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Empress Software, developers of the robust, agile Empress Embedded Database, announces its latest Empress SDK for the development of advanced database applications running on Android. As applications for mobile devices get more sophisticated, Empress SDK for Android helps apps keep up with heavier data demands. The new Empress API for SQLite makes it even easier to convert SQLite databases to faster, more reliable Empress databases.

Empress SDK for Android helps developers create new database applications or migrate existing database applications to Android quickly. To minimize modification to an existing application, the most efficient API to use is the Empress Android SQLite Compatibility API (sqlite API). In data intensive applications, converting to an Empress database typically results in a performance boost of several times that of current performance. Applications may also benefit from the advanced functionality that Empress Embedded Database has to offer, including concurrent access that allows applications to run multiple tasks at the same time. Empress SDK for Android also supports JDBC, the well known, industry open database access standard API.

“We see an increasing number of Android applications outgrowing the SQLite database they were originally designed on. They are hitting the ceiling on functionality and experiencing severe performance degradation as the data set size grows. Of most critical consideration are reliability issues,” states John Kornatowski, president of Empress Software. “Converting to an Empress database opens wide the gate to advanced functionality, high performance, and solid reliability.”

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About Empress Software Inc.

Empress Software develops and supports the EMPRESS Embedded Database management system worldwide. EMPRESS is a full-featured, high-performance database designed for embedded developers working with Android, Linux, Windows, UNIX and real-time operating systems. EMPRESS has been utilized successfully in diverse embedded fields including data acquisition & instrumentation, networking & telecom, control & automation, automotive, security, and military & defense. For more information, check our web site at www.empress.com, send e-mail to info@empress.com or call Empress at 301-220-1919.

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 25, 2012 — Metaforic, the innovative software security company, today announced that it had ported its world-class software hardening technology to protect Android applications, which have been subject to some of the worst hacking records in recent history. Using this new technology, Android application developers can harden their applications to minimize hacking vulnerability, protecting both themselves and their users.

Unfortunately, traditional methods of protection on Android are proving to be ineffective. Custom malware attacks on Android applications are increasing exponentially, and theft of software, data and content is rising to match. For example, AV-Test reports a 450% increase in Android malware, totalling over 11,000 active strains of Trojans, bots, spyware, fake installers and premium dialers (www.av-test.org/en/tests/android). Worse, the Android ecosystem is itself flawed, allowing delivery of malware loaded applications from both official and unofficial marketplaces.

Joseph Feiman[i], VP and Gartner Fellow said, “Enterprises should prepare themselves for the reality that their applications and data will be used in unexpected ways, abused, stolen, and attacked by outsiders and insiders. Application security is a must.”

Metaforic brings application protection to software and data, immunizing it against attacks from hackers and malware. MetaFortress defeats some of the most common attacks on Android applications, including:

Repackaging applications with malicious malware

Privilege escalation from other applications

Silent activity, such as SMS fraud or dialing of premium services

Any binary or static data change from hacking or malware

Said Neil Stewart, Metaforic CTO: “We’re excited to bring our innovative technology to Android and this marketplace. We will show how our industry leading tamper-proofing product can be used at all levels of the Android software stack in order to build a secure foundation for applications. Using MetaFortress for Android in this way can truly secure Android applications from the prevalent threats in the ecosystem.”

About Metaforic

Metaforic was founded in 2006, and has operations in the USA, EU and Japan. Its flagship product line, MetaFortress, protects virtually any software from subversion, theft, tampering or other corruption. MetaFortress is proven in millions of deployed instances, from consumer software to business devices. Users of MetaFortress find it is easy to apply, has near-zero runtime impact, and defends their software from the inside out. Only software protected by Metaforic earns the Mark of Security. Further information is available at Metaforic’s website www.metaforic.com.

[i] Gartner: The Hype Cycle for Application Security 2011, Joseph Feiman, 18 July 2011

News Highlights

· Engineers can use Data Dashboard for LabVIEW and Data Dashboard Mobile for LabVIEW apps to visualize measurement data using smartphone and tablet devices

· The NI cDAQ-9191 Data Display app offers direct connectivity to wireless NI CompactDAQ hardware for portable measurements 

· New iOS and Android mobile apps seamlessly connect with NI LabVIEW software and NI hardware to accelerate productivity of engineers and scientists with data visualization needs

NEWS RELEASE – April 10, 2012 – National Instruments today announced NI LabVIEW software- and NI hardware-compatible mobile apps for iPhone, iPad and Android devices, helping engineers integrate the latest mobile technology into their applications. By combining the portability, ease of use, faster start-up time and longer battery longevity of mobile devices with the power of LabVIEW, engineers can more productively access measurement data from data acquisition and embedded monitoring systems.

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“Smartphones and tablets are game-changers for the test and measurement industry,” said Ray Almgren, NI vice president of product marketing core platforms. “These new apps combine the portability of mobile devices with the power of LabVIEW, helping engineers increase their productivity and meet the latest application challenges.”

Product Features

Data Dashboard for LabVIEW, Data Dashboard Mobile for LabVIEW

· Remotely view PC or embedded measurements from LabVIEW on iPad, iPhone and Android mobile devices using a combination of charts, gauges, text indicators and LEDs

· Visualize distributed measurements from LabVIEW programmable devices, such as NI CompactRIO 

· Connect to networked-published shared variables or Web service data without Web or app programming 

NI cDAQ-9191 Data Display

· Directly connect wireless NI CompactDAQ hardware to iOS and Android devices using new technology featured on NI Labs 

· Configure, visualize and save measurements without a PC or tethered display 

· Program custom apps that connect to wireless NI CompactDAQ devices with the cDAQ-9191 Web API 

Reference and Utility Apps

· NI also released several apps for learning basic LabVIEW concepts, displaying DAQ device pinouts, learning common electric circuits and managing support requests

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Readers can visit www.ni.com/mobile to learn more about the new mobile apps.

