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Varonis DatAdvantage Gives Rabobank Full Control Over Data Access and Permissions; Enables Regulatory Compliance
NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Varonis Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNS), the leading provider of software solutions for unstructured, human-generated enterprise data, today detailed how its DatAdvantage for Windows and DatAdvantage for SharePoint solutions help Rabobank, a Dutch multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands, control its data access and permissions and enable regulatory compliance.
Full Visibility into Data Ownership, Full Control over Permissions Management: With so much unstructured data, including application data and departmental information, Rabobank needs to know that this data is only accessible by the people who should have access, and that data owners are formally assigned.Varonis DatAdvantage for Windows and DatAdvantage for SharePoint ensure that only the right people have access to the right data at all times, all access is monitored, and abuse is flagged.
"With all kinds of sensitive, unstructured data mixed up in one location, we needed to determine who initiated this data, who was responsible for this data, who was using it, and which user should and shouldn't have access," said Sebastiaan van Putten, technical engineer, Rabobank. "Varonis DatAdvantage provides us with actionable intelligence on which excess file permissions and group memberships can be safely removed without affecting business processes."
Reduce Risk and Full Compliance with a Least-Privilege Access Model: Without a logical or optimal permission structure in place, it was nearly impossible to identify who was working with the data and to which department it belonged. With DatAdvantage, it's easy for Rabobank to see who's doing what because the solution tracks and monitors file activity, analyses user behaviour, reports on all activity happening on file servers, and makes permissions management straightforward.
According to van Putten, "Varonis DatAdvantage has greatly helped us identify owners of unstructured data because of its bi-directional view on permissions − all necessary information like groups, users, and folders are available. DatAdvantage presents this data in a useful way so that we can easily share the results with the business and determine the best way to organise and control our unstructured data."
Enable Regulatory Compliance: Rabobank needed to prove it could control access to corporate and customer data as part of the financial industry's many regulatory requirements. Also, with a presence in over 70 countries, Rabobank required a solution that would be capable of managing data access and control across a global organization. With DatAdvantage, Rabobank can intelligently identify and govern who owns and can access which data, and receive alerts and reports that satisfy all regional compliance regulations.
"DatAdvantage also automatically generates regulatory driven reports, which are required on a monthly basis as part of the financial industry in which we operate," concluded van Putten.
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About Varonis
Varonis is the leading provider of software solutions for unstructured, human-generated enterprise data. Varonis provides an innovative software platform that allows enterprises to map, analyze, manage and migrate their unstructured data. Varonis specializes in human-generated data, a type of unstructured data that includes an enterprise's spreadsheets, word processing documents, presentations, audio files, video files, emails, text messages and any other data created by employees. This data often contains an enterprise's financial information, product plans, strategic initiatives, intellectual property and numerous other forms of vital information. IT and business personnel deploy Varonis software for a variety of use cases, including data governance, data security, archiving, file synchronization, enhanced mobile data accessibility and information collaboration. As of September 30, 2015, Varonis had approximately 4,000 customers, spanning leading firms in the financial services, public, healthcare, industrial, energy & utilities, technology, consumer and retail, education and media & entertainment sectors.
CONTACT: News Media Contact: Natalie Rizk CTP Boston (609) 610-4471 nrizk@ctpboston.com
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Mad Catz(R) Announces The TRITTON(TM) Katana(TM) HD 7.1 Wireless Headset for Gaming Consoles, PC, Smart Devices and HDMI(TM) Audio Sources
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") (NYSE MKT:MCZ) (TSX:MCZ) announced today the TRITTON™ Katana™ HD 7.1 Wireless Headset, a revolutionary new gaming headset and the world's first to draw its audio signal directly through HDMI to deliver eight channels of uncompressed sound for pure high definition audio quality. With near-universal compatibility across today's gaming consoles, PCs and smart devices, the Katana HD features state-of-the-art DTS Headphone:X™ audio technology that faithfully recreates the spatially accurate immersive sound experience from your favorite game. Whether your enemies are flanking or surrounding, you will hear them before you see them. Headphone:X technology allows gamers to immerse themselves in games, movies and music, as if they were actually there.
