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CommunicAsia, BroadcastAsia to Shape Future of Technology and Communication

By Fei on January 31, 2012

January 31, 2012

CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia, the most established infocomm technology (ICT) and media communications event of its kind in Asia, is poised to return with a large showing. Both shows have seen more than 85 per cent of their exhibition space taken up by exhibitors, with five months to go before the event – held from 19 to 22 June 2012 at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands and award-winning Suntec Singapore respectively. As the premier global business networking platform and launch pad for companies to introduce cutting-edge technologies and solutions, CommunicAsia2012 and BroadcastAsia2012 will highlight pertinent industry developments and address emerging trends as well as provide enhanced networking opportunities for industry professionals from around the world. EnterpriseIT, held in conjunction with CommunicAsia, will showcase innovative applications and end-to-end solutions across the entire value chain and transform the way companies operate and communicate internally and beyond. And once again, the event will present Asia’s largest contingent of satellite companies witnessed at any single event. “CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia today are the only truly international shows in Asia where business professionals across a range of industries come together in one city for one week. Strong support and endorsement from over 20 leading trade associations including Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC), Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT), Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF) and others, helps to strengthen our mix of industry-leading exhibitors and visitors from across the globe,” says Mr. Victor Wong, Project Director of Communications Events, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES). “We are proud to provide an efficacious launch pad for our exhibitors to showcase the latest and best that technology has to offer. This exclusive platform continues to play a pivotal part in driving the conversation for development within the industry.” Following the success of last year’s event, which attracted a total of over 53,000 professional attendees from more than 100 countries, attendees to this year’s shows can look forward to a myriad of the newest technologies, products and solutions from 2,000 multinational and small and medium companies. Visitors can avail of opportunities to listen to industry luminaries, network with business leaders and government officials and forge business partnerships. CommunicAsia2012 will feature breakthrough developments in NextGen Networks and satellite technology, as well as a sneak peek into the latest market-ready devices and mobile apps and solutions and dynamic industry deals set to alter ICT in Asia and beyond. Leading returning exhibitors include Falcon Interactive, FiberHome, Globecast, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Irdeto, Netop Technology, PCCW Global, Prysmian, Rosenberger, ST Electronics, Tektronix and Tata Communications; new participants include Anritsu, Aver Information, Hitachi Critical Facilities Protection and Novelsat.
This year’s show will provide more exhibition space and hospitality suite options for exhibitors. There will be more than 20 international group pavilions, including representation from Australia, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, UK, USA and more. Five Techzones, focusing on ‘Fibre’ for NextGen Services, Cloud Services and Security, M2M, mCommerce and Telepresence – will feature cutting-edge products, technologies and solutions, presenting the most relevant and current solutions for businesses and enterprises across the value chain. Setting the stage for global industry leaders to share their knowledge, the CommunicAsia2012 Summit will offer distinctly titled forums and workshops that address the most compelling issues and challenges for the ICT industry with the spotlight on mobile-driven trends this year. Extended sessions dedicated to mobile-focused topics encompassing m-Commerce, Mobile VAS, and Mobile Security issues will be added to the conference, alongside the latest tracks on Mobile Payments, Mobile Health, Customer Experience Management (CEM), and OTT Business Models. In conjunction with CommunicAsia2012, EnterpriseIT2012 is expected to take up 40 per cent of exhibition space at Marina Bay Sands, with exhibitors comprising international software and IT systems providers, and companies offering enterprise solutions. These include key companies such as Consistel, CrimsonLogic, Emerson Network Power, Extreme Networks, Mindwave Solutions, NComputing, Planet Technology Corporation, Providence Solutions, SecureAge Technology, Starvision, Stellent Solutions and Terra Systems. In addition, the CommunicAsia2012 Summit sessions will also feature tracks dedicated to enhancing enterprises’ capabilities, especially towards mobile technologies and applications such as M2M, mCommerce, Cloud Computing and more. These topics will cater to companies in the healthcare, retail, hospitality and other sectors. BroadcastAsia2012: Integrating Technologies, Experiencing Content Asia’s leading digital media, entertainment and film industry event, BroadcastAsia continues to move beyond broadcasting to highlight the convergence of technologies and solutions relevant to the fast-changing media landscape. BroadcastAsia2012 will showcase a global array of the latest technologies, applications, equipment and solutions in Film, Audio and TV with a spotlight on Multi Streaming Technologies, Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV), Playout Services, Pro-Audio Technology, Over The Top (OTT) Technology, Cloud Broadcasting and Digital Radio. Returning exhibitors at the show include ATG, Blackmagic, Evertz, EVS, Gospell, Grass Valley, Harmonic, Harris, Miranda, Salzbrenner Stagetec, Sennheiser, Snell, Tektronix, VSN and more. The exhibition welcomes some new exhibitors –Envivio, Hitachi Kokusai Linear, Ideal Systems, Nippon Electronics, NTT Electrics, Pliat and Toshiba among others – and locally-based companies Alphatron, AV Lite; Broadcast Professional, Cathay Photo, H Warta, Lemo, and more. Visitors can look forward to nine international group pavilions and a larger Cinematography/Film/Production Zone on the show floors.
International Conference and Creative Content Production Conferences return this year with a behind-the-scenes look at the latest technologies and techniques panning out in the market. With the growing momentum behind Smart TVs, Cloud Broadcasting, Multi-platform and OTT delivery and the challenges of managing an effective PayTV model as well as digital asset management, the BroadcastAsia2012 International Conference will offer more sessions to address the latest needs and technologies in the broadcasting industry. In its 3^rd instalment, the Creative Content Production Conference will return with two days of conference sessions and an add-on day of workshops this year. The conference will comprise a mix of topical issues, case studies and hands-on sessions to address the evolving challenges faced by production professionals from new media and visual effects to editing and IP rights. For more information, visit www.sesallworld.com.

