Kaspersky Lab Wins Security Product Of The Year At Prestigious SC Magazine Awards Europe 2009

Kaspersky Lab today announced that its enterprise security suite, Kaspersky Open Space Security, was recognised as the 'Security Product of the Year' and also highly commended in the 'Best Anti-malware solution' category, at last night's prestigious SC Magazine Awards Europe 2009 in London.

The Security Product of the Year is one of the major catagories awarded by the security publication, SC Magazine, and its annual awards are amongst the most highly coverted in the IT security industry. The award was presented to the Co-Founder & CEO of Kaspersky Lab, Eugene Kaspersky, who is in the UK to meet with members of the UK goverment to discuss the issues and prevention of Cybercrime, as well as attending Infosecurity Europe 2009 to host a Cybercrime forum.

"I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of Kaspersky Lab," comments Eugene Kaspersky. "These awards are designed to reward excellence and innovation within IT security, and the whole team are very proud that the judges have acknowledged these qualities in Kaspersky Open Space Security. We look forward to introducing organisations, of all sizes to our solutions to combat Cybercrime."

Kaspersky Open Space Security is a customisable security suite specifically designed to protect enterprise information systems from existing and potential cyber threats. Combining anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-spyware and protection against phishing and rootkits in one integrated package, the solution marries the use of traditional signature-based antivirus technology with the ability to monitor system processes to look for malicious programs. The software provides separate policies for mobile devices, which take effect when a device is disconnected from the corporate network.

Developed to run in a multi-platform environment, the solution's scalable components ensure increased productivity. The award-winning centralised management console enables centralised installation, configuration, monitoring and management to help enforce enterprise security policy. A versatile licensing scheme and world class support ensure effective and customisable threat protection for our customers infrastructure.

About Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab delivers the world’s most immediate protection against IT security threats, including viruses, spyware, crimeware, hackers, phishing, and spam. Kaspersky Lab products provide superior detection rates and the industry’s fastest outbreak response time for home users, SMBs, large enterprises and the mobile computing environment. Kaspersky technology is also used worldwide inside the products and services of the industry’s leading IT security solution providers. Learn more atwww.kaspersky.com. For the latest on antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-spam and other IT security issues and trends, visit

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Asus Silent Knight II CPU Cooler for Quad-Core Processors

Catering to users who require a efficient way to keep CPU temperatures cool, Asus announced the Silent Knight II CPU cooler that utilizes 100% copper for its fins, base and heat pipes; and dynamic fan speed control to deliver efficient heat dissipation for the latest quad-core processors. The Silent Knight II offers quiet performance and a unique design that includes a blue LED for a peaceful computing environment as well as a stylish system interior. With its large heat exchange area, lightweight design to relieve stress on the motherboard, and six curved heat pipes to efficiently transfer heat to the fins, processor temperature is always maintained at levels most suitable for high-performance and reliable computing. Additionally, the Silent Knight II also incorporates a PWM function fan that automatically modulates fan speeds according to the CPU temperature and delivers a quiet cooling at a mere 25dBA.

The voltage regulation shield inside the Asus Silent Knight II CPU Cooler directs airflow created by the 9cm LED fan to surrounding VRM (voltage regulation modules) that are critical to processor operations and overall system reliability. This unique design effectively reduces VRM temperature by 10-15°C – allowing for smooth and stable operations. The Asus Silent Knight II supports the Intel’s Core 2 Extreme series, Pentium D Dual-Core CPU, Pentium 4 LGA775 processors; as well as the AMD’s Socket AM2/940/939/754, Athlon 64-FX, Athlon and Sempron processors – making it ready for the latest and most powerful computing platforms in the market today. Asus Silent Knight II CPU Cooler measures 92 x 92 x 25mm.

MSI K9NU Speedster server board and K1-106 rack server

MSI announced the launch of motherboards K9NU-Speedster and server barebones K1-106 series supporting AMD Quad-Core Opteron. Coupled with NVIDIA nForce 3400 chipset, MSI K9NU-Speedster Series motherboards and K1-106 Series server barebones focusing on entry server market support single AMD Opteron 2200 series quad-core processor. K9NU-Speedster Series and K1-106 Series provide eight DIMM supporting maximum 32GB registered ECC DDR2-533/667 memory combined with higher frequency bus for more bandwidth, performance of system boosts. In addition, high performance XGI Volari Z7 graphic processor with 16MB video memory can meet users’ need without adding another discrete graphic adapter. For topless graphic performance, K9NU-Speedster Series and K1-106 Series provide two PCI-E x16 slot supporting NVIDIA SLI technology for future expansion.

