The iTwin is a revolutionary USB device that allows users to access files remotely. iTwin allows you to securely access your entire hard drive. It’s as if you are carrying an access-key to all your files in a device that fits in the palm of your hand. And unlike portable storage, iTwin lets your data stay put safely at home. iTwin is plug and play. Plug one half into an online computer and the other half into any other online computer and you are connected! View, copy, edit, and upload files to your computer. Data in transit is protected by robust AES 256 encryption. If you lose one half of iTwin, you can remotely disable that half. Your data resides on your computer not on someone else’s cloud server. iTwin works with Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7 ( both 32-bit and 64-bit versions), and Mac OS X 10.6 and above. It uses the familiar Windows Explorer, with drag’n'drop functionality. There’s nothing to learn and nothing to configure.

• Plug and play remote file access device that securely allows you to transfer files between computers
• Share the contents of your entire hard drive and access them remotely via a military grade secure connection
• Remotely edit your files and folders. Stream all your music, videos and photos between the two computers
• Remotely disable your iTwin if either half is lost
• Supports Windows XP, Vista and 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 and above
• Dimensions: 0.82″W x 0.314″D x 3.54″L
• 2 year limited warranty

iTwin

Simple and Safe Remote Access

iTwin is the world’s first “limitless” secure USB device for remote file access and sharing. iTwin combines the security of military-grade AES-256 bit encryption with the simplicity of a plug ‘n’ play flash drive. Instantly access any or all of your files between any two online computers around the world.

Just plug one half into one computer and the other half into another – and you’ve created a private tunnel to share your files, folders, videos, and more!

How it Works

Step 1

Plug iTwin into a USB port and drag and drop your files and folders

Step 2

Detach one half

Step 3

Plug that half into another computer and remotely access your files via the internet – securely

Features

“Limitless” Capacity

Don’t know what files you might need access to later? No problem. iTwin allows you to share all the folders on your computer’s hard drive and securely access them later. It’s as if you are carrying an access-key to all your files in a device that fits in the palm of your hand.

Unlike portable storage, iTwin does not store any anything on itself. It lets your data stay safely at home (or in the office).

Remote Editing

Remotely edit any shared file from any location. Those reports you were working on at the office can be finished on the road. Just take one half with you and instantly access and edit the files from your laptop. Or work directly on one shared version of a report with a colleague. Say goodbye to multiple versions of files flying around by email. Say goodbye to the headaches of needless re-work. Say hello to iTwin.

Data Backup

Backing up your data is effortless. When you’re on the road, you can use iTwin to move copies of files from your laptop to your home or office computer. If you are travelling and taking lots of pictures, you can free up your SD card by moving files onto your laptop or internet cafe computer and transferring them back home. iTwin will give you peace of mind and keep your important data safe and secure.

Simple and Secure Sharing

Plug one half into your online computer. Give the other half to your colleague, friend or client. Your two computers will be connected and you can securely and safely share files with each other, in either direction.

Share the latest version of a report or proposal, confident that your data is safe from man-in-the-middle attacks. Send your child’s recital tape to your parents across the country – our device is grandparent-friendly! iTwin makes hardware-enabled, peer-to-peer security so simple.

Share your Media

Drag ‘n’ drop all of your music, videos, and pictures into the iTwin window and they are shared.

Give one half to your family while living abroad and share endless videos and pictures – using a file-sharing service or attaching them to multiple emails would be time-consuming for you and a hassle for them. Or carry one half with you and plug it in at friend’s house or at a cafe. You will have instant access to all your shared media.

Network your Home Computers

You’re lying in bed with your laptop, and want access to the files on the family desktop downstairs. As you may have found out, networking computers together can be frustrating and time-consuming. Plug one half of iTwin into the computer downstairs, the other into your laptop, and they will be instantly connected. What’s even better – being on the same local network, speed of transfer will be very fast. iTwin makes networking a breeze.

One-time Cost. No Fees – Ever!

