COMPUTER ASSOCIATES BRINGS ORDER TO INTERNET CHAOS; Introduces CA-Unicenter/ICE: First Complete Solution For Securing And Managing Internet-Based Electronic Commerce; Bullet-Proofing The Net.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 1995--Making the Internet a trusted platform for business computing, Computer Associates today introduced CA-Unicenter/ICE, the first comprehensive solution for securing and managing electronic commerce. CA-Unicenter/ICE (Internet Commerce Enabled) bullet-proofs the Net. While the industry has focused on providing browsers, content authoring tools and application languages, CA is the first to manage the front-end, the back-end and the network in-between. "Everyone's polishing the faucet," said CA Chairman 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. Charles B. Wang. "We're providing the plumbing." Companies committed to exploiting the Internet and Intranet are currently hobbled by network and systems management limitations that create unacceptable business risks. CA-Unicenter/ICE minimizes corporate risk by preventing security breaches, and monitoring and managing all aspects of the Internet infrastructure. It is available standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. or as an integrated solution with Netscape Web server software. "As organizations move to transact An earlier e-commerce system for the Web from Open Market that included order capture and secure order fulfillment using credit cards, ecash and other payment systems. It included customer service and subscription administration capabilities as well as an integrated database for reporting commerce over the Internet, they are demanding tighter controls over the infrastructure," said Wang. "With today's introduction of CA-Unicenter/ICE, we are extending the benefits of CA-Unicenter's proven technology to provide sophisticated network and systems management for Web sites. The Internet will only realize its full commercial potential when it becomes as manageable and secure as corporate computing environments." "The advanced management features of CA-Unicenter/ICE will create new opportunities for our customers," said Steve West Steve West can refer to:
CA-Unicenter/ICE addresses the management needs of Web Servers and Web Clients by providing security, event management, help-desk, storage management, resource accounting and database monitoring. By fortifying the infrastructure management capabilities for both Internet and Intranet usage, organizations can seamlessly manage Net-enabled applications implementation. o Security--CA-Unicenter/ICE transcends firewall solutions by allowing server managers to secure, monitor and track Web users. Enhancements such as TCP/IP port A number assigned to user sessions and server applications in an IP network. The port number resides in the TCP or UDP header of the packet. See TCP/IP. Source Ports security and automated capture and auditing of security violations bring unprecedented discipline and organization to the untamed Web. o Monitoring--To improve Web reliability and availability, CA-Unicenter/ICE monitors HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. (Web) servers for errors and exceptional events. Through its advanced manager/agent technology, CA-Unicenter/ICE watches the system's vital signs for outages and performance problems. o Storage--CA-Unicenter/ICE manages large volumes of data typically associated with Web servers, reducing storage requirements by offloading non-critical files when the server becomes full. An intelligent restore capability automatically brings back a file when access is attempted. It even supports automated backup and recovery of data for disaster recovery. o Intranet Capabilities--CA-Unicenter/ICEensures reliable and secure service to Intranet customers. It manages the client configuration in a central database, allowing the help desk staff to more easily resolve problems. By keeping user systems current with other enterprise software, organizations minimize potential for errors and also lower management costs. CA-Unicenter/ICE provides a high degree of automation to Web management. It also provides complete auditing and reporting of data access, attempted security breaches, and security policy modifications. o Additional Features--CA-Unicenter/ICE provides automatic workload scheduling as well as software distribution to simplify system management. Integrated help-desk support helps WebMasters track and resolve system problems, improving service level management. In addition, the availability and performance of databases on Web servers can be monitored automatically. Availability CA-Unicenter/ICE can be licensed standalone or as an integrated package with Netscape Web server software. The integrated package exploits Netscape capabilities for conducting secure transactions, implementing public and private news servers, and establishing proxy server Also called a "proxy," it is a computer system or router that breaks the connection between sender and receiver. Functioning as a relay between client and server, proxy servers are used to help prevent an attacker from invading the private network. capabilities to isolate the Intranet from the Internet at large to improve performance. Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : CA), with headquarters in Islandia, NY, is the world leader in mission-critical business software. The company develops, licenses and supports more than 500 integrated products that include systems and database management, application development, manufacturing and financial applications. CA has 9,000 people in 130 offices in 36 countries and had revenue of $2.6 billion in its 1995 fiscal year. CA can be reached by visiting its homepage on the worldwide web (http://www.cai.com). -0- All referenced product names are trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Computer Associates International, Inc. Bob Gordon Bob Gordon may refer to:
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