Faronics News

Power Save 2.0 Debuts at Interop Las Vegas 2008`s Energy Camp

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:41:36 GMT

Just in time for Interop Las Vegas 2008`s Energy Camp, Faronics is happy to announce the much-awaited release of Power Save 2.0! This latest release of Faronics` non-disruptive computer energy management software now introduces Windows Vista support, a new enterprise console, and enhanced reporting capabilities. As a show exhibitor and participant of the conference dedicated to the reduction of information technology`s global carbon footprint, announcing Power Save 2.0 at Energy Camp is a natural fit. Interop takes place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, April 28-May 2, 2008. Read the full press release.

Faronics Releases Deep Freeze ConsoleOne Snap-in At Novell BrainShare

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:36:58 GMT

Faronics surprised attendees of Novell BrainShare 2008 by announcing at the show the release of the highly-anticipated Deep Freeze Snap-in for Novell ConsoleOne. The Deep Freeze Snap-in for Novell ConsoleOne enables administrators to Freeze or Thaw a protected machine, as well as update the Deep Freeze configuration file. They can also install, uninstall, or update Deep Freeze on the local machine, and view the workstation�s protection status in real-time. All Deep Freeze tasks can be created and executed immediately or scheduled for a future date. The Deep Freeze Snap-in for Novell ConsoleOne supports workstations running Windows 98, 2000, and XP that have Deep Freeze 6.3 installed. Read the full press release.

Faronics Power Save Mac 2.0 Helps Leopards Go To Sleep

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 11:25:43 GMT

Faronics is proud to advance the energy management capabilities of Mac computers by announcing the release of Power Save Mac 2.0! The showcase feature in this release is the Report Generator, which allows organizations to see exactly how much they�ve saved by measuring energy-use both before and after deploying Power Save. The 2.0 release of Power Save Mac now also provides support for Mac OS X Leopard 10.5. Read the full press release.

Faronics asks Europe - "How Green Is I.T.?"

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 15:31:44 GMT

Faronics is kicking off CeBIT 2008 in Hannover, Germany by asking attendees to consider the negative effects that computer energy waste has on the environment, and their wallet. Faronics is also showcasing Power Save, an enterprise-level computer energy management software solution that is easy to deploy, non-disruptive to users and IT, and is able to prove its value through power consumption reporting. As the world's largest trade fair showcasing computer and electronic solutions for home and work environments, CeBIT is the perfect venue to demonstrate the financial and environmental benefits of Power Save. Read the full press release.

Classroom Technology Management Advances With New Version of Faronics Insight

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 13:36:54 GMT

Educators returning to the classroom from the holiday break will be delighted to know that they now have access to a newer, more powerful version of Faronics Insight. This latest release offers several performance enhancements, workstation print control, one-to-one classroom support, and classroom attendance capabilities.

The new Print Control feature empowers teachers with the ability to limit student access to printers. Insight now also features a utility that allows a teacher to move between different classrooms while keeping class lists organized and updated in real time. One-to-One also allows the student machine to join other classrooms by changing to a different teacher channel without restarting. The ability to monitor and compare student attendance is an additional feature that has been added to this release. Read the full press release.

Faronics Joins Climate Savers Computing Initiative In The Fight Against Climate Change

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:04:08 GMT

Faronics, makers of the computer energy waste-reducing software Power Save, is proud to announce that it has become an Associate member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative. As a member of the Initiative, Faronics joins the ranks of other green organizations such as Dell, EDS, Google, HP, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, PG&E, and the World Wildlife Fund in helping to reduce the climate change effects of computers. The goal of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative is to promote development, deployment and adoption of smart technologies that can both improve the efficiency of a computer's power delivery and reduce the energy consumed when the computer is in an inactive state. Read the full press release.

Faronics Anti-Executable 2.3 Now Available - What's On Your List?

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:02:03 GMT

Faronics Anti-Executable's ability to protect workstations from unwanted software is now stronger than ever! The latest version 2.3 release of Faronics' session integrity software provides IT administrators with greater workstation flexibility while still preventing unauthorized executables from running or installing. Anti-Executable scans a workstation's hard drive and creates a whitelist of all programs that are authorized for use, thereby preventing applications that are not on the list from executing or installing. By using Anti-Executable, organizations can provide users with the productivity tools required for their job, but protect them from distractions, such as chat programs and games, and Internet dangers, such as spyware, malware, and adware. Advanced features include centralized control over workstation protection settings. Read the full press release.

WINSelect 7.0 Delivers Simplified Policy Management to Windows

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 18:10:00 GMT

Faronics is proud to announce the release of WINSelect 7.0, a software utility that delivers full control over computer system settings. WINSelect 7.0 empowers IT administrators with the ability to easily customize a computer's capabilities by restricting user access to certain applications, websites, program functions, and menu options-all without any required knowledge of complex Group Policies. Read the full press release.

Regulate Leopard Connectivity with Device Filter Mac

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:06:03 GMT

Following the highly-anticipated and successful release of Deep Freeze Mac 4.0, Faronics is proud to announce that Device Filter Mac 1.01 now also supports Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. This latest version includes localization in five different languages: English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Read the full press release.

