Authentify Appoints Andrew Rolfe Vice President of Development; Emerging Provider of Internet Authentication Technology Expands Executive Management Team.Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2000 Authentify, Inc., an emerging provider of e-commerce e-commerce, commerce conducted over the Internet, most often via the World Wide Web. E-commerce can apply to purchases made through the Web or to business-to-business activities such as inventory transfers. security (e-security) software and services that confirm the identity of Web users, today announced the appointment of Andrew Rolfe Rolfe , John 1585-1622. English colonist in America and husband of Pocahontas. as Vice President of Development. Mr. Rolfe brings more than 20 years of software engineering, technical management and security experience to his role on Authentify's executive management team. Prior to joining Authentify, Mr. Rolfe was a Senior Vice President at Bank of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. , where he was responsible for designing and managing the architecture and development of Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the financial products for the bank's largest commercial customers. "Andy brings an outstanding track record of achievement in software development, and a great understanding of the e-security landscape to this strategic role at Authentify. We couldn't be more excited that he will be a part of our team," said Peter Tapling, President 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. of Authentify. "His proven ability to build world-class software will play a critical role in helping establish Authentify as an 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. industry leader." Prior to his position at Bank of America, Mr. Rolfe was employee number two at NetDox, Inc., a secure Internet document delivery service provider where he served as Vice President of Development, Senior Architect and Senior Designer. Mr. Rolfe has also held key technical and managerial positions at AT&T Bell Laboratories, and Odesta Systems Corporation, as well as having been an independent software consultant to the City of Chicago. "Internet security is the foundation for e-commerce, and I wanted to join a company positioned to be a leader in this space," said Mr. Rolfe. "Authentify has the opportunity to enable a whole new level of real-time 1. real-time - Describes an application which requires a program to respond to stimuli within some small upper limit of response time (typically milli- or microseconds). Process control at a chemical plant is the classic example. security for Internet commerce. This is an outstanding personal and professional opportunity for me, and I look forward to contributing to Authentify's success." About Authentify Authentify, Inc. enables businesses and individuals to establish trusted online relationships - in real time. The company's first product, Authentify/Register(TM), quickly and reliably authenticates a user's identity over the Internet. Authentify is privately held and based in Chicago, Illinois Illinois, river, United States Illinois, river, 273 mi (439 km) long, formed by the confluence of the Des Plaines and Kankakee rivers, NE Ill., and flowing SW to the Mississippi at Grafton, Ill. It is an important commercial and recreational waterway. . Visit us on the Web at http://www.authentify.com, or call 847/298-3638. (C)1999-2000 Authentify, Inc. Authentify, the Authentify logo, and Authentify/Register are trademarks of Authentify, Inc. All other product names, service marks, and trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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