Enterprise mobile software roundup: Feb. 10 - 24, 2006

- Gary Thayer, editor

Feb. 24, 2006 -- (MobileVillage) -- Here is roundup of noteworthy new or updated mobile business software, which this week includes lots of new mobile security products.

Good Technology has added security software called Good Mobile Defense, for handhelds running Windows Mobile and Smartphone, Palm OS, and Symbian. The software suite includes a desktop policy manager and client software. Features include the ability to manage passwords and password attempts; and the abilty to set and manage approved application "white lists" and application launch control, as well as control the encryption of native handheld memory, storage cards, and specific applications using AES 256.

Another feature in Good Mobile Defense is Handheld Feature Control, which lets administrators disable data transfer ports such as Bluetooth, WiFi or HotSync, and lock down handheld features such as cameras, microphones and speakers. Finally, adminstrators can erase data after excessive failed password and authentication attempts, as well as remote wipe of all handheld applications, including external media storage cards.

Good Mobile Defense is available as a standalone product and as an extension to GoodLink and GoodAccess for Palm OS. For more information, see good.com. For quick information on the company and its other software, see the company's summary page on MobileVillage.

Panda Software released a beta version of Panda MobileSecurity, its security software for Symbian Series 60 smartphones. This beta protects against viruses, Trojans and worms via a system of scanning the internal memory, memory cards or the entire phone system. According to Panda, the final version of the product will include automatic updates and a support service, including SOS Virus, where suspicious files can be sent for analysis. The application can be customized through a range of protection settings, and runs in parallel and without interference with the normal operation of the phone. The beta can downloadeded at pandasecurity.com.

Newbury Networks and Senforce Technologies have integrated Newbury's server-based WiFi Watchdog wireless intrusion prevention system (IPS) and Senforce's location-aware Endpoint Security Suite. The software suite is available from senforce.com.

Trust Digital and Aventail have also combined their applications into an integrated mobile security package. The package features policy-based end point security from Trust Digital and secure access using Aventail Mobile, an SSL VPN client for Windows smart phones and PDAs. The software provides full support for Microsoft Exchange Active Sync (part of SP2 for Exchange 2003), Web applications, and thick client applications. The joint offering is available through both trustdigital.com and aventail.com.

VolumeShield released AntiCopy Personal Edition, which is a free version of its AntiCopy port security software for desktop and laptop computers. AntiCopy blocks the unauthorized use of portable storage devices and removable media, such as USB memory sticks, iPods, PDAs, CD/DVD Burner, and digital cameras. The Personal Edition is offered free for non-commercial use at volumeshield.com. The Enterprise Edition costs US $19.95 per workstation.

Maximizer Software released version 9 of its Maximizer contact manager software for individuals and small businesses. New features in version 9 include a new action planner for organizing and planning series of events, a wizard for creating customized reports with Crystal Reports XI Professional, and improved synchronization to Microsoft Outlook and BlackBerry, Pocket PC and Palm OS handhelds. The new version also lets users call contacts from within Maximizer, and automatically brings up the profile of incoming calls. Maximizer 9 sells for US $229 for a single user license at maximizer.com.

Ekahau announced version 2.2 of its Ekahau Site Survey (ESS) WLAN planning tool for large enterprises. Version 2.2 includes an optimized network planning algorithm that delivers simulation and network planning that is more than 10 times faster than in previous versions, according to Ekahau. The new release also introduces improved device support for quicker, more accurate surveying of dense networks consisting of hundreds of access points. Ekahau Site Survey 2.2 is currently available in an English language version, and, by March, it will be available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. The price for the ESS Pro edition including all the optional modules is US $3,695. A free trial version of ESS is available at ekahau.com.

Alcatel announced the latest version of its Alcatel Operating System (AOS) WLAN portfolio and a series of new access points (APs). The latest AOS delivers new features for the Alcatel OmniAccess wireless LAN product family for better support of voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) traffic. The Alcatel OmniAccess WLAN is Alcatel's enterprise Wi-Fi switch platform that integrates with Alcatel OmniSwitch LAN switches and the Alcatel OmniPCX IP telephony platforms. The newest AOS adds quality of service (QoS) features. A new call administration control capability built into the switches manages the number of Voice-over-IP devices that are associated with a specific Alcatel AP and can redirect overflow callers to neighboring access points. AOS is available now from alcatel.com.

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