First Financial Network, Inc. to Sell $75 Million Commercial Real Estate Loan Portfolio
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ — First Financial Network, Inc., the nation’s leading loan sale advisor, today announced the offering of more than $75 million in non-performing commercial real estate loans. The portfolio is being marketed on behalf of a U.S. banking institution.
Bliss Morris, President and CEO of First Financial Network, said, “We are currently marketing four portfolios totaling nearly $400 million. That number will more than triple in the near term as we have over $1.3 billion in transactions slated over the next two quarters. This increase in secondary market activity is representative of the changing economic conditions resulting from the general decline in the credit markets. We are pleased to be assisting numerous financial institutions with the disposition of diverse portfolio types and are proud of the firm’s proven ability to execute successful loan sale transactions.”
Founded in 1989, First Financial Network is the most experienced U.S. loan sale advisory firm, having originally assisted the Resolution Trust Corporation with the disposition of billions in loans during the bailout of the S&L crisis. This experience bodes well as other financial institutions seek to mitigate risk as the economy cycles again into uncertain times.
The portfolio announced today consists of over 200 loans secured by various types of commercial real estate located primarily in the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest United States. Property types include commercial, retail, residential, land and multifamily.
First Financial Network will market and manage all facets of the sale and will stratify the portfolio into pools based on collateral type, performance, geographic location and borrower relationships. A highly targeted marketing campaign will be launched to procure sophisticated purchasers in order to obtain maximum value on the portfolio. The company will utilize its online Loan Trading Platform(TM) to provide qualified investors with immediate access to due diligence information and the opportunity to place bids. Investors will be given the opportunity to bid on individual loans, pools of loans or the entire portfolio.
Investor due diligence is scheduled to begin August 29 and bids will be taken September 25, 2008. For additional details regarding the offering, please call 405.748.4100 or visit .
About First Financial Network:
Since its founding in 1989, FFN has defined the loan sale industry, selling billions of dollars in loans and other assets in 28 countries. The nation’s leading loan sale advisor, FFN currently serves more top 25 banking institutions than any other firm in the nation. In addition, the company serves as loan sale advisor for agencies of the Federal government, commercial banks, major foreign banks and other lenders. The company’s online Loan Trading Platform(TM) and Metrics(TM), an integrated transaction management system, are used in conjunction with exceptional marketing techniques to achieve optimal value in today’s secondary market. For further information, call 405.748.4100 or visit .
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Homes of the Future Offered in Sheffingdell and Reverdy End
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ — K2C real estate Solutions, a real estate consulting firm that provides marketing and sales services to builders and developers, knows what homebuyers are looking for when purchasing a home.
Jake Kent, President of K2C real estate Solutions, says the latest research shows homeowners are not only looking for homes they can afford, but they are looking for homes that offer smart design for convenient living.
K2C real estate Solutions’ featured communities Sheffingdell and Reverdy End include homes designed with today’s active and busy lifestyles in mind. Its standard offerings include upgrades that are not found in most new homes. These homes include home offices, lofts, wine cellars, large kitchens, bonus rooms that can be used as media rooms and more.
“When we are designing homes, we always think about what our clients want,” says Kent. “Our clients want homes that not only offer comfort, but functionality as well. We design these homes to fit everyone’s lifestyles and needs.”
Kent also acknowledged that with the current housing market and the high inventory of homes in this price range, builders and designers must be intuitive of the needs of homebuyers.
About K2C real estate Solutions
K2C real estate Solutions provides turnkey marketing and sales services to builders and developers. K2C’s mission is to provide quality real estate consulting services that enable customers to enjoy efficient transactions while purchasing or selling a home or investment property. Focus areas include South Charlotte (Lancaster, Mecklenburg, Union and York Counties).
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Krispy Kreme’s Fan-Favorite Football Doughnuts Back in Stores Just in Time for Kickoff
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. is giving football fans across the country another way to root for their favorite teams and get excited about football season!
Krispy Kreme’s fan-favorite football doughnuts are now available in participating stores, just in time for kickoff. These classic yeast-raised doughnuts are cut into small football shapes, and then topped with chocolate icing and decorated with white laces. football doughnuts, which can be customized with your favorite team’s colors, are the tasty way to show your team spirit this season.