The Company also announced today that the TRITTON™ Katana™ HD 7.1 Wireless Headset received the distinguished CES 2016 Innovations Award Honoree for outstanding design and engineering in Gaming and Virtual Reality and will be featured during CES 2016 at Innovation Awards Showcase.
Designed as the new flagship in the TRITTON high performance gaming audio range, the Katana HD provides gamers with unparalleled audio immersion via oversized 50 mm drivers and crystal clear interference-free chat through an omnidirectional boom mic. Featuring Selectable Voice Monitoring (SVM), the removable and adjustable mic is designed to pick up only the designated audio sources and either delete or enhance the gamer's voice. Fully wireless chat is a reality on Katana HD if playing on PS4™, PS3™, or PC, and when playing on Xbox One, a pass-through port is ready to accept the included 3.5mm to 3.5mm chat cable.
"Providing gamers with first-to-market audio technology and an immersive sound experience via DTS Headphone:X technology, the wireless Katana HD delivers unrivaled sound quality to today's passionate gamer," said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. "With a focus on multiplatform accessibility, personalization and chat options, we feel that Katana HD has the ideal combination of new technology and high-end features to stand out from the competition and make a significant contribution to our audio category sales."
For additional information on the TRITTON Katana 7.1 HD Wireless Headset please visit:
http://store.madcatz.com/Tritton-Katana-7-1-HD-Wireless-Surround-Headset-for-Consoles
About Mad Catz
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") (NYSE MKT:MCZ) (TSX: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands. Mad Catz products cater to passionate gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, Windows® PC and Mac® computers, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. Mad Catz distributes its products through its online store as well as distribution via many leading retailers around the globe. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mad Catz maintains offices in Europe and Asia. For additional information about Mad Catz and its products, please visit the Company's website at www.madcatz.com
About DTS, Inc.
Since 1993, DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI) has been dedicated to making the world sound better. Through its pioneering audio solutions for mobile devices, home theater systems, cinema and beyond, DTS provides incredibly high-quality, immersive and engaging audio experiences to listeners everywhere. DTS technology is integrated in more than two billion devices globally, and the world's leading video and music streaming services are increasingly choosing DTS to deliver premium sound to their listeners' network-connected devices. For more information, please visit www.dts.com.
Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/MadCatz.Global http://twitter.com/MadCatz http://www.youtube.com/MadCatzCompany
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Information in this press release that involves the Company's expectations business prospects, plans, intentions or strategies regarding its future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "should," "plan," "goal," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Among the factors that could cause the Company's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include the following: the ability to maintain or renew the Company's licenses; competitive developments affecting the Company's current products; first-party price reductions; availability of capital under our credit facility; commercial acceptance of new in-home gaming consoles; the ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; unanticipated product delays; or a downturn in the market or industry. A further list and description of these and other factors, risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in the Company's most recent annual report, and any subsequent quarterly reports, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of the Company and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
Mad Catz, the Mad Catz logo, TRITTON and Katana are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., its affiliates and/or subsidiary companies. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Mad Catz Communications: Alex Verrey Global PR and Communications Director averrey@madcatz.com or +44 (0) 1633 883 133 Karen McGinnis Chief Financial Officer kmcginnis@madcatz.com or (858) 790-5008 Investor Relations: Joseph Jaffoni, Norberto Aja, Jim Leahy JCIR mcz@jcir.com or (212) 835-8500
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Mad Catz(R) Announces The TRITTON(TM) Katana(TM) HD 7.1 Wireless Headset for Gaming Consoles, PC, Smart Devices and HDMI(TM) Audio Sources
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") (NYSE MKT:MCZ) (TSX:MCZ) announced today the TRITTON™ Katana™ HD 7.1 Wireless Headset, a revolutionary new gaming headset and the world's first to draw its audio signal directly through HDMI to deliver eight channels of uncompressed sound for pure high definition audio quality. With near-universal compatibility across today's gaming consoles, PCs and smart devices, the Katana HD features state-of-the-art DTS Headphone:X™ audio technology that faithfully recreates the spatially accurate immersive sound experience from your favorite game. Whether your enemies are flanking or surrounding, you will hear them before you see them. Headphone:X technology allows gamers to immerse themselves in games, movies and music, as if they were actually there.
