Addamark Technologies and Akonix Partner to Provide Instant Messaging Retention for Information Security Regulatory Compliance.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2004 Akonix L7 Enterprise Message Gateway Certified as Addamark Proven Addamark Technologies, the vanguard of a new Data Management system for regulatory compliance, and Akonix(R) Systems Inc., a leading developer of enterprise-wide, real-time communications management Communications management is the systematic planning, implementing, monitoring, and revision of all the channels of communication within an organization, and between organizations; it also includes the organization and dissemination of new communication directives connected with an software, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership. Through the agreement, customers of Akonix's L7 Enterprise instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or (IM) gateway can now leverage Addamark Omnisight(TM) for long-term data retention and analysis. Additionally, as part of the partnership, Akonix has been certified into the Addamark Proven program, which is designed for complementary technology providers that recognize the need for historical analysis and reporting to extend their value to customers. Akonix's L7 Enterprise provides a scalable solution for corporations to manage and secure employee use of instant messaging. L7 can detect IM activity and block unauthorized use, manage authorized users, ensure regulatory compliance and enforce corporate policies. In addition, use of L7 Enterprise allows companies to generate records of all IM traffic, as required by SEC regulations. Addamark Omnisight enables enterprises to meet information security regulatory compliance by collecting voluminous amounts of log data from disparate sources and retaining it through unique compression technology that allows for easy queries and access. The combination of Addamark Omnisight and L7 Enterprise provides customers with the ability to retain and review instant message traffic logs for months or years, while giving investigators and auditors additional capabilities to query IM traffic on demand, either alone or in conjunction with other application logs. Such capabilities are especially critical when companies are faced with specific regulatory or audit requirements for log collection and retention. "Retention and review of IM logs is critical to meeting a number of regulatory requirements and enabling productive use of IM in the enterprise," said Peter Shaw, 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. , Akonix. "Addamark Omnisight provides our customers with the ability to manage huge volumes of IM traffic logs and retain them for years, while keeping them accessible for analysis and investigation." "With the increasing importance of controlling and understanding IM activity, Akonix provides a critical solution for safe, secure and managed IM use in the enterprise," said Mark Searle, CEO, Addamark. "Through this partnership, customers will be able to manage the data generated over the long term in order to meet information security regulatory compliance." About Addamark Proven The Addamark Proven program is designed for technology providers who recognize the need for historical analysis and reporting to extend their value proposition and provide a comprehensive solution to customers. Addamark Proven reflects Addamark's objective to provide customers with legal guidance and technology solutions to meet stringent federal and state regulations for data collection, retention and review. Vendors in the program have been tested for compatibility with Addamark Omnisight to solve specific business challenges related to information security and regulatory compliance. Through the program, Addamark will join complementary solution providers to offer mutual customers the benefits of streamlined access to comprehensive solutions and increased customer support. About Addamark Addamark is the vanguard of a new Data Management system for the efficient collection, retention, and review of log data, the legal record underpinning for information security regulatory compliance. Addamark unlocks the business-critical information trapped in log data from a hidden, resource-intensive burden to a source of value and knowledge, required for meeting security-related regulations, particularly as defined by federal regulations such as FFIEC FFIEC Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council and NISPOM NISPOM National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual . Addamark is privately held and based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, please visit www.addamark.com. About Akonix Akonix Systems, Inc., is a leading provider of enterprise-class software solutions that help companies secure and manage the use of instant messaging (IM) and other real-time communications technologies. The company's offerings help organizations prevent unsanctioned use of both consumer IM and P2P See peer-to-peer and point-to-point. file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. , while providing security, management and control for authorized IM usage. Akonix's award-winning solutions address industry and government compliance requirements Compliance requirements are a series of directives established by United States Federal government agencies that summarize hundreds of Federal laws and regulations applicable to Federal assistance (also known as Federal aid or Federal funds). (SEC, NASD NASD See: National Association of Securities Dealers NASD See National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). , FERC FERC Federal Energy Regulatory Commission FERC FEMA Emergency Response Capability , HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, and Sarbanes-Oxley). Akonix's solutions are in use by more than 100 customers, with enterprise-wide deployments across a wide range of industries. Akonix is privately held and venture capital funded by Menlo Ventures, Mission Ventures, Palomar Ventures and Windward wind·ward adj. 1. Of or moving toward the quarter from which the wind blows. 2. Of or on the side exposed to the wind or to prevailing winds. adv. In a direction from which the wind blows; against the wind. Ventures. For more information and or to request a trial visit www.akonix.com. Addamark is a trademark of Addamark Technologies. |
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