). Options include viewing hazards over an internet connection and recording activities before, during, and after hazardous events. Det-Tronics manufactures flame detectors, gas detectors, and safety systems and [...]

Parallel Technologies Recognized by Cisco as a Video Surveillance Authorized Technology Provider
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:03:24 -0500 EST
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Parallel Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has achieved Video Surveillance Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco(R). This designation recognizes Parallel Technologies as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to design, resell, install and maintain a full range of [...]

M2SYS Fingerprint Biometrics System Selected by VinDec Enterprise Solutions
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:58:22 -0500 EST
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ATLANTA, Ga. — M2SYS Technology, an award-winning fingerprint biometrics research and development firm, announced today that VinDec Enterprise Solutions has integrated M2SYS’ Bio-Plugin(TM) fingerprint software and M2-EasyScan(TM) fingerprint reader into its blood donor management system. The biometric identification system will be initially used by the [...]

Authernative Granted US Patent on Communication Session Encryption
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:16:42 -0500 EST
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Authernative, Inc., the leading developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the United States Patent & Trademark Office has granted the company its patent for a communication session encryption and authentication system. The newly issued US [...]

Identity theft security expert advises printing industry of penalties and legal risks
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:00:51 -0500 EST
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DENVER, Colo. — Commercial printers must provide identity theft protection to their customers under Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement of the “Red Flag Rules” provisions of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA), advises identity theft security expert and identity recovery services [...]

David Almeida, PI, Releases Book to Guide Parents with Missing Children
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:09:54 -0500 EST
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BEVERLY, Mass. — Unfortunately, the term “AMBER Alert” is becoming more commonplace. That’s why David Almeida, PI, has authored and released a new book called “Abducted Dreams” (ISBN: 978-1-606-96-261-9), in an effort to provide an insider’s view on missing child cases. According to the National [...]

Identity Theft Security Expert Urges Consumers to Understand Increased Patient Record Risks
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:35:20 -0500 EST
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DENVER, Colo. — Consumers should expect identity theft protection from their healthcare providers, such as physicians and dental practices, now that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has definitively clarified them as “creditors” under the “Red Flag” provisions of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act [...]

Estate Swing: New Gate Opener Accessory a Revolution in Industry
Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:35:49 -0500 EST
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ODESSA, Fla. — Estate Swing, products of which are found on GateCrafters.com, is releasing a revolution in gate opener accessories with the new Wireless Cellular GSM Telephone Intercom by Estate Swing. Like other telephone intercoms, the GSM Intercom will call a programmed number when the [...]

NevaSlip Announces OSHA, ADA and Insurance Compliance – Service Helps Minimize Falls
Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:32:10 -0500 EST
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LYNN, Mass. — NevaSlip, a trusted and established anti-slip floor treatment company, is proud to announce OSHA, ADA and major insurance carrier compliance. The service aims to minimize falling, which is the second leading cause of accidental death in 1996 according to the National Safety [...]

TaxiLite, a Better Way to Hail a Cab! Increase Visibility at Night and in Bad Weather
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:35:53 -0500 EST
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STAMFORD, Conn. — Hailing a taxicab just got easier and safer with TaxiLite(R). TaxiLite features a bright flashing LED which can be seen up to three city blocks away. Designed to fit in pocket or purse, TaxiLite features a whistle and a convenient key ring [...]

Textecution App Kills Texting Functions While Driving and Saves Teen Lives
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:10:48 -0500 EST
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Texting is the new communication wave that is causing countless accidents on the road. This week, Textecution announced a user-friendly application for parents to install on their children’s phone to disable texting and Internet functions while driving. Currently, Textecution can be installed [...]

Det-Tronics Releases Versatile FlexVu Communicator for Gas Detectors
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:42:28 -0500 EST
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics) today announced the release of its FlexVu(TM) Model UD10 Universal Display, a life-safety display unit that provides non-intrusive calibration, local event logging, and third-party performance certifications. This display/communicator reduces spare-parts inventory by working with a wide spectrum of [...]