Krispy Kreme is also featuring tailgate packs, which include one dozen football doughnuts and one dozen of Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed. This one-of-a-kind snack is perfect to share with friends and family while watching the big game.
“Every year, we have customers anxiously awaiting the arrival of football doughnuts in stores,” said Krispy Kreme’s Chef Ron Rupocinski. “Krispy Kreme doughnut tailgate packs are the perfect treat for pre-game tailgates or a halftime snack. We hope our customers will make Krispy Kreme a part of their game day and Monday Night football ritual!”
Football doughnuts are available from now until September 30. Beginning on October 1, football doughnuts will be available only on weekends until Super Bowl Sunday on February 1. Specially ordered team color football doughnuts can be ordered at no additional cost by calling a local participating Krispy Kreme store at least 48 hours in advance.
About Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is a leading branded specialty retailer of premium quality sweet treats, including its signature hot Original Glazed(R) doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, the company has offered the highest quality doughnuts and great tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Krispy Kreme is proud that for decades its Fundraising program has helped non-profit organizations raise millions of dollars in needed funds. Today, Krispy Kreme and its one-of-a-kind Hot Light can be found in approximately 490 locations around the world. Visit us at .
Information contained in this press release, other than historical information, should be considered forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or expected. Among the key factors that may have a direct bearing on Krispy Kreme’s operating results, performance or financial condition are the outcome of pending governmental investigations, including by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York; potential indemnification obligations and limitations of our director and officer liability insurance; the quality of Company and franchise store operations; our ability, and our dependence on the ability of our franchisees, to execute on our and their business plans; our relationships with our franchisees; our ability to implement our international growth strategy; our ability to implement our new domestic operating model and refranchising strategy; currency, economic, political and other risks associated with our international operations; the price and availability of raw materials needed to produce doughnut mixes and other ingredients; compliance with government regulations relating to food products and franchising; our relationships with wholesale customers; our ability to protect our trademarks; risks associated with our high levels of indebtedness; restrictions on our operations and compliance with covenants contained in our secured credit facilities; changes in customer preferences and perceptions; significant changes in our management; risks associated with competition; and other factors discussed in Krispy Kreme’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2008 and other periodic reports filed with the SEC..
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Binary Tree’s Exchange Migration Solution Assists Symantec Enterprise Vault Customers With Migration Efforts
NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ — Binary Tree, Inc. announced today it has worked with Symantec on the latest release of its Exchange migration solution aimed at helping Symantec Enterprise Vault customers migrate from Notes / Domino to Outlook / Exchange.
Release 3.0 of Binary Tree’s award-winning CMT Universal(TM) (CMT for Exchange) e-mail migration solution will offer automatic conversion of Lotus Notes Archive Shortcuts to Exchange Archive Shortcuts for Symantec’s sizeable Enterprise Vault client base.
Enterprise Vault is one of the most widely installed e-mail archiving solutions available today. Upon meeting a specified policy criterion, Enterprise Vault automatically archives user e-mail. Archived content is immediately available via federated search for users on either Lotus Notes or Microsoft Outlook. A shortcut containing document links to the archived data is then saved in the user’s inbox providing transparent access to the archived e-mail. Lotus Notes users migrating to Outlook/Exchange will continue to have seamless access to archived items, once the Domino document links to the original items are re-established. During the conversion of the document links, users can freely move between Notes and Outlook, never losing access to their vital e-mail resources.
CMT Universal(TM) 3.0 ensures that Enterprise Vault links migrated from Notes to Exchange continue to be viable and actionable. The conversion is performed during the e-mail migration with CMT Universal(TM) ensuring mail migration is a one-step-process for Enterprise Vault users.
CMT Universal(TM) 3.0 is scheduled for release end of Q3, 2008.
ABOUT BINARY TREE
Binary Tree provides industry leading solutions that analyze, integrate, migrate and extend enterprise messaging and collaboration. Binary Tree’s industry-leading CMT Suite of Products perform analysis, coexistence and migration between Lotus Notes / Domino, Microsoft Outlook / Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint and Google Apps, and their consulting services guide customers through the often complex process with a proven methodology — minimizing risk and optimizing the customers’ migration and coexistence experience. Binary Tree is one of 200 Microsoft National SI Managed Gold Partners, an IBM Premier Partner and a Google Enterprise Partner. The company is headquartered in the NY Metro area, with representation and business partners worldwide. They were recently ranked for the 2nd year in a row on the INC. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the country.