Faronics Insight Case Study - Now Available

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:33:15 GMT

Although computers in schools have the power to enhance the classroom experience for both students and teachers, the benefits can easily be lost to distractive elements such as games, instant messaging, and web surfing.
For Josh Kolka, Technology Administrator for Bangor Township Schools, helping teachers battle these distractive elements was becoming a priority.
"Some of our labs have computers assembled into pods," says Josh. "It's great when it comes to fostering collaboration and teamwork between students, but it does make it very difficult for a teacher to monitor what students are doing at all times. Teachers would walk around the classroom to monitor activities, but once they walked to another pod a student could easily visit a game website and stop doing their work."

As a result, Josh was receiving requests from lab teachers for a solution that enabled them to view and control student workstations from their own workstation. Although Josh wanted to help these teachers, he was not sure if Bangor Township Schools could implement such a solution due to the potential cost and time commitment required for planning and implementation.

Read the Case Study to learn how Faronics Insight helped Bangor Township Schools gain total control over classroom technology and student attention. Read the full press release.

Deep Freeze Mac Delivers Bulletproof Computing To Leopard

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 9:40:37 GMT

In anticipation of the imminent release of Apple`s latest operating system, Faronics is pleased to announce that a new version of its flagship Deep Freeze Mac security software is now available. Version 4.0 of Deep Freeze Mac offers several product improvements, support for Leopard, multiple Maintenance schedules, and the highly-anticipated Integrated Mapping feature.

Deep Freeze Mac with ARD Integration offers the most robust Mac protection available. The need for IT professionals to perform rebuilds, re-image, or troubleshoot computers is eliminated with Deep Freeze Mac's reboot-to-restore technology. The showcase feature in the new Deep Freeze Mac 4.0 is Integrated Mapping, which makes saving user data while still protecting the system software simple. IT administrators are able to map user accounts individually or by user type to a second partition or Thawspace to retain user documents, pictures, movies, music, and bookmarks. Read the full press release.

Faronics Insight Wins 2007 EDDIE Award for Best Classroom Management Software

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:42:26 GMT

Faronics is excited to announce that Insight, Faronics' classroom management solution, has won the 2007 EDDIE Award for Best Classroom Management Software. The EDDIE Awards are given every year by ComputED, a San Diego based organization that has been serving the educational software community for over 12 years. With a focus on programs that provide teachers with the technology required to foster educational excellence, the 2007 EDDIE Awards recognized Faronics Insight for enhancing the classroom curriculum and improving teacher productivity. Read the full press release.

Faronics Releases New Version of the Deep Freeze Plug-in for LANDesk�

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:42:51 GMT

Faronics is pleased to announce the release of Version 2.0 of the popular Deep Freeze Plug-in for LANDesk� Management Suite. This latest release offers several performance enhancements, including the addition of new features such as support for the LANDesk� Web Console, automatic application updating, and enhanced Deep Freeze status reporting. The Deep Freeze Plug-in for LANDesk� gives administrators the ability to activate scheduled tasks, manage computers with multi-level user defined groups, and improve process updates while preserving and protecting the productivity of PC and Mac workstations. The integration between Deep Freeze and LANDesk� provides administrators with an efficient and central way to manage Deep Freeze tasks from within the LANDesk� Console. Version 2.0 of the Deep Freeze Plug-in for LANDesk� is available from www.faronics.com/landesk for free.

Faronics Deep Freeze Makes Linux Cooler Than Ever

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:31:44 GMT

Faronics is helping Linux administrators stay cool this summer by announcing the release of the highly-anticipated Linux version of Deep Freeze, Faronics' flagship system consistency software. Organizations can now deploy Linux in their computing environments with full confidence, as Deep Freeze will ensure users enjoy a clean and consistent Linux experience - each and every time. Deep Freeze Linux works with the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) distribution, and can be remotely managed via command line Read the full press release.

Bulletproof Computing Advances With A New Version of Deep Freeze

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:29:23 GMT

Faronics is proud to announce the availability of a new version of Faronics� flagship system integrity software, Deep Freeze. Deep Freeze is now at version 6.3, with the biggest addition being the Action Files feature, which allows other programs to interact with the Enterprise edition of Deep Freeze. The first available Action File allows an administrator to take control of a target PC via VNC directly from the Deep Freeze Enterprise Console. Read the full press release.

Faronics Insight Empowers Teachers With Control Over Classroom Technology

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:57:27 GMT

Faronics Insight Empowers Teachers With Control Over Classroom Technology Teachers, educational coordinators, and IT administrators attending the second day of this year�s NECC event were delighted with the launch of Faronics Insight, the ultimate classroom management solution that empowers teachers with full control over classroom computers and student attention. Faronics took the opportunity to showcase how Insight fosters cooperative classrooms where learning is achieved through interaction and collaboration among the students themselves, and with the teacher. Read the full press release.