About National Instruments

Since 1976, National Instruments (www.ni.com) has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI’s graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any system needing measurement and control. The company’s long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology supports the success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.

Osaka, Feb 27, 2012 – Panasonic today announced the development of a new solution to protect personal data such as photos, videos, documents and emails stored on Android smartphones. Developed in collaboration with Massachusetts-based Red Bend Software, this solution enables to prevent leakage of personal data from lost smartphones or unintended behavior of downloaded applications. Panasonic plans to incorporate this solution into its future smartphone models.

As smartphones are increasingly used to perform many tasks, including photo and video shooting and e-mailing, a lot of personal data have come to be stored in smartphones today. Therefore, the loss of a smartphone can lead to the risk of leaking personal information. In addition, a variety of networkable-applications are now available, and smartphone users can download them to access cloud-based services. On the other hand, these applications can present security risks, such as an unintended transfer of information and data on the smartphone via the network.

In the case of traditional phones such as feature phones, terminal manufacturers have incorporated a protection mechanism called “secret mode” or “privacy mode” in their phones by developing dedicated application software and dedicated content file formats as a set. However, with the spread of smartphones, application software is now developed by third-parties in an open environment. This made it difficult to realize personal content protection with a set of dedicated application software and dedicated content file formats in an open environment like Android, since a variety of applications freely developed by third-parties started to be downloaded and executed.

In the new solution, a new mechanism was constructed to configure a folder to protect and store personal data. This protected area inside the smartphone is isolated from the Android platform, using a virtual machine. This enables to control access to the folder containing the personal contents via the menu on the smartphone and application software on Android. Therefore, the solution will enable to protect the personal contents by combining with personal authentication such as the use of passwords or an IC card.

This technology has the following features.

1. A folder with protection function, which is virtually isolated from Android platform and accessible from application software on Android platform, is configured under lock/unlock control. Because the Android platform itself has not been modified, standard Android application software can be used normally.

2. Since the folder to store data is locked and unlocked just like a safety box, many kinds of content file formats such as private photos, videos, memo pads, or other documents can be protected. Regarding e-mails, they can also be easily protected by assigning message folders to this folder with protection function.

It has been achieved using the following key technologies:

(1) Multiple OS implementation technology on a single CPU by means of virtualization software

By utilizing Red Bend’s mobile virtualization software, vLogix Mobile, it is possible to enable the coexistence of multiple OSes running on a single CPU. In this cooperation, Panasonic and Red Bend have introduced an environment in which a Linux-based OS and the Android platform coexist. The collaboration has led to a rapid decrease in development costs.

(2) Implementation of a folder with protection function on Linux OS which can be accessed with authentication from application software on Android platform

Information which a user wants to protect is stored in a folder which is not on the Android platform but on the Linux OS, and the folder is disclosed to Android platform under a certified condition only. Previously, dedicated application software was required for each OS when multiple OSes are running on the virtualization software. However, by utilizing the new technology, Android applications can be used normally. Furthermore, this technology can even be applied to the various applications developed by third-parties.

(3) Protection technology for OS executable codes by encryption

Not only the important information but also the entire Linux environment including authentication services is encrypted in ROM (Read Only Memory). This increases the level of security by preventing reverse engineering of an authentication service process or preventing attacks that try to modify this code.

About Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 8.69 trillion yen (US$105 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2011. The company’s shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE: PC) stock exchanges. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand, visit the company’s website at panasonic.net.

A new ChangeWave Research survey of Amazon Kindle Fire owners found some disliked the device’s lack of 3G/4G capability. When asked to name their top dislikes of the Kindle Fire, the majority (27 percent) said they disliked that there was no volume button, 21 percent said they didn’t like the Kindle Fire’s lack of a camera, 15 percent bemoaned the device’s short battery life and 12 percent said they didn’t like that it lacked 3G/4G capability.

Overall, the survey, which queried 254 Kindle Fire owners in North America, found that demand for Kindle Fire tablets was strong. When asked what they were most satisfied with, 59 percent of Kindle Fire owners said they liked the price of the Fire, 31 percent liked the color screen and 27 percent liked the ease of use.

Amazon’s release of the Kindle Fire tablet, which runs a modified version of Google’s Android platform, raised some eyebrows due to the gadget’s lack of wide area wireless capabilities. The Kindle Fire currently only supports Wi-Fi wireless connections. Apple’s iPad, by contrast, has supported connections to cellular networks (currently Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ) and AT&T Mobility (NYSE:T) in the United States) since the launch of the original iPad.

However, there is strong evidence Amazon made a wise choice in forgoing 3G/4G connections in its Kindle Fire (Amazon’s first Kindle ereader launched with 3G capability, though the cost of the service was built into the gadget’s sale price and it could only access ebooks and not the wider Web). ABI Research found last year that only a quarter of all iPads supported 3G connections–a clear indication that most shoppers don’t consider cellular connections a necessity. After all, the addition of 3G connections into the Apple iPad 2 raises the cost by $130.