For media enquiries, please contact Julieanne Speciale: 917-885-1204,
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Herman Miller Inc Announces a Strategic International Alliance With POSH Office Systems (Hong Kong) Ltd.
HONG KONG, August 19 /PRNewswire/ — Herman Miller Inc today announces that it has negotiated an
International strategic alliance agreement with POSH Office Systems (Hong
Kong) Ltd. POSH is a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of
office systems across the Asia Pacific region. With a design office in Hong
Kong, and ISO 9001/14001 accredited manufacturing facilities in China, POSH
design and produce seating, systems furniture and storage solutions for
business and home environments. The company sells through a substantial
franchise network across China, and through a number of international
distributors in Asia. The business was established over 45 years ago, and is
headed by CEO, Eric Yim.
The agreement, which comes into effect on the 1st October
2008, allows Herman Miller and POSH access to each others’ product portfolio
and distribution network. Both businesses will work closely together to
ensure the expanded reach of their respective brands as they continue to
support their rapidly expanding international customer base.
The alliance brings the strengths of both businesses together,
developing a capability which creates significant growth opportunities for
both companies and enables them to offer their customers a wider product
offering and a greater choice of solutions.
Commenting on the alliance John Portlock, Herman Miller’s
President for International said: “We have found the best partner to
accelerate our progress in Greater China and Asia. I am delighted at the
prospect of working with Eric Yim and his talented team as we extend our
reach together.”
“We are very excited to be partnering with John Portlock and
the Herman Miller team,” said Eric Yim, POSH President and CEO. “This
alliance will not only provide broader capacity and capability in
distribution and servicing our customers, but also improve the value
proposition for our combined high-design product portfolios in the Asia
Pacific region.”
About Herman Miller Inc.
The designs and services of Herman Miller enhance the
performance of human habitats worldwide, making customers’ lives more
productive, rewarding, delightful, and meaningful. The company’s
award-winning products, complemented by furniture management and strategic
consulting services, generated over US$2 billion in revenue during fiscal
2008. Widely recognized for both its innovative products and business
practices, Herman Miller is a recipient of the prestigious National Design
Award for product design from the Smithsonian Institution’s Cooper-Hewitt,
National Design Museum, and in 2008 the company was once again cited by
FORTUNE magazine as the “Most Admired” company in its industry and included
among CRO magazine’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens.” The company trades on the
NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol MLHR.
About POSH Office Systems
Based in Hong Kong, POSH is a leader in the design,
manufacture and marketing of office systems in Asia Pacific. The company
operates with over 1000 employees, a design office in Hong Kong, a franchise
network in China and over 30 international distributors worldwide. POSH has
been voted as the “Best Office furniture Brand” in Hong Kong by CAPITAL
magazine in 2007; and recognized with the award of “Eco-Business 2007″ by
Business Environment Council and “The Green Medal” by The Federation of Hong
Kong Industries for its leadership and stewardship in protecting the
environment. Eric Yim was also honored as the Young Industrialist of Hong
Kong 2005.
Contacts:
Susan Koole,
Herman Miller/USA,
susan_koole@hermanmiller.com ,
1-616-654-5709;
Raphaela Wong,
Herman Miller/Asia,
raphaela_wong@hermanmiller.com ,
86-21-6141-7066;
Luke Dawson,
Herman Miller/EMEA,
luke_dawson@hermanmiller.com ,
44-1249-707-469;
Keiko Maezawa,
Herman Miller/Japan,
keiko_maezawa@hermanmiller.com ,
81-3-3444-9472.
Lam Lam,
POSH Office Systems,
Lam_lam@posh.com.hk ,
852-2816-228.
Internet For more information on Herman Miller visit
http://www.hermanmiller.com
For more information on POSH Office Systems visit http://www.posh.com.hk
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OBSNews.com Reports on the 10th Annual Search Engine Strategies (SES), San Jose Conference Aug 18-21, 2008
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ — OBSNews.com is set to cover the world’s largest gathering of the top search engine companies, internet marketing and online advertising experts and technology executives at the conference (SES) next week in computer technology epicenter San Jose, CA. Organizers predict that over 7,000 participants will attend this year’s events.