Child Safety Service New to Oklahoma Area Hopes to Go Out of Business
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:30:39 -0500 EST
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SHAWNEE, Okla. — Child Shield, U.S.A.(TM), a national organization dedicated to the safety of America’s children has recently named a new registered Independent Agent for the Oklahoma City Area. Chad Mathews is a life long resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma and he shares with Child Shield, [...]

Backbone Security Announces Partnership with Perlustro L.P.
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:52:26 -0500 EST
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FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Backbone Security, the industry leader in digital steganalysis software, has entered into an agreement with Perlustro L.P. to include hash values of files associated with digital steganography applications in the new ILookPI(TM) toolkit. ILook forensics tools have trusted and court validated 10 [...]

Passware Software Exposes Private Data Indexed by Windows Search
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:45:36 -0500 EST
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Passware, Inc., the expert in cryptanalysis, introduces a new evidence discovery solution for Windows Vista, XP, and Server 2003. Passware Search Index Examiner makes all the data indexed by Windows Search instantly accessible to computer forensics and IT professionals. Search Index [...]

Minnesota School District Applauds Leader Technologies Alerting System
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:05:20 -0500 EST
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — After using its health and safety alerting system for nine months, Roseville Area Schools, a Minnesota school district comprising more than 6,400 students, has declared Leader Alert(R) to be a key communication tool for connecting with parents, says Leader Technologies Chairman Mike [...]

Life-Prints Child ID Software Protects Medical Records and More
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:46:17 -0500 EST
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When a loved one is missing and seconds count, Life-Prints(R) provides some sanity. Life-Prints stores and protects life-saving information inside a portable 1GB Flash Drive. Using NSA top-secret rated encryption, Life-Prints was developed in partnership with D.A.R.E., to provide law enforcement agencies [...]

Det-Tronics Ultra-Fast H2S Gas Detector Uses Nanotech to Save Lives
Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:03:46 -0500 EST
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics) today announced an NTMOS hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas sensor that detects low H2S gas concentrations in five seconds or less while tolerating harsh environments that experience extreme temperature and/or humidity conditions (ntmos.det-tronics.com). Det-Tronics is part of UTC Fire [...]

nPulse Networks PCAP Express Delivers Simple Path to 10Gigabit Monitoring
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:04:02 -0500 EST
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — nPulse Network Systems LLC, a leading OEM designer of powerful network sensors for monitoring and security applications, has announced PCAP Express 10G, its latest hardware-accelerated implementation of the popular PCAP API. The product extends the functionality of nPulse’s PCAP Express technology up [...]

FBI Certifies SecuGen SDA04 OEM Fingerprint Sensor Module as FIPS 201/PIV Compliant
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:05:16 -0500 EST
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — SecuGen is pleased to announce that the SDA04, an advanced single finger capture device, has been certified by the FBI as compliant with the U.S. Government’s FIPS 201/PIV requirements. FIPS 201 places stringent requirements on the image quality of fingerprint devices [...]

At Interop NY, Napatech Announces 20GbE Pattern Matching Adapter for Security Apps
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:04:04 -0500 EST
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — At INTEROP in New York, Napatech announced an upgraded version of its Pattern Matching Adapter based on Tilera’s TILE64 Multicore processor. The new Pattern Matching Adapter can be used as a stand-alone product utilizing the two new added 10 Gbps ports [...]

Paragon GPS Launches Child Abduction Awareness Campaign in Texas
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:06:52 -0500 EST
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DALLAS, Texas — Paragon GPS announces the launch of child abduction awareness campaign that plans to educate people about the gravity of child abduction in today’s changing culture. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, a child is abducted or missing every [...]

Clareity Security Expands TEXT-pass+ Features to Include Cell Phone Alerts
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:03:55 -0500 EST
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Clareity Security Financial Services Group, a leading supplier of financial industry information security and identity authentication solutions announced today that their TEXT-pass+ line of customer authentication and transaction verification solutions will be expanded to include several key mobile banking functions. TEXT-pass+ already [...]