MSI-ECS marks Fortinet Distributor Appointment

By Fei on January 31, 2012

January 31, 2012

Following its appointment as a Fortinet Distributor, MSI-ECS hosted a thanksgiving dinner to more than 100 channel partners last January 17, 2012 at the Dusit Thai Hotel, Makati City. With the appointment, MSI-ECS is authorized to cover all industry verticals and the full range of products in Fortinet’s portfolio, including its flagship FortiGate integrated network security appliances and other solutions addressing, among other areas, wireless, messaging and database security. Photo shows (L-R), Jimmy Go, President/CEO, MSI-ECS and Jeff Castillo, Country Manager for the Philippines, Fortinet.

Schneider Electric and Uni Cabwire boost partnership for more effective energy solutions

By Fei on January 30, 2012

January 30, 2012

Schneider Electric (SE), a global specialist in energy management, strengthened its partnership with Uni Cabwire Industries, Inc. (UC), a major supplier and distributor of cabling products, by hosting an Endorsed Installer Training recently in Pasay City.

UC has been in the cabling business for more than 10 years, supplying a variety of clients such as system integrators and contractors in the construction industry. Aside from closely working together and communicating with Schneider Electric, UC is now taking an aggressive stance in developing strategies to effectively serve the growing demands of its clients. At present, UC carries all of Schneider’s Lifespace products: VDI, Lighting Control and Wiring Devices.

“We have highly skilled employees, the right facilities and the experience in order to deliver well to our partners and customers” says Kenneth Tan, CEO, Uni Cabwire Industries Inc.

This partnership helped UC in seeding new clients and gaining more projects. UC soon expanded its office, added new employees, and added more training for employees and clients through seminars and workshops. SE assisted UC in familiarizing and educating clients on the different products and services that they offer.

UC plans to saturate the Philippine market of VDI, Lighting Control and Wiring devices with the help of their aggressive sales and marketing plans for SE. There are also plans of adding more SE products to push to their clients.

“With good communication with SE and within our company, we will be able to foresee future challenges and plan ahead. We are improving our processes and adapting quickly to address issues for the utmost satisfaction of our partner, SE and customers”, adds Tan.

To learn more about Schneider Electric’s solutions, visit www.schneider-electric.com.

Globe introduces unlimited data plans

By Fei on January 30, 2012

January 30, 2012

To keep up with the growing demand for smartphones and mobile internet use in the Philippines, Globe Telecom has beefed up its portfolio of smartphone plans with unlimited access to mobile browsing.

Globe My Super Plan Unli Surf Combo is the country’s first-ever range of fully-customizable unlimited data plans. It provides users with uninterrupted mobile surfing, their gadget of choice, consumable monthly load, and freebies all in one single subscription.

