Eicon Technology's DIVA Server Cards Certified Securid
Ready by Security Dynamics - Strong Authentication
Service Makes DIVA Cards Enterprise Network Ready
APRIL 27, 1999
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--Eicon Technology, a global leader in remote
access solutions, today announced that Security Dynamics
Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDTI) has certified Eicon's DIVA
Server BRI and DIVA Server PRI cards for its SecurID(R) Ready Partner program.
Eicon is integrating Security Dynamics' ACE/Server(R) and
Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) domain authentication with its DIVA
Server cards. The DIVA Server cards allow small to medium to
large-sized corporations to deploy full-featured ISDN or analog
remote access servers that take advantage of the performance,
flexibility and cost of ownership advantages of PC servers and the
Windows NT operating system.
"Eicon's DIVA Server cards are flexible and reliable for
LAN-to-LAN access, as well as corporate server access by remote
and traveling corporate users over high-speed ISDN networks," said
Ken Gingrich, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing
Operations, Eicon Technology. "By working with Security Dynamics,
Eicon can now provide its customers with centralized, strong
authentication services for enterprise networks, ensuring that
only authorized users gain access to network files, applications
and communications."
Through the SecurID Ready program, leading network vendors can be
certain that their products are compatible with Security Dynamics'
easy-to-use, highly secure, ACE/Server and patented SecurID
technologies. The SecurID Ready program affords end users the
flexibility and investment protection in choosing secure remote
access servers, communications servers, firewalls, and VPN
technologies. SecurID Ready Partners are third-party vendors that
have integrated Security Dynamics' industry standard ACE/Server
code into their products, providing the end-user with seamless
connectivity and a centrally managed authentication process.
"We are pleased to welcome Eicon Technology into the SecurID Ready
Partner Program," said Scott Schnell, Senior Vice President of
Marketing for Security Dynamics. "Eicon's ISDN server cards have
completed the certification process and are fully compatible with
our market leading ACE/Server and SecurID authentication
technologies, joining many leading technology vendors that support
our strong, two-factor authentication solution." About the DIVA Server BRI
Eicon Technology's DIVA Server BRI is a high-performance, active
PC-based server card for the small office that provides both
digital and analog connectivity over the ISDN line, using
Microsoft BackOffice(R) Small Business Server or Windows NT. The
DIVA Server BRI's on-board Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) allow
one server to support communications with ISDN devices, analog
modems, fax machines, and GSM-compatible mobile phones. A mix of
any two call types can be supported simultaneously, making the
DIVA Server BRI perfect for telecommuting, remote LAN access, or
any digital/analog application with a small user base.
About the DIVA Server PRI
Eicon Technology's DIVA Server PRI is a powerful active card, that
offers high-speed PRI ISDN connectivity to corporations with a
large number of remote users. On-board DSPs enable a single
Windows NT server to support a mix of calls from ISDN modems,
analog modems, fax machines and GSM-compatible mobile phones
without the need for separate hardware. Eicon Technology Corporation
Eicon Technology Corporation is a worldwide provider of remote
access products for personal computers. The Company develops,
markets and supports hardware and software products for connecting
network servers and desktop and notebook PCs to corporate
networks, host computers and the Internet. Its products are sold
in more than 70 countries through a network of certified channel
partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers. Eicon Technology
shares are traded on the Montreal Exchange and Toronto Stock
Exchange under the symbol "EIC." Information about Eicon and its
products is available at eicon.com.
DIVA is a trademark of Eicon Technology Corporation. Microsoft,
Windows NT and BackOffice are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
countries. SecurID and ACE/Server are registered trademarks of
Security Dynamics Technologies, Inc. |