World Leading search engine Optimization and search engine Marketing Education
In addition to the Google Dance and many other networking and social events, the conference is based on providing access to four and a half days of intensive training in cutting-edge search engine Optimization (SEO) and search engine Marketing (SEM) techniques. search engine advertising is the foundation of Google’s great wealth and power, and billions more advertising and marketing dollars are migrating to Google and the web as consumers increasingly spend their time online.
Companies who want to know how to get their websites popular in Google’s ‘free’ or ‘natural’ results also come to the SES conference to learn the most effective creativity-driven SEO strategies. The organizers of the event say that they have spent considerable effort to make sure the event provides exceptional content to everyone from complete novices in SEO and SEM to world-leading experts in the industry.
Get a chance to visit Google’s headquarters
A highlight of last year’s conference in San Jose was more than 3,000 conference participants partying at the world-famous Google Dance at the Googleplex in Mountain View, CA. SES Conference attendees received free bus transportation from the conference to Google’s headquarters for a free all-you-can-eat-and-drink extravaganza followed by a dance party that stretched into the wee hours. More than 2,000 Google engineers, other employees, and their friends were also on hand having fun.
The conference has been operating since 1999 and is held around the world in many US cities as well as cities throughout Asia and Europe. The conference is organized by Incisive Interactive Marketing LLC, which is the marketing services division of Incisive Media PLC, a UK based business information provider.
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Issue 6 Language is Approved for Ohio’s Resort/Casino
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ — On Thursday, August 14, the Ohio Ballot Board approved the language for Issue #6, which will allow Ohio voters on November 4th, an opportunity to legalize the first resort/casino in Ohio. The final step to place Issue 6 on the November ballot will be to await the validation of 402,235 signatures of Ohio voters that are being checked by the 88 local Board of Elections. Approximately 800,000 signatures were submitted to the Ohio Secretary of State (that reached the 5% threshold in 81 of Ohio’s 88 counties) on August 5th. The Secretary of State has sent a directive to the 88 Board of Elections requesting that the validation process be completed by August 26th.
Issue Six is to approve a $600 million destination resort/casino in Clinton County, Ohio with 30% of the revenues going to the 88 counties based on a per capita basis. The project will employ up to 5000 jobs along with thousands of jobs in the construction of the project.
“Issue Six represents several important areas for Ohioans. First, we can make a great impact with the jobs that this project will offer. With up to 5000 permanent jobs that cannot be outsourced, with an average salary of $34,000 plus full benefits along with 2000-3000 construction jobs to build the $600 million resort casino, this is an important issue to thousands of Ohio families that have been hit hard by the job loss in our state. Secondly, by generating over $800 million yearly in projected gross gaming revenues, money will be shared by all 88 Ohio counties — every year, based on population. Each county can spend the dollars as they choose — there are no strings attached. Finally, nearly every state around Ohio has a successful casino industry (in fact there are 38 states that have casinos), and it is time to reverse the trend of our money leaving our state at 65 MPH and keep the dollars here, “said Dr. Brad Pressman, co founder of MyOhioNow.com.
“Ohioans have responded positively to the MyOhioNow.com casino plan as an idea that finally makes sense for our state. It is important to us that we present this issue with complete honesty and transparency. We fully expect the opposition to be funded by the gambling interests that surround Ohio. They are upset that their free lunch is over and that Ohio is attempting to stop the billions of dollars that leave our state every year to the casinos that surround us. With states such as Indiana that collect approximately $900 million every year in taxes from their casinos, these gambling companies may invest dollars as opposition to Issue Six to ensure that it will not pass. They want to continue to control Ohio dollars. Issue 6 will reverse that trend and return dollars to Ohio,” said Rick Lertzman, co-founder of MyOhioNow.com
The MyOhioNow.com project is a joint venture with Lakes Entertainment of Minnesota who are operators of premier gaming facilities. The $600,000,000 casino/resort destination site that is located off I-71 (at State Route 73) is situated in southwest Ohio in Clinton County.
