- Email: [email protected]
Network-based solution to the millennium bug
Y2K
NEWS
Public consensus: Y2K concern "not our problem" A
survey conducted by Lancaster University has revealed that although nearly everyone claims to know about the Millennium bug and its potential for disrupting our technology-dependent lives, few people are taking the threat seriously and consider it to be other people's concern. The public show that they are sceptical of media reports, and are choosing to wait and see. Few are i m m e d i a t e l y concerned. Their reaction has been
limited to checking their own computers and not b o o k i n g air travel for the first day o f the new millennium. The researchers will track their panel, involving 100 members, to the millennium day to see if they change their plans as Year 2000 approaches. For further information, contact Julie Rossall on +44 01524 593430; E-mail: j.rossall@ lancaster.ac.uk.
Solution to SMEs Y2K problems n the battle against the Y2K bug, ERA Technology and Embedded Systems Solutions Providers Limited (ESSP), have joined forces to create the most effective approach to assist small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
I
The partnership offers SMEs a simple Year 2000 solution by launching the Okay2000 toolkit. This is based on 60 blue chip projects for Year 2000 consultancy and is presented in a user friendly CDROM and floppy disc format. Okay2000 is based on the highly effective MOPAS 2000 methodology, developed j o i n t l y by ERA and ESSP w h i c h is specifically orientated to Year 2000 data sensitive e m b e d d e d systems and PCs found in automated equipment from manufacturing to buildings infrastructure.
Okay2000 is uniquely tailored for SMEs and offers a simple approach to cover PCs, embedded systems and supplier m a n a g e m e n t , t h e r e b y f a c i l i t a t i n g planning and risk reduction of Year 2000 problems. It also features a dedicated database specifically designed to help reduce Year 2000 risk by offering effective collection, storage and reporting of Year 2000 project data, and it will provide a clear audit trial. For further information, contact ERA Technology Ltd in the UK on +44 01372 367000; f a x : 4 4 01372 367099; E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http ://www. era. co. ukZ.
Network-based solution to the Millennium bug ~RQ's Express 2000 Software Manager is now being shipped by Wick Hill for companies that are still trying to flush out the Millennium bug. As a n e t w o r k - b a s e d solution, Express 2000 Software Manager offers a range of features including advanced application recognition, integrated inventory, metering and reporting facilities and a Y2K knowledgebase of over 7300 business applications. It is quick and easy to deploy, with c e n t r a l i z e d i n s t a l l a t i o n and configuration along with a wizard-based system for setting up management databases. Deployment to each desktop is automatic and an Explorer-style interface provides a rapid way to manage applications, files, machines and users.
W
It is able to detect any off-the-shelf or internally developed applications loaded or launched from a networked PC - on a floppy drive, CD-ROM or server connection - and it compares these applications to the Express 2000 Y2K knowledgebase that is constantly updated via the Web. A full inventory and metering components, a BIOS checker and a Year 2000 compliance knowledgebase are included in the package. For further details, contact: [email protected] or www. wickhill, com.
Computer Fraud & Security May 1999 3723/99/$20.00 © 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved
NEWS
Public consensus: Y2K concern "not our problem" A
survey conducted by Lancaster University has revealed that although nearly everyone claims to know about the Millennium bug and its potential for disrupting our technology-dependent lives, few people are taking the threat seriously and consider it to be other people's concern. The public show that they are sceptical of media reports, and are choosing to wait and see. Few are i m m e d i a t e l y concerned. Their reaction has been
limited to checking their own computers and not b o o k i n g air travel for the first day o f the new millennium. The researchers will track their panel, involving 100 members, to the millennium day to see if they change their plans as Year 2000 approaches. For further information, contact Julie Rossall on +44 01524 593430; E-mail: j.rossall@ lancaster.ac.uk.
Solution to SMEs Y2K problems n the battle against the Y2K bug, ERA Technology and Embedded Systems Solutions Providers Limited (ESSP), have joined forces to create the most effective approach to assist small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
I
The partnership offers SMEs a simple Year 2000 solution by launching the Okay2000 toolkit. This is based on 60 blue chip projects for Year 2000 consultancy and is presented in a user friendly CDROM and floppy disc format. Okay2000 is based on the highly effective MOPAS 2000 methodology, developed j o i n t l y by ERA and ESSP w h i c h is specifically orientated to Year 2000 data sensitive e m b e d d e d systems and PCs found in automated equipment from manufacturing to buildings infrastructure.
Okay2000 is uniquely tailored for SMEs and offers a simple approach to cover PCs, embedded systems and supplier m a n a g e m e n t , t h e r e b y f a c i l i t a t i n g planning and risk reduction of Year 2000 problems. It also features a dedicated database specifically designed to help reduce Year 2000 risk by offering effective collection, storage and reporting of Year 2000 project data, and it will provide a clear audit trial. For further information, contact ERA Technology Ltd in the UK on +44 01372 367000; f a x : 4 4 01372 367099; E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http ://www. era. co. ukZ.
Network-based solution to the Millennium bug ~RQ's Express 2000 Software Manager is now being shipped by Wick Hill for companies that are still trying to flush out the Millennium bug. As a n e t w o r k - b a s e d solution, Express 2000 Software Manager offers a range of features including advanced application recognition, integrated inventory, metering and reporting facilities and a Y2K knowledgebase of over 7300 business applications. It is quick and easy to deploy, with c e n t r a l i z e d i n s t a l l a t i o n and configuration along with a wizard-based system for setting up management databases. Deployment to each desktop is automatic and an Explorer-style interface provides a rapid way to manage applications, files, machines and users.
W
It is able to detect any off-the-shelf or internally developed applications loaded or launched from a networked PC - on a floppy drive, CD-ROM or server connection - and it compares these applications to the Express 2000 Y2K knowledgebase that is constantly updated via the Web. A full inventory and metering components, a BIOS checker and a Year 2000 compliance knowledgebase are included in the package. For further details, contact: [email protected] or www. wickhill, com.
Computer Fraud & Security May 1999 3723/99/$20.00 © 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved