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The University of Texas at El Paso Selects Locus Technologies Cloud Software for Compliance Management

2012-05-18T02:59:57Z

The University of Texas at El Paso Selects Locus Technologies Cloud Software for Compliance Management

UTEP Main Campus to Integrate Environmental Management via Locus Cloud

SAN FRANCISCO and El Paso, Texas, 21 May 2012— @PR2WEB - The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Department has selected Locus Technologies’ (Locus’) award-winning ePortal™ platform to provide a comprehensive, integrated system for monitoring and managing its compliance needs at its main campus in El Paso.

The UTEP EH&S department is responsible for a variety of regulatory compliance issues at the main campus, which is undergoing a major expansion. More than $290 million in new construction and renovation projects have been under way on the UTEP campus. University facilities services are working systematically to design new buildings to meet LEED specifications, re-design landscaping to conserve water, and retrofit existing facilities to reduce energy and water consumption. EH&S compliance activities are an integral part of all of these undertakings.

Prior to selecting ePortal, each person responsible for individual compliance activities was required to log tasks in Outlook calendars. Now, they will be able to centralize all activities into one, web-based Locus database. ePortal will provide the UTEP EH&S team with visibility and transparency from a full campus perspective of all activities, asset management, and campus construction to help ensure that the university is complying with all regulations. The university’s EH&S management will be able to take a more holistic view of its operations, enabling it to reduce departmental expenditures.

“Organizations of all types are looking beyond Outlook and spreadsheets to address their environmental and other compliance issues,” said Neno Duplan, president and CEO of Locus Technologies. “We are very pleased to become a partner of choice to the UTEP growth strategy by providing comprehensive software platform to better manage their compliance needs.”

“Management of our complex set of activities requires robust software architectures via the Cloud. We found in Locus’ platform a solution to meet our growth to Tier One head-on,” said Robert Moss, Assistant Vice President for Environmental Health and Safety. “By working with Locus, we will improve our ability to manage EH&S activities, which will in turn, improve our effectiveness. Locus’ ePortal helps us fulfill our commitment to sustainable growth as we prepare the campus for the evolving educational needs of our 21^st century students.”

About Locus Technologies

Locus provides businesses with the power to be green on demand and has pioneered web-based environmental software suites. Founded in 1997, Locus is a pioneering innovator that helped create and define environmental data management. Locus' software enables companies to organize and validate all key environmental information in a single system, which includes analytical data for water, air, soil, greenhouse gases, sustainability, energy, compliance, and environmental content. Locus software is delivered through Cloud computing (SaaS), so there is no hardware to procure, no large up-front license fee, and no complex set-ups. Locus also offers services to help implement and maintain environmental programs using our unique technologies.

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VISI to Host Enterprise Cloud Computing Seminar in May

2012-05-17T06:00:00Z

VISI to Host Enterprise Cloud Computing Seminar in May

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN., May 17, 2012 – @PR2WEB - Business and IT executives interested in learning the differences in various types of enterprise cloud providers are invited and encouraged to attend a complimentary seminar on the topic of enterprise cloud on May 30th at VISI’s Eden Prairie Data Center and headquarters.

Businesses can purchase enterprise cloud infrastructure from dozens of service providers in the marketplace today. While many providers classify their cloud platforms as "enterprise ready", no two enterprise cloud providers are exactly alike. Businesses need to take a reasoned approach to evaluating the capabilities of potential enterprise cloud vendors.

Jason Baker, VISI’s Chief Technology Officer, will cover a recommended three step approach when contracting services from an enterprise cloud provider including on how to identify the business IT stakeholder requirements, map the business requirements to the enterprise cloud provider's capabilities, and create a cloud service agreement.

Jason has over 17 years of experience working with technology organizations and businesses across Minnesota. As Chief Technology Officer, Jason serves as a technology guide helping businesses understand the impact of future technologies. He is a frequent speaker at regional and national technology conferences, and has written articles for many different business publications. In 2008, Jason led the technology team at VISI which created the first public cloud computing service in Minnesota.

“IT leaders recognize the opportunities created by cloud computing today, yet they struggle to translate that opportunity into meaningful action within their organizations,“ said Jason Baker, chief technology officer at VISI. “It’s time to have a conversation about which applications make the most sense to run in the cloud, and how to go about making that cloud transition.”

The seminar includes a complimentary breakfast and white paper on enterprise cloud computing. The seminar is free, but pre-registration is required and can be completed at www.visi.com/events.

About VISI:

VISI Incorporated (VISI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a Fortune 500® company. VISI provides a full range of data center services including colocation, managed services, hosting services and first-rate cloud computing infrastructure. VISI has the only commercially available Uptime Institute Design Certified Tier III data center in the Minnesota. VISI facilities are SSAE 16 Type II audited and staffed 24x7.

