Akonix L7 Enterprise to Support Microsoft ISA Server 2004; Integration Work to Help ISA Server 2004 Customers Deploy Advanced Policy and Security Features for Instant Messaging Traffic.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2004 Akonix Systems Inc., the leading developer of enterprise-wide, 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) management software, today announced plans to support Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. ) Server 2004 when it is available later this year. ISA Server 2004, currently available for public beta at http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/beta, is an advanced application layer firewall, VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. and Web cache solution that enables customers to easily maximize existing IT investments by improving network security and performance. Akonix plans to use the application-layer filtering capabilities of ISA Server 2004, currently in public beta, to direct all instant messaging traffic to Akonix's award-winning L7 Enterprise IM gateway. This is important because unmanaged public IM can expose enterprises and users to substantial security, legal and compliance issues. With L7 Enterprise, organizations can implement usage policies, content filtering, virus scanning, logging and compliance programs for all authorized IM users, ensuring safe, secure and productive use of IM. "Akonix L7 Enterprise will give ISA Server 2004 customers complete control over public IM as an extension of their existing ISA Server implementation," 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. of Akonix Systems. "This relationship demonstrates our commitment to supporting industry-leading firewalls like ISA Server 2004." "Organizations are recognizing that IM management should be an important consideration in their overall security and messaging infrastructure," said David Gardner, business development manager in the security business and technology unit at Microsoft Corp. "Akonix L7 Enterprise in tandem with ISA Server 2004 can help to deliver a compelling solution to address this issue." Akonix introduced firewall integration as a deployment methodology for IM management and currently provides similar integration between Akonix L7 Enterprise with Microsoft ISA Server 2000. Akonix is also an authorized ISV (Independent Software Vendor) A person or company that develops software. It implies an organization that specializes in software only and is not part of a computer systems or hardware manufacturer. for the MSN (1) (MicroSoft Network) A family of Internet-based services from Microsoft, which includes a search engine, e-mail (Hotmail), instant messaging (Windows Live Messaging) and a general-purpose portal with news, information and shopping (MSN Directory). Connect for Enterprises program and supports Microsoft Live Communications Server 2003. For information on Akonix, visit www.akonix.com. For more product or technical information on ISA Server integration, visit www.akonix.com/isaserver or e-mail isaserver@akonix.com. About Akonix Systems 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, while providing security, management and control for authorized IM usage. Akonix's award-winning solutions address industry and government compliance requirements (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 Ventures. For more information and/or to request a trial, visit www.akonix.com. Akonix is a registered trademark of Akonix Systems Inc. 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