Perfect for users who frequently surf the internet on their mobile devices, My Super Plan Unli Surf Combo is available in the following monthly denominations: 999, 1799, 2499 and 3799. For as low as P999 a month, subscribers can browse, chat, stream videos, e-mail, and post to social networking sites without paying additional fees.

Creating your own My Super Plan Unli Surf Combo is easy. Users first select their gadget of choice from the world’s top smartphone brands for free or with minimal cash-out. Their choices include the amazing iPhone 4S, the latest BlackBerry smartphones, the hottest Android devices and the fastest mobile tablets.

Subscribers then select their choice of plan, all of which come with unlimited data. All plans are bundled with free additional services like calls and texts to Globe/TM or other networks, international calls and texts or unlimited calls and texts to one Globe/TM number, all of which can be changed as often as monthly.

Plan 1799, 2499 and 3799 subscribers are also entitled to consumable monthly load worth P800, P1500 and P2800 respectively which they can use for both local and international calls and texts. They may also opt to purchase plan boosters such as unlimited texts to all networks or unlimited calls and texts to Globe/TM.

“My Super Plan Unli Surf Combo is designed for tech-savvy subscribers who want to make the most out of their devices. This way, they can be online wherever they are, minus the fear of hidden charges or the hassle of searching for WiFi spots,” said Martha Sazon, Head of Globe Postpaid.

Offering the lowest unlimited surfing plan for the most coveted smartphone in the market, Globe offers Apple fanatics the iPhone 4S at Plan 999 with a cash-out of P999 for 24 months or one-time payment of P23,976, complete with 1 freebie that can be changed every month. Due to BlackBerry’s unique data compression, Globe also offers cheaper unlimited data plans for BlackBerry smartphones, called the BlackBerry Unli Surf Combo. Globe subscribers can get a BlackBerry Curve 8520 for free at Plan 599 or a Blackberry Curve 9300 at Plan 999, where consumers get unlimited surfing with 1 freebie and a consumable monthly load of P400.

Globe maintained its leadership in the postpaid segment with a 39% increase in subscriber base and 6% revenue growth on a year-on-year basis as of end-September 2011. Globe Postpaid achieved a new record high of over 116,000 gross acquisitions in the third quarter of last year, bringing its total mobile postpaid subscriber base to 1.37 million.

To support its data plans, Globe earlier announced that it will embark on a US$790 million network modernization program to prepare its network for more bandwidth-heavy services. The massive modern network rollout is expected to provide subscribers with a more stable and reliable network coverage nationwide, giving them an unparalleled service experience when they text, call, and surf on their mobile phones.

Visit www.globe.com.ph/postpaid or call 730-1010 to know more about My Super Plan Unli Surf Combo and other postpaid plans from Globe.

Symantec Report Finds Spammers are Taking Advantage of New Year Holidays and Major Events

By Fei on January 30, 2012

January 30, 2012

Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) has announced the findings of its January Symantec Intelligence Report, which shows that spammers are using holidays and major events to make their mail more appealing.

Symantec Intelligence has seen more than 10,000 unique domain names compromised with a redirect script written in PHP that contains a reference to the New Year in the file name. These redirect scripts were hosted on compromised Web sites and links to these were included in spam emails, which were subsequently blocked by Symantec.cloud.

To further entice recipients to open their messages, spammers used additional social engineering techniques by including parameters in the URL to suggest that the destination is a social networking site.

Symantec Intelligence expects to see spammers taking advantage of other upcoming “calendar events” with one of the most important traditional Chinese New Year celebrations starting this week and continuing for several days, as well as the fast-approaching Valentine’s Day.

“We also expect to see plenty of spam and malware taking advantage of some of the major upcoming sporting events this year. We are already seeing references to the Summer Olympics in London as part of 419 or advance fee fraud messages,” said Paul Wood, senior intelligence analyst, Symantec.

“By relating their mails to widely-celebrated holidays and current events with global interest, spammers and malware authors can (at first glance at least) make their messages more interesting, and increase the chance of recipients visiting spam Web sites or becoming infected,” Wood said.

During December, global spam levels dropped, but in January gradually returned to similar levels as in November 2011, which is still lower than the 2011 average.

Other Report Highlights:

Spam: In January 2012, the global ratio of spam in email traffic rose by 1.3 percentage points since December 2011, to 69.0 percent (1 in 1.45 emails). This follows a more noticeable drop in December when spam fell by 2.8 percentage points to 67.7 percent. The recent increase means that spam has almost returned to the same level as in November 2011.