Faronics Deep Freeze Has Made Its Mark, Six Million Times Over

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 13:41:15 GMT

For Faronics, the 'Prepare to make your mark' theme of this year's Microsoft TechEd 2007 show is absolutely perfect. Faronics kicked off TechEd 2007 by announcing that its award-winning system integrity software, Deep Freeze, has reached a deployment of six million workstations worldwide. That's six million workstations where the users are guaranteed a trouble-free computing experience, and the administrators are assured a downtime-free computing environment. As Faronics celebrates the popularity of Deep Freeze, it's a chance also to take a look back at how far Deep Freeze has come, and how it has made its mark on the computing world. Read the full press release.

Faronics Celebrates Earth Day With Power Save

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 10:20:01 GMT

Faronics believes strongly in developing products that reduce the negative effects that technology has on the environment. With environmental issues such as global warming and surging world energy demands on the forefront of global concerns, responsible energy-management is a pivotal factor in fostering long-term environmental sustainability. Power Save uses intelligent energy management to ensure workstations are available when system resources are required, but conserving power during productivity downtimes. Power Save provides organizations with savings of $15 per year for every computer deployed, as well as centralized workstation power status control. Plus, Power Save is environmentally responsible and offers a complete return on investment within the first year of deployment. Read the full press release.

Faronics Anti-Executable Protects Students And Teachers From Spyware

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:42:10 GMT

Faronics recognizes that recent media events have highlighted the dangers and liabilities of unwanted spyware in a classroom environment. Educational administrators, technology coordinators, and teachers realize the growing need to protect their computing environments from malicious programs that can infect and redirect computers to websites with inappropriate content.
Faronics Anti-Executable protects workstations from unwanted software, including spyware, malware and adware, by preventing unauthorized executables from running. Using Anti-Executable ensures schools that their students and teachers have the productivity tools required for the educational experience, but are protected from classroom distractions, such as chat programs and games, and Internet dangers, such as spyware, malware, and adware. Read the full press release.

Faronics Power Save Takes Intelligent Energy Management Global

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:03:50 GMT

Faronics has reaffirmed its role as an international leader by announcing that its intelligent energy management software, Faronics Power Save, is now available in five global languages: English, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. Faronics Power Save is a revolutionary tool that provides central management of workstation energy consumption throughout an enterprise. Localization is a great way to cross linguistic barriers, open doors to new markets, and provide choices to our customers that demonstrate value and respect for their culture. Read the full press release.

Novell BrainShare Receives A Sneak Peek At Faronics Deep Freeze Linux

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:42:21 GMT

Faronics kicked off Novell BrainShare 2007 by surprising attendees with an exclusive sneak peek at the highly anticipated Linux version of Faronics' flagship system integrity software, Deep Freeze. Faronics is currently demonstrating to BrainShare attendees how Faronics solutions deliver a secure, productive and cost effective IT environment in a world of choices and technologies. Novell BrainShare is the premier event for IT personnel looking for tools and knowledge to help them manage, simplify, secure and integrate heterogeneous IT environments. Read the full press release.

Faronics Brings Absolute System Integrity To CeBIT

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:42:38 GMT

Faronics kicked off their premiere appearance at this year's CeBIT 2007 by announcing that their flagship system integrity software, Deep Freeze, is now fully Windows Vista compliant. Faronics' presence at the world's largest digital IT and telecommunications trade fair showcases Faronics' commitment to providing intelligent solutions for home, corporate, and education environments. Read the full press release.

Deep Freeze Protects Vista With Absolute System Integrity

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:41:18 GMT

Faronics is excited to announce that Deep Freeze 6.2, the latest version of Faronics` flagship system integrity software, is now available. The launch of Deep Freeze 6.2 with full support for Windows Vista marks a new milestone for Faronics, as Vista users can now enjoy the same rock solid `reboot-to-restore` concept that over 5 million workstations worldwide have depended on for years. In fact, Microsoft has certified Deep Freeze 6.2 with their official "Works with Windows Vista" designation. Read the full press release.

Sunbelt Software Chooses Faronics Deep Freeze

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 04:22:33 GMT

Faronics kicked off this years's RSA Conference 2007 by announcing that Sunbelt Software will be leveraging the strength of Faronics Deep Freeze to protect their CWSandbox automated malware analysis suite. This technological alliance represents another case in point of how Faronics products are being used to advance the efficiency and productivity of the information security industry. Read the full press release.

Intelligent Energy Management with Faronics Power Save

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:50:02 GMT

Faronics announces the release and immediate availability of Faronics Power Save, an effective and reliable tool that provides central management of energy consumption throughout an enterprise. Power Save goes above and beyond the basic power saving features provided by the operating system, and matches computer energy consumption with the activity level of the user. In addition to the ability to deploy Power Save to single or multiple computers with ease, administrators can also configure sleep or shutdowns to take place based on CPU, disk, and application activity. Power Save also has the capability of generating detailed reports outlining enterprise-wide energy consumption levels and associated costs savings, allowing administrators to see the immediate financial and environmental returns on their investment. Read the full press release.