Don’t pay for cloud storage. Don’t pay for subscription fees for file access. Don’t get locked in. You have all the storage you need on your own computer and home hard drive. With iTwin, share it and access it from anywhere. Create your own personal cloud. All you pay for is the device itself. (Bonus: free software updates!)

Cross Platform

iTwin is both Windows and Mac OS X compatible. iTwin works on Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 and above), Windows® Vista, Windows® 7 (32-bit and 64-bit). iTwin also works on Apple® Mac OSX® 10.6 and above, i.e. Snow Leopard and Lion (32-bit and 64-bit).

TwinTrust™ Data Security

iTwin doesn’t store any data on itself. It just enables a secure connection between two computers. It is a secure USB device providing Two-Factor Authentication – Your remote data can only be accessed if you have the physical iTwin with you. Additionally, you can set up an optional password.

Remote Disable

iTwin includes a feature that allows you to remotely disable the connection should you lose either half. So you can rest assured that your data is safe, even if the device is lost or stolen. If you have ever lost a portable memory device, you know that terrible feeling. We want to make sure this never happens to you again.

Software Specs

Software Requirements

• Supports Win XP, Vista and 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 and above
• Requires min. 512 MB, 1 GB RAM recommended
• Requires 15 MB hard-disk space
• USB 2.0 port
• Requires broad-band Internet access, 1Mbps upload speed recommended

Install/Uninstall

• iTwin software self-installs on first plug-in
• Requires admin access for installation
• Uninstallation uses simple standard uninstall mechanisms

Multi-Language Support

• English
• Italian
• Spanish
• German (coming soon)

Software Updates

• New features, fixes and enhancements are rolled out regularly
• All automatic updates to the file-access product are free
• When a new software update is available, iTwin software will automatically inform you – it’ll be just a click away

No Storage Limitations

• iTwin works like a USB storage device. However, iTwin does not store any of your data on itself. iTwin is a data access device between two computers
• The only limit is the size of your computer’s hard drive
• Any network files/folders that you can access from your computer can be shared using iTwin

No “Temp Files”

• Unplug iTwin and all temp files are purged automatically

Bi-Directional File Access

• When using iTwin, the connection between the two computers is symmetrical
• Access, copy, backup and remotely edit files on computer A from computer B, and on B from A

Security Specs

State-of-the-Art Crypto

• iTwin uses industry best practices and thoroughly analyzed crypto protocols and algorithms
• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256 bit encryption is used to protect all data communications
• AES encryption standard has not been broken so far and many consider it to be military grade
• All data amenable to compression is first compressed before encryption

Remote Disable

• When your iTwin is paired and plugged in for the first time, the owner is sent a Remote Disable Code (through email) which can be used to break the connection between the two halves
• Using this disable code, if an iTwin is missing or stolen, it can be disabled remotely

Smart Key Generation

• Two iTwin halves together generate a random 256-bit AES key, every time they are physically paired and plugged into a computer
• Smart Key generation is assisted by the computer to add randomness
• Smart Crypto Key resides only on the two halves of the iTwin
• Smart Crypto Key is used for encrypting all data traffic between two iTwins
• Patent-pending technology

Password Support

• Passwords of any length can be set
• Unlike other web services, iTwin’s password is stored on itself, not on any server
• If you forget your password, simply pair both halves of your iTwin, plug them into a computer and set a new password. No need for tech support!

