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I/O Software releases new version of SecureSuite XS to partners
I/O Software has released SecureSuite™ XS version 4.2 to its channel partners. SecureSuite™ XS is a modular and flexible software package that dramatically improves IT security and user convenience via multi-factor strong authentication, using multiple biometric and token technologies.

SecureSuite™ XS version 4.2 replaces passwords with stronger and more convenient forms of authentication, and adds a number of important features, administrative tools, and applications that have been requested by I/O Software's partners and target markets.

"We have managed to improve upon an already great product," said Tas Dienes, COO of I/O Software Inc. "The new version adds important functionality such as support for VPNs and automated deployment. These features are required to succeed in today's demanding market."

SecureSuite™ XS Workstation can be deployed as a stand-alone workstation product or in a client/server environment, using Active Directory. The new Domain Account Profile (DAP) feature will let users leverage strong and convenient authentication on domains without SecureSuite XS Server installed.

System integrators, reseller and end-users are free to choose from more than twenty devices and technologies including biometrics (face, fingerprint, iris, signature, and voice), USB tokens, and smart cards that are supported by SecureSuite XS.

Support modules for the following devices are currently available for SecureSuite XS version 4.2 as downloads:

	Authentec - AF-S2; AES400; AES3500
	BioThentica - SentryScan 2500; SentryScan 3000; FS-1000
	Ethentica Security First Corp - USB2500; MS 3000
	Fellowes - Secure Touch Optical Mouse
	Key Source International - 1450/ASC; 1457/ADR
	Panasonic - Authenticam BM-ET100US
	Rainbow Technologies - iKey 1008; iKey 1032
	SecuGen - Hamster USB; Hamster Parallel; Mouse USB
	Silex - Digitus FIC-200
	Sony - FIU-600; FIU-710; FIU-900
	Targus - Defcon Authenticator USB; Defcon Authenticator USB
	Veridicom - 5th Sense USB; 5th Sense Parallel;5th Sense PCMCIA
	Zvetco - Verifi USB; Verifi Keyboard

Multiple major manufacturers and independent hardware vendors (IHVs) will be bundling the new software with their device to offer a flexible and strong solution. The SecureSuite™ XS Server product supports Windows 2000 Server and the recently released Windows Server 2003. The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), support for automated deployment, and more detailed event reporting are new and powerful features that will make it easy to install and maintain a secure network using SecureSuite™ XS Server.

The latest version of SecureSuite XS Workstation and SecureSuite XS Server will be available to end-users through multiple channels, including I/O Software certified distributors, resellers and system integrators, retailers, and via online merchants.

To learn more about SecureSuite XS please visit I/O Software's web site. For corporate clients please contact our sales team .

I/O Software expands reseller channel
I/O Software IOS is currently expanding its channel partner program with new partners in North and South America as well as Asia.

Most of IOS' new partners such as Netmarks, eCorporation Global, and Practical Solutions, are leading distributors, resellers and integrators in their respective regions, with years of experience in computing, systems integration and security products. The new partners will market IOS' software products, and will provide IOS with a substantial presence in the different regional markets.

The initiative is expanding an already successful partner program that gives channel partners the ability to sell the industry's leading SecureSuite XS and SecureTec products directly. It provides resellers and integrators with preferred access to a wide range of authentication technologies, and it provides powerful tools to integrate advanced authentication into any existing or future product offering.

"The existing partnerships with top device vendors enables IOS to connect distributors and resellers to the widest range of leading-edge solutions available in the market today" says Barbara Polk, Director of Channel Sales, "and it provides channel partners with the flexible solutions they need in order to be competitive."

Incorporating Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), biometrics, and Match On Card technology, Schlumberger won Best Biometric Solution for its DeXa.Badge SAS at the Secure Computing (SC) Magazine Awards in April 2003.

DeXa.Badge, part of the Schlumberger DeXa* Suite of IT infrastructure services, is an identity management solution in a single credit card-sized device used by employees for both physical and logical access to buildings, networks, e-mail and encrypted files, wherever they are working or traveling. DeXa.Badge SAS supports multiple authentication mechanisms, including biometrics, applied via authentication policies based on individuals, groups, applications, realms, channels or entry points, to different services and applications.

"We continue to meet the challenge of providing increasingly strong means of efficiently protecting corporate data and networks so our customers can conduct critical business operations in a secure environment," commented Mauricio Arboleda, vice president, Information Security, SchlumbergerSema. "DeXa.Badge SAS, incorporating I/O Software's technology, provides an extensible architecture to deploy different biometric technologies for multi-factor authentication in conjunction with other existing authentication schemes."

DeXa.Badge SAS builds on I/O Software's flexible SecureSuite XS Authentication Platform technology and offers DeXa.Badge SAS clients a broad choice of biometric technologies.

For more information on SecureSuite XS and DeXa.Badge.SAS please contact our sales team .

I/O Software beefs up online technical support
With the rapidly growing installation base, I/O Software has expanded its convenient and quick online support options. The goal is to address support issues and questions from customers as quickly and efficiently as possible. If the necessary answers are not available online IOS of course continues to provide live professional phone support.

IOS now offers the following support options to its partners and end-users:

For more information on the different support options please contact our support team .

Upcoming Industry Events:
Information Security World Australia 2003, Melbourne Australia, September 2-4, 2003
BiometricsWorld, Birmingham, England, September 4-5, 2003
CardTech/SecureTech ID2003, Arlington, VA, September 8-10, 2003
ASIS International 2003, New Orleans, LA
National Summit on Security, Washington DC, October 1-3, 2003
Digital ID World, Denver, CO, October 15-17, 2003
Fall 2003 Biometric Summit, Las Vegas NV, October 15-17, 2003
Biometrics 2003, London, UK, October 29-31, 2003

IOS releases SecureSuite XS version 4.2
The latest version includes support for VPN/EAP, automated deployment, 'domain account profile' DAP for strong authentication to a domain with SecureSuite XS installed, as well as other powerful features.

IOS expands channel partner program.
New partners around the world sign up for IOS' channel partner program and expand the reach and local support for IOS products.

IOS teams up with Schlumberger.
SchlumbergerSema and I/O Software have entered into an alliance and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) licensing agreement.

IOS beefs up online technical support.
I/O Software has expanded its convenient and quick online support options. Features now include direct software download and interactive support.