The Company also announced today that the TRITTON™ Katana™ HD 7.1 Wireless Headset received the distinguished CES 2016 Innovations Award Honoree for outstanding design and engineering in Gaming and Virtual Reality and will be featured during CES 2016 at Innovation Awards Showcase.
Designed as the new flagship in the TRITTON high performance gaming audio range, the Katana HD provides gamers with unparalleled audio immersion via oversized 50 mm drivers and crystal clear interference-free chat through an omnidirectional boom mic. Featuring Selectable Voice Monitoring (SVM), the removable and adjustable mic is designed to pick up only the designated audio sources and either delete or enhance the gamer's voice. Fully wireless chat is a reality on Katana HD if playing on PS4™, PS3™, or PC, and when playing on Xbox One, a pass-through port is ready to accept the included 3.5mm to 3.5mm chat cable.
"Providing gamers with first-to-market audio technology and an immersive sound experience via DTS Headphone:X technology, the wireless Katana HD delivers unrivaled sound quality to today's passionate gamer," said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. "With a focus on multiplatform accessibility, personalization and chat options, we feel that Katana HD has the ideal combination of new technology and high-end features to stand out from the competition and make a significant contribution to our audio category sales."
For additional information on the TRITTON Katana 7.1 HD Wireless Headset please visit:
http://store.madcatz.com/Tritton-Katana-7-1-HD-Wireless-Surround-Headset-for-Consoles
About Mad Catz
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") (NYSE MKT:MCZ) (TSX: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands. Mad Catz products cater to passionate gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, Windows® PC and Mac® computers, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. Mad Catz distributes its products through its online store as well as distribution via many leading retailers around the globe. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mad Catz maintains offices in Europe and Asia. For additional information about Mad Catz and its products, please visit the Company's website at www.madcatz.com
About DTS, Inc.
Since 1993, DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI) has been dedicated to making the world sound better. Through its pioneering audio solutions for mobile devices, home theater systems, cinema and beyond, DTS provides incredibly high-quality, immersive and engaging audio experiences to listeners everywhere. DTS technology is integrated in more than two billion devices globally, and the world's leading video and music streaming services are increasingly choosing DTS to deliver premium sound to their listeners' network-connected devices. For more information, please visit www.dts.com.
Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/MadCatz.Global http://twitter.com/MadCatz http://www.youtube.com/MadCatzCompany
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Information in this press release that involves the Company's expectations business prospects, plans, intentions or strategies regarding its future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "should," "plan," "goal," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Among the factors that could cause the Company's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include the following: the ability to maintain or renew the Company's licenses; competitive developments affecting the Company's current products; first-party price reductions; availability of capital under our credit facility; commercial acceptance of new in-home gaming consoles; the ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; unanticipated product delays; or a downturn in the market or industry. A further list and description of these and other factors, risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in the Company's most recent annual report, and any subsequent quarterly reports, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of the Company and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
Mad Catz, the Mad Catz logo, TRITTON and Katana are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., its affiliates and/or subsidiary companies. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Mad Catz Communications: Alex Verrey Global PR and Communications Director averrey@madcatz.com or +44 (0) 1633 883 133 Karen McGinnis Chief Financial Officer kmcginnis@madcatz.com or (858) 790-5008 Investor Relations: Joseph Jaffoni, Norberto Aja, Jim Leahy JCIR mcz@jcir.com or (212) 835-8500
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Paladin Data Systems announces City of Hialeah Garden, Florida as newest SMARTGov customer
POULSBO, Wash., Nov. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paladin Data Systems announced today that the City of Hialeah Gardens, Florida is its newest SMARTGov customer. SMARTGov, Paladin's community development software solution, manages the full lifecycle of permits, inspections, licenses, and code enforcement activities for jurisdictions.
Paladin will implement its cloud-based technology at Hialeah Gardens to track all aspects of zoning and codes, including permit issuance, inspections, code enforcement, and all recurring licenses.
"The City of Hialeah Gardens is looking forward to working with Paladin Data System to streamline our permitting process through the implementation of SMARTGov software," said Mirtha Gonzales, the city's chief zoning official. "We were very impressed by the system's ease of use, and we look forward to an improved permitting process that comes with outstanding training and technical support. We think our citizens and business owners will embrace SMARTGov as well."
