Faronics is excited to announce that Info Security Products Guide, world's leading publication on security-related products and technologies has named Anti-Executable and Deep Freeze as finalists in the upcoming 2010 Global Product Excellence Awards. Anti Executable has been nominated in the category for Anti Malware Solution, while Deep Freeze has been named a finalist in the category of Data Leakage-Protection/Extrusion Prevention. These prestigious global awards recognize security and IT vendors with advanced, ground-breaking products and solutions that are helping set the bar higher for others in all areas of technologies.

Faronics is a longtime advocate for a layered security approach. With the number and complexity of malware threats increasing, relying solely on an anti-virus solution is no longer enough. An application whitelisting solution such as Anti-Executable combined with a system restore product like Deep Freeze in addition to an existing anti-virus security perimeter is the best defense to effectively protect an IT environment. Anti-Executable ensures total endpoint security by preventing unwelcome applications from executing or installing, while Deep Freeze offers the strongest protection available and eliminates the need for IT professionals to perform rebuilds, re-image, or troubleshoot computers-reducing support incidents up to 63% as documented in a recent study.

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Faronics, global provider of power reduction software and cost reducing IT solutions, is pleased to announce the results of a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Faronics titled "The Total Economic ImpactT Of Faronics Power Save." The Total Economic Impact (TEI) study verified that organizations who reduce their computer energy waste via Faronics Power Save can achieve a substantial and rapid return on investment (ROI). TEI not only measures costs and cost reduction (areas that are typically accounted for within IT) but also weighs the enabling value of a technology in increasing the effectiveness of overall business processes.

Forrester's study is based on the deployment of Power Save on over 8000 computers at BC Hydro Power Authority, an electric utility generating between 43,000 and 54,000 Gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity and serving 1.8 million customers in British Columbia. BC Hydro was able to realize a risk-adjusted ROI of 35%, with a payback period of 20 months. Over the next three years they will save an estimated three million kilowatt hours (kWh), valued at over $240,000.

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Faronics, a recognized industry leader in reducing enterprise IT energy waste, announced today the release of Power Save 4.0. The latest release of the award winning desktop energy management software now features the capability to create multiple Power Plans and Power Policies, allowing enterprise customers further customization of their power management strategies. Also included in this version is the ability to automatically save Microsoft Office documents prior to shutdown. Power Save works by analyzing CPU, disk, keyboard, mouse, application, and now network activity, prior to taking any power management actions - a key requirement for delivering non-disruptive computer energy management.

The introduction of Power Save 4.0 coincides with the release of the new Faronics Core version 3, whose newly revised architecture delivers improved, enterprise-ready security and scalability. Thanks to the multi-tier workstation management of the Faronics Core, administrators can now utilize multiple consoles, servers, and databases depending on an organization's requirements while managing their Power Save workstation energy configurations more flexibly.

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Faronics is excited to announce the immediate availability of a white paper on the subject of application whitelisting, and the need for a comprehensive layered security approach.

The paper, entitled “Defense in Depth: How Application Whitelisting Can Increase Your Desktop Security,” delves into the background of computer security, examines each layer of defense, and explains how application whitelisting, and a solution like Faronics Anti-Executable, can counter threats not addressed by other traditional security layers.

The paper is written by Byron Hynes, infrastructure and security specialist with over 25 years in IT. Hynes also led last week’s webinar on the same subject. Both the webinar and the white paper are available in the Faronics content library.

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Faronics, an established leader in PC power management software solutions, announced today they will be co-hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, November 18th at 1:00PM EDT/10:00AM PDT to discuss PC power management capabilities within Group Policy, their strengths and limitations, and the benefits of a dedicated solution like Faronics Power Save. The webinar will feature guest speaker Jeremy Moskowitz, a Group Policy MVP from GPAnswers.com.

This hour long webinar is designed for organizations that plan, or currently address PC power management through Group Policy. Moskowitz, a noted author, speaker, and expert on Group Policy, will further elaborate on available options and restrictions of built-in capabilities and how products like Faronics Power Save can maximize computer energy management.

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