Faronics Supports The 2007 Canada Winter Games

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:35:31 GMT

Faronics Corporation is proud to be a sponsor of the 2007 Canada Winter Games, and of having a role in ensuring the success of the Games. The 2007 Canada Winter Games will be held this year from February 23 - March 10, 2007, in and around the City of Whitehorse, Yukon. As a Midnight Sun Sponsor, Faronics will be providing the 2007 Canada Winter Games with our flagship software product, Deep Freeze, which will be used to provide their computing environments with absolute system protection. Faronics wishes the best of luck to all athletes competing in Whitehorse, and is sure that the 2007 Canada Winter Games will be the best that Canada has seen yet. Read the full press release.

Faronics Releases Device Filter Mac

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 09:14:45 GMT

Faronics announces the release and immediate availability of Faronics Device Filter Mac, a utility that allows administrators to manage the access rights for all devices across an entire enterprise. Anything from an iPod to portable applications, or a modem connected via Bluetooth can now be effectively controlled to make sure that no unauthorized data transfers or connections take place. The protection can be applied on a user or a workstation basis to establish a secure environment perimeter where all connectivity aspects are properly regulated and logged. The flexible setup options and enterprise capability of Device Filter Mac provide IT staff with a robust access management tool that safeguards essential data and protects valuable resources. Read the full press release.

Deep Freeze Mac Wins Macworld Magazine's 2006 Editors' Choice Award

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:57:24 GMT

Macworld magazine announced today that Faronics Deep Freeze Mac has won a 2006 Editors' Choice Award. The Eddy awards honor products that are useful and innovative while offering the best in terms of both quality and value. Other 2006 winners include products from Google, Apple, and Adobe. According to Macworld editor Rob Griffiths, “If you've ever tested bad software, downloaded a file you shouldn't have, or mucked about in Terminal with unpleasant results, or if you manage a bunch of Macs whose users do all that and more, you've probably wished you had a magic Undo command that could reverse the damage. That's exactly what Faronics' Deep Freeze Mac does. Read the full press release.

Faronics Releases Deep Freeze Standard and Enterprise 6.1

Tue, 5 Dec 2006 08:38:31 GMT

Faronics announces the release and immediate availability of Deep Freeze Standard and Enterprise versions 6.1. This new version includes Windows XP 64-bit support, improved Enterprise Console performance and scalability, improved ThawSpace resiliency, has been localized in English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish, is installable on Windows Vista for experimentation and testing, and includes several other important fixes. The latest information regarding Vista compatibility can be found on the Deep Freeze Vista information page at http://www.faronics.com/dfvista. Visit the Deep Freeze product page for more info or request a software update.

Faronics Releases Deep Freeze Server Standard and Enterprise

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:44:24 GMT

Faronics announces the release and immediate availability of Deep Freeze Server v6 in Standard and Enterprise editions. This new Server edition of the award-winning Deep Freeze utility guarantees that Windows 2000/2003 Servers are always kept at peak performance and software support issues are dramatically reduced or entirely eliminated. Deep Freeze Server is the next logical evolution of the Deep Freeze product line. Windows servers can be incredibly expensive to configure and maintain, particularly if an organization relies on outside contractors to fulfill that role. Deep Freeze guarantees that once your server is configured to a baseline standard, that baseline is achieved on every reboot. Disk corruption, fragmentation, and even viruses and spyware on an Internet-facing server are now a thing of the past. Visit the product page for more info.

Faronics Releases Deep Freeze Mac 3.2

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:58:52 GMT

Faronics announces the release and immediate availability of Deep Freeze Mac 3.2. Deep Freeze Mac instantly protects and preserves original computer configurations, eliminating routine maintenance, while allowing complete unrestricted access to the computer. This new version adds the ability to pre-designate up to four Thawed partitions with the Deep Freeze Assistant, tag user ThawSpaces with the user's icon, visual notification when ThawSpace is being created, enhanced Check for Updates feature, and the ability to Check for Updates from within ARD. Visit the product page for more info.

Faronics a finalist for 2006 BC Export Award

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:45:52 GMT

Faronics is proud to be recognized as a finalist for the 2006 BC Export Awards. For 24 years, these awards have acknowledged the unique approaches and contributions of British Columbia export companies across a variety of sectors and all regions of the province. The awards are open to all BC companies that have been exporting a product or service for two or more years. Faronics is a finalist in the category of New Exporter. Read the full press release.

Faronics Releases User Refresh Mac 1.0

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:45:55 GMT

Faronics announces the release and immediate availability of Faronics User Refresh Mac 1.0. Faronics User Refresh Mac provides a simple and 100% successful method of maintaining the consistency of standard user accounts and reducing software technical support to an absolute minimum. A standard user account is restored to its original configuration either after log out, after a selected time interval, or at a selected time. Read the full press release.

Deep Freeze Mac - Best Practices Whitepaper Released

Wed, 4 Oct 2006 13:26:39 GMT

Faronics has added a new white paper to its Content Library on the best practices to follow when deploying and using Deep Freeze Mac. Visit the Content Library to view the white paper, as well as other documentation for all Faronics products. Go to the Faronics Content Library.

