N e t W o r k s, I n c. N e t w o r k N e w s Q 2 A p r i l 2 0 1 0 I n s i d e t h i s i s s u e : Sophos-Security so complete you feel invincible Product Releases: LaCie Symantec Product Releases: Dell HP 2 4 5 Hardware Constraints 6 Fortinet s Continuous Service Policy 6 Digium Extreme Phone Makeover Is your phone system driving you crazy? If you think your office needs a new phone system and a smarter way to communicate, tell your story for a chance to win a Digium Switchvox system. Digium will select one deserving business by June 11, 2010. Digium is changing the way businesses communicate. Let's talk about how we can help improve productivity in your office. You'll be amazed at the enterprise class features Switchvox can deliver, at a price you can afford. In fact, most businesses discover they can get more features for less than they spend today. Visit digium.com/switchvox and you'll find examples of businesses who have already benefitted from a Switchvox makeover! Will you be the next Digium success story? Enter today at: https://www.digium.com/en/products/switchvox/epm.php?source=networks%20inc. Learn how to save 60% on your phone system in only six minutes! Watch this video and then contact Adam Mead for more information. Video Link: https://www.brainshark.com/digium/vu?pi=611470896 Adam can be reached at 515-221-1290 or send a message to adam@networks-inc.com. Switchvox comes in sizes that are right for your business Switchvox SMB is available in three sizes and can be peered together to easily link your office locations, so you re sure to find a solution that fits your needs.
Page 2 Sophos Security so complete you feel invincible Source: http://www.sophos.com/products/solutions/data-protection.html It takes a lot more than anti-virus to cover every threat to your business. Sophos gives you what you need complete security and data protection all in a way that lets you manage it simply and quickly. Spend less time worrying about security so you can focus on more important things. Like your job. Malware Protection You need to stop malware, keep your network up and protect your data. That calls for more than just anti-virus software. A solid defense reduces your threat exposure by protecting all vectors through proactive techniques. Sophos helps you: Protect endpoint, email and web vectors with proven security Detect unknown malware proactively without the need for an update Get anti-virus, firewall, application and device control in a single agent Defend all your platforms, including Windows, Mac, UNIX and Linux Data Protection You can't retrieve lost laptops and USB drives, but you can ensure the valuable data that's on them stays safe. In addition, you can control what your users are doing with sensitive data. Sophos helps you: Secure all data with full disk, email, and device encryption Prevent data loss with anti-virus that also scans for sensitive data Filter data sent in email and webmail as well as blog and forum postings Control unauthorized devices and applications Ensure only authorized computers can access your network Business Productivity You want to give your users web access and the ability to use mobile devices and IM. But you also need to keep malware out without slowing your users down at the same time you're protecting your company's vital data. Sophos makes it easy, with: Anti-virus that doesn't slow your users down and also includes data control Web filtering that stops threats and improves productivity Application and device control that reduces security and productivity risks Anti-spam that ensures only legitimate email traffic gets through Proven encryption that enables secure data storage and sharing
Page 3 Sophos continued IT Efficiency You have to keep everything secure, reduce costs and ensure IT is contributing to the bottom line. Complex security means projects slip and you don't achieve your business goals. Sophos saves you time and money: One vendor for all your endpoint, email and web needs One console to manage all your security across Windows Mac, UNIX and Linux One integrated agent to block malware, prevent data loss and control applications and devices One license that covers every point, every platform and includes 24/7 support from technical experts who speak your language Compliance Ever-changing regulations and your own internal demands mean you risk hefty fines and a ruined reputation if you can't get your users to comply. Sophos helps make compliance easy, so you can: Shield your business with integrated data control Protect your vital information with seamless full-disk, email, and device encryption Jump start your policies with prepackaged intelligence Manage your compliance with customized reports Quickly set and deploy compliance checks out-of-the-box Social Networking Attacks Increase in 2009 Sophos reported an increase in spam and malware attacks via social networking sites last year. Of the 500 companies surveyed, 57% say they have received spam messages and 36% say they have been sent malware through websites such as Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. This is an increase of about 70% in both spam and malware reports from the previous year, leading enterprises to be more cautious about employee access to such sites. The survey revealed that Facebook is perceived to be the riskiest site of them all, followed by MySpace, Twitter, and LinkedIn. For a guide on better security and privacy on Facebook, go to: http://www.sophos.com/security/topic/facebook.html
Page 4 Product Releases LaCie Introduces Next Generation of Desktop Network Storage Solutions for Small-to-Medium Businesses Press Release March 3, 2010 http://www.lacie.com/us/company/news/news.htm?id=10552 LaCie announced the next generation line of network storage devices for small to medium-sized businesses: the LaCie d2 Network 2 (single disk), LaCie 2big Network 2 (two disks) and LaCie 5big Network 2 (five disks). Designed for flexibility, these desktop solutions fit into any small-to-medium business environment and are ideal for a range of applications. They can be stacked or installed in racks to conserve space, and for the ultimate in flexibility, the LaCie d2 Network 2 and LaCie 2big Network 2 can be connected directly via USB to a PC or Mac. To ensure complete data access, they can even be easily accessed remotely through automatic port forwarding and Dynamic IP integration. The LaCie 2big Network 2 and LaCie 5big Network 2 feature hot-swappable disks and RAID 1 for redundancy, and the 5big Network 2 offers RAID 6 for superior performance and security. LaCie d2 Network 2 Symantec to Deliver Deduplication Everywhere to Mid-Sized Businesses with Backup Exec 2010 Press Release January 25, 2010 http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=20100125_01 Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) announced Backup Exec 2010 to help mid-sized businesses save time and money by protecting more data and utilizing less storage. Backup Exec 2010 offers fully integrated data deduplication and archiving technologies and is the first backup and recovery solution to offer granular recovery of Microsoft Exchange, SQL and Active Directory in VMware and Hyper-V environments from a single pass backup. Backup Exec also adds new support for Microsoft Windows 2008 R2, Hyper-V R2, Exchange 2010, Windows 7 and VMware vsphere 4.0. Organizations of all sizes are struggling to effectively manage information growth, particularly as they leverage virtualization technologies, creating new backup and recovery complexities, said Pat Hanavan, vice president, Symantec Information Management Group. Deduplication and archiving have primarily been enterprise-class technologies, but Backup Exec 2010 brings them to the masses to solve difficult IT challenges in an extremely simple and easy to use solution. According to industry analyst firm IDC, storage capacity is growing between 48-50 percent each year, placing more data at risk and making the disaster recovery process much slower. In fact, approximately 70 percent of data is duplicate and has not been accessed in more than 90 days. Organizations that implement an integrated deduplication and archiving solution can realize up to 20-40 percent savings in storage costs and easily find and recover their critical information when they need it.
