11 November, 2003
category: Biometrics, Contactless, Corporate, Digital ID
ActivCard Identity Management System(tm) (AIMS) Enterprise Version 3.5 Minimizes the Time and Cost of Issuing and Maintaining Trusted Digital Identities with Enhanced Interoperability for Microsoft(r) Environments
FREMONT, CALIFORNIA – November 11, 2003 – ActivCard(r) (NASDAQ: ACTI), a
leading global provider of Secure Digital Identity and Authentication
solutions for secure remote access, secure single sign-on and digital ID
cards, today unveiled the most sophisticated version of the ActivCard
Identity Management System( (AIMS). AIMS Enterprise version 3.5 software
minimizes the time and costs associated with deploying and maintaining
trusted digital identities. AIMS Enterprise is the ideal solution for
provisioning multi-function smart cards including the data, applets, PKI
certificates and other credentials associated with each card throughout its
lifecycle. ActivCard offers the only comprehensive solution on the market
that allows organizations to issue and manage trusted multi-application
identity cards for securing and simplifying access to networks, applications
and services – no matter where the users are.
CTOs, CIOs and IT professionals are becoming increasingly aware of the
expense and security risks associated with managing a proliferation of
username/password credentials and the ongoing cost of leased tokens assigned
to each user. A single multi-function smart card can securely store PKI
certificates for digital signatures and secure email, biometric and
demographic data, one-time-passwords, as well as card applets for a variety
of uses. AIMS Enterprise streamlines the transition to smart card-based
digital IDs by consolidating those credentials into a single enterprise user
ID card.
“Today, organizations are charged with locking down their businesses for the
highest levels of security, while achieving a balance of empowering their
employees with the freedom to access information from any place, at any
time,” said George Garrick, CEO of ActivCard. “This new version of AIMS
Enterprise makes it easier than ever for an organization to move to smart
cards that protect the enterprise’s digital assets, while increasing the
productivity of its people.”
AIMS Enterprise provides all of the necessary functionality required to
issue and maintain smart cards throughout their lifecycle, including but not
limited to: smart card enrollment and issuance, post-issuance updates and
help desk, auditing, reporting, key management, and user self-service
support tools. The advanced card management system from ActivCard automates
the processes for issuing and revoking permanent and replacement cards,
including all credentials associated with the cardholder. AIMS Enterprise
enhances and supports the widest wide range of directories, certificate
authorities, smart cards and databases on the market.
AIMS Enterprise is a key component in ActivCard’s Corporate Access Card(tm)
(CAC) solution for achieving a proven return on investment by consolidating
credentials and improving IT security. By centralizing digital identity
management with a smart card-based access system, the enterprise can use a
single device for both network security and physical security resulting in
lower hardware and support cost than those disparate systems running
separately. A single Corporate Access Card can be used for photo ID,
building access, and computer and network security applications.
“There are signs of growing interest in corporate enterprises about using
smart cards as part of an overall identity infrastructure and management
solution. With any broad-based solution that might entail the cards, a
management lifecycle capability is essential. In fact, such projects won’t
be successful without them. Providers that can deliver effective card
management solutions in pursuit of an overall identity management strategy
will find success as smart cards emerge within the enterprise,” said Earl
Perkins, a Vice President of Security & Risk Strategies at META Group, Inc.
AIMS Enterprise 3.5 Improvements
AIMS Enterprise 3.5 reflects the aggressive improvements made to ActivCard’s
existing Digital Identity and Authentication solutions and features the most
advanced security capabilities available to enterprise-class customers.
These include:
- Enhanced interoperability for Microsoft(r) Environments including support
for the Microsoft Windows(r) Server 2003 Certificate Server, Active
Directory(r) and Microsoft SQL Server - Unique Self-Service Wizard to handle common support issues and card
updates - Automated Key Escrow and Recovery capabilities to streamline the issuance
of replacement cards - Post-Issuance addition of PKI certificates and applets – providing a
future-proof solution - Integration APIs to enable development of automated processes and
synchronization with external systems such as building access and
provisioning systems - On-Card Key Generation for the creation of secure digital signature keys
- Improved user interface for administrators, security officers and end
users - Improved set-up and configuration utilities for faster deployment
- Improved ActivPack(tm) interoperability to ease secure remote access
administrationAIMS Enterprise version 3.5 is available to customers immediately. For more
information, call 1-800-529-949 or 1-510-574-0100. E-mail:
[email protected].
About ActivCard
ActivCard, www.activcard.com, is a leading global provider of Secure Digital
Identity and Authentication software for secure remote access, secure
sign-on and digital ID card solutions. Our scalable IDM and strong
authentication solutions are trusted by organizations – from enterprise to
governments around the world. ActivCard solutions deliver 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 fluctuations in operating results, our history of
losses, the concentration of our customer base, our reliance on strategic
relationships, acquisitions and managing our future growth, 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 Annual Report on form 10K filed on March
31, 2003, and under the caption “Risks Related to Our Business” in our
Quarterly Report on Form 10Q filed on August 14, 2003. 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.
ActivCard is a registered trademark and ActivCard Identity Management
System, ActivPack, Corporate Access Card, and Return on Identity are
trademarks of ActivCard in the United States and/or other countries. Active
Directory, Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the
United States and/or other countries.
CONTACTS
ActivCard Corporate
Julie White
Tel: +1 (510) 574 1708
[email protected]
The Merritt Group
Tom Rice
Tel: +1 (703) 556-6821
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Consort PR
Tony Bovill
+44 1344 626171
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