To learn more about VISI, follow us on Twitter or Facebook, call 612-395-9000 or visit www.visi.com.

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Vaultive Introduces Enterprise-Class Cloud Data Encryption Solution for Hosted Exchange

2012-05-16T22:45:08Z

Vaultive Introduces Enterprise-Class Cloud Data Encryption Solution for Hosted Exchange

Vaultive for Hosted Exchange Encrypts Data-at-Rest and Data-in-Use Within the Hosted Exchange Environment While Enterprise IT Retains Complete Control of the Encryption Keys

New York, NY – May 14, 2012 - @PR2WEB — Vaultive, a provider of cloud data encryption solutions that enable organizations to leverage the economy and efficiency of cloud computing while maintaining data security, control and compliance advantages of on-premise computing, today announced general availability of Vaultive for Hosted Exchange. Vaultive for Hosted Exchange is an enterprise-class cloud data encryption solution that enables customers to encrypt data-at-rest and data-in-use within the Hosted Microsoft® Exchange environment, while enterprise IT retains complete control of the encryption keys.

“Moving a vital application such as email to a cloud environment has the potential to save an enterprise a significant amount of time, resources and money, but security, data residency, privacy and regulatory compliance concerns are often barriers,” said Steve Coplan, research manager for 451 Research's Enterprise Security Practice. “In order to take advantage of the operational benefits of a cloud-based service without ceding the ability to manage access to data and emails residing on third-party infrastructure, a best practice is to require some mechanism to internally retain controls. Vaultive's approach allows organizations to encrypt data-at-rest in the cloud, while holding the keys to decrypt the data."

Vaultive is the only solution developed specifically for Hosted Exchange environments, including Microsoft® Office 365, that encrypts data-at-rest and data-in-use. Vaultive uses a patent-pending form of 256-bit AES encryption that preserves certain characteristics of the data so it can be searched, sorted, indexed, and otherwise processed in the cloud without ever being decrypted.

Vaultive’s application of industry-standard AES protects enterprise data from unauthorized access by a third party or the cloud provider, while enabling disclosure requests to be managed independently by the enterprise -- without placing the cloud provider in the position of disclosing customer data. “We were not willing to put our data or our clients’ data in the cloud without Vaultive,” said Chris Brody, senior managing director and president of Stillwater, LLC. “Microsoft and other cloud providers may be required to turn our data over to the government if subpoenaed, including data subject to attorney-client privilege. By using Vaultive for Hosted Exchange, when the government wants our data, they need to come to us, not the cloud provider.”

Additionally, because sensitive data never resides in the cloud in an unencrypted form, security risks and concerns about data residency are eliminated, while compliance with regulatory requirements such as SOX, GLBA, HIPAA, HITECH and PCI-DSS is achieved.

Vaultive for Hosted Exchange encrypts data as it travels over the network, and may be hosted on-premise. The entire process is completely transparent to the end-user. There is no software application or agent required to be installed on the user device, and tasks are completed without compromising functionality, performance, or changing the end-user experience in any manner. Furthermore, Vaultive for Hosted Exchange does not interfere with standard email security features such as malware and antivirus protection.

“CloudStrategies’ mission is to work with businesses to realize the benefits of the cloud and, in particular, Microsoft’s Online Services,” said Pete Zarras, CEO of CloudStrategies, a top-ranking member of Microsoft's exclusive Cloud Champions Club and a Microsoft Cloud Accelerate Partner. “Many of our prospective clients have been hesitant to move email to the cloud based on security concerns; Vaultive removes these concerns.” Zarras expanded, “Our employees are always on the go and email is critical for effective communication. We knew if Vaultive could handle our tough demands that we could confidently sell and deliver Vaultive solutions to our customers.”

Vaultive for Hosted Exchange is available now worldwide, and works with any Exchange hosted service. For additional details and pricing, please contact info@vaultive.com.

About Vaultive

Vaultive is a provider of cloud data encryption solutions that empower organizations to realize the cost savings, enhanced productivity and operational efficiencies of cloud computing while maintaining the data security, control and compliance advantages of on-premise computing. Vaultive enables this through the deployment of patent-pending data-in-use encryption technology that eliminates the data security, privacy, residency and regulatory compliance concerns associated with cloud deployment. As the only cloud data encryption solution engineered exclusively for Hosted Exchange, including Microsoft® Office 365 and offering support for other leading SaaS applications, Vaultive enables organizations to take advantage of cloud computing without compromise. Vaultive recently raised more than $10 million from leading venture capital firms .406 Ventures, New Science Partners, Harmony Partners, Security Growth Partners and Stillwater, LLC.

For more information, visit www.vaultive.com.

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The Cloud Universe: Get Involved and Make Money!

2012-05-16T12:45:16Z

The Cloud Universe: Get Involved and Make Money!

Fabasoft Cloud Developer Conference for existing or interested developers and partners.