Below is the language as it will appear on the November 4th ballot:
ISSUE #6
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION BY INITIATIVE PETITION FOR A CASINO NEAR WILMINGTON
IN SOUTHWEST OHIO AND DISTRIBUTE TO ALL OHIO COUNTIES A TAX ON THE CASINO
(Proposed by Initiative Petition)
To adopt Section 6a to Article XV of the Ohio Constitution
This proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution would:
1. Authorize one privately owned casino with a required minimum initial investment of $600 million on a 94-acre site located near the northwest corner of State Route 73 and Interstate 71 in southwest Ohio in Chester Township near Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio.
2. Require the casino to pay a tax of up to 30% on its gross receipts for gaming less payouts. The taxes are to be used first to pay expenses of regulating and collecting taxes from the casino, then for funding of gambling prevention and treatment programs, and the remainder to be distributed in the amount of 10% to Clinton County and 90% to the remaining counties based on population and to be used at each county’s discretion.
3. Reduce the tax paid by the casino authorized by this amendment to the lesser of the rate taxed on another casino or 25%, in the event another casino is permitted in Ohio in the future.
4. Require that the casino be subject to all other applicable types of taxes that are currently in effect in Ohio.
5. Authorize the casino to conduct any game permitted in the State of Nevada, or any state adjacent to Ohio, including any type of card or table games, slot machines, and electronic gaming devices, except bets on races or sporting events. Only persons age 21 and over would be permitted to place bets. Amounts of bets would not be subject to any limits now or in the future. Days and hours of operation would not be subject to limits.
6. Set aside the application to the casino of all local and state laws and any constitutional provisions that would prohibit the operation of this privately owned casino, including any local zoning law that would prohibit or place restrictions on a casino from operating on the property in question.
If approved, this proposed amendment shall take effect 30 days after the election.
For more information on Ohio Issue 6 and MyOhioNow.com please visit the website:
www.MyOhioNow.com
Political Shinanigans Boost Search Activity for Paris Hilton and John Edwards on Lycos Top Search List
WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ — Lycos, Inc. (), a leading provider of social publishing, media and search services, today announced the following information from The Lycos 50(TM), the 50 most popular Internet search results for the week ending Aug. 9, 2008. For a complete list of The Lycos 50 and for in-depth text of The Lycos 50 Daily Report, go to . Readers of The Lycos 50 can also share their thoughts on Internet trends and pop culture on The Lycos 50 Blog located at and the Under the Red Carpet Blog at .
Biggest Movers and Shakers for Week Ending Aug. 9, 2008:
1. Paris Hilton Ad 733 %
2. John Edwards 680 %
3. Morgan Freeman 600 %
4. Brett Farve 545 %
5. 2008 Summer Olympics 510 %
6. “So You Think You Can Dance” 475 %
7. Eva Mendes 430 %
8. Katie Holmes 360 %
9. “Last Comic Standing” 305 %
10. “Pineapple Express” 240 %
Search Gainers:
Search activity for Paris Hilton (#1) is up 733 percent this week, driven in part by the Paris Hilton Ad, hitting back at presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain. In the ad, socialite Hilton calls republican candidate McCain a “wrinkly white-haired guy” and offers her own “hot” energy policy plan. Hilton’s presidential parody ad was launched last week in response to Sen. McCain’s TV ad, which undermines democratic presidential rival Sen. Barack Obama by likening Obama’s popularity to celebrities Hilton and Britney Spears. In other political news, online interest in John Edwards jumps 680 percent after Edwards admitted to having an affair with a former campaign aid. After months of speculation, the former U.S. senator and democratic presidential candidate admitted to Bob Woodruff on ABC’s “Nightline” he did in fact have an affair with one of his former campaign aids, Rielle Hunter. Meanwhile, the 2008 Summer Olympics are breaking TV viewing records and bringing home the gold with web users, as search interest increases five-fold. Other summer TV series scoring big hits online include “So You Think You Can Dance,” up 475 percent, and “Last Comic Standing,” rising 305 percent after the show crowned its first female winner, 25-year-old Los Angeles-based comic, Iliza Shlesinger.
The Lycos 50(TM) Top 10 Search Terms for the Week Ending Aug. 9, 2008:
1) Paris Hilton 6) Danica Patrick
2) Clay Aiken 7) Pamela Anderson
3) YouTube 
California Earthquake
4) Heath Ledger 9) Britney Spears
5) Manny Ramirez 10) Kim Kardashian
About Lycos, Inc.