Faronics Receives Two Technology & Learning Awards

Tue, 3 Oct 2006 08:01:07 GMT

Faronics is proud to announce that Faronics Anti-Executable and Deep Freeze Mac both received Awards of Excellence from Technology & Learning Magazine. The magazine recognizes products that break new ground, or products that are considered superior over their competition's offerings. Faronics Anti-Executable was chosen as one of the best education offerings of the past year, while Deep Freeze Mac received a Legacy Award -- a category that honors products that have evolved with changing trends in technology and continue to offer an excellent educational experience. More details on the winning products will be available in the December 2006 issue of Technology & Learning. Read the full press release.

Deep Freeze Mac 3.1 Released

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 10:52:25 GMT

Faronics announces the release and immediate availability of Deep Freeze Mac 3.1. This latest version of Deep Freeze Mac has several new features, including the ability to be managed directly through the console of the LANDesk� Management Suite. "We are very excited to be able to offer LANDesk� Management Suite administrators the ability to manage the unparalleled protection of Deep Freeze Mac directly through their LANDesk console," said Dave Anderson, Faronics` product manager for Deep Freeze Mac. Read the full press release.

Faronics Merchandise Available Online Now!

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:20:59 GMT

Faronics is excited to announce the availability of company branded merchandise for purchase online. Products such as t-shirts, mugs, mouse pads, and various other items are currently available. Click here to visit the online store now.

Faronics Anti-Executable and Microsoft SMS White Paper Released

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:51:48 GMT

Faronics has added a new white paper to its Content Library on integrating Anti-Executable with Microsoft SMS. The paper explains how to create, configure, and deploy Anti-Executable through the SMS Console. Visit the Content Library to view the white paper, as well as others describing how to integrate and manage Anti-Executable with other desktop management systems. Go to the Faronics Content Library.

Faronics Releases Power Save Mac 1.1

Wed, 9 Aug 2006 20:44:32 GMT

Faronics announces the release and immediate availability of Faronics Power Save Mac 1.1. Faronics Power Save Mac is an intelligent utility that effectively controls and manages Macintosh energy usage throughout an enterprise. Version 1.1 adds several new ARD tasks and an Override Control feature that lets Administrators choose to either execute Power Save Mac tasks or allow users to override scheduled actions and avoid losing data. Visit the product page for more info.

Deep Freeze Named Best Desktop Security Software

Thu, 3 Aug 2006 09:20:17 GMT

Faronics` flagship product Deep Freeze has received the eSchool News Readers` Choice Award as Best Desktop Security Software. eSchool News readers gave Deep Freeze high marks for its power, flexibility, and non-restrictive approach. Read the full press release.

Deep Freeze and Microsoft SMS Integration White Paper Released

Tue, 1 Aug 2006 15:35:03 GMT

Faronics has a new addition to its Content Library with a white paper on integrating Microsoft SMS with Deep Freeze. The paper details how to create, configure, and deploy Deep Freeze installation files through the SMS Console. Visit the Content Library to view this white paper, as well as others that describe how to seamlessly integrate and manage Deep Freeze with a number of other desktop management systems. Go to the Faronics Content Library.

Faronics Releases White Paper on Altiris Integration

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 08:53:35 GMT

Faronics has released a white paper detailing how Deep Freeze integrates with Altiris. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing compatibility of our software with our customers` existing processes; for example, we recently released a Deep Freeze Plug-in to LANDesk so Deep Freeze can be directly managed through the LANDesk Console. Faronics Content Library hosts a number of other white papers documenting integration with other desktop management systems such as Novell ZENworks, BigFix Patch Manager, and Symantec Ghost. Go to the Faronics Content Library.

Deep Freeze 6.0 Officially Released

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:12:37 GMT

Faronics announces the release and immediate availabilityof the newest version of Deep Freeze that comes with a plug-in for LANDesk. In addition to the LANDesk plug-in, Deep Freeze 6.0 offers a newly re-designed and re-organized interface, enhanced scheduling capability from within the enterprise console, and new options for managing and importing user defined groups. Read the full press release.

Deep Freeze 6.0 Unveiled at NECC

Wed, 5 Jul 2006 12:05:14 GMT

Faronics proudly announces Deep Freeze 6.0 at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), held in San Diego, July 5-7. This new version enhances existing functionality and offers new features in several areas, and takes interoperability to an entirely new level with a brand-new plug-in for LANDesk® Desktop Management Suite. Read the full press release.

Power Save Mac Released

Tue, 16 May 2006 12:38:38 GMT

Faronics announces the release and immediate availability of Faronics Power Save Mac, an intelligent utility that effectively controls and manages Macintosh energy usage throughout an enterprise. Organizations can see significant energy savings by using Power Save Mac by scheduling their computers to log off, restart, shut down, or start up at specified times on a one-time or repeating basis. Read the full press release.