MSI K9NU-Speedster Series and K1-106 Series provide six SATA II ports with RAID 0/1/0+1/5 mode for more efficient data processing, higher transfer performance, and much secure data integrity. Two PCI-E x1 slot and one 32bit PCI slot enjoy the advantage on expansion for future growth. K9NU-Speedster Series and K1-106 Series introduce latest heatpipe thermal solution. Compared with independent big heat-sinks or fans, heatpipe enjoys better performance, stability and space-save. Consequently, heatpipe can extend product life and avoid overheat.

Sharp develops world's thinnest mobile LCD screen

Sharp has successfully developed a 2.2-inch super-thin LCD for mobile devices with a thickness of only 0.68 mm-worlds thinnest. The new Sharp Mobile Advanced Super View LCD with a thickness of only 0.68 mm is based on proprietary Sharp fabrication techniques for thin LCDs, in particular, glass substrate and backlight technologies. This new Mobile Advanced Super View LCD delivers superior image quality approaching that of an LCD TV thanks to a high contrast ratio of 2000:1, wide viewing angle of 176°, and fast response speed of 8 ms, which are among the highest levels in the industry. Mobile devices such as mobile phones and digital cameras are rapidly becoming thinner as manufacturers strive to improve portability and offer consumers more stylish designs. As a result, thinner embedded components such as LCDs are also increasing in demand.

The increase in demand for One-Seg (terrestrial digital broadcast) compatible handsets is leading to demands for greater visibility and higher image quality in displays intended for mobile devices. Sharp Mobile Advanced Super View LCD will be exhibited at FPD International 2007 to be held at Pacifico Yokohama on October 24 to 26.

NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT

The Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT is Specifically developed to answer enthusiast gamers’ demand for high-performing graphics at the $199 to $259 price point, GeForce 8800 GT offers a hyper-reactive, intensely robust gaming experience for the latest next-generation DirectX 10 games, such as Crysis, Hellgate: London, and Gears of War, as well as full support for current DirectX 9 games. The GeForce 8800 GT also marries the best-in-gaming with the best-in-HD. It leverages NVIDIA’s revolutionary second-generation video processing engine to deliver high-quality playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray movies on everyday PCs.

The new programmable video processing engine takes on all of the high definition H.264 video decoding, freeing the CPU to perform other tasks and significantly reducing power consumption, heat, and noise. GeForce 8800 GT-based graphics cards are available now from leading add-in card manufacturers, retailers, and system builders.

ASUS EN8800GT Glaciator Fansink

Asus has released the newest thermal solution – the Glaciator Fansink; that is incorporated with the EN8800GT TOP/G/HTDP/512M, EN8800GT/G/HTDP/512M, and EN8800GT/G/HTDP/256M graphic cards. The new generation Glaciator Fansink is specially designed to effectively dissipate heat away from the graphics card. Much like the real-life glacial storms, the Glaciator Fansink can quickly transfer heat away from the GPU and lowers the temperature by a whopping 7ºC in comparison to reference design boards. The Asus EN8800GT TOP features overclocking of the stream processors – allowing users to enjoy 10% improvement in gaming experiences. The integrated SmartDoctor feature provides users with the option to overclock the Shader Clock for even better graphical performances.

The Asus EN8800GT Series comes with the exclusive ASUS GamerOSD that unleashes the true power of Asus’ VGA cards. This feature is able to deliver GPU overclocking from onscreen displays during games – allowing users real-time performance upgrades when they require it. Additionally, it also provides users with the option to record live gaming action or live broadcasting over the Internet with ease. The Asus EN8800GT Series will come bundled with the hottest DX10 game, Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts.

Digital Cowboy Notebook Cooler

Digital Cowboy has launched CRF-102 notebook cooler. The notebook cooler is designed to elevate the notebook at an angle, increasing airflow and dispersing the heat from underneath, hence avoiding overheating. The powerful 22 cm square fan with 600 rpm is powered from the computers USB port, avoiding the need to carry around any bulky AC adapters. The noise level is 18 to 20 dB only. The design is very ergonomic and lets the wrists align more naturally when typing, increasing user comfort.

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OCZ Technology Group has announced new 1800MHz Intel Extreme Memory modules, a performance solution that implements a specification predefined and specially tailored for the Intel X48 chipset. Designed to significantly increase performance levels of the entire platform, OCZ 1800MHz Intel Extreme Memory modules, feature Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP), an exclusive set of SPD (Serial Presence Detect) settings that act as an integrated “plug and play” overclocking tool. Configured to Intel’s defined specification, these XMP-Ready memory kits will be configured to run CL8 latencies at 1800 MHz. Furthermore, each OCZ XMP module also features CL7 latencies on a second profile that is qualified by OCZ for the extreme enthusiast seeking tighter timings.

