Securing the Internet is no easy task but Google researchers think they have taken a step closer this week with a program called SSL False Start that decreases the load time of SSL connections up to 30%.

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a certification that encrypts data between an end-users’ browser and the server. It is a headache to implement and increases connection latency and only a few of the major sites on the Web have instituted “always on” SSL/TLS protection on top of HTTP to create the more secure HTTPS. While SSL False Start is a good step in creating a safer Internet, it is not the cure for all SSL woes. But, it does look like a step in the right direction.

Google developers wrote on the Chromium Blog, “We implemented SSL False Start in Chrome 9, and the results are stunning, yielding a significant decrease in overall SSL connection setup times. SSL False Start reduces the latency of a SSL handshake by 30%.”

The developers were concerned that False Start would not be backwards compatible and that if it affected “user experience for even a small fraction of users, the optimization is non-deployable.” So they tested it out by finding every site that uses HTTPS in Google’s index and it came away with a 94.6% success rate, with 5% timing out and .4% failing. The time-outs turned up as sites that were no longer in service. The developers contacted the domains that failed and said that most have fixed the issue that made False Start fail. The list of sites that are not compatible with False Start is located in the Chromium source code.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation and Access have teamed up on a campaign called “HTTPS Now” that aims to secure the Internet. Yet, with SSL and encryption still a messy and expensive process, it could be a while before the EFF reaches its goal.

“There is no consistent library for implementing SSL in the browser,” said Tom Bridge, a partner at Technolutionary, a technical services firm. “Firefox, Safari, IE, Chrome, they all use different processes for handling the SSL handshake. Encryption is still a heavy-math process, something that requires both RAM and processor time.”

After some high-profile hacks, including Mark Zuckerberg’s own profile, Twitter and Facebook have offered users options in their profile settings to always use HTTPS. Most of the major email clients use HTTPS as well.

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Torrance, CA, June 30, 2010: BQE Software Inc., the leading provider of business management software, announced today the release of ArchiOffice2010. Available immediately, this software is the next generation, utilizing leading edge technologies to deliver over 150 new and enhanced features designed to help architects and engineers better manage their businesses.

Among the new features are customizable dashboards, put-it-anywhere document management, intelligent folder synching, and enhanced integration with Microsoft Outlook, Entourage, Apple Mail, Address Book and iCal. ArchiOffice 2010 also added the ability for users to customize reports and invoices and drill-down into projects and costs for precise budgeting and invoicing.

This is by far the best upgrade, said Steven Burns, FAIA, Director of Product Strategy and Innovations at BQE Software. Weve clearly been listening to our customers and that resulted in robust capabilities like zero-deployment across multiple operating systems. Customers can now access ArchiOffice anywhere, anytime and at a significantly lower cost of ownership.

Other prominent enhancements include 128-bit SSL encryption and the option for a business to use its own SSL certificate. ArchiOffice utilizes Java Web Start technology to deliver robust capabilities with a small memory footprint. This new technology in ArchiOffice eliminates manual software installation, replacing this costly job with single-click deployment over any network.

ArchiOffice embodies BQEs designed for my business strategy. said Shafat Qazi, CEO and Founder of BQE. The future depends on us listening to our customers, utilizing in-house architectural, engineering and other professional experience, and delivering innovative, smart technology that simplifies our software. With the new release, our customers will spend less time on managing and more on growing their business. When our customers are successful, we are successful.
About BQE Software: BQE Software’s time tracking, billing and project management solutions create competitive advantage for professional service providers such as Architects, Engineers, Business Consultants and IT Consultants. BQE’s flagship products, ArchiOffice, EngineerOffice and BillQuick, combines precision time tracking and intelligent invoicing with powerful project management and reporting tools –together delivering a complete solution that is priced to deliver quick return on investment.

For more information: Angelo Lillo, Marketing Director, BQE Software Inc., angelo@bqe.com, 310-602-4010 Videos, Screen Shots and Company Logos at www.bqe.com

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