Deep Freeze Mac offers ThawSpace Capability

Thu, 11 May 2006 11:49:25 GMT

Faronics announces the release and immediate availability of Deep Freeze Mac 3.0. Deep Freeze Mac 3.0 now offers "ThawSpace" capability, allowing users to save documents and retain changes persistently across restarts. Administrators can create a personal ThawSpace for each user or a shared Global ThawSpace adding more flexibility when saving data. Read the full press release.

Deep Freeze Supports Apple's Boot Camp Beta

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 14:57:00 GMT

According to Apple, its next major operating system, Leopard, will include a utility called Boot Camp that allows users to install and run the Windows XP operating system on Macintosh hardware. Faronics is happy to announce that Deep Freeze is fully compatible with both Mac OS and Windows XP when Boot Camp is used. Read the full press release.

Deep Freeze Mac Scores 4.5/5 Mice with Macworld

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:30:35 GMT

In Macworld's June 2006 issue, Faronics Deep Freeze Mac with ARD integration was awarded four-and-a-half mice out of a possible five. A Macworld mouse rating is widely regarded as a trusted seal of quality. "Deep Freeze Mac 2.03 is a straightforward, easy-to-use utility that does what it claims to do," Macworld reviewer John Rizzo concluded. Read the full press release.

Faronics Anti-Executable Now Logs Acceptable Use Policy Violations

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:34:41 GMT

Faronics has just released Anti-Executable version 2.2 in both Standard and Enterprise editions, with new and improved features. Anti-Executable 2.2 now has a central logging feature, which keeps a record of each and every executable violation occurrence, including details such as user, date and time, and the unauthorized application trying to run or install at the workstation. Read the full press release.

Faronics' Intelligent Utility puts Intel Macs in the Deep Freeze

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:21:44 GMT

On the heels of the release of the new Intel-based Macs, Faronics has released a version of Deep Freeze Mac with ARD integration to support the new platform. "Faronics is 100% committed to ensuring that Deep Freeze Mac and all of our future Macintosh products are native to the new Intel Mac platform," said Brent Smithurst, VP of Technical Operations at Faronics. Read the full press release.

LAPD Deploys Faronics Software With Technology Upgrade

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 09:31:39 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) have recently upgraded almost 1,600 of their patrol car terminals to Mobile Data Computers in order to provide their officers with a reliable tool to aid in their law enforcement activities, such as database querying and dispatching calls. Both Deep Freeze and Anti-Executable have been deployed on the laptops in order to protect them against external security threats, possible operating system corruption issues, and to enforce the LAPD's Acceptable Use Policies. Read the full press release.

Deep Freeze Protects the Heart of Major Medical Device Company

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:08:22 GMT

Volcano Corporation has chosen Deep Freeze as its primary security solution to ensure 100% availability of its state-of-the-art suite of interventional imaging tools. "Deep Freeze technology enables Volcano's physician partners to remain confident that their valuable patient diagnosis and data will not be compromised, despite other uncertainties present in today's computing environment," said Joe Burnett, Associate Director of Marketing at Volcano Corporation. Read the full press release.

Faronics Joins the SIIA

Thu, 2 Feb 2006 11:17:18 GMT

Faronics has become a member of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA). SIIA is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry, and their mission is to promote, protect, and inform that industry. ”We are very pleased to welcome Faronics to SIIA”, said Ken Wasch, SIIA President. ”Security is an important focus in our organization's membership agenda and we are happy to have Faronics' participation.” Read the full press release.

Faronics joins the ISTE 100

Fri, 6 Jan 2006 11:29:51 GMT

Faronics has joined the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), a nonprofit professional organization with a worldwide membership of leaders and potential leaders in educational technology. Faronics is proud to have become a member of the ISTE 100, a group of select, forward-thinking corporations who share ISTE's commitment to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in education. Read the full press release.

Faronics Quarterly Newsletter Available!

Thu, 8 Dec 2005 11:44:24 GMT

Our inaugural Quarterly newsletter is now available. It lists all the latest news regarding Deep Freeze, Deep Freeze Mac, Anti-Executable, and more. In addition, there are several time-limited, special offers available, including a coupon code valid for 50% off a personal license of Anti-Executable Standard! Read the newsletter.

Deep Freeze Mac 2.0 with ARD Integration Released

Wed, 7 Dec 2005 15:29:42 GMT

Faronics has announced the official release of Deep Freeze Mac 2.0 with ARD integration, offering a unique approach to managing network- wide Macintosh security. This all-new edition allows for a completely non-restrictive working environment where there is no need to be concerned about system misconfiguration, corruption, or malicious damage to a Mac OS X system; a simple restart eradicates all changes down to the last byte and ensures that the standard system configuration is available at all times. Read the full press release.

Faronics Anti-Executable Version 2.1 Officially Released

Tue, 6 Dec 2005 14:46:34 GMT

Version 2.1 of Faronics Anti-Executable Standard and Enterprise has been officially released. This version features added WSUS support, as well as increased reliability, performance, and executable protection. Both Anti-Executable Standard and Enterprise have been localized in Japanese. Read the full press release.