The new OCZ PC3-14400 Intel XMP memory will be available in 1GB modules and 2GB (2x1024MB) dual channel kits. Combining the blazing speeds and incredible bandwidth of DDR3 with the power of Intel’s latest chipset, these top-speed modules are the ideal solution for enthusiasts looking for the extra performance gains optimized memory offers their system.

MSI NX8800GT Graphics Card

MSI has launched its latest MSI NX8800GT Series graphics card, base on NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT Series GPU with onboard graphics memory to 1024MB (1GB). MSI NX8800GT 1GB Series adopt 8 sets of Qimonda high speed, double data rate, high bandwidth 1Gbit graphics memory chips. All these high-speed 1Gbit memory chips also compliant RoHS regulation strictly. Low voltage level design and support advanced "Auto Refresh" and "Power Down with Self Refresh" operations. All these green and ECO concept gives user the maximum possibility for over-clocking and maintains minimum power consumption.

In order to give power users more privilege on over-clocking and advanced tweaking, MSI NX8800GT 1GB Series loads with a 2-Slot, 3 sets high efficient heat-pipes thermal solution. With this 2-Slot fan which can cover over 90% of the graphics PCB, not only GPU/memory but also other components onboard can be cooled at once, ensuring best stability at any condition.

After increasing the size of high speed graphics memory, MSI NX8800GT Series makes your High-definition gaming experience unparalleled smooth than ever. Just because of plenty of memory space for GPU utilized as frame buffer, more texture resource can be read and written in real time. And this makes the gaming in extremely high-definition possible.

ASUS Lion Square CPU Cooler

Asus has announced the latest Square Series CPU Cooler – the Lion Square. Inspired by the Sword Lion shield, the Lion Square borrows the character of the shield – the impressive face of lion totem, and its spirit, symbolizing strength and courage, to represent the outstanding efficiency of the new launch. The Asus Lion Square incorporates a nickel-plating copper base, four Φ8 copper heat pipes, aluminum wave fins and a 9cm LED inner fan to efficiently lower processor temperatures by 30%. In addition, the Inner fan directs airflow created by the 9cm LED fan to surrounding VRM (voltage regulation modules) – which is critical to processor operations and overall system reliability. These features enable gamers to enjoy safe overclocking of up to 180 W.

The Asus Lion Square deliver quiet and high-performance heat dissipation from the Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad Quad-Core CPU and AMD Athlon 64 FX/X2 Dual-Core processors.

D-Note Digital Note Pad

o you often find yourself losing the notes that you jot down during the day? Well UC-Logic has a solution for you called the D-Note Digital Note Recorder. The D-Note is a lightweight portable digital notepad which captures notes or diagrams on standard A4/A5 paper sheets written in ink on normal paper. The device is shaped like a standard portfolio notebook and comes with 32 MB of flash memory.

With the UC-Logic D-Note, you can do the following:

**Record handwritten notes or diagrams and transfer a digital copy to the PC for viewing, editing, or sharing by email
**Take meeting notes or lecture notes electronically
**Capture signatures and store a digital copy for authentication
**Fill out forms or conduct polls
**Doubles as a regular pen tablet when connected to a PC - allowing you to command your PC and freehand input

Features of the D-Note include:

**Uses Four AAA batteries for 100 hours of usage
**Menu driven operation panel
**USB 1.1 support
**Built in pen slot to store the digital ink pen
**Portrait and landscape paper orientation support
**Multi-color digital ink pen recognition with 1 black and 1 red pen included. 1 blue pen optional
**Black ink pen doubles as input stylus when D-Note is used as a regular pen tablet
**No special paper required
**Standard A5 paper pads of 150 sheets
**Built in pen tablet functionality
**The UC-Logic D-Note is also known as the LaPazz D-Note DNA500.

Sony Vaio VGN-BX51XP Laptop

Sony looks to be keeping its business customers in Europe well supplied with new VAIOs, with it today introducing yet another update to its BX Series, this one finally taking things into Santa Rosa territory. As with previous models in the line, the BX51 boasts a 15.4-inch 1280 x 800 " X-black" display, but it ups the processor to a 2GHz T7250 Core 2 Duo, which gets backed up by 2GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive, and the usual range of Santa Rosa-related features. You'll also be able to get your choice of Windows XP Professional, which comes standard on the VGN-BX51XP model, or Windows Vista Business, which comes pre-loaded on the VGN-BX51VN model. That latter model also adds built-in Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel "Motion Eye" webcam, and a slightly more spacious 160GB hard drive. Look for both to be available in Europe by the end of the month, setting you back €1,120 or €1,350 depending on the configuration (roughly $1,600 to $1,880).