TwinTrust Authentication

• Before allowing any data transfer, every iTwin is authenticated by iTwin’s TwinTrust servers
• All communication between iTwin and TwinTrust is secured using industry strength HTTPS (RSA 1024 bit, 128 bit RC4) protocol
• After successful authentication by TwinTrust, TwinTrust assists iTwin to discover its other half

Two-Factor Authentication

• After authenticating with TwinTrust, two halves of iTwin mutually authenticate each other using their pre-shared AES 256 bit crypto key
• If password is set, then password verification is performed on both iTwins before data transfer is initiated between the two halves

Connectivity

Just Connects

• As long as iTwin is plugged into two internet connected computers, iTwin allows computer to computer file transfer anywhere on Earth
• iTwin detects almost all types of proxies, firewalls and NATs – and self-configures
• In case one or both iTwin halves are not directly accessible (behind firewalls), iTwin encrypted data traffic is relayed through globally distributed servers (amazon EC2 based)

Powered by AWS Web Services

• iTwin uses Amazon Web Services infrastructure with 99.5% availability to ensure fast, safe and secure data relays

Privacy

• All data is encrypted before it leaves your computer. Your data remains encrypted until it reaches the computer where the second half of iTwin is attached
• Your data is never stored on any iTwin server. Your data is stored only on your computer

Seamless Handling of Network Interruptions

• In case of internet disruption, iTwin file transfers pause
• When the internet connection is resumed, iTwin software continues file transfer from where it left off
• iTwin’s progress bar indicates the amount left to be transferred

Transfer Limits

• Unlike many cloud based storage services, iTwin allows you to transfer as much data as you want. The only constraint is the limit of your ISP’s bandwidth allowances
• With iTwin, you don’t need to worry about monthly allowances or bandwidth limits when you transfer large files online

Hardware Specifications

Size and Weight

• Length: 3.54 inches (90 mm)
• Width: 0.82 inch (21 mm)
• Depth: 0.314 inch (8.0 mm)
• Weight: 0.11 pound (50 g)

Operating Requirements

• Operating temperatures: 32˚ to 158˚ F (0˚ to 70˚ C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Smart Connector

• Completely symmetrical, first of its kind in the market
• During physical pairing, connector is used to securely transfer crypto key between iTwin’s two halves
• Patent-pending technology

LED Indicator

• Constant Blue Light: iTwin is fully functional
• Blinking Blue Light: On-going data transfer

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TalkTalk,  one of the top 4 UK broadband providers announced this week that it was going to extend the reach of its HomeSafe product to all its customers to block pornographic content to all devices entering the home. It will do this at source i.e. on a filter applied to all HTTP requests and the rules will be set by a categorisation database applied in the network for adult sites. The way TalkTalk has implemented this has been up for discussion these last 18 months and has lead to the tag ‘StalkTalk’ as sites are categorised post visit and not externally via an independent source such as Symantec or McAfee which is the case in other networks  privately and outside the UK. A similar approach is also implemented in the UK mobile networks via the likes of Symantec at a higher level with proof of age and identity required although this is far from fool proof.

The industry can criticise TalkTalk all they want but TT are doing something to protect the children on their network and even giving adults a choice of what they want to see accidentally or on purpose. If you want to view Porn then you leave the setting open; if you don’t you can just request an adult block and it will be done once. This differs from the approach that the other Service Providers are taking i.e. Virgin Media, BT and Sky. They are all moving forward with a device blocking approach but this is easy to circumvent particularly for smart kids and we know just how smart some of those kids are. It does not take long for the TweetMachine to spread received wisdom of how to jailbreak the latest barrier.

The best way to do this is in the network. Do it once and do it for all devices. Parents are in the main complacent and at worst uneducated in the ways of the technology in their homes and devices in their children’s hands. So make the service a) easy  to use and b)freely available . TalkTalk say they are enjoying better customer retention since they launched HomeSafe. The rest of the industry seems to be running scared of implementing global controls for their customer’s benefit. Why?? Some might argue they did not see any benefit or an active business case. Now the government are taking a more proactive approach to content on the internet and the most high profile case of late has been Pirate Bay. Funny how the financial muscle of the media industry can get attention at high levels and yet the sexualisation of our children is second on the agenda… Money talks!

Rest assured there are some changes coming to the way we consume content from the internet, it has been too long coming and maybe is too late for the kids growing up last 10 years – however, let’s hope that the ability to control our own environment in a spirit of freedom and common sense prevails.