Faronics Mapping Tool Released

Thu, 1 Dec 2005 12:01:34 GMT

Faronics Mapping Tool was specifically designed for use with Faronics Deep Freeze. Mapping Tool can dynamically change data in selected portions or specific folders in a Frozen partition. The tool can be used to keep entire user profiles in a Thawed state so individual users can retain their personal data, settings, and favorites, while keeping the operating system partition Frozen. Read more about Faronics Mapping Tool.

Deep Freeze Version 5.7 Released

Tue, 29 Nov 2005 14:41:34 GMT

Faronics is happy to announce the release of Deep Freeze Standard, Professional, and Enterprise version 5.7. The new version offers enhanced password security, enhanced One Time Password encryption, and improved program performance. Current Deep Freeze customers can request an update here. Read the full press release.

Two New Anti-Executable White Papers Released

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 12:01:34 GMT

Two new white papers regarding Anti-Executable have been added to the Faronics Content Library. The first explains in detail how Anti-Executable can be used in complex network environments by using a Server Service and a Remote Control Enabled Console. The white paper details how to create, configure, and connect to these programs and how they can be effective when deploying and managing Anti-Executable. The second paper details how to integrate Anti-Executable into a ZENworks environment. The two programs work well together to offer an open computing situation while providing protection against threats and system corruption. Read the white papers.

Faronics Releases Deep Freeze Version 5.6

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 18:18:08 GMT

Faronics is pleased to announce the release of Deep Freeze Standard, Professional, and Enterprise version 5.6. New or improved features include added WSUS support, the ability to specify a host name for LAN/WAN configuration, improved network performance, and improved Server Service Manager stability. Deep Freeze Standard and Enterprise have now been localized in Japanese. Read the full press release.

White Paper on Non-Restrictive Technology in Education Released

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 14:05:12 GMT

The Faronics Content Library has a new white paper that discusses non-restrictive technology as a solution to the many issues facing education. Computer literacy is now a required skill for most occupations, and educational institutions, where more and more people are learning their computer skills, represent a unique and complex learning environment from a technological standpoint. Faronics Deep Freeze offers a non-restrictive learning environment with its reboot-to-restore software. Read the white paper.

BC Hydro places Deep Freeze on Energy-Saving Product List

Fri, 9 Sep 2005 01:56:22 GMT

Deep Freeze Enterprise has been approved by BC Hydro, one of Canada's largest electric utilities, as a valuable energy-efficient tool. Deep Freeze includes two unique features that effectively manage energy consumption of individual workstations. BC Hydro has included Deep Freeze under the utility's Product Incentive Program (PIP). Deep Freeze is listed on BC Hydro's e.Catalog, an online database that allows contractors, distributors and BC Hydro's business customers search and review information about energy-efficient products that have been screened by BC Hydro. Read the full press release.

Faronics Anti-Executable Successfully Stops New Zotob Worm

Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:37:32 GMT

On August 17th, a new worm called Zotob, which works by exploiting the plug-and-play feature of Microsoft's Windows 2000 operating system, began to wreak havoc in many corporations around the world. But the worm that is being called one of the fastest spreading infections in history, poses no concern for computer users who have installed Faronics Anti-Executable. In fact, before the Zotob worm was even released, Faronics Anti-Executable had the ability to stop it, thanks to Anti-Executable's unique whitelist concept. Read the full press release.

New Faronics White Paper Discusses Blacklist and Whitelist-Based Software

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 09:26:12 GMT

The Faronics Content Library has a new white paper that discusses the emergence of whitelist-based technology as a response to the drawbacks found in much of the traditional blacklist-based software currently used to fight malware. Faronics Anti-Executable uses whitelist technology to provide a way to ensure all programs and applications loaded as part of a standard system configuration are the only ones authorized to execute; this effectively blocks almost all forms of malware and prevents any unauthorized executable from ever installing or running. Read the white paper.

Deep Freeze Enterprise and Symantec Ghost White Paper Added to Faronics Content Library

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 09:22:46 GMT

Faronics is pleased to announce the addition of a new technical white paper to the Faronics Content Library that discusses how to best integrate Deep Freeze Enterprise with Symantec Ghost. The paper offers some best practices guidelines on using Symantec Ghost to deploy, manage, and update Deep Freeze Enterprise over a network. Read the white paper.

Faronics Deep Freeze featured on Australia's Channel 7 news show "Sunrise"

Wed, 3 Aug 2005 11:03:55 GMT

On Wednesday, August 3, Faronics' flagship product Deep Freeze was featured on Australia's Channel 7 morning news show, Sunrise. Sunrise has a daily segment entitled Pete Blasina's Gadgets, hosted by Peter Blasina, that showcases a technological gadget or program that is unique, unusual, or groundbreaking. Peter described the functionality of Deep Freeze as "a way to go back in time," to undo things you wish you hadn't done. Watch the video segment here.

