Cirond Ships AirPatrol Mobile 2004-05-25.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Wi-Fi PLANET Spring 2004 SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2004 Cirond Corporation (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :CROO) today announced the immediate availability of its new AirPatrol Mobile solution to meet the growing danger posed to all corporate computer networks by the creation of unauthorized wireless networks. AirPatrol Mobile is a $995, software-only solution that runs on any standard wirelessly-enabled Windows-based notebook or Tablet PC (1) A tablet computer environment from Microsoft that is based on an enhanced version of Windows XP. Designed to function more like a portable writing tablet than previous tablet-based computers, it includes handwriting recognition as well as the ability to retain handwritten words . It can be used to quickly, accurately and cost-effectively detect and locate unauthorized wireless access points and Ad-hoc networks (which can be created by users with wirelessly-equipped notebook or desktop computers who choose to share their wired network connection). "We are increasingly seeing corporate customers frustrated frus·trate tr.v. frus·trat·ed, frus·trat·ing, frus·trates 1. a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart: by growing number of wireless devices in their organization over which they have little or no control," said Cirond 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. and founder Nicholas Miller. "While wireless devices such as access points and wireless-equipped mobile computers can offer great convenience and productivity benefits, they also pose a significant security danger if there are no adequate tools in place to manage and secure them." He said that enterprises currently seek out and disconnect "rogue" (ie. unauthorized wireless access points) and rogue Ad-hoc networks using primitive "sniffing" tools that require network administrators to walk around their office buildings using signal strength readings to try and figure out the location of the offending wireless device. AirPatrol Mobile lets companies combat the wireless security threat today, by instantly detecting unauthorized wireless devices and actually showing exactly where they are right on a company's floor plan so the network administrator can take action immediately. AirPatrol Mobile runs on any wireless notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. , and is capable of locating rogue access points (1) A wireless access point (AP) installed by an employee without the consent of the IT department. Without the proper security configuration, users have exposed their company's network to the outside world. and ad-hoc users on all currently available wireless bands. AirPatrol Mobile is the first and only network security solution that can detect and locate rogue access points and ad-hoc users without requiring the installation of any sensors or other costly network infrastructure. AirPatrol Mobile can be ordered directly from the Cirond Web site at http://www.cirond.com or through authorized resellers. The shipment of AirPatrol Mobile is also being supported by an online and off-line advertising campaign which kicks off today with a full-page advertisement in the Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Morning daily newspaper. Established in 1881, it was purchased and incorporated in 1884 by Harrison Gray Otis (1837–1917) under The Times-Mirror Co. (the hyphen was later dropped from the name). with an invitation for corporations buy the product with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Cirond will also be demonstrating AirPatrol Mobile at the upcoming WiFi Planet Conference and Exposition in Baltimore from June 8 through 10. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 for Cirond Corporation Forward looking statements as set forth in this press release are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company's control and many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the price/performance requirements of customers, the ability to sell products incorporating the technology, the impact and pricing of competing technologies, the introduction of alternative technological solutions, and other risks detailed from time-to-time in Cirond's SEC filings and reports. About Cirond San Jose, California-based Cirond Corporation is dedicated to making 802.11-based wireless networks easier to install and work more effectively for corporations, small businesses, professionals and consumers. Cirond products include Winc Manager 2.0, pocketWinc (for use on Pocket PC-based handheld computers) and Winc 2.0 (designed for Windows 2000 and Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. ). Cirond products are available directly through the company's Web site at http://www.cirond.com or through its network of value added resellers See VAR. (company) value added reseller - (VAR, or "value added retailer") A company which sells something (e.g. computers) made by another company (an OEM) with extra components added (e.g. specialist software). . Cirond: Making wireless work. |
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