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There are a number of market drivers for UC at work, notes Barrow. Firstly, the economy is still in a fragile state and businesses are focusing on driving efficiency within the organisation, meaning they are only willing to invest in tools that maximise workforce productivity. Secondly, the fact that employees have access to more types of communication, applications and devices, is also part of the reason why demand for UC is growing. “We’re hearing from our partners that customers often feel overwhelmed with all the new platforms employees are using, such as social media and IM,” stated Barrow. “While social media can act as a useful business tool, it needs to be harnessed in the right way.”

Also coming into play is an increase in the usage of multiple personal devices at work. “Employees want to be able to use the devices they love but in a professional capacity,” added Barrow. “They also want to have access to everything on one platform and for all communications tools to link together seamlessly. This is where UC really comes into play. Obviously, the communications landscape is constantly changing, but I would say that these trends are encouraging our partners to take on more of a consulting role. We are all familiar with multiple devices and social media platforms but it is the partners’ job is to guarantee UC brings them together in a corporate capacity, ensuring all communications are professionally managed and secure.”

Something that is ‘top of mind’ for Avaya and its users is choice, observed Barrow. Modern enterprise workers are used to devices such as laptops and tablets and do not want to be shackled to single use communications devices such as the telephone for phone calls and a video conference suite for video calls. “Customers want a device that is not only multi-purpose but one that works for them,” added Barrow. “This is the reason why Avaya allows enterprises to communications enable multiple devices such as smart phones, tablets, PCs, Macs and more. We do this with a combination of the Avaya Aura architecture that delivers communications as a cloud-like service and the Avaya one-X and Flare user experience that ties these features together. It is therefore important that we go to market with partners who understand this consumer-centric world and can help us build a value proposition of ‘always on’, ‘always available’ communications that allow people to work together wherever and however they choose.”

Avaya’s experience is that businesses are still being cautious about spending money, so the first thing it had to do was help its channels change their messages to a RoI-based sale. “Nobody buys technology for the sake of it any more,” commented Barrow. “It is true that a full-on implementation of UC can cost a considerable amount of money, but a well-engineered solution will pay for itself. That is why we have seen growth in any area that reduces costs and has a fast return on investment. Video, web and audio conferencing have seen a lot of interest as they allow companies to collaborate while reducing the need for travel. For the future, any tool that allows a company to be more nimble and flexible and to outpace their competitors will also be attractive. Solutions such as VENA (the Virtual Enterprise Network Architecture) that allow businesses to add applications and reconfigure their communications network in a simple and error free way will see good attention in the coming 12-18 months.”

Videoconferencing is definitely one of the solutions that is driving growth in the UC market. It has taken some time but companies have become more inclined to use this technology as a business tool, whether it’s for engaging in face-to-face with colleagues or customers. “We’ve seen a lot of market activity over the past year, and part of what is fuelling this trend is customer expectations,” noted Barrow. “Consumer videoconferencing solutions are being used at home more regularly now than ever before and people expect the same level of access at work. The important part is to ensure that videoconferencing comes as an integrated part of the UC mix. It’s about ease of use, streamlined communications and collaboration. People want to be able to flip between methods of communication, depending on the situation they’re in at that moment but this process has to be easy and quick, so they can initiate a video call there and then.”

Barrow also notes that with the rise of social media and multiple platforms for communication, businesses need extra support in understanding how everything fits together. “This is a great opportunity for our partners to embrace more of a consultative role which takes advantage of their solution knowledge and technical expertise,” said Barrow. “This will enable them to communicate the benefits of new applications and then up-sell as needed to ensure the customers have the best option. With so many tools and options available now it is important that the customer is well advised. This type of consultative role will become a more integrated part of the reseller’s daily activity, and we encourage them to embrace this. As communications evolve, this type of personal touch will serve as a real competitive advantage and will support them in generating more revenue and satisfying more customers overall.”

