3GI Exhibits New Authentication Software at COMDEX.Business Editors/High Tech Writers COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall 2000 SPRINGFIELD, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2000 Strategic Relationship with Microsoft Featured at World's Largest Computer Tradeshow 3-G International, Inc. (3GI), a provider of market-leading authentication software and services, announced today it will showcase its next generation of Passage(TM) enterprise and Web security solutions at Fall COMDEX, November 13-17 in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. . 3GI solutions leverage cutting edge access technologies such as smart cards Example of widely used contactless smart cards are Hong Kong's Octopus card, Paris' Calypso/Navigo card and Lisbon' LisboaViva card, which predate the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The following tables list smart cards used for public transportation and other electronic purse applications. and biometrics to ensure the security, integrity and management of digital identities for businesses and consumers. 3GI will be featured at the Microsoft Partner Pavilion, in booth No. 209, at the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. . This will be the first time Microsoft has created a dedicated area specifically for smart card vendors at COMDEX, and will be the second year 3GI has joined Microsoft at the show to promote the use of Windows Powered secure access technologies. "We are extremely pleased that Microsoft has again asked 3GI to exhibit at COMDEX," said Thomas Gregg, 3GI President. "This furthers our strategic relationship with Microsoft, and emphasizes our company's dedication to supporting Windows for Smart Cards - especially as 3GI prepares to release our next round of secure authentication See authentication token and SecurID card. products and services." 3GI announced in June a strategic relationship with Microsoft to deliver to business customers network and Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. products which feature Microsoft's Windows for Smart Cards. 3GI also announced the release of software development tools designed to streamline the creation of applications for Windows for Smart Cards, and to achieve interoperability when using Windows for Smart Cards loaded with digital certificates in different browser environments. To promote industry adoption of this emerging technology, 3GI has offered its Windows for Smart Card development tools for free on the 3GI website. COMDEX/Fall 2000 is the largest gathering of technology vendors in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , with more than 2,300 exhibitors and more than 200,000 attendees. About 3GI 3GI provides leading authentication software and services to secure E-business. 3GI's authentication solutions leverage cutting edge access technologies such as smart cards and biometrics to ensure the security, integrity and management of digital identities for businesses and consumers. Founded in 1991, 3GI has been named one of the fastest growing technology companies in the Deloitte and Touche Technology Fast 500 survey for the past four years, and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Thomas Gregg earned the 1999 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The company boasts an impressive customer and partner list, including Microsoft, Schlumberger and more. To learn more, visit www.3GI.com. |
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