Linz, on May 16, 2012 – PR2WEB - Apps make the handling of information easier and help organize everyday life. Information is available at any time on mobile end devices. These advantages can also be applied to the professional world. Alongside the development of Cloud Apps and the marketing of these apps via partner programs, the benefit of Cloud services for business applications is the focus of the free Cloud Developer Conference. The Fabasoft Cloud Developer Conference (CDC) takes place from June 20 – 22, 2012 in Linz, Austria.

By means of a rating system, each participant can select their personal favorites from the keynotes and workshops on offer and vote for them. Those sessions with the highest ratings will be included in the conference agenda. The topics range from the model-based development of Cloud Apps to the marketing of apps via innovative business models. Furthermore, you can gain know-how on the topics of accessibility, marketing, security and service levels as well as on aspects of web application and website optimization. Find more about the conference at: http://www.foliocloud.com/cdc.

„The CDC 2012 Summer and its core topics don’t just appeal to app developers but also to potential partners such as consultants and system integrators who design and implement holistic solutions. We want to show participants how they can use apps and Cloud applications to their advantage”, explains Andreas Dangl, Managing Director at Fabasoft. “After the excellent feedback from the last conference we’re expecting yet another doubling of conference participants.”

The Preconference Day takes place on June 20, 2012. As well as a foundation workshop for novices, for the first time free intensive training will also be offered for advanced Cloud App developers.

Highlights of the supporting program include the outstandingly spectacular Shadowland show and football European Championship public viewing over the rooftops of Linz.

Registration and conference program: http://www.foliocloud.com/cdc*

*) Participation is free, number of participants is limited

About the Fabasoft Cloud Developer Conference (CDC)
The Fabasoft Cloud Developer Conference is a free event for software developers, partners and marketing executives who want to help shape the future of IT within the Folio Cloud eco-system. The conference topics range from the model-based development of Cloud Apps to the marketing of apps via innovative business models. Highlights from the previous CDC can be viewed in this video: http://youtu.be/PJbmDhqhxk8

About Fabasoft
Fabasoft is a leading European software manufacturer and Cloud provider with 20 years’ IT experience. Fabasoft’s software products take care of the uniform capture, organization and archiving of all digital business documents and files as well the informal and structured cross-company collaboration. Fabasoft software products are used both in public administration and by renowned companies in the private sector. http://www.fabasoft.com

PR Contact:

Ulrike Kogler
Tel: +43 732 606162-0
E-mail: ulrike.kogler@fabasoft.com

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Endpoint Protector adds Content Aware Protection to Prevent Data Leaks to the Cloud

2012-05-16T02:56:34Z

Endpoint Protector adds Content Aware Protection to Prevent Data Leaks to the Cloud

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox and Co. is now part of Endpoint Protector 4.1

Bucharest, Romania, 15. May 2012: @PR2WEB - Company data security is under threat more than ever with cloud services such as Google Drive, Dropbox and iCloud finding their way on company PCs. Endpoints such as USB ports, CD/DVD drives, printers etc. are no longer the only concern when it comes to stopping leaks of sensitive data. The Internet and the cloud poses an even greater security threat by allowing an easy transfer of data through file upload services, e-mail, instant messaging applications and other types of applications. On top of these are the currently expanding cloud services, which bring new security risks for companies worldwide. To prevent data loss for businesses via the cloud and at the endpoint, CoSoSys announces today the availability of the latest Endpoint Protector 4.1 version as a customer preview with an advanced Content Aware Protection feature available for its Windows Endpoint Protector Client.

The new version offers IT departments advanced security features to minimize all risks of losing valuable files to the cloud or of exposing them to data theft or data leaks. Having the ability to inspect in depth data on the Client PC endpoint before it leaves the network, Endpoint Protector lets IT departments know at all times where, how and who in their network is trying to copy or move sensible information outside the company and take action by enforcing policies to either stop data before leaving the network or to simply monitor all data in motion, all this offering a valuable insight to employee and insider intentions.

“The increased use of cloud services to help share valuable business data without limits, has not only improved efficiency, but at the same time led to hard to detect data leakage threats, making data sharing over the cloud today’s IT security matter”, says CoSoSys CEO Roman Foeckl. “Taking action at the endpoint is the most effective way to a full data loss prevention strategy. Trying to stop data on the gateway is usually already a step to late since data has been encrypted by the specific application or service that accesses it and cannot be inspected anymore at this point for sensible content violations. Therefore DLP has to happen at the endpoint.”