Lycos, Inc. operates search and technology web sites that foster online communities, including the new Lycos Cinema community, bringing people together one flick at a time. Other Lycos products and sites include Lycos.com, Hotbot.com, Tripod.com, Angelfire.com, Gamesville.com, Lycos Mail, Webon, WhoWhere.com and The Lycos 50(TM). Lycos, Inc. () is a wholly owned subsidiary of Daum Communications Corp., a leading Internet portal and e-commerce destination in Korea with a growing presence throughout the Asian markets. Lycos was acquired by Korean Daum Communications Corp. in October 2004 and has its U.S. headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts. Daum Communications Corp. is traded on the KOSDAQ: 035720, .
Lycos(R) is a registered trademark of Lycos, Inc. All other product or service marks mentioned herein are those of Daum Communications Corp., Lycos, Inc. or their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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IronKey and DeviceLock Partner to Secure Private Data and USB Ports
SAN RAMON, Calif. and LOS ALTOS, Calif., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ — DeviceLock Inc., a worldwide leader in endpoint device access control, and IronKey, Inc., maker of the world’s most secure usb flash drive, today announced that they will jointly market a comprehensive, enterprise-grade solution to securely manage the use of portable storage devices within the confines of the corporate network.
IronKey flash drives encrypt data using hardware-based, military-grade encryption, thus protecting critical corporate information should the device be lost or stolen. DeviceLock software controls and audits downloading and uploading activity via PC ports, wireless networks, printers and drives, including portable usb flash drives. The combination of the FIPS-certified cryptographic data protection of IronKey drives, together with DeviceLock’s highly-granular user access permissions, creates a seamless data leakage solution that enforces usb device control policies from the desktop to the pocket. This also enables IronKey devices to be white-listed, allowing only these highly-secure devices to be used in corporate usb ports.
“DeviceLock and IronKey foresee continued growth in the use of removable storage devices by employees due to the small and convenient form factor,” explains Ashot Oganesyan, chief technology officer at DeviceLock. “Our mutual mission is to help IT security staff cope with the resultant threat to data privacy and security in an efficient, comprehensive and deeply granular manner.”
Featuring a comprehensive central management platform fully integrated with Microsoft Active Directory(R), DeviceLock enables security administrators to precisely control, monitor online, shadow-copy, log and analyze end-user access to all types of devices and local ports on their personal computers, as well as automatically block operations of hardware keyloggers. DeviceLock proactively protects against data leakage and corporate network infiltration by malware via the local ports of distributed computers, thus significantly reducing business risks resulting from insider malicious actions, errors or negligence.
“Organizations today are looking for easy-to-use solutions that enable both the flexibility of using mobile data storage devices, as well as the assurance that sensitive data is encrypted and fully protected when transferred via usb ports,” said Steve Ryan, senior vice president of business development at IronKey. “The combined IronKey and DeviceLock solution provides the level of comprehensive protection against both internal and external threats to data privacy and security that our customers demand.”
IronKey brings unprecedented mobile data security through a combination of security applications and services along with hardware-based encryption. Together, DeviceLock and IronKey help to prevent employees from using their corporate and personal computing resources to siphon off valued information beyond the scope of their jobs and outside the guidelines of IT security policies.
For pricing and availability, contact the DeviceLock North American sales team at , or call 1-925-231-0041.
About DeviceLock, Inc.
Since its inception in 1996 as SmartLine Inc, DeviceLock, Inc. has been providing DeviceLock endpoint security software to organizations that rely on Microsoft technologies. DeviceLock software is currently installed on more than 3 million computers in more than 55,000 organizations around the globe including financial institutions, telecommunications companies, state and federal government agencies, classified military networks, and educational institutions. DeviceLock, Inc. is an international organization with offices in San Ramon (California, US), London (UK), Ratingen (Germany), Moscow (Russia) and Milan (Italy). For more information, visit DeviceLock web-site at .
About IronKey
IronKey products and services bring the power of authentication, encryption, identity management and privacy to consumers and businesses around the world. We blend world-class security expertise with product design that emphasizes usability, simplicity and accessibility. All IronKey products are FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified.