Page 5 Product Releases Relieve Your Pain Points with Dell s New PowerEdge Servers Dell can address your key technology pain points with their recent launch of PowerEdge servers. These models focus on delivering enhanced performance, improved energy efficiency, better virtualization, reduced server sprawl, increased scalability and reliability. Dell PowerEdge R910 Rack Server: Simple to deploy, manage and maintain saving time and resources, including a 43% faster OS deployment than HP. With Intel Advanced RAS Technology, internal dual SD module for hypervisor redundancy including design and component quality paired with Dell LifeCycle Controller, technicians avoid having to load diagnostics from other media, helping save valuable time and minimize downtime. Dell PowerEdge R810 Rack Server: The R810 is a 4S-capable server in a 2U form factor with large memory capacity for cost-effective memory scaling and performance density. The R810 incorporates FlexMem Bridge technology, allowing two Intel Xeon 7500 or 6500 Series Processors access to all 32 Memory DIMM Slots delivering more memory resources for better application performance. Dell PowerEdge M910 Blade Server: Provides significant performance and reliability in a scalable, full-height, four-socket blade server. Features include new high-performance Intel Xeon 7500 Series processors, 512GB of memory capacity and FlexMem Bridge technology allowing 4GB to 512GB in either 2 or 4 socket configurations without having to rip and replace. Two-socket Dell PowerEdge Server Line: Newly refreshed including two blade servers (M710, M610), four rack servers (R710, R610, R510, R410) and three tower servers (T710, T610, T410). These new Dell PowerEdge servers include Intel Xeon 5600 series processor technology. You can expect system performance increases of up to 60% over Dell s similarly configured previous servers (with Intel Xeon 5500 processor technology) and up to 47% greater per-watt efficiency. HP Launches New Generation of ProLiant Servers Press Release March 29, 2010 http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2010/100329xb.html HP introduced three HP ProLiant G7 server platforms that offer a significant performance boost and enhanced power savings over previous generations. Delivering a 23:1 consolidation ratio, HP ProLiant G7 servers with AMD Opteron 6100 Series processors increase operational efficiencies, paying for themselves in as little as two months. The line includes the HP ProLiant DL165 G7 and HP ProLiant DL385 G7 rack-optimized servers, as well as the HP ProLiant SL165z G7 scale-out skinless server. The new HP ProLiant DL165, DL385 and SL165z G7 platforms are expected to be available next month worldwide. Prices for HP ProLiant G7 servers start at $1,449 and vary based on specific configurations.
Page 6 Hardware Constraints If you haven t noticed by now, several manufacturers are dealing with hardware constraints and longer lead times than we are used to. The economy crisis of 2009 has affected how manufacturers are stocking their supply chain. In an effort to cut costs, distribution forecasts have been on the conservative side for 2010. However, higher demand has made it difficult for manufacturers to keep up. What does this mean for you? It may be wise to plan ahead for hardware purchases to allow for 1-2 week lead times. NetWorks, Inc. has noticed delays with HP, Cisco, Lenovo and Dell. Our sales team can help you by researching product availability and finding other alternatives to meet your requirements. Contact them at 515-221-1290 or sales@networks-inc.com. TECHNOLOGY QUOTES 640K ought to be enough for anybody. Fortinet s New Continuous Service Policy Effective in May 2010 Fortinet will implement a new Continuous Service Policy to encourage on time renewals by removing any incentive to delay. Fortinet designed FortiCare support and FortiGuard subscriptions to be continuous. When a customer does not renew by the expiration date, then a lapse in the service period occurs which makes the customer s environment vulnerable to security related threats. Any lapses in service will now require coverage back to the contract expiration date in order to maintain continuous service coverage. The maximum back coverage is limited to six months. In other words, if the coverage has lapsed for more than six months, then out of a one-year renewal contract, six months will be used to cover the lapse in service and then the remaining service time will be used to provide continuing service. The difference between the new start date and end date will not be greater than the service period purchased. Example of renewing a contract within six months of the prior expiration date: Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, 1981 Those parts of the system that you can hit with a hammer are called hardware; those program instructions that you can only curse at are called software. Anonymous If the expiration of the service contract is April 28, 2010 and a 1-year renewal is purchased and registered on July 29, 2010, then the service period will be from April 29, 2010 to April 28, 2011. Example of renewing a contract after more than six months have lapsed: If the expiration of the service contract was August 31, 2008 and a 1-year renewal is purchased and registered on May 30, 2010, then the start date is effective six months prior (November 30, 2009) and the remaining service period will be through November 30, 2010. NetWorks, Inc. encourages you to renew your service subscriptions on time. If you have any questions about this new policy, please contact our sales team.
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