Hialeah Gardens officials decided upon SMARTGov in part after a 30-day free trial of the SMARTGov product. The move to SMARTGov is an upgrade from the city's current community development software, CRW Systems, Inc.. In June, CRW was acquired by SunGuard, one of the world's leading financial software companies.
"Naturally, we're pleased that Hialeah Gardens, Fla., has selected SMARTGov to meet its permitting needs," said Jeff Pavey, Paladin business development executive. "SMARTGov's cloud delivery model will minimize IT requirements, while supporting robust features designed to reduce processing time and support public engagement. It's a win for the city and its citizens."
Hialeah Gardens is yet another SMARTGov customer to convert from the 30-Day Trial Program. With the trial, organizations have a fully-functioning system using pre-developed data that can be manipulated to experience the robust feature set of SMARTGov software at no charge to help jurisdictions more easily evaluate how this technology can create value for their city or county.
Hialeah Gardens is a city in Miami-Dade County at the southern tip of Florida. With a population of more than 20,000, the municipality is located close to Okeechobee Road (U.S. Route 27/State Road 25) and the Palmetto Expressway (State Road 826), affording Hialeah Gardens the opportunity to become one of the fastest growing cities in the county.
About SMARTGov
SMARTGov is a Web-based software application developed by Paladin Data Systems to support community development functions including permitting, planning, inspections, code enforcement, licenses, fees, parcels, contractors and many others. SMARTGov is configurable, flexible, and interactive. It allows community development users the ability to prioritize projects, manage workflow, communicate with other departments, and work more efficiently. While typically deployed as a cloud-based service, SMARTGov can be deployed on-premise and gives both citizens and jurisdiction staff access to project data on the web 24/7. Paladin offers a 30-day trial of SMARTGov software at no cost or obligation.
About Paladin Data Systems Corporation
Winner of numerous prestigious awards that include Top DoD Program Award, Paladin Data Systems has developed a suite of cloud-based software products serving a wide-range of government agencies across all 50 states and six territories. Paladin's national presence spans a diverse customer base including U.S. federal, state and local governments, state departments, regional transportation agencies, defense contractors and police departments. Paladin also provides software services such as interface development, implementation, database administration, and project management for numerous industries in both the public and private sector. For more information about Paladin Data Systems and the full suite of products available, please visit http://www.PaladinData.com.
CONTACT: Chris Andersen Marketing Manager Paladin Data Systems 19362 Powder Hill Place NE Poulsbo, WA 98370 360.394.3233
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Paladin Data Systems announces City of Hialeah Garden, Florida as newest SMARTGov customer
POULSBO, Wash., Nov. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paladin Data Systems announced today that the City of Hialeah Gardens, Florida is its newest SMARTGov customer. SMARTGov, Paladin's community development software solution, manages the full lifecycle of permits, inspections, licenses, and code enforcement activities for jurisdictions.
Paladin will implement its cloud-based technology at Hialeah Gardens to track all aspects of zoning and codes, including permit issuance, inspections, code enforcement, and all recurring licenses.
"The City of Hialeah Gardens is looking forward to working with Paladin Data System to streamline our permitting process through the implementation of SMARTGov software," said Mirtha Gonzales, the city's chief zoning official. "We were very impressed by the system's ease of use, and we look forward to an improved permitting process that comes with outstanding training and technical support. We think our citizens and business owners will embrace SMARTGov as well."
Hialeah Gardens officials decided upon SMARTGov in part after a 30-day free trial of the SMARTGov product. The move to SMARTGov is an upgrade from the city's current community development software, CRW Systems, Inc.. In June, CRW was acquired by SunGuard, one of the world's leading financial software companies.
"Naturally, we're pleased that Hialeah Gardens, Fla., has selected SMARTGov to meet its permitting needs," said Jeff Pavey, Paladin business development executive. "SMARTGov's cloud delivery model will minimize IT requirements, while supporting robust features designed to reduce processing time and support public engagement. It's a win for the city and its citizens."
Hialeah Gardens is yet another SMARTGov customer to convert from the 30-Day Trial Program. With the trial, organizations have a fully-functioning system using pre-developed data that can be manipulated to experience the robust feature set of SMARTGov software at no charge to help jurisdictions more easily evaluate how this technology can create value for their city or county.