Leader Alert(R) Chosen by Mansfield City Schools for Health and Safety Alerting
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:22:16 -0500 EST
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lloyd D. Martin, superintendent of Mansfield City Schools, announced today that the school district has chosen Leader Alert(R), a health and safety alerting product, for use in its school district of 4,700 students. Leader Alert, the creation of Leader Technologies(R) of Columbus, [...]

Authernative Granted U.S. Patent for its Secure Financial Transactions Method
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:15:04 -0500 EST
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Authernative, Inc., the developer of innovative user and transaction authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the United States Patent & Trademark Office has granted the company a patent for a private and secure financial transactions method. The newly issued [...]

Leader Technologies to Provide Patented Leader Alert System to Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:21:38 -0500 EST
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) announced today it will use Westerville-based Leader Technologies’ patented Leader Alert(R) system to enhance airport security and make possible the simultaneous alerting of all key personnel in case of an emergency. According to Public Safety Director [...]

TeamF1 Unveils Advanced CPE Features for its Embedded Security Solutions
Fri, 30 May 2008 21:04:59 -0500 EST
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FREMONT, Calif. — TeamF1, Inc. (www.TeamF1.com), a leader in embedded networking and security software, today announced the availability of advanced features in its software platform, enabling comprehensive solutions for service providers’ customer premise equipment (CPE) gateways. These features include a TR-069 component library, network stack [...]

Lockdown Co. Wins Disney’s iParenting Award for Home Spa Safety
Fri, 23 May 2008 16:35:39 -0500 EST
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Lockdown Co. is excited to announce that, after undergoing extensive testing, their Steelcore Spa Security Safety Straps won the iParenting Media Award for the 2008 Excellent Products Call. iParenting.com is a Disney Internet Group media property, and a premier media site focused [...]

Authernative(R) Cryptographic Module Achieves Stringent FIPS 140-2 Standard
Fri, 23 May 2008 12:57:30 -0500 EST
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Authernative, Inc., the developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the Authernative(R) Cryptographic Module has been awarded Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS) 140-2 Validation. This certification from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) [...]

Newest Version of SARC Steganography Application Fingerprint Database Now Available
Tue, 06 May 2008 11:18:21 -0500 EST
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FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Backbone Security, the industry leader in advanced digital steganalysis tools, is pleased to announce the latest version of the Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB), the world’s largest commercially available hash set exclusive to steganography applications. Developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research [...]

Firefighter’s Invention Protects Public from Bioterrorism
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:04:02 -0500 EST
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TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The week-long experience of retired N.Y. firefighter Jim Thomsen after 9/11 at Ground Zero volunteering to search steaming dust and rubble for survivors, made him determined to develop a protective Air Shield that might someday reduce the danger of inhaling toxic dust. Just outside Buffalo, N.Y., he found the small workshop of Ted Arts, and as partners developed new technology able to protect against anthrax or other airborne terrorism attacks.

Arrowmid Group Brings SecureWireless Surveillance Products to Israel
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:24:04 -0500 EST
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LANDOVER, Md. — SecurWireless, Inc., provider of seamless wireless surveillance solutions for government, state and local, and commercial applications, has named Arrowmid Group Ltd., an Israel communications, security and defense firm, to its SecurVAR program. As the program’s first international Value Added Reseller, Arrowmid is the first to market SecurWireless’ best of breed wireless surveillance products outside of the United States.

MyKidisSafe Helps Protect Kids by Managing Phone Use
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:38:03 -0500 EST
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — MyKidisSafe, LLC announced today overwhelming industry response to its new Mobile Phone Software which was demonstrated for the first time at CTIA. Carriers, handset manufacturers and resellers were excited by the simplicity yet powerfulness of the software. The revolutionary software has many features including restricting use of a mobile phone while driving.

SecurWireless, KapLogic Team on Turnkey Wireless Physical Security Solutions
Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:09:22 -0500 EST
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LANDOVER, Md. — SecurWireless, Inc. (SWI), provider of fully integrated wireless surveillance products and services for government, state and local, and commercial applications, and KapLogic Corporation, the security industry’s leading developer of security integration software, have formed a joint marketing partnership.

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