The IronKey Team consists of experts in consumer devices, information security, privacy and secure banking technologies, with prior executive roles at Apple, Arcot Systems, Earthlink, Entrust, First Data Corp, GeoTrust, PayPal, RedCannon, RSA Security, Teros, Tumbleweed, Valicert and VISA.
Founded in 2005, IronKey is privately held and based in Los Altos, CA. For more information, visit: .
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LAW and ORDER Magazine Recognizes Outstanding Police Vehicle Graphics Design
DEERFIELD, Ill., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ — When fractions of a second could mean life or death for officers or citizens, it is imperative that police vehicles are immediately and clearly distinguished as emergency vehicles as they approach and pass other vehicles at dangerously high speeds. While the appearance of police vehicles takes into consideration public perception and aesthetics, above all, it is about safety and identification. Agencies’ designs have also begun incorporating state, county and regional symbols, mission statements and mottos to represent the communities they serve. Color schemes, as well as makes and models of police vehicles are changing to reflect the future of law enforcement. The traditional black-and-white color scheme is being replaced with solid, bolder, brighter colors. The Dodge Charger is fast becoming the vehicle of choice for some departments across the country.
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Today, LAW and ORDER Magazine is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 International Police Vehicle Design Contest.
The annual contest was started more than 20 years ago, but in 2004, LAW and ORDER Magazine took the redevelopment of vehicle design to a new level with the introduction of marking guidelines. The guidelines tried to turn a fairly subjective method for marking and identifying police vehicles into a standardized system.
This year’s contest was judged by three law enforcement professionals who are in various public safety positions. Deputy Chief Mack Sanders of the Markham, IL Police Department; Vicky Matyas-Smith, executive director for the Southwest Conference of Mayors; and Dan Roudebush, deputy sheriff of the Clinton County, IN Sheriff’s Office.
The 2008 Police Vehicle Design contest judging was based on the integrity of the designs submitted to the competition, as well as how each design met the criteria as outlined in the contest guidelines. The 2008 Vehicle Design judges focused on the safety of the officer driving and the ability to identify it as a law enforcement vehicle. The judges looked for departmental symbols, names in easy-to-read lettering, a badge, shield or community seal, emergency phone numbers and Web sites. For visibility, the judges looked for reflective tape, chevron, and decals.
This year’s Grand Prize went to the Pendleton Police Department in Pendleton, IN. The Pendleton Police used the black-and-white color combo to reflect the true origin of squad cars but gave it a modern flair by mimicking the new Dodge Super Bee sticker package. The agency chose the flat black over reflective for a more stealth look at night. A subtle silver reflective stripe outlines the black. The rear quarter panel features an image of the town’s waterfall.
The Judges said, “We like the hood and the very unique design. The black quarter panel flows well with the spoiler. The car is easily identifiable as police, but not overly done. It looks like ‘pure aggressiveness.’ This Charger is nostalgic, yet hip — the complete package.”
This year’s People’s Choice Award, which was decided by an online voting system from all of the entries received, went to the Pitt Community College Police Department in Greenville, NC. While most of North Carolina’s 58 community colleges employ security officers, Pitt Community College in Greenville is one of a select few to feature its own police department. As such, PCC law enforcement vehicles prominently display the word “POLICE” to signify that officers on campus are police, not security. The letters spelling out “POLICE” are printed in the school’s official color, reflex blue, and can be easily read from a distance. Black striping and black trim around the “POLICE” graphic add to the vehicles’ commanding look.
Ed Sanow, Editorial Director of LAW and ORDER Magazine, said, “The Jeep Liberty used by the Pitt Community College Police has a very clean design. The slicktop vehicle doesn’t shout POLICE. Yet on the nation’s campuses, often patrolled by security officers, it is clearly marked as a POLICE vehicle. This distinction is a big deal for campuses patrol by police. The addition of the school’s logo and the use of the school’s colors all add to the professional appearance. The overall effect is low-key police presence, an advantage on most campuses, until a high police presence is needed. Of the nearly 6,000 online votes, this is the People’s Choice!”
The complete list of winners will be published in the August 2008 issue of LAW and ORDER Magazine. For more information, please visit .
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