Hialeah Gardens is a city in Miami-Dade County at the southern tip of Florida. With a population of more than 20,000, the municipality is located close to Okeechobee Road (U.S. Route 27/State Road 25) and the Palmetto Expressway (State Road 826), affording Hialeah Gardens the opportunity to become one of the fastest growing cities in the county.
About SMARTGov
SMARTGov is a Web-based software application developed by Paladin Data Systems to support community development functions including permitting, planning, inspections, code enforcement, licenses, fees, parcels, contractors and many others. SMARTGov is configurable, flexible, and interactive. It allows community development users the ability to prioritize projects, manage workflow, communicate with other departments, and work more efficiently. While typically deployed as a cloud-based service, SMARTGov can be deployed on-premise and gives both citizens and jurisdiction staff access to project data on the web 24/7. Paladin offers a 30-day trial of SMARTGov software at no cost or obligation.
About Paladin Data Systems Corporation
Winner of numerous prestigious awards that include Top DoD Program Award, Paladin Data Systems has developed a suite of cloud-based software products serving a wide-range of government agencies across all 50 states and six territories. Paladin's national presence spans a diverse customer base including U.S. federal, state and local governments, state departments, regional transportation agencies, defense contractors and police departments. Paladin also provides software services such as interface development, implementation, database administration, and project management for numerous industries in both the public and private sector. For more information about Paladin Data Systems and the full suite of products available, please visit http://www.PaladinData.com.
CONTACT: Chris Andersen Marketing Manager Paladin Data Systems 19362 Powder Hill Place NE Poulsbo, WA 98370 360.394.3233
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Singapore deploys Gemalto's authentication solution to secure access to government e-services
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Nov. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that it has deployed its Coesys eGov Authentication Server in Singapore1, which provides Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and end-to-end encryption of passwords to secure Singapore Personal Access2 (SingPass) logins. The authentication solution helps to provide better security for SingPass users when they access government e-services involving sensitive data.
As part of the new two-step login process, users are required to enter a One-Time Password (OTP), in addition to their SingPass user ID and password. By end of 2016, more than 60% of the country's e-government services will require users to use this additional layer of verification, offering greater security for citizens and Government alike.
Gemalto's Coesys eGov Authentication Server supports a wide range of authentication methods, including hardware tokens and mobile phones. It is compatible with all open standards and is easy-to-integrate with existing solutions within the e-government framework.
"Data breaches worldwide continue to compromise millions of records, with identity theft accounting for 75% of them3," said Michael Au, President South Asia and Japan at Gemalto. "Gemalto's authentication solution will make it harder to steal identities, allowing citizens to enjoy a safe and secure access to their e-government services."
1 Through partners and Singapore government subsidiaries.
2 https://www.singpass.gov.sg/singpass/common/about
About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the world leader in digital security, with 2014 annual revenues of €2.5 billion and blue-chip customers in over 180 countries.
Gemalto helps people trust one another in an increasingly connected digital world. Billions of people want better lifestyles, smarter living environments, and the freedom to communicate, shop, travel, bank, entertain and work – anytime, everywhere – in ways that are enjoyable and safe. In this fast moving mobile and digital environment, we enable companies and administrations to offer a wide range of trusted and convenient services by securing financial transactions, mobile services, public and private clouds, eHealthcare systems, access to eGovernment services, the Internet and internet-of-things and transport ticketing systems.
Gemalto's unique technology portfolio - from advanced cryptographic software embedded in a variety of familiar objects, to highly robust and scalable back-office platforms for authentication, encryption and digital credential management - is delivered by our world-class service teams. Our 14,000 employees operate out of 99 offices, 34 personalization and data centers, and 24 research and software development centers located in 46 countries.
For more information visit www.gemalto.com, www.justaskgemalto.com, blog.gemalto.com, or follow @gemalto on Twitter.
