ThirdFactor | Logica officially changes name following Dolphin acquisition

Monday, August 18, 2008

Logica Holdings, a developer of biometric access controlled social networking sites, has announced the official change of their company name to Dolphin Digital Media following its recent acquisition of the company of the same name. The name change was put into action to reflect the company’s goal of creating social networking sites that contain the same quality of Dolphin’s television programming, including many Nickelodeon shows.

Dolphin is hopeful that the combination of the biometric security technology, now called Dolphin Secure, along with Dolphin’s assets will lead to further social networking sites that are popular with tweens and young adults while being secure enough to keep parents at ease in regards to their child’s safety online.

New Web security technology for children catches parent’s attention

With more kids surfing the Web exposed to pornography, predators and cyberbullying, parents are looking for secure ways to manage their child’s online activity. Dolphin Secure, a new security product uses biometric technology to monitor and protect children online, according to a Miami Herald article. The product combines a social network with a biometric scanner, scanning fingerprints instead of entering a traditional password.

JU upgrades campus card program with the aid of CardSmith

Jacksonville University, Fla. has teamed with campus card service provider CardSmith for the expansion of its Dolphin 1Card program. The Dolphin 1Card is JU’s official campus ID card, and key to a range of campus facilities and services, including library privileges, door access and dining plan transactions.

GPS tracks Chicago area school bus riders

The Palos Heights School District 128 in Chicago is using GPS technology to track its students allowing the district to keep up with the student–when he or she first entered the school bus and when the student exited the district’s care.

VeriSign finalizes acquisition of TrustBearer

After year long collaboration, VeriSign announced the completion of the acquisition of TrustBearer Labs LLC.

Known for providing strong authentication solutions for online applications, TrustBearer assets will help VeriSign reach a broader presence on various Web browsers and platforms.

Microsoft patches finally released to address SSL/TLS vulnerability

PhoneFactor’s SSL/TLS authentication project has been officially released by vendors after just one year in the making. Microsoft began releasing patches for all supported versions of Windows last week and the SSL/TLS vulnerability has been addressed by all major vendors without any known problems taking place.

Broadcom enters NFC market with $47.5m buyout of Innovision

Wireless chip maker Broadcom is buying out Innovision Research & Technology for $47.5 million, according to businessweek.com.

Broadcom has reportedly acquired the short-range data communications company specifically for its NFC products and technology.

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Logica officially changes name following Dolphin acquisition