To find our more about using an Avaya Phone System in your business and how Unified Communications can help you then visit Avaya.com

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Why would you use a service like this?

By giving your customers a landline telephone number it makes it cheaper for them to call you because they are just calling a normal landline number instead of calling a more expensive mobile phone number.

You can also add extra geographic numbers so you could advertise local numbers for different areas so customers think they are calling a local business.

This service also offers the option of providing call recording for all your business calls made over the mobile phone providing you with a valuable record of the call which is especially useful if you take the call whilst driving it will mean that you can capture all the relevant details knowing that the recording of the call will be e-mailed to you so you can play back the call at a convenient time and capture the necessary details.

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The success of the Vodafone OneNet product lies in the market trend for smaller businesses to move to a hosted telephony solution for their business communications and paying a small monthly access charge for each telephone extension.  This type of hosted telephone system has already been popular over the last few years and has seen a growing base of small businesses converting to the latest VoIP technology and because the hosted telephony solution is almost the same as having a mobile phone contract where you pay a monthly service charge then it makes sense that the Vodafone Onenet service which combines both VoIP and GSM extensions should do so well.

The other advantage that Vodafone has with it’s OneNet business telephony solution is the fact that it can deliver calls over VoIP and GSM so for office users that do not  have a great broadband connection to enable quality VoIP calls they can use a mobile phone connection for each telephone extension.  You might think that using a mobile phone every day as your office phone might put off many potential users, but with the option of using a 3G Desk Phone such as the Huawei ETS6630 or the new Telecom FM 3G Desk Phone the office user can have a desktop style GSM phone that they can use with the Vodafone OneNet GSM solution.

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Amazing Camera Capture what you want. When you want. With instant capture, crystal-clear picture, and HD video, never miss a moment.

Authentic Sound Hear sound on a whole new level.  Beats Audio™ delivers a rich, authentic, experience that makes movies, music, and games sound like they never have before.

Premium Design Design is in the details. With an external dedicated camera button, HD screen protected with Corning® Gorilla® Glass, and the original HTC EVO kickstand for upright hands-free entertainment, these details make all the difference.

HTC Sense The oh-so-intuitive HTC Sense gives your phone personality and makes it more like you. Customize and shine the spotlight on what you love most.

Astounding Viewing Experience It’ll be hard to take your eyes off the screen with its vibrant colors and sharp picture. Virtually no reflection and extreme angle viewing make sure that you see every single detail.

LTE Networks are only just emerging in the UK so it will be a while before we can experience using an LTE Smartphone, but it is nice to dream and what is better at least we know with the UK marketplace starting to invest in 4G LTE Networks it won;t be long before we can take advantage of the 4G LTE network revolution and experience LTE Smartphones and the mobile internet as it should be.

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In a March 2011 consultation,  Ofcom proposed that a special condition attached to one of the 800MHz licences would oblige the holder to roll out a 4G network to at least 95% of the UK population. Following the government’s October decision to spend £150m providing infrastructure capable of supporting  4G coverage in so-called ‘not-spots’, Ofcom now proposes extending  this condition either to require 98% coverage of the UK population or to require one 800MHz operator to provide 4G coverage that not only matches 2G coverage, but extends into the ‘not-spot’ areas.

Second consultation on assessment of future mobile competition and proposals for the award of 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum and related issues’ is available at http://tinyurl.com/Wzlnf-6hl45

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Birmingham, 10 April 2012 – Mobile Fun, (www.MobileFun.co.uk) the leading online retailer of accessories for mobile devices has rebranded its Mobile Fun website portfolio; updated its website design; and introduced a range of new features to simplify the buying process while providing customers with maximum product information.

Mobile Fun’s websites (in the UK, Germany, France, Netherlands and Spain) list over 8,000 live products which represent the largest range of mobile and tablet accessories at any online retailer.