Gemalto media contacts: Philippe Benitez Peggy Edoire Vivian Liang North America Europe & CIS (Greater China) +1 512 257 3869 +33 4 42 36 45 40 +86 1059373046 philippe.benitez@gemalto.com peggy.edoire@gemalto.com vivian.liang@gemalto.com Ernesto Haikewitsch Kristel Teyras Pierre Lelievre Latin America Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific +55 11 5105 9220 +33 1 55 01 57 89 +65 6317 3802 ernesto.haikewitsch@gemalto.com kristel.teyras@gemalto.com pierre.lelievre@gemalto.com -
Videotel’s Maritime Training Programs Now Deployed on More Than 12,000 Vessels Worldwide
The e-Learning maritime training pacesetter reaches several new milestones as vessel operators continue to invest in crew training despite a tough economic climate
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. and LONDON, Nov. 11, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VideotelTM, the leading international provider of e-Learning maritime training and software solutions and a company of KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI), announced today that its training solutions are now in use on more than 12,000 vessels worldwide, with more than 300 new vessels having joined in the third quarter of 2015 alone. A further milestone reached by the award-winning training-program producer is that Videotel has recorded more than 10 million training events in recent years.
In addition, Videotel has recently secured the business of a fleet of 24 vessels from a new offshore vessel client based in the Far East who, despite the current economic downturn, believes good training is absolutely essential for the safe operation of its fleet.
“We are truly pleased that our company is continuing to grow despite very tough market conditions out there today,” says Nigel Cleave, CEO of Videotel. “It once again reaffirms that by producing quality products that meet the training needs of the maritime market, responsible ship owners and ship management companies will invest in their staff to ensure they are properly trained to carry out their duties safely.”
Videotel’s success over the years is due in part to its efforts to continually expand its delivery platforms to meet the needs of the maritime industry. For example, Videotel’s Basic Training Package of 20 essential maritime training programs is now available with the IP-MobileCastTM content delivery service, and through an agreement with Inmarsat.
Videotel is showcasing its comprehensive range of training solutions for the maritime industry at the CrewConnect Global Manning & Training Conference, at the Hotel Sofitel in Manila, through November 13.
Earlier this year, Videotel received the highly acclaimed Golden Reel Award from the Media Communications Association-International (MCA-I) in recognition of a training video that Videotel created for ExxonMobil Marine. Videotel has received nearly 100 awards for its training programs and software in recent years.
Videotel recently launched the new print edition of its training catalogue, STCW Maritime Training Catalogue 2015-2017, detailing the complete Videotel selection of 950 new and updated titles available in a range of formats. Videotel’s computer-based training (CBT) programmes are included, an area that boasts an impressive 500+ e-Learning courses, more than twice the number of CBTs offered by competitors. Also launched at the same time was the latest Videotel on Demand (VOD) release, which includes a total of 59 e-Learning courses – 37 new, 22 updated – to meet current seafarer training needs.
Note to Editors: Please visit the Videotel website, www.videotel.com, for more information about Videotel’s training packages. Please visit the IP-MobileCast website, www.ipmobilecast.com, for more information about KVH’s content delivery services.
About KVH Industries, Inc.
KVH Industries is a leading provider of in-motion satellite TV and communications systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold more than 175,000 mobile satellite antennas for applications on vessels, vehicles, and aircraft. KVH is also a leading news, music, and entertainment content provider to many industries including maritime, retail, and leisure. Videotel, a KVH company, is the market-leading provider of training films, computer-based training, e-Learning and software solutions. KVH is based in Middletown, RI, with research, development, and manufacturing operations in Middletown, RI, and Tinley Park, IL. The company’s global presence includes offices in Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
KVH, Videotel, and IP-MobileCast are trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Connors, Media & Communications ManagerKVH Industries, Inc.Tel: +1 401-851-3824jconnors@kvh.comorPhil Page, Elaborate CommunicationsTel: +44 (0) 1296 682104ppage@elabor8.co.uk
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Videotel’s Maritime Training Programs Now Deployed on More Than 12,000 Vessels Worldwide
The e-Learning maritime training pacesetter reaches several new milestones as vessel operators continue to invest in crew training despite a tough economic climate
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. and LONDON, Nov. 11, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VideotelTM, the leading international provider of e-Learning maritime training and software solutions and a company of KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI), announced today that its training solutions are now in use on more than 12,000 vessels worldwide, with more than 300 new vessels having joined in the third quarter of 2015 alone. A further milestone reached by the award-winning training-program producer is that Videotel has recorded more than 10 million training events in recent years.
