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Astaro Authorized Partner
Written by Cale D. Hollingsworth   
Friday, 12 January 2007
SineWave is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Astaro, a provider of internet security products. Astaro's products provide the highest level of protection on the internet.   From actively scanning your email as it arrives or looking at web-based content as it is surfed, Astaro can keep your internal critical data safe. Astaro Internet Security

About Astaro

Astaro is a leading provider of UTM appliances offering network, web and email security. Founded in 2000 by security and Linux experts Jan Hichert, Gert Hansen and Markus Hennig, Astaro continues its mission to provide the best network security possible. Astaro’s technology has received numerous industry awards and recognition since inception and continues to gain market share, protecting over 35,000 networks in 60 countries. The company is co-headquartered in Burlington Massachusetts and Karlsruhe, Germany with multiple sales and support offices around the globe. Astaro products are distributed by a world wide network of 900+ channel resellers. For more information, visit www.astaro.com.
Sinewave Partner Visits NMHCC Conference in Washington
Written by Therese A. Waechter   
Wednesday, 03 May 2006
Washington, DC-April 26, 2006 - Sinewave Technologies sent partner Cale Hollingsworth to the 18th Annual National Managed Health Care Congress (NMHCC) Conference, which brings senior executives from Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, and health plans together to learn practical solutions to control costs, improve quality, and increase access.

Mr. Hollingsworth had a dual purpose on his trip to the Washington DC Convention Center on April 24th.  A Sinewave client needed his expertise to introduce a new technology and the rest of the convention he indulged in learning about the technology the medical industry has to offer. Advances in the techology industry happen so rapidly that continuous study is necessary to keep one’s skills up to date.  Sinewave prides itself on supporting the on-going education of its’ staff.

About Sinewave Technologies

Sinewave Technologies, Inc. provides experienced, innovative, and professional information technology engineering for your corporate enterprise. Using the experience and knowledge they have gained since the very beginning of the Internet explosion, they have helped their clients' company initiatives succeed where others have failed.  Their unique historical perspective on information technology can help you and your company make better decisions for your next project.  Sinewave believes that building long-term relationships is the foundation on which they will continue to build their reputation.

Is your data safe?
Written by Cale D. Hollingsworth   
Monday, 03 April 2006
Indianapolis, IN - On the evening of April 2, 2006, a major storm hit the heart of downtown Indianapolis.  This building suffered major damage and was shut down for several days.

When your company considers disaster recovery and business continuity, do you think about where your critical data and systems are located?  Even the most well designed systems and planning can be rendered useless if the servers are located in a vulnerable location.

Indianapolis Storm Damage
Regions Bank Building - April 3rd, 2006


Is your mission critical systems and data located within a hardened facility, without external glass windows? These are important questions for todays information driven business.
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WiFi Security Interview - WISH 8
Written by Dwight Wheeler   
Saturday, 25 February 2006
Indianapolis, IN - WISH TV Channel 8's Steve Bray sit down with SineWave partner Cale D. Hollingsworth on Tuesday, Feb 21 at Broad Ripple's Hubbard and Craven's coffee shop.

WISH 8 and SineWave WiFi Security
WISH TV 8's Steve Bray and Cale D. Hollingsworth

Topics covered included how to protect yourself when you are using open WiFi hotspots.  It aired on Wed, Feb 22 during the evening news segments on CBS affiliate WISH-TV Channel 8 in Indianapolis.  If you would like to check out the interview for yourself, you can find the video here (video).  WISH TV 8's website has a link to the whole story as well (weblink).

This is the third interview on Internet security Cale has done in just over a year for various local media outlets.  He has been working with Internet security and information technology since the early 1990's, when he founded one of Indiana's first Internet Service Providers (ISP) in Kokomo, Indiana. 
NASSCOM 2006
Written by Lisa M. Berry   
Saturday, 25 February 2006
Mumbai, India - On Feb 15-17, 2006, SineWave Technologies partner Cale D. Hollingsworth traveled to Mumbai, India to attend the 2006 NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies) annual conference.
NASSCOM 2006 - Mumbai India
While there, Cale heard many speakers, including: Thomas L. Friedman, Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam (The President of India), Howard S. Charney (SVP Cisco Systems) and many more.  Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) was a major theme of the conference, and there were many companies there representing some of India's biggest firms.   "These speakers really had a firm understanding of IT (Information Technology) and a narrow focus on globalizing their industry", said Cale D. Hollingsworth of SineWave Technologies.

Some future technologies, including Internet2, Grid computing and mobile computing for the masses were covered in great detail.  Some of the biggest names in India IT were well represented, including InfoSys and WiPro.  The conference was held in the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, along with the final ceremonies held on the historic aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant.  "The heady content presented during the day, was followed up by ceremony, awards and dinner in the evening." Hollingsworth said.  "The atmosphere was electric, and reminded me of some of the first Internet conferences in San Francisco during the early 1990's".

While some American IT and software firms were represented, including Microsoft, Cisco, HP and many more, the majority of the content revolved around various Indian IT industry leaders.
Semantic Web (Web 2.0)
Written by Cale D. Hollingsworth   
Saturday, 29 October 2005
One of the biggest buzzwords floating around the Internet now is the semantic web or Web 2.0.  What does this mean?  How does it affect your company?

Digital Web Magazine has an article about writing semantic markup.  This is one of the key components to producing semantic content.  IBM has a piece about the future of the semantic web.