Phishing: In January, the global phishing rate increased by 0.06 percentage points, taking the average to one in 370.0 emails (0.27 percent) that comprised some form of phishing attack.

E-mail-borne Threats: The global ratio of email-borne viruses in email traffic was one in 295.0 emails (0.33 percent) in January, a decrease of 0.02 percentage points since December 2011. In January, 29.0 percent of email-borne malware contained links to malicious Web sites, unchanged since December 2011.

Web-based Malware Threats: January saw an average of 2,102 Web sites each day harboring malware and other potentially unwanted programs including spyware and adware; a decrease of 77.4 percent since December 2011.

Endpoint Threats: The most frequently blocked malware for the last month was WS.Trojan.H. WS.Trojan.H is generic cloud-based heuristic detection for files that posses characteristics of an as yet unclassified threat. Files detected by this heuristic are deemed by Symantec to pose a risk to users and are therefore blocked from accessing the computer.

The Education sector became the most spammed industry sector in January, with a spam rate of 71.0 percent. The spam rate for the Chemical & Pharmaceutical sector was 69.0 percent, compared with 68.7 percent for IT Services, 68.4 percent for Retail, 68.9 percent for Public Sector and 68.2 percent for Finance. The Public Sector remained the most targeted by phishing activity in January, with one in 99.1 emails comprising a phishing attack.

Phishing levels for the Chemical & Pharmaceutical sector reached one in 838.0 and one in 647.8 for the IT Services sector, one in 529.4 for Retail, one in 169.4 for Education and one in 253.7 for Finance. With one in 90.2 emails being blocked as malicious, the Public Sector remained the most targeted industry in January. The virus rate for the Chemical & Pharmaceutical sector reached one in 381.3 and one in 399.4 for the IT Services sector; one in 407.1 for Retail, one in 138.3for Education and one in 236.7 for Finance.

The spam rate for small to medium-sized businesses (1-250) was 68.9%, compared with 69.1% for large enterprises (2500+). Phishing attacks targeting small to medium-sized businesses (1-250) accounted for one in 225.2 emails, compared with one in 410.9 for large enterprises (2500+). Malicious email-borne attacks destined for small to medium-sized businesses (1-250) accounted for one in 277.3 emails, compared with one in 281.5 for large enterprises (2500+).

The January Symantec Intelligence Report provides greater detail on all of the trends and figures noted above, as well as more detailed geographical and vertical trends.

More information is available at www.symantec.com.

Trend Micro Marks 2011 “The Year of Data Breaches”

By Fei on January 27, 2012

January 27, 2012

Having spent much of the year battling data breaches that led to huge information and financial loss, the security industry was likely relieved to see 2011 come to a close. In its annual threat roundup report, Trend Micro (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) wraps 2011 as “The Year of Data Breaches,” after witnessing large, well-known companies succumb to targeted data breach attacks that not only stained reputations, but caused them significant collateral damage.

Authored by Trend Micro threat researchers, this year’s report revisits past predictions, and summarizes notable threat incidents and security wins throughout 2011.

The mobile threat landscape reached new levels of maturity in 2011. Trend Micro threat researchers tracked a staggering spike in the volume of mobile malware, especially those targeting the Android platform. RuFraud and DroidDreamLight — just two of the most notorious Android malware variants — took much of the spotlight, causing millions of users lost data and money.

The year 2011 was a profitable year for social media spammers and scammers who leveraged the trending topics of social networking sites to improve upon their social engineering and hacking tactics, stealing the data of millions of social networkers worldwide. Consequently, regulators have started demanding that social networking sites implement policies and mechanisms to protect the privacy of their users.

While the number of publicly reported vulnerabilities decreased from 4,651 in 2010 to 4,155 in 2011, exploit attacks evolved with higher complexity and sophistication. Exploit attacks in 2011 were targeted, original, and well controlled, the most notable of which set their sights on CVE-2011-3402, CVE-2011-3544, and CVE-2011-3414, along with a couple of Adobe product zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in the wild.

Finally, despite an aggressive cybercriminal landscape, Trend Micro, along with its industry partners and law enforcement authorities achieved some remarkable and strategic wins this year. One of them – Operation Ghost Click – reached success after five years of stealth tracking and working closely with the FBI. Trend Micro, the only security company that was involved, was able to assist the FBI in what was noted as the biggest cybercriminal takedown in history.