In addition, Videotel has recently secured the business of a fleet of 24 vessels from a new offshore vessel client based in the Far East who, despite the current economic downturn, believes good training is absolutely essential for the safe operation of its fleet.
“We are truly pleased that our company is continuing to grow despite very tough market conditions out there today,” says Nigel Cleave, CEO of Videotel. “It once again reaffirms that by producing quality products that meet the training needs of the maritime market, responsible ship owners and ship management companies will invest in their staff to ensure they are properly trained to carry out their duties safely.”
Videotel’s success over the years is due in part to its efforts to continually expand its delivery platforms to meet the needs of the maritime industry. For example, Videotel’s Basic Training Package of 20 essential maritime training programs is now available with the IP-MobileCastTM content delivery service, and through an agreement with Inmarsat.
Videotel is showcasing its comprehensive range of training solutions for the maritime industry at the CrewConnect Global Manning & Training Conference, at the Hotel Sofitel in Manila, through November 13.
Earlier this year, Videotel received the highly acclaimed Golden Reel Award from the Media Communications Association-International (MCA-I) in recognition of a training video that Videotel created for ExxonMobil Marine. Videotel has received nearly 100 awards for its training programs and software in recent years.
Videotel recently launched the new print edition of its training catalogue, STCW Maritime Training Catalogue 2015-2017, detailing the complete Videotel selection of 950 new and updated titles available in a range of formats. Videotel’s computer-based training (CBT) programmes are included, an area that boasts an impressive 500+ e-Learning courses, more than twice the number of CBTs offered by competitors. Also launched at the same time was the latest Videotel on Demand (VOD) release, which includes a total of 59 e-Learning courses – 37 new, 22 updated – to meet current seafarer training needs.
Note to Editors: Please visit the Videotel website, www.videotel.com, for more information about Videotel’s training packages. Please visit the IP-MobileCast website, www.ipmobilecast.com, for more information about KVH’s content delivery services.
About KVH Industries, Inc.
KVH Industries is a leading provider of in-motion satellite TV and communications systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold more than 175,000 mobile satellite antennas for applications on vessels, vehicles, and aircraft. KVH is also a leading news, music, and entertainment content provider to many industries including maritime, retail, and leisure. Videotel, a KVH company, is the market-leading provider of training films, computer-based training, e-Learning and software solutions. KVH is based in Middletown, RI, with research, development, and manufacturing operations in Middletown, RI, and Tinley Park, IL. The company’s global presence includes offices in Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
KVH, Videotel, and IP-MobileCast are trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Connors, Media & Communications ManagerKVH Industries, Inc.Tel: +1 401-851-3824jconnors@kvh.comorPhil Page, Elaborate CommunicationsTel: +44 (0) 1296 682104ppage@elabor8.co.uk
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Bit9 + Carbon Black and SANS Name Experts to Board of Advisors for Industry's First Threat Hunting & Incident Response Summit
WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 11, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bit9® + Carbon Black®, the leader in Next-Generation Endpoint Security, today announced the appointment of five members to the board advisors for the industry's first Threat Hunting & Incident Response (THIR) Summit, Bit9 + Carbon Black and SANS co-founded.
The inaugural event will be held April 12-13, 2016, in New Orleans, with SANS training available from April 14-19. CPE credits are available. Bit9 + Carbon Black is an advisory partner to SANS for the development of the curriculum.
The Board of Advisors for the Summit represents a new generation of cyber-security thought leaders from major organizations who have established their credentials as visionaries in the fight against cyber attackers. The board is composed of:
Heather Adkins – Information Security Manager, Google
Ben Johnson – Chief Security Strategist, Bit9 + Carbon Black
Jesse Kornblum – Network Security Engineer, Facebook
Rob Lee – Digital Forensics and Incident Response Lead, SANS Institute
Bamm Visscher – Manager, CIRT, General Motors
"We've assembled a 'dream team' of security professionals for the THIR board of advisors, and I'm honored to be a member," said Johnson. "This is a must-attend event for every IR professional who is eager to learn how to go on the offensive and start hunting down and destroying threats, before the damage is done."