Is your company ready to take advantage of Web 2.0?  SineWave Technologies can show you how.
What is Open Source?
Written by Cale D. Hollingsworth   
Wednesday, 21 September 2005
While we don't hear this question nearly as much today as we did in the mid-1990's, many people still don't fully understand what Open Source is or how it works.

During the mid-1990's, only the deepest and darkest "geeks" had heard of, or even used, Linux.  Around this time, only Sun (Solaris), HP-UX, AIX and other expensive variants of Unix were available, usually only to large enterprises.  When my first company adopted a "sand box" of Linux servers in early 1994, we were instantly hooked.  Apache, PHP, MySQL and many other important tools were all borne of the Open Source concept, and Linux lead the way.

Certainly, we work in an industry that encourages early adopters.  However, in the past 10 years, Open Source has matured into a platform that no longer needs defended as only the domain of bleeding edge types. 

Our friends at OnLamp have a good piece defining exactly what Open Source is, and how it compares to other software models.  Check it out!
Open-Source CMS
Written by Cale D. Hollingsworth   
Saturday, 13 August 2005
Does your company use a Content Management System (CMS) to manage your on-line content? 
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One of the most important factors to having a successful web presence is fresh and dynamic content.  If your website has become stale, perhaps a CMS system if right for you. 

There are many different choices when looking for a CMS.  One option to strongly consider is the wide array of open-source CMS solutions that have matured into competitive alternatives.  Some CMS systems are closed and proprietary (Lotus Notes), and can be very expensive to implement and maintain. 

Open Source has many choices that have many of the features of the more expensive options.  Be sure to consider all available options before deciding on a CMS platform, and open source should be one of the strongest contenders.
Is Open Source the future of the Enterprise?
Written by Cale D. Hollingsworth   
Friday, 22 July 2005
Open Source LogoSeveral Tech VIPs gathered in Palo Alto, CA on Thursday, July 21 to discuss the future of technology.  One consensus reached by the group was that open-source software would play a huge part in that future.

This consensus reinforces the conclusion reached by the panel at the AlwaysOn (AO) 2005 Innovation Summit:  that the concept of open-source software would transform the entire software business.  Some of the factors driving the movement to open-source software include relative stability and security.  Critics of open-source software may argue that virus writers and spammers target the notoriously insecure MS-Windows platform, while ignoring the more obscure open source software.  This assertion is untrue, however; Linux & Apache, both open-source projects, account for the vast majority of web servers worldwide and sendmail/qmail, also an open-source project, delivers the majority of the Internet's e-mail.  All of those systems are in far wider use than Windows, but have a fraction of the known vulnerabilities.

The bottom line is that open-source software is not going away and will continue to grow in use and acceptance.

How will Oracle’s acquisition of PeopleSoft affect your Enterprise?
Written by Cale D. Hollingsworth   
Wednesday, 01 June 2005
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Unless you have been stuck in a cave without a good WiFi signal, you know about Oracle and PeopleSoft's long courtship and eventual merger.  However, do you know how this will affect your Enterprise?

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Open Source Powers Pharma Sales Site
Written by Cale D. Hollingsworth   
Saturday, 28 May 2005
Open Source LogoEnhanced Open Source Powers Pharmacy Sales Site

By Salvatore Salamone

Online pharmacies are one growth area for pharmaceutical sales. And such organizations must meet the same stringent guidelines as a traditional pharmacy. That means having extensive, auditable procedures in place.

Click here to read more .
Jury unable to reach verdict in Sarbanes-Oxley case
Written by Cale D. Hollingsworth   
Wednesday, 25 May 2005
After 4 days of deliberation, the jury in the first Sarbanes-Oxley corporate fraud case failed to reach a verdict and reached out to the judge for further instructions.   In the case, Richard Scrushy, former chief executive of HealthSouth, is charged with corporate fraud that accuses him of illegally embezzling over (U.S.) $2.9B of funds in the southern based healthcare company. 
Sen. Sarbanes
Sen. Sarbanes
Sen. Oxley
Sen. Oxley


The jury's deadlock may signal a setback to the U. S. Government's new set of laws, which were designed to protect against corporate fraud in public companies.  The ramifications of this new regulation are beginning to trickle down to not only public companies, but even to some private companies that have public companies as clients.  This fact will cause some private companies to begin their own compliance initiatives in earnest. 

Is your company ready to deal with the new laws?  SineWave Technologies team of engineers can help your company reach your compliance goals without breaking your IT budget.  Contact us to learn more.
Latest exploit in Windows XP takes advantage of Microsoft's anti-piracy initiative.
Written by Cale D. Hollingsworth   
Wednesday, 25 May 2005
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An Indian security researcher has discovered a new exploit in Microsoft Windows XP.  This exploit makes use of Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA), Microsoft's anti-piracy initiative that is suppose to help companies ensure they are running legally licensed copies of Windows. 

This exploit was discovered, just as Microsoft is planning a mandatory roll-out of the technology.
U.S. Houses outlaws Spyware
Written by Cale D. Hollingsworth   
Wednesday, 25 May 2005
SpywareThe United Sates House of Representatives voted to outlaw computer spyware on Monday, and established new penalties for those who create these programs.  Preventing and cleaning Spyware consumes a lot of your IT deparments resources. 

Are you doing everything possible to prevent your corporate machines from being infected?  SineWave Technologies can help you stop Spyware before it even enters your network. 

Contact us today to find out more.

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