Canberra, 6 September 2004 — Protocom Development Systems, a market leader in password management solutions, today announced the signing of a strategic partnership with VASCO Data Security International, the global number-one vendor of strong user authentication products to the financial sector.
The strategic partnership brings together Protocom SecureLogin®Advanced Authentication, a comprehensive authentication solution that provides enterprises with high strength network security, and the VASCO’s Digipass family of user authentication tokens to deliver the Digipass Pack for Windows Networks. The joint product offering will enable enterprises to significantly enhance network security in user-to-enterprise, business-to-business and customer-to-business transactions by translating strict security policies into enforceable network authentication regulation.
The partnership unites the demonstrated expertise of Protocom in the enterprise network security and advanced authentication technology sectors with VASCO’s international experience in developing strong user authentication hardware.
According to Protocom Chief Executive Officer Jason Hart, “Protocom is focused on providing its customers with network security solutions that save time, money and resources, while enhancing network security and protecting sensitive corporate information. VASCO’s strong market presences make it a solid choice in partner for Protocom."
“Protocom’s proven ability to deliver innovative, feature-rich market leading security solutions, coupled with VASCO’s extensive experience in strong authentication, will ensure the Digipass Pack for Windows Networks addresses the emerging customer requirements for strong network authentication security,” he said.
"Teaming up with Protocom will allow companies worldwide to use strong authentication tokens not only for remote access but also for corporate network authentication,” said VASCO President and Chief Operating Officer Jan Valcke.
“As a market leading vendor of strong authentication products, VASCO is pleased to partner with Protocom, the market leader in password management. VASCO has a strong offering for the Radius and Web market with its VACMAN Middleware product. The joint offering with Protocom makes VASCO’s strong user authentication products available for LAN environments.”
About Protocom Development Systems
Protocom Development Systems™ is an award winning leader in password management solutions, recognised by the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards as the 11th fastest growing IT firm in Australia. Protocom develops innovative network security solutions for governments and enterprises worldwide. The SecureLogin Password Management Suite, consisting of enterprise single sign-on, advanced (strong) authentication and self-service password reset enhances security, lowers administration costs and improves employee productivity. Founded in 1989, Protocom is a privately held company that has been profitable since incorporation in 1993. In 2004, Protocom became a member of the Liberty Alliance Project. Protocom has offices in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Australia. For further information on the Protocom SecureLogin Password Management Suite, visit www.protocom.com, or call +1 800 581 3502.
About VASCO
VASCO designs, develops, markets and supports patented “Identity Authentication” products for e-business and e-commerce. VASCO’s Identity Authentication software is delivered via its Digipass hardware and software security products. For user access control, VASCO’s VACMAN products guarantee that only designated Digipass users get access to the application. With over 11 million Digipass products sold and ordered, VASCO has established itself as a world-leader for strong Identity Authentication with 300 international financial institutions and approximately 1,400 blue-chip corporations and governments located in more than 70 countries.
Protocom Press Contact Europe
Mr. Ted Stravers
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