Product News:
StandGuard Network Security adds GUI
Recognizing the evolution of System i and the needs of administrators, Bytware has enhanced StandGuard Network Security with a graphical user interface that offers additional ease-of-use and reporting capabilities unique to a windowed environment. New features include: a robust event viewer; a new time-saving browser; export capabilities to enhance analysis of security data; and the ability to search and filter SQL statements, providing users with a new method for studying security on their system. View more information…

Product News:
New Messenger Technical Packet now available
We are pleased to announce the availability of a new 61-page technical packet covering all of the features of MessengerPlus and MessengerConsole. This is a great resource both to those considering an automated monitoring, notification, and consoling solution for the first time and to those already using Messenger. Existing users will find this ‘quick’ and complete view of Messenger’s features — both long-time and new - a great refresher and may find features not currently being used, while those taking a first look will find it an invaluable tool for comparing capabilities to other solutions. Download your free copy today!

Special Offer:
[Bytware 20/20]: Win one of 20 free PeekPlus licenses!
In honor of our twentieth year serving the System i community, we’re giving away twenty free licenses of PeekPlus, the solution that started it all! PeekPlus is a powerful help desk, training, and security enhancement tool that allows you to see another user’s screen in real-time, up to the last keystroke. Just license MessengerPlus, MessengerConsole, or StandGuard Network Security before May 31, 2007, and qualify for a drawing for one of twenty free licenses.

Company News:
Bytware sheds light on I.T. Truths
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” Well, that’s not exactly true. We’ve uncovered some more certainties that pertain to I.T. operations, and we’re unveiling them in our new campaign “I.T. Truths.” Look for the I.T. Truths in upcoming issues of System i News, IBM Systems Magazine, and COMMON.CONNECT. And if you can handle the truth, we’ll lay it on you right now, at the “I.T. Truths” microsite. Visit and find out how Bytware solutions can help make the truth work for you.

Company News:
Café Bytware COMMON exhibit wins ADDY Award
We are proud to announce that the American Advertising Federation has honored Bytware with the coveted ADDY Award for our COMMON exhibit “Café Bytware,” recognizing excellence in design and communication. This marks Bytware’s 11th ADDY. Café Bytware also received an ACE Award from the American Marketing Association in 2006. We thank you for your support of Café Bytware and invite you to visit us once again in Anaheim!

Company News:
Bytware to be included in HarperCollins’s Creativity 36 Annual
Two Bytware pieces were selected from amongst more than 3,000 entries from 29 countries for publication in the upcoming HarperCollins book “Creativity 36.” Now in its 36th year, the Creativity Awards competition publishes a 400-page, full-color collection of the best design and communications pieces from around the world each year. We are honored to have our Object Integrity Scanning Famous Quotes campaign and “The Houston Record” website included in this hardcover tome that will be available in bookstores worldwide beginning this summer.

Support News:
Bytware launches new Support Forums and Information Database
For 2007 we have launched all-new Support Forums where you can get the latest information and assistance for your Bytware solutions. In these bulletin board-style forums you can view items of interest specific to the product for which you have current support, can access technical tips and user guides, and even can submit support requests and receive online responses from our expert technical support specialists. To gain exclusive access to the new Support Forums, just visit the following link and follow the instructions to register: http://www.bytware.com/forums/register.php?do=signup. Once your registration has been approved, you will be able to enter to the forums at any time by visiting http://www.bytware.com/forums/

Virus News:
McAfee Virus Definition Library passes 230,000 threats
Over the course of 18 years, the number of viruses and malicious code threats gradually crept higher and higher until at last it reached 100,000 in September 2004. Since that time the growth has been tearing forward at breakneck speed. McAfee’s DAT file-which powers StandGuard Anti-Virus-reached 200,000 last summer, and on February 28 the number surpassed 230,000 with the release of weekly DAT version 4973. McAfee projects 300,000 by the end of this year, highlighting the urgent need to protect all servers and systems with anti-virus software.

Education:
The Yin and Yang of Messaging (MC Press Online)
In Chinese philosophy, balance is achieved between yin-the sustaining principal-and yang-the creative principal. When it comes to System i messaging, the same balance can enhance your operations and bring success and prosperity to your organization. Today’s messaging solutions provide sustaining, constant automated monitoring capabilities along with notification features that offer many creative avenues for eliminating disruptions to your network and operations, as well as taking control of broad ventures with System i at the center. Read the full article…

Education:
Outlook on Viruses and System i (MC Press Online)
If 2006 was any indication, the malware landscape won’t be getting better any time soon. New threats are emerging at the fastest rate ever, and the potential consequences are alarming. In terms of System i, the traditional view of the system as an impenetrable island is a recipe for disaster. Take a look at some trends and predictions, along with speculate on how they could affect you. Read the full article…

Tech Tip:
Reset auto numbering in MessengerPlus and MessengerConsole
Messenger assigns a consecutive number to each *EMAIL page that it sends to uniquely identify that message, and the number can grow very large over time. If your cellular or paging providers charges per character for email messages, it could benefit you to reduce the number of characters by resetting Messenger’s auto-numbering periodically. View the full tip. (Note: Your Support Central username and password are required to access this tip.)

Tech Tip:
Classifying events to identify potential security risk
The events generated by StandGuard Network Security version 2.3 are assigned two key values to aid in classifying their potential security risk. Viewable from the Security Event Log, these values can help you identify potential security risks and fine-tune your security policy. Here’s how to use this information to your advantage. View the full tip. (Note: Your Support Central username and password are required to access this tip.)

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