Panasonic and Oculis Labs Partner to Deliver Bundled Security Upgrade on Toughbook Computers
02 Giugno 2011 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
Panasonic Solutions Company, provider of collaboration,
information-sharing and decision-support solutions for government
and commercial enterprises, and Oculis Labs, developer of data
privacy software that protects mobile and desktop computers from
visual eavesdroppers, have partnered to deliver a uniquely valuable
computer security system for Toughbook 31, C1 and 53 PCs, which
ensures a level of privacy and protection that was previously
unavailable to laptop users. The solution is based on Oculis Labs’
PrivateEye software that marries facial recognition and detection
algorithms with a standard webcam to actively protect information
displayed on computer screens.
PrivateEye Enterprise automatically “blurs” a user’s screen when
it detects an eavesdropper. The screen appears “normal” when the
correct user is present, yet will blur again if that user’s
attention is turned elsewhere. When combined with the embedded
security features found in the Toughbook 31, C1 and 53, the
resulting solution delivers a highly secure computing platform for
mobile workers that deal with sensitive information.
Workers are increasingly mobile, with Forrester’s Forrsights
Workforce Employee Survey (Q3 2010) revealing that approximately
one third of employees surveyed spend time working outside of their
offices. [1] Evidence such as this highlights the growing number of
workers that are operating in shared or public spaces, frequently
reviewing and utilizing confidential information out in the open.
Too often, this information gets compromised. Although computer
hacking is a prominent issue, “visual eavesdropping” (possibly the
easiest way to compromise data) is regularly putting on-screen
records at risk of disclosure. To ensure information security is
maintained, Panasonic Solutions Company (PSC) is offering a bundled
upgrade option for all Toughbook mobile computers with embedded
webcams to be preloaded and delivered with PrivateEye Enterprise
data privacy software.
“The combination of Toughbook computers and PrivateEye
Enterprise will provide customers with advanced data protection
from prying eyes,” says Bill Anderson, CEO Oculis Labs. “Our
technology solves the eavesdropper problem in a sophisticated
manner providing alerting, compliance logging, auto-blur and
lockout functionality where traditional plastic privacy filters
fall short. This partnership will enable customers to benefit from
the improved security features offered by our technology while
working within the confines of a known delivery platform, the
Toughbook computer.”
The Toughbook 31 fully-rugged notebook, Toughbook C1 convertible
tablet and Toughbook 53 semi-rugged notebook are all ideal
platforms for the incorporation of the PrivateEye Enterprise
software not only because they are available with an optional
integrated webcam, but also because of their embedded security
features, such as the elective SmartCard and fingerprint readers,
which ensure sensitive data is kept secure and private. In
addition, all of the devices feature trusted platform module (TPM)
security chips, Computrace® theft protection, Intel® Anti-Theft
Technology and a shock-mounted, flex-connect hard drive with a
quick-release feature that allows for enhanced data protection.
“The Panasonic Soutions Company and Oculis Labs collaboration
brings together two companies that understand the critical
importance information security holds for industries and practices
across the board,” said Cheryl Noti, Director Solutions
Architecture Team, Panasonic Solutions Company. “Oculis Labs’
sophisticated computer vision software is the only available
solution that protects information from traveling outside the
hosting device—from the display to the user’s eyes. Combining the
intuitive PrivateEye software with the embedded security features
of Toughbook computers, allows us to offer an optimized level of
security, which functions inside and outside of the computing
platform.”
For more information on the Toughbook 31, C1, 53 and other
Toughbook mobile computers, go to www.toughbook.com.
For more information on PrivateEye Enterprise, go to
www.privateeyeenterprise.com.
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[1] Forrester Forrsights Workforce Employee Survey, Q3 2010
About Oculis Labs
Oculis Labs, headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, develops
data privacy software that secures the last two feet of the
Internet – the distance from the computer screen to a user’s eyes.
The company’s security software enables users to protect the
valuable information displayed on their desktops and laptops from
unintended viewers. The company offers PrivateEye Enterprise
www.privateeyeenterprise.com for consumer and enterprise users to
safeguard all displayed information from visual eavesdropping. For
more information, visit www.oculislabs.com.
About Panasonic Solutions Company
Panasonic Solutions Company empowers people whose jobs depend on
reliable technology. The company delivers collaboration,
information-sharing and decision-support solutions for customers in
government, healthcare, education and a wide variety of commercial
enterprises. Products and services within the company’s portfolio
include Panasonic Toughbook mobile computing solutions, projectors,
professional displays (including both plasma and LCD), and HD and
3D video acquisition and production solutions. As a result of its
commitment to R&D, manufacturing and quality control, Panasonic
is known for the reliability and longevity of its products.
Panasonic Solutions Company is a Division of Panasonic Corporation
of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary
of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC).
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www.panasonic.com/business-solutions.
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