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Avatier Teams Up With Macnica Networks as Exclusive Reseller in Japan; Distributor to Begin Offering Avatier's Identity Management Solution to Help Mid to Large Size Corporations Achieve Compliance.


SAN RAMON San Ramon (Spanish for "Saint Raymond") may refer to one of the following places:

Argentina
  • San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, a city
Costa Rica
  • San Ramón, Costa Rica, the municipality of San Ramón
, Calif. -- Avatier Corporation today announced Macnica Networks, Corp. as the exclusive Japanese reseller of Avatier's Identity Management Suite (AIMS). Macnica, a leading distributor and integrator of computer and communications equipment, will be offering AIMS to mid-to-large sized Japanese corporations to help them improve security and achieve compliance.

Through Macnica, Japanese corporations facing compliance and security mandates will have access to Avatier's proven, best in class identity management solution. AIMS was designed to comply with requirements of legislation, such as Sarbanes-Oxley, by helping streamline account provisioning activities with centralized user administration, the ability to set password guidelines, password synchronization Password synchronization is defined as any process or technology that helps users to maintain a single password that is subject to a single security policy, and changes on a single schedule across multiple systems. , single sign on capabilities, and user de-provisioning.

The Japanese Personal Information Protection Act and the country's version of Sarbanes-Oxley, expected to take place as early as 2008, will require that Japanese companies This is a list of companies from Japan. Note that 株式会社 can be (and frequently is) read both kabushiki kaisha and kabushiki gaisha (with or without a hyphen). See that article for more details.  adhere to adhere to
verb 1. follow, keep, maintain, respect, observe, be true, fulfil, obey, heed, keep to, abide by, be loyal, mind, be constant, be faithful

2.
 a strict reporting and record keeping process, in an effort to strengthen corporate governance Corporate Governance

The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy, and rule of law.
 and investor confidence.

"Avatier Corporation has shown it is dedicated to building strategic relationships that help meet Japanese customers' needs," said Kiyoshi Nakashima, president of Macnica Networks Corp. "Working with Avatier will ensure that we can provide our Japanese customers with the product, expertise and services that will help them reduce their TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI.  and meet regulatory compliance."

Poised to help companies with their security and compliance needs, AIMS is the only "no assembly required" identity management software that deploys in minutes, not months, and leverages an enterprise's existing infrastructure to help customers quickly realize compliance, security management and business goals.

"We're excited to partner with Macnica to provide Japanese organizations with a cost effective and easy to deploy solution that can help meet their security and compliance needs," said Avatier 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. , Nelson Cicchitto. "AIMS can help streamline everyday administrative tasks, thus assuring regulatory compliance, while also reducing IT costs and helping them to meet their business goals."

Through its relationship with Macnica, Avatier will also have an enhanced presence in the Asia Pacific region and further expand its role as a global provider that provides leading edge technology solutions through a diverse network of partners.

Additionally, setting the standard for international identity management, AIMS is the only identity management solution that fully supports the Japanese character A Japanese character may refer to:
  • Hiragana
  • Katakana
  • Kanji
See also Japanese writing system.
 set. From the client interface to help desk ticketing, logging, alerting, and reporting interfaces, AIMS can meet the needs of its Japanese customers through complete language functionality.

AIMS has been installed in more than 1,000 customers throughout the world, including research centers, universities, and financial institutions.

About Macnica Networks, Corp.

Macnica Networks Corp., is a leading distributor and integrator of computer and communications equipment in Japan with over 20 years of experience in product localization Customizing software and documentation for a particular country. It includes the translation of menus and messages into the native spoken language as well as changes in the user interface to accommodate different alphabets and culture. See internationalization and l10n. , sales, and technical support of computer network equipment. Macnica supplies a full line of leading network appliances, network software and telecom solutions to its customers, and consistently brings innovative new products to their portfolio. Macnica provides a high level of comprehensive technical support and educational programs to assist their customers with their applications. For more information, visit http://www.macnica.net/english/.

About Avatier

Avatier is a leading provider of Identity and Access Management software for organizations worldwide facing security exposure, compliance mandates and spiraling IT costs. Avatier's suite of proven software helps companies secure and streamline end-user access to enterprise resources, simplify administration, while reducing help desk calls and lowering IT costs. Thousands of ROI-focused customers worldwide, including BBC BBC
 in full British Broadcasting Corp.

Publicly financed broadcasting system in Britain. A private company at its founding in 1922, it was replaced by a public corporation under royal charter in 1927.
, Harris Corporation Harris Corporation NYSE: HRS is an international communications equipment company that produces wireless equipment, electronic systems, and both terrestrial and spaceborne antennas for use in the government, defense, and commercial sectors. , Rockwell Collins Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL) is a large United States-based international company headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, primarily providing aviation and information technology systems, solutions, and services to governmental agencies and aircraft manufacturers.  and Sprint Canada using Avatier's Identity Management Suite to reduce compliance deficiencies and gain centralized control over the identity management process. Avatier is headquartered in San Ramon, Calif. and can be reached at http://www.avatier.com or (925) 217-5170.
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