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Protect data on lost or stolen Macs

Protect your data on MacBooks and Apple desktops with full disk encryption that’s easy to use and to deploy. SafeGuard encrypts Macs to protect from data breaches, even if the computer is lost or stolen.

• Stay compliant with data security regulations: SafeGuard encrypts the entire disk, including the operating system, page files and data.
• Maintain end-user productivity: SafeGuard for Mac works quickly in the background for user-transparent encryption.
• Improve IT efficiency: With a small standardized install file, SafeGuard features simple local or remote deployment.

Visit the Sophos website for more information.

Epson Announce three new large format printers at Photokina 2010.

Stylus Pro 4900: A combination of remote proofing capabilities, fast print speeds, high levels of automation and a super-wide colour gamut make the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 a highly productive workhorse for the small office or studio environment.

Stylus Pro 7890: Designed with the print needs of the commercial photography and fine art markets in mind, yet also representing a sound choice for the proofing market, the 24-inch Stylus Pro 7890 offers accurate colour reproduction with unbeatable productivity.

Stylus Pro 9890: Designed with the print needs of the commercial photography and fine art markets in mind, yet also representing a sound choice for the proofing market.

Existing Epson Stylus customers will receive a loyalty discount*:

Save up to £500* from Epson Stylus Pro 7880, 7900, 7900S

Save up to £1,000* from Epson Stylus Pro 9880, 9900, 9900S

Visit the Epson website for more information.

Introducing DroboPro FS – All new in a very big way.

Building on the success the Drobo FS, Data Robotics delivers the big brother: DroboPro FS. With more capacity, speed, connectivity options, and automated data backup, the DroboPro FS continues to deliver the best file sharing experience ever. The DroboPro FS is perfect for any small office, home office, or a media rich connected home needing a simple, safe device for sharing and backing up files over the network.

• Access your data from any Windows, Mac, or Linux computer
• Insert up to 8 drives for instant capacity expansion, up to 16TB and beyond
• Network redundancy built in and automatic with two Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Automated offsite backup with the new Drobo Sync feature
• Protection from up to two simultaneous hard drive failures

Like all Drobo storage products, DroboPro FS provides redundant data protection without the complexities of RAID. Just plug in your DroboPro FS and data protection is all set up with no configuration required. We call this BeyondRAID™ technology. You’ll call it peace of mind. Also with the new Drobo Sync¹capabilities you can seamlessly backup your valuable data from one DroboPro FS to another somewhere on your network or your VPN. Peace of mind magnified.

Visit the data robotics, inc website for more information.

Adobe Announces Photoshop Elements 9 and Adobe Premiere Elements 9.

Great value! Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 9 & Adobe Premiere® Elements 9 software delivers powerful options that make it easy to use photos and videos together and share in entertaining ways. Now enjoy a complete solution for photos and videos whether you use Windows® or Mac OS.

What’s new:

• Instantly unclutter or repair photos
• Share movies in an exciting new way on the web
• Easily match a favorite photo style
• Easily fix audio problems
• Create stunning photo effects
• Easily import video from compact camcorders

Visit the Adobe website for more information.

Security Update 2010-006 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X.

Products Affected:

Mac OS X Server 10.4, Mac OS X 10.4, Product Security, Mac OS X Server 10.5, Mac OS X 10.5, Mac OS X 10.6, Mac OS X Server 10.6 , AirPort, Apple TV, iPhone, iPhoto, iPod touch, iTunes, QuickTime 7, Safari.

Visit the Apple website for more information.