“Reflecting back on 2011, I am very proud of what we’ve achieved. But our work is never done. With 3.5 new threats created every second, and as businesses and consumers take the journey to the cloud, the risk of data and financial loss are greater than ever,” said Myla Pilao, Director of Core Technology, Trendlabs Marketing. “As a company (and as an industry), we must continue to evolve and create better, data-centric security products for the post-PC era where users need greater visibility and assurance into who is accessing their data, when, where and how.”

More information at www.trendmicro.com.

MSI-ECS supports Tulay Ng Kabataan Foundation

By Fei on January 27, 2012

January 27, 2012

As part of its CSR initiative, MSI-ECS donates PhP100,000 last January 24, 2012 to Tulay Ng Kabataan Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Quezon City to support its cause of providing shelter and taking care of street children in Metro Manila.

Photo shows (L-R), Jimmy Go, President/CEO, MSI-ECS; Alexandra Chapeleau, Communications and Partnerships Head, Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation; and Maurice Altar, AVP for Marketing and Communications, MSI-ECS.

This CSR initiative is part of MSI-ECS “Make-a-Difference” project launched in 2010 whose main goal is to help and support charity organizations and NGOs through financial assistance. MSI-ECS has been a corporate of WWF in 2010.

Tattoo@Home beefs-up 2012 product portfolio

By Fei on January 27, 2012

January 27, 2012

Tattoo, the flagship broadband brand of Globe Telecom, has unveiled its new line-up of broadband offers for consumers that offer superior and customizable speeds and the best value-for-money packages in the market today.

Using the most diverse array of broadband technologies in the country—Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), 4G WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) and GPON (Gigabit-capable
Passive Optical Network)–Tattoo@Home provide stable and flexible connections that give families the best internet experience at home, from parents working or paying bills online, young adults downloading their favorite songs or movies to kids and teens doing research and expressing themselves in multiple ways online. The best part about Tattoo@Home is that the plans are customizable based on the subscribers’ unique needs.

For instance, Tattoo@Home Plan 1099, a DSL and landline bundle, runs of speeds of up to 1mbps. Plus, customers get free NDD calls forever (to Globelines and Globe DUO subscribers) and one month of speed boost for free. On the other hand, Tatttoo@Home Plan 1299 runs on speeds of up to 2 mbps and subscribers get free NDD calls forever (to Globelines and Globe DUO subscribers), one month of speed boost and a free WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) router.

“Our Tattoo@Home offers are the most superior in the market, with compelling freebies bundled with the broadband service. Plus, these plans are unique because customers can customize these via optional speed boost add-ons that provide an additional 1 Mbps of speed during certain times of the day,” said Jurist Gamban, Head of Tattoo@Home Broadband.

Launching its greatest value for money and high-speed broadband plans for the whole family, Tattoo@Home also introduced Ford Supermodel of the World 2010 Danica Flores Magpantay as its newest brand ambassador.

Tattoo, powered by Globe Telecom, has beefed-up its service on the back of the aggressive expansion Globe is currently undertaking on its network infrastructure. The company was the first to launch its 4G WiMax network and GPON (direct fiber optic cable) internet service in the Philippines. Tattoo@Home is also the first to launch speed boost add-ons that allows customers faster downloads of their choosing.

Tattoo@Home, the wired broadband business of Globe grew its subscriber base by 17% year-on-year as of the third quarter of 2011, with close to 300,000 subscribers.

PHOTO CAPTION: Tattoo, the flagship broadband brand of Globe Telecom, launches its newest array of wired broadband offers for consumers. Tattoo@Home also introduced its brand ambassador, Filipina supermodel Danica Magpantay (2^nd from left). Photo shows (from left) Nikko Acosta, Broadband Business Head of Globe Telecom; Jurist Gamban, Head of Globe Telecom’s At-Home Broadband Business; and Dong Ronquillo, Head of the Nomadic Broadband Business of Globe.