The Threat Hunting & Incident Response Summit will focus on specific hunting and incident response techniques and capabilities that security professionals can use to identify, contain, and eliminate adversaries targeting their organizations. Topics will include:- Adversary hunting
- Threat containment
- Effective remediation and threat elimination planning
- Proactive digital forensics
- Enterprise network and host monitoring
- Threat intelligence utilization and usefulness
- Incident response team operations and management
Click here for more information and to register for the summit.
About Bit9 + Carbon Black
Bit9 + Carbon Black is the market leader in Next-Generation Endpoint Security. We have sold more licenses, have more experience, and more customers than any other NGES company because our solution is the most effective way to prevent, detect and respond to advanced threats that target users, servers, and fixed-function devices. That's why more than 60 MSSP and IR leaders, including Dell SecureWorks, EY, Optiv and Solutionary, have chosen our technology as a key component of their security offerings, and 25 of the Fortune 100 rely on us as a critical element of their advanced threat defense and compliance strategies. By the end of 2015, we expect to achieve 7 million+ software licenses sold, and almost 2,000 customers worldwide. We were voted Best Endpoint Protection by security professionals in the SANS Institute's Best of 2014 Awards, and a 2015 SANS survey found that 68 percent of IR professionals are using or evaluating Carbon Black.
Bit9 and Carbon Black are registered trademarks of Bit9, Inc. All other company or product names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.CONTACT: Kevin Flanagan Bit9 + Carbon Black +1 781-856-2589 kflanagan@bit9.com
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Western Municipal Water District - CA Selects Sedaru Enterprise:
ARCADIA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IDModeling, Inc., the leading global provider of smart water network software and services, has deployed its flagship smart water enterprise software, Sedaru, for Western Municipal Water District (WMWD, or District) of Riverside County, California. The industry's real-time analytics platform to connect organizational data, systems, and users across the water/wastewater enterprise, Sedaru creates and distributes hydraulic, asset and operational intelligence so utilities can anticipate operations, understand impacts, and solve problems for outage, energy, quality, water resource and asset management initiatives.
The District has selected Sedaru enterprise across its water, sewer, and recycled water systems; unifying people and data across disparate infrastructure and information systems. WMWD will use Sedaru to connect, automate, and enable field crew field data collection, while expanding the District's access to Hansen/Infor asset management system data. The District will now be able to track, trend, monitor, and report on critical institutional knowledge in real-time, within Sedaru's turnkey, integrated operating platform for maintenance and operational decision support.
WMWD delivers water on both a wholesale and retail basis to a total population of approximately 880,000 people, and will use Sedaru's real-time analytics to instantly collect and apply analyzed, role-based data to prioritize asset management and system maintenance programs while enhancing operations and customer service. With Sedaru, the District will benefit from streamlined asset management, improved communication, real-time incident response & tracking, and optimization strategies through integrated operational & situational awareness.
"We are impressed with the power and flexibility of Sedaru, the value of the insights it has provided us during our pilot project, the adoption rate of Sedaru by our office and field staff, and the excitement it has generated in our team to improve our business processes", said Robert Conrad, Application Specialist for WMWD, "The Sedaru team's service, expertise, and thoroughness give us a high degree of comfort that we are in good hands as we expand across our enterprise."
"The WMWD team completed a thorough due diligence process to evaluate Sedaru, and confirmed that it was the smart water platform that best met their needs to connect and unlock their critical systems within one unified, connected experience," said Paul Hauffen, IDModeling's President and CEO. "We're very excited to support the District by deploying Sedaru to help optimize their distribution system and to intelligently connect their entire enterprise."
About IDModeling, Inc.: Sedaru is the leading smart water enterprise software and provider of predictive analytics content for the smart water industry. Sedaru propels the internet of things to prepare water/wastewater utilities for their mission critical tasks and to take control of what happens next™. Sedaru saves failing infrastructure, reduces water loss and energy costs, enables compliance, and powers informed decisions across the utility enterprise. To learn more, please call (626) 244-0700, email: info@idmodeling.com, or visit: www.sedaru.com.A photo accompanying this release is available at: http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=37534
CONTACT: Paul Haffen: (626) 244-0700