The updated Mobile Fun websites now offer clearer navigation via a number of new features, including:

·         ”Attributes” for key product ranges

·         “Model selector” widget

·         New image gallery including product and video thumbnails

·        New shopping basket and checkout

·        Multiple currency, VAT rate and payment methods

·        Multi-lingual reviews

Additionally, the new websites value customer feedback and make finding the perfect mobile accessory even easier with a product suggestions survey.

As Mobile Fun’s export business grows, customers can now order using multiple payment methods across five different language websites. For international customers Mobile Fun has also integrated multi-lingual customer product reviews across its key websites.

“Regular customers have reacted extremely positively to the refresh. With our continuous improvement programme in place, new website features are rolled out every two weeks, so we are constantly innovating to improve customer experience and drive conversions,” commented Mark Riley, Head of Marketing at Mobile Fun.

Mobile Fun was recently announced Online Retailer of the Year for a second year in a row at the Mobile News Awards.

About Mobile Fun

Mobile Fun is the UK’s leading Internet retailer offering a market leading range of accessories for mobile phones, tablets and other mobile devices from its growing portfolio of websites in the UK and in Europe.

With a product range of over 8,000 globally-sourced mobile accessories and tens of thousands of mobile downloads available on its websites, Mobile Fun has successfully established a market-leading position within the competitive mobile, smartphone and tablet sectors.

Mobile Fun has offices in the UK, Germany and France and delivers products to over 50 countries worldwide.

Mobile Fun was ranked as the UK’s 7th ‘Fastest Growing Technology Based Company’ in the Sunday Times 2006 Microsoft Tech Track 100, was awarded the ‘Online Retailer of the Year’ title at the Mobile News Awards 2012 and 2011 and won the Online Retail Awards 2011 ‘Computers and Telecommunications’ category.

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Many users of GSM Desk Phones and 3G Desk Phones are using mobile phone based telephone systems such as the Vodafone One Net which enables mobile phone users to be an extension on a virtual PBX.  What better way to be an office based worker using the Vodafone One Net GSM service than by using a mobile phone disguised as a desktop phone.

The Huawei ETS6630 is a great example of this type of 3G desktop telephone becuase it inlcudes programmable feature keys that can be used to provide one touch access to the network features or can be programmed as speed dial keys for your most popular numbers.

You would be surprised at the variety of GSM Desk Phones and 3G Desk Phones available and they are selling in the thousands.  A quick look on Google will bring up results for many companies offering GSM Desk Phones for a variety of applications.  Apart from the moble phone PBX application for these types of GSM Telephones, they are also used to provide a wireless Taxi Phone solution so Taxi firms can position a telephone in a convenient location such as a supermarket, hospital, pub, hotel, college or train station, in fact anywhere where a potential customer want want to call for a private hire taxi.  The Taxi companies utilise built-in features of the GSM Desk Phone such as Hot Dial (also called baby call) that automatically dials the preset taxi office number when the handset is lifted.  The DPH500 is a very popular Taxi Phone with over 1000 telephones already in use with more being installed every day.

Expect to see the Huawei ETS6630 3G Desk Phone and other GSM and 3G Desk Phones in the course of your business becasue they are becomming very popular in our increasingly mobile workplace.

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The Zalip CDG561WE 21Mbps Router will provide high speed mobile broadband for your home or office application.  The Zalip CDG561WE 3G Router inlcudes 4 x 10/100 Ethernet ports for wired LAN connectivity as well as 300Mbps 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Wireless connectivity.

The Zalip CDG561WE 4G Router will provide a reliable mobile broadband connection and includes features like Ping Reboot which will automatically reboot the router and reconnect to the mobile network in the event that the mobile broadband connection is lost.  The CDG561WE router also accepts SMS message commands to reboot the router making this a reliable high speed 21Mbps Router for M2M Machine to Machine remote monitoring and management applications such as remote connection to a CCTV DVR unit.  The Zalip CDG561WE includes common features such as port forwarding, so when used with a Fixed IP SIM Card can provide an easy to use, feature rich HSPA+ Router solution.

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