Use Your Photo Editor to Add Water Reflections

By Fei on January 25, 2012

By Dave Johnson
January 25, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO – Most of us use a photo editor for touch-up work–fixing red eye, straightening a crooked photo, perhaps even some color correction. Last week, for example, I explained some simple ways to clean up a portrait by removing red eye, whitening teeth, and erasing skin blemishes. But programs like Adobe Photoshop Elements, Corel Paint Shop Pro, and GIMP can do so much more. What if you wanted to add a reflection to a photo, for example, as if your scene were surrounded by water? Today I’ll show you how to do it using Photoshop Elements, and it’ll take about five minutes.
Expand Your Canvas

Suppose you have a photo like this one: A shot of the New York skyline that I recently took from atop Rockefeller Center.

I would like to add a reflection of the skyline to the bottom of the photo, as if all of Manhattan is sitting at the edge of a river. (Manhattan does sit at the edge of a river–two of them, in fact–but not from this particular vantage point.)

Our first step is to expand the canvas in which the photo is sitting, is to give us some more room to work. Choose Image, Resize, Canvas Size, and then set the new height to 150 percent. In the Anchor section, click the Up arrow, which tells Photoshop to put the existing part of the photo at the top of the canvas and add the new part to the bottom (after you do that, the Up arrow will disappear, as you can see here). Click OK.

Copy and Paste

We now have a larger canvas–the bottom of the photo is a blank white background–but you probably can’t see it yet. To get a better view, zoom out by pressing the Alt key and scrolling the mouse wheel until you can see the entire canvas. Alternately, you can zoom using the Magnifying Glass tool, second from the top of the toolbar.

Next, we need to copy the part of the photo that will be reflected in the water at the bottom of the photo. To do that, click the Rectangular Marquee tool (fifth cubby from the top of the toolbar) and use it to select the bottom half of the original photo. Copy this to the clipboard (Edit, Copy).

Before we can put this “reflection” in the bottom of the photo, we need to flip it. Choose File, New, Image from Clipboard and it’ll appear in a new window. Choose Image, Rotate, Flip Vertical, and you’ll have a copy of Manhattan that is properly reflected.

Select the entire image (press Ctrl-A) and then copy it to the clipboard (Ctrl-C). Switch back to the original photo and press Ctrl-V to paste it into the photo as a new layer. Click the Move tool (in the top cubby in the toolbar), then select the image and drag it to the bottom of the photo, so it snaps in place. It should now look something like this.

Creative Erasing

We’re almost done. All that’s left is to apply some creative erasing so that the bottom of the photo looks like a reflection that naturally fades into the water. Click the Eraser tool (16th from the top of the toolbar) and set the size in the Tool Options palette atop the screen. Set the size to be roughly the same as the reflected section of the photo. Then put the mouse pointer at the bottom of the photo (so the eraser will affect the lower half of the reflection). Click and drag it to erase the bottom of the scene, being careful to draw the eraser in a straight line.

Finally, visit the Layer palette on the right side of the screen and reduce the opacity of the reflection layer until you like the look of the photo. That’s it–save your work. Your final photo should look something like mine.

Twitter acquires antimalware company Dasient

By Fei on January 25, 2012

By John Ribeiro
January 25, 2012

BANGALORE- Twitter has acquired Internet security firm Dasient, the Sunnyvale, California startup said on its blog on Monday.

Dasient, which describes itself as a cloud-based Web antimalware technology company, introduced in 2010 a service to protect advertisement networks and publishers from malicious ads.

“Over the last year, we have been very active in securing the ads and content of the some of the industry’s largest ad networks and web sites,” Neil Daswani, the company’s co-founder and chief technology officer, said in a blog post.

Before that in 2009, the company launched its web antimalware platform, capable of scanning URLs (uniform resource locators) and websites for the presence of harmful content.

The acquisition fits with Twitter’s plans to expand revenue from advertising including promoted Twitter messages and accounts.

By joining Twitter, Dasient will be able to apply its technology and team to the world’s largest real-time information network, Daswani said. The Dasient team is joining Twitter’s “revenue engineering” team, he said.

Twitter said in a message that “Dasient is joining the flock!”, and referred to Daswani’s blog post. Financial details were not disclosed. Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for information on how it plans to use Dasient’s technology and services.

As part of the merger, Dasient is winding down its business and is no longer able to accept new customers. The company, which was founded in 2008, was funded by Google Ventures among others.

Twitter acquired earlier this month Summify, a startup that summarizes content in people’s Google, Facebook and Twitter feeds and delivers a daily digest through email, on a website or to a user’s iPhone.

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