Faronics Deep Freeze validated by Microsoft's Shared Computer Vision

Sun, 12 Jun 2005 09:06:14 GMT

The Faronics Deep Freeze restart to restore concept has received validation by Microsoft‘s announcement today of the beta program for the Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP SP2. Deep Freeze already protects and preserves the Standard System Configuration on over five million workstations worldwide with a simple reboot. Each restart eradicates all changes and resets the computer to its original state, right down to the last byte. The GUI Enterprise Console provides a central method to install, control and manage all of the workstations in an environment. "We are pleased that Microsoft has validated the restart to restore concept that Faronics pioneered more than five years ago with Deep Freeze," said Farid Ali, President & CEO of Faronics. "We support Microsoft‘s decision to provide the Shared Computer Toolkit, because it endorses Deep Freeze and the value its restart to restore solution already offers the industry." "We share a desire with Faronics to help improve the security, privacy and manageability of Windows XP SP2 in shared computer environments," said John Eversole, Product Manager for the Shared Computer Toolkit at Microsoft Corp. "While the Shared Computer Toolkit takes advantage of technologies that are inherent to Windows XP SP2, other solutions such as Deep Freeze are available for customers who run legacy versions of Windows or who need centralized management of these features." Read the full press release.

Deep Freeze 5.5 Now Available!

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 08:10:05 GMT

Faronics is proud to announce the release of Deep Freeze Standard, Professional, and Enterprise version 5.5. New or improved features include the ability to specify login information when executing scripts during scheduled maintenance periods, enhanced compatibility options when deploying as part of a master image, a notification time increase before maintenance mode begins, and enhanced password security. Deep Freeze 5.5 also incorporates a new, updated look and feel. Read the full press release.

Faronics Officially Releases Anti-Executable Enterprise & Standard Versions

Tue, 31 May 2005 09:45:31 GMT

Faronics is excited to announce the official release of Faronics Anti-Executable Enterprise and Faronics Anti-Executable Standard. Anti-Executable offers a revolutionary method to address the blended threats that companies face in today's computing environments. Using a unique whitelist technology, Anti-Executable provides proactive protection against spyware, keyloggers, trojans, viruses, or any other type of malware. On install, Anti-Executable performs a deep scan of the computer and authorizes every single executable on it. From that point on, all other executables are deemed unauthorized and will not run or install. "This program will be a huge asset for IT professionals who need to keep expensive computing resources free from illegal software, unauthorized downloads, and other malicious intrusions," said Guillermo Tellez, the Product Manager for Anti-Executable. Read the full press release.

Deep Freeze Mac OS X for Tiger Released!

Fri, 27 May 2005 10:14:43 GMT

Version 1.80.070.0043 of Deep Freeze Mac OS X has been released. This new version is compatible with Tiger and Panther. Jaguar users can continue to use the 1.70.070.0031 version. Evaluation versions are now available for immediate download on our downloads page. Licensed customers with the full shipping version can request secure download information by using our updates form. Read the full press release.

Faronics Anti-Executable Magic Video Tutorial Now Available

Fri, 27 May 2005 10:03:08 GMT

Faronics latest video tutorial, Anti-Executable Magic, is now available at the Faronics Content Library. This tutorial demonstrates the power and security of Anti-Executable's whitelist concept which effectively blocks all unauthorized executables, whether they are downloaded from the Internet or introduced via any removable media. Watch as every attempt to install or run a potentially harmful executable is successfully prevented.

Faronics officially releases unique freeware utility - Faronics System Profiler

Thu, 19 May 2005 13:52:56 GMT

See the whole picture with Faronics System Profiler, a software utility that generates a detailed inventory of a workstation's configuration and properties. The program has proved to be a powerful asset to Faronics and has now been released, free of charge, for all users. This one-of-a-kind, easy-to-use freeware product is an excellent tool for identifying the root of a technical issue on a workstation. Read the full press release.

FreezeX is now Faronics Anti-Executable

Wed, 11 May 2005 11:42:53 GMT

FreezeX has been renamed Faronics Anti-Executable for version 2. This name change has come about because Faronics felt Anti-Executable was more reflective of the product's function. Using a unique white list technology, Anti-Executable provides proactive protection against spyware, keyloggers, Trojans, viruses, any other malware, or unauthorized executable. Anti-Executable also prevents any unauthorized executables from installing or running, whether they are downloaded from the Internet or introduced via any removable media. Anti-Executable Standard and Enterprise will be officially released on June 1!

Faronics Anti-Executable Configuration Administrator Video Tutorial Released

Wed, 11 May 2005 11:37:02 GMT

The video tutorial for using the Anti-Executable Configuration Administrator is now available at the Faronics Content Library. The video demonstrates how to create a customized installation file that can be installed across a network, thereby securing workstations against unauthorized executables and malware.

Faronics Anti-Executable Enterprise Console Video Tutorial Released

Wed, 11 May 2005 11:25:12 GMT

The Anti-Executable Enterprise Console video tutorial has now been released and is available at the Faronics Content Library. Learn how to use the Enterprise Console to manage, maintain, update, and activate or deactivate Anti-Executable protection on single or multiple workstations.