Integration Works to Help Strengthen Customer Security and Lower
Total Cost of Ownership
RSA CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ActivCard
Corp. (Nasdaq: ACTI), a global provider of strong authentication and trusted
digital identity solutions for secure remote access, single sign-on and
enterprise access cards, today announced that its ActivCard(R) AAA Server will
support Microsoft(R) Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 when
it is available later this year.
ActivCard AAA Server deployed with ISA Server 2004 is expected to help
enterprise customers further protect their digital assets by ensuring and
tracking user identities across a network from anywhere, at any time. The
ActivCard Secure Remote Access Solution is expected to be a strong complement
to the ISA server by adding scalable and strong two-factor authentication
services for secure VPN and web access.
ISA Server 2004, currently available for public beta at
http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/beta , is an advanced application layer
firewall, VPN and Web cache solution that enables customers to easily maximize
existing IT investments by improving network security and performance.
Approximately $2.45 billion was spent by U.S. organizations on CPE-based
(remote access and site-to-site) and network-based IP VPN services in 2003,
according to research firm In-Stat/MDR. The ActivCard AAA Server compliance
with RADIUS authentication standards provides remote users with secure access
to their company network through a variety of cost-effective authentication
devices including hardware and software tokens, USB keys and smart cards. The
ActivCard modular solution offering also enables organizations wishing to
incorporate advanced smart card-based capabilities to smoothly upgrade to
ActivCard Enterprise Access Card identity badge solutions with ease -- adding
increased value and flexibility.
"Organizations are increasingly seeking to multiply productivity by
enabling critical data and applications to be accessed online or through VPN
technology," said Frank Bishop ActivCard Senior Vice President of Global Sales
and Marketing. "Combining the authentication intelligence of ActivCard AAA
Server with the speed and manageability of ISA Server 2004 results in a
dynamic work environment for remote users wishing to access their corporate
network with ease and confidence."
ActivCard AAA Server offers strong one-time password authentication
through the use of a PIN, similar to that used for an ATM card, while
eliminating the hassle and insecurities of static passwords. Unlike costly
leased token solutions, ActivCard authenticators do not expire, providing a
much better return on investment. Users can smoothly migrate from their
existing legacy leased token environment without interruption to users -- thus
streamlining the immediate adoption of more cost-effective ActivCard
technology.
"The popularity of working remotely is growing exponentially," said David
Gardner, Business Development Manager of the Security Business and Technology
Unit at Microsoft Corp. "ActivCard can help address the remote access security
needs of our mutual customers by providing additional authentication
capabilities."
About ActivCard
ActivCard, http://www.activcard.com, is a global provider of strong
authentication and trusted digital identity solutions for secure remote
access, single sign-on and enterprise access cards. Our scalable systems and
strong authentication solutions are trusted by organizations -- from
enterprise to governments around the world. ActivCard delivers maximum Return
On Identity(TM) (ROI) through increased security, reduced cost, and user
convenience. The modular product design allows our customers to add
capabilities as required, preserving their investment.
The statements in this press release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including
risks associated with changes in our management team, fluctuations in
operating results, our history of losses, and other risks identified in our
periodic filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission,
including, but not limited to, those appearing under the caption "Risk
Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in our Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q. Copies of these filings are available from ActivCard and
on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Actual results, events and performance
may differ materially from our forward-looking statements. Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,
which speak only as of the date hereof. ActivCard disclaims any intention or
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.
NOTE: ActivCard is a registered trademark and Return on Identity is a
trademark of ActivCard in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft
is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners in the United States and/or other
countries.
SOURCE ActivCard Corp.
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Related links:
http://www.activcard.com
CONTACT:
Julie White of ActivCard Corporate,
+1-510-574 1708, or jwhite@activcard.com; or Tom Rice of The
Merritt Group, +1-703-556-6821, or rice@merrittgrp.com, for
ActivCard Corp.; or Tony Bovill of Consort PR, +44 1344 626171,
or tony@consortpr.co.uk, for ActivCard Corp.
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