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NSA Targeting Android Version Against Bad Apps
Published on 19 Jan, 2012 at 13:33 in Mobility | Viewed 13 times | No Comments
The National Security Agency has released a version of Android that features stricter-access control policies, according to InformationWeek.
Security Enhanced Android was designed to identify and address gaps in Android’s security regarding applications, including problems with malicious and bad apps. The project page says the new version will limit damage from bad apps.
NSA said the release…
Coast Guard Taps Unisys for Secure Mobile Access
Published on 10 Jan, 2012 at 13:01 in Mobility | Viewed 46 times | No Comments
The Coast Guard purchased 100 units of Unisys‘ stealth solution for secure virtual terminal intended to give mobile workers secure access to Coast Guard networks and data, Unisys announced Tuesday.
According to Unisys, the terminal combines the solution with a USB device certified by the federal government. The company…
App Mall, Geospatial Collaboration in Works as Army Moves Intelligence to Cloud
Published on 27 Dec, 2011 at 17:21 in Cloud | Viewed 57 times | No Comments
In October, the director of the National Security Agency wanted to make clear to a Baltimore audience his views on the intelligence community using cloud computing.
“We need to go from our legacy databases to the cloud,” Army Gen. Keith Alexander said.
Alexander explained that cloud computing offers a better end-to-end view of…
IBM Adds Social Net Tools Ahead of Mobile Rush in Office
Published on 8 Dec, 2011 at 15:09 in Mobility | Viewed 7 times | No Comments
The “Bring Your Own Device” trend is all the rage at workplaces across the country and IBM unveiled new social networking and collaboration applications Wednesday to help employees get on the company’s secure enterprise networks.
IBM itself is also part of the BYOD trend, as previously covered here on The New New Internet. IBM said in its…
Salesforce to Acquire Social Cloud Firm
Salesforce.com recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Model Metrics.
Salesforce.com believes the acquisition will help accelerate the company’s ability to both develop and lead the social enterprise in cloud computing, by offering improved services to their customers.
Founded in 2003, Model Metrics is a mobile and social cloud consulting company, which works to help businesses adapt to…
Cisco, IBM Join Mobile Security Council, Assessing Industry Landscape
Cisco Systems and IBM are among six charter members of a new Mobile Security Council led by Sprint. In addition, a mobile security panel session with representatives from IBM and McAfee was held Wednesday.
The council meets on a quarterly basis and concluded its second meeting Friday in Santa Clara, Calif., home of Sprint’s Open Solutions Conference.
The council’s aims…
IBM Helps Media Systems Deliver Cloud Services
Published on 27 Oct, 2011 at 14:53 in Cloud | Viewed 11 times | No Comments
Medio Systems, Inc. has made use of IBM’s System X servers in powering its cloud-based IT infrastructure responsbile for analyzing the behavior of more than 90 million users in its network of game developers, mobile publishers, handset original equipment manufacturers and wireless operators.
Together, the companies deployed 230 IBM System X servers powered by Intel Xeon…
Michael Dell Opens Inaugural Dell World Vowing End-to-End Solution Commitment
Published on 14 Oct, 2011 at 14:56 in Industry News | Viewed 13 times | No Comments
Dell Chairman and CEO Michael Dell helped kick of Dell World 2011 in Dell’s inaugural customer conference. Dell World brings industry leaders together to discuss the changing technology landscape.
“Earlier this year we announced a $1 billion investment in technology solutions, extending the company’s global reach into data center, mobile and cloud environments,” Dell said.
“Now more…
Verizon to Roll Out Video Streaming, Vehicle Tracking for First Responders
Published on 14 Oct, 2011 at 11:16 in Mobility | Viewed 13 times | No Comments
Verizon Wireless will roll out wireless gear and services to help first responders prepare for crises at Alameda County Urban Shield 2011, a homeland security training exercise, taking place Monday through Wednesday.
Verizon will integrate LiveCast live video streaming, which monitors multiple sources and tracks location in real-time. Verizon will also introduce XORA, a field-force management application that tracks…
Symantec Releases Findings on Android Malware Research
Symantec announced its publication of new research conducted by the firm titled, “Motivations of Recent Android Malware.” The report provides an analysis of the current monetizations schemes behind the malware targeting the Android mobile computing platform, as well as future schemes.
The report presented the top mobile malware monetization schemes observed by Symantec and includes premium rate number billing…
