Government agencies already rely on LifeSize systems and securing the GSASchedule
“Government agencies already rely on LifeSize systems and securing the GSASchedule contract enables us to provide an even higher level of service toFederal customers, not to mention opens the door to additional, large-scalegovernment deployments.” LifeSize partnered with industry experts Corsec Security, Inc., to providecertification consulting for the FIPS 140-2 standard, and with CommandInformation to deliver testing and validation for IPv6 network interoperability.Specific information including certification numbers for the tested algorithmsand LifeSize GSA schedule contract information can be found on About LifeSize CommunicationsLifeSize Communications, Inc. Withthe ability to provide HD video communications under 1Mbps, as well as thehighest resolution available at any bandwidth, LifeSize systems enablegovernment agencies to cost-effectively deploy HD video communications, keepingremote agencies and teams connected face-to-face. “Our support for the stringent FIPS 140-2, IPv6 and JITC certification enablesmore civilian and DoD agencies to benefit from the superior HD videocommunications experience,” said Adam Taylor, executive vice president of salesand customer services at LifeSize Communications. “LifeSize is fully committed todelivering best in class HD collaboration solutions to our government customers.We are pleased to extend the accessibility of our solutions to moreorganizations throughout the Federal government, in support of agency objectivesand mandates.” LifeSize offers government customers a complete portfolio of secure,interoperable HD video communications solutions that deliver up to Full HD 1080pvideo communications and the robust features necessary to support continuity ofoperations, command and control, and emergency preparedness and response. “HD video communications is a critical component to insuring globally dispersedgovernment teams maintain effective, timely communications,” said Craig Malloy,CEO and founder, LifeSize Communications, Inc. Having been recently awarded its own GSA contract, LifeSize now providesgovernment agencies an additional procurement vehicle for LifeSize HD solutions.A global corporation, LifeSize is US-founded, owned and operated, withmanufacturing operations in the United States and Malaysia, meeting therequirements for GSA contracts.
Among LifeSize`s new security credentials, the LifeSize Cryptographic SecurityKernel has been placed on the In Process Listing for the Federal InformationProcessing Standards Publications (FIPS) 140-2 Validation: Security Requirementsfor Cryptographic Modules. Additionally, LifeSize has been validated by anindependent lab to meet the Federal mandates for IPv6 interoperability ongovernment agency networks, and also has been placed on the Department ofDefense`s (DoD) Unified Capabilities (UC) for Video Conferencing equipmenttesting schedule to obtain an interoperability and information assurancecertification from the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC). LifeSize also has been awarded a United States General ServicesAdministration (GSA) contract, enabling the company to do business directly withthe Federal Government through the GSA Information Technology (IT) Schedule 70. LifeSize HD Video Communications Awarded FIPS 140-2 In Process Listing,Validated IPv6 Network Interoperability and Scheduled JITC Certification forGovernment Communications; Awarded GSA Contract Simplifying Government Buying AUSTIN, Texas–(Business Wire)–LifeSize Communications, Inc., the global leader in high definition videocommunications, today announced comprehensive support for government securityand interoperability standards, expanding the scope of Federal Governmentnetwork installations on which LifeSize HD video communications systems can bedeployed.
Green Business | BrazilAround 1,600 tons of waste, including toilet seats, dirty diapers, used syringes and old TVs and computers, are lying in the containers at two southern ports after being sent from Britain falsely declared as a cargo of plastics.Brazil has fined the three companies that imported the waste, Stefenon Estrategia e Marketing, Bes Assessoria e Comercio Exterior and Alphatec, environment agency IBAMA said, and said the firms would have to pay to send it back.”If they don’t send the rubbish back they will be fined (a daily rate) until this is resolved,” said Ingrid Oberg, head of IBAMA in Santos, where the country’s largest port is located. SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil will send 89 shipping containers of garbage, rotting and maggot-infested, back to Britain and has issued $419,000 in fines to the three Brazilian companies that imported it, the government said on Monday. More information about Rovi can be found at http:// Rovi CorporationInvestor Contacts:James Budge, +1 408-562-8400Fax +1 408-567-1800orLauren Landfield, +1 408-562-8400Fax +1 408-567-1800 Copyright Business Wire 2009. The company also providesextensive entertainment discovery solutions for television, movies, music andphotos to its customers in the consumer electronics, cable and satellite,entertainment and online distribution markets.
These solutions, complemented byindustry leading entertainment data, create the connections between people andtechnology, and enable them to discover and manage entertainment in an enjoyableform. Rovi holds over 4,000 issued or pending patents and patent applicationsworldwide and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with numerous officesacross the United States and around the world including Japan, Hong Kong,Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. A replay of the audio webcast will be available onRovi`s website approximately 1-2 hours after the live webcast ends and willremain on Rovi`s website until our next quarterly earnings call. About Rovi CorporationRovi Corporation is focused on revolutionizing the digital entertainmentlandscape by delivering solutions that enable consumers to intuitively discovernew entertainment from many sources and locations. SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(Business Wire)–Rovi Corporation (NASDAQ: ROVI) (formerly Macrovision Solutions Corporation)re-announced today under its new name that it will release its financial resultsfor the second quarter of fiscal 2009 on August 6, 2009 after the close ofmarket Rovi will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m ET to discuss the financialresults. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the conferenceare welcome to call 877-941-2927 (or international +1 480-629-9725) andreference the Rovi call. The conference call can also be accessed via livewebcast at or (or forsubscribers) on August 6, 2009 at 4:30 p.m ET.
A replay of the conference call will be available through August 10, 2009 andcan be accessed by calling 800-406-7325 (or international +1 303-590-3030) andentering passcode 4116686#. The company has a global manufacturing presence and approximately 750employees. For more information visit SmithVertellus Specialties, Inc.Tel: 317-248-6517Roland TomfordeBroadgate Consultants, LLC212-232-2222SOURCEVertellus Specialties Inc.Scott Smith, Vertellus Specialties, Inc., +1-317-248-6517, or Roland Tomforde,Broadgate Consultants, LLC, +1-212-232-2222. Vertellus is theleading global producer of pyridine and picolines, specialty pyridinederivatives, DEET, castor oil derivatives and systems, and citrate polymeradditives and systems, and is the world’s second largest producer of vitaminB3. develops andmanufactures specialty chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, personal care,nutrition, agriculture, and performance materials markets. This acquisition will consolidateVertellus’ existing position and expand growth opportunities for its evolvingmarket-driven technology offerings in bio-based chemistries.”The acquired Degen assets will be integrated into existing Vertellusfacilities in Bayonne, New Jersey and Greensboro, North Carolina.About Vertellus Specialties Inc.Headquartered in Indianapolis, Vertellus Specialties Inc.