As more and more cloud services are adding additional security risks to company data, the Content Aware Protection feature in Endpoint Protector allows data to be flagged as sensible based on each company’s own defined policies that can be enforced for regulated data such as Credit Card Numbers or Personal Identifiable Information like Social Security Numbers or on keywords and even for certain file types. Content Aware Protection monitors all data use and easily identifies users trying to move data away from their laptop or workstation out of the network via:

Cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, SugarSync, etc.), or

Applications such as E-mail clients (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc.), Instant Messaging (Skype, Yahoo Messenger, etc.), Web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.) or

Removable devices like USB Flash Drives or external hard drives

Endpoint Protector 4.1 with Content Aware Protection module is available as Hardware or Virtual Appliance. The data and device security solution ensures a complete and proactive protection against both inside and outside threats for organizations in an easy, but highly efficient manner with seamless integration and easy administration through its intuitive to use web-based interface. To try Endpoint Protector today and for more details, please visit:
http://www.endpointprotector.com/en/index.php/products/endpoint_protector

About CoSoSys
CoSoSys is specialized in data loss prevention (DLP), device control and endpoint security for Windows, Mac and Linux endpoints and development of applications for portable storage device enhancement. The application portfolio includes functions from data leak prevention, device control, file tracing and shadowing, password security, data synchronization and network security. CoSoSys distributes its products globally through Distributors, Resellers and directly to users at http://www.EndpointProtector.com. CoSoSys is an independent software developer since a management buyout from Astaro in July 2011. CoSoSys enjoys a continuously growing installation base of users worldwide and was recognized in 2011 as one of the fastest growing technology companies being a winner of the 2011 Deloitte Technology FAST 50 ranking for Central Europe. The company has offices in Germany, the United States and Romania.

Images and additional materials:
http://www.endpointprotector.com/company/press_room

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Upcoming BigData Webinars for for the week of May 14th @BigDataWebinars by @BigDataNetwork

2012-05-12T01:30:40Z

Upcoming BigData Webinars for for the week of May 14th @BigDataWebinars by @BigDataNetwork

Submit Webinar Information to BDwebinars@pr2web.com

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Upcoming Cloud Computing Webinars for the week of May 14th @CloudWebinars by @TheCloudNetwork

2012-05-12T01:28:57Z

Upcoming Cloud Computing Webinars for the week of May 14th @CloudWebinars by @TheCloudNetwork

Submit Webinar Information to cloudwebinars@pr2web.com

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Upcoming BigData Events for the week of May 14th @BigDataEvents by @BigDataNetwork

2012-05-12T01:27:46Z

Upcoming BigData Events for the week of May 14th @BigDataEvents by @BigDataNetwork

Submit Webinar Information to BDevents@pr2web.com

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Upcoming Cloud Computing Events for the week of May 14th @CloudEvent by @TheCloudNetwork

2012-05-12T01:26:34Z

Upcoming Cloud Computing Events for the week of May 14th @CloudEvent by @TheCloudNetwork

Submit Event Information to cloudevents@pr2web.com or Linkedin Group - The Cloud Network

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Fabasoft Cloud Developer Conference 2012 Summer

2012-05-12T01:07:38Z

Event announcement

Help shape your Cloud Developer Conference!

@PR2WEB -The free Fabasoft Cloud Developer Conference 2012 Summer is the meeting point for software developers from all over the world interested in the development and marketing of Cloud-based applications in the Fabasoft eco-system. We invite you to put together your own personal conference. You determine which presentations and hands-on sessions make it onto the agenda.

How does it work?

We have collected a number of topics and extracts in Folio Cloud. Now it’s over to you to decide which sessions you want to see on the conference agenda. Simply log in and vote for your favorites. (LINK)

The topics range from the model-based development of Cloud Apps to marketing via innovative business models. Three parallel tracks with different focuses cover not just aspects of Cloud App development but for the first time also Faba5, Fabasoft Mindbreeze InSite and Fabasoft app.telemetry Cloud for the optimization of web applications and websites.

As a participant you can learn how to create Cloud Apps efficiently and market them via the Cloud App Store (www.cloudappstore.com). Presentations and workshops offer know-how on the topics of accessibility, marketing, security and service levels. Fabasoft experts are also on-hand to answer questions and share experiences.

The preconference day brings a further innovation. Alongside the foundation workshop for novices, there will also be free intensive training for advanced Cloud App developers on offer.

“After the excellent feedback from the last Cloud Developer Conference we are expecting to double the number of participants again this year,” Andreas Dangl, Managing Director at Fabasoft is pleased with the constantly growing developer community.

The highlights from this year’s supporting entertainment program are the outstandingly spectacular Shadowland performance and football European Championship public viewing looking out over the rooftops of Linz.

You can take a quick look back at the last CDC in this video: http://youtu.be/PJbmDhqhxk8

Visit us in Linz and become a Cloud App developer. Participation is free. Register at: www.foliocloud.com/cdc *

*Note: Limited number of participants

Kurzeintrag: IT-Press (140 Zeichen)

Meeting point for software developers who want to develop and market business applications in the Fabasoft eco-system. Participation free.

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