Clearview Software International Responds to Market Demands for Security of Information with its Application Driver Solution for Legacy Applications.Business/Technology Editors AMHERST, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2002 Clearview's Application Driver(TM) Platform enables access to fully functional applications across the network and through the Internet by creating a Single Consolidated User Interface Server Clearview Software International, Inc., innovators in providing tools for windows and web-enabling mission critical applications today announced general availability of its Application Driver(TM) Platform, known as Co*STAR(1). The release of Co*STAR Version 2.4, now includes support for Secure Shell (SSH (Secure SHell) A security protocol for logging into a remote server. SSH provides an encrypted session for transferring files and executing server programs. Also serving as a secure client/server connection for applications such as database access and e-mail, SSH supports a 1) connections. SSH provides strong authentication and secure communications over insecure channels. Clearview licenses this technology from RSA Security RSA, The Security Division of EMC Corporation, is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, and maintains offices in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Singapore, India, and Japan. RSA organizes the annual RSA conference. Inc. (Nasdaq: RSAS RSAS RSA Security, Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) RSAS Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences RSAS RAND Strategy Assessment System RSAS Reactor Safety Assessment System ) and has also been granted an export license for distributing software containing strong encryption An encryption method that uses a very large number as its cryptographic key. The larger the key, the longer it takes to unlawfully break the code. Today, 256 bits is considered strong encryption. As computers become faster, the length of the key must be increased. outside of the U.S. Users, Integrators and VARs all agree having RSA (1) (Rural Service Area) See MSA. (2) (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) A highly secure cryptography method by RSA Security, Inc., Bedford, MA (www.rsa.com), a division of EMC Corporation since 2006. It uses a two-part key. BSAFE(R) encryption software Encryption software is software whose main task is encryption and decryption of data, usually in the form of files on hard drives and removable media, email messages, or in the form of packets sent over computer networks. embedded in an application helps ensure information security and secure access control in a multi-platform, multi-location environment. Clearview's Application Driver(TM) Platform tools and web-based components empower developers to take a highly flexible and extensible approach to Windows or web-enabling their most critical applications, without changing source code or logic or sacrificing the intelligence and security of mission critical applications. With the introduction of Clearview's Application Driver(TM) Platform tool, mission critical application's can be seamless and securely delivered on a PC or in a thin client, browser-based mode utilizing the latest Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R) Server 4.0, Windows 2000(R) Terminal Server 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. (R) environments. "Information security has become an issue of great concern," said Richard Lowney, President at Clearview. "Delivering applications quickly, inexpensively, and securely over the Internet as well as through internal corporate networks is a strategic mission of today's corporate leaders. Security is essential to this vision and the addition of SSH1 into our Application Driver(TM) Platform tool Co*STAR is a key milestone in meeting the needs of its customer base. Clearview chose to use RSA BSAFE security software, because it is widely accepted in the corporate and developer communities as the premier cryptographic standard." Mr. Lowney additionally stated, "Even legislators, with their heightened concern for privacy, are implementing e-government initiatives and industry specific legislation such as 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, (i.e. Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act There are a number of piece of legislation known as the Accountability Act:
Availability Co*STAR, Version 2.4 and Co*STAR for the Web are available now and can be installed on any Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 server. Client PC's may use any 32-bit Windows platform. As with all Clearview Software releases, Version 2.4 is fully backward compatible Refers to hardware or software that is compatible with earlier versions of the product. Also called "downward compatible." Contrast with forward compatible. backward compatible - backward compatibility . About RSA Security RSA Security (Nasdaq: RSAS), the most trusted name in e-security(TM), helps organizations build secure, trusted foundations for e-business through its RSA SecurID(R) two-factor authentication The use of two independent mechanisms for authentication; for example, requiring a smart card and a password. The combination is less likely to allow abuse than either component alone. See authentication. , RSA ClearTrust(R) authorization, RSA BSAFE encryption and RSA Keon(R) digital certificate management systems. With more than a billion RSA BSAFE-enabled applications in use worldwide, more than ten million RSA SecurID authentication users and almost 20 years of industry experience, RSA Security has the proven leadership and innovative technology to address the changing security needs of e-business and bring trust to the new online economy. About Clearview Software International, Inc. Founded in 1992, Clearview Software International develops and markets a dynamic and secure Application Driver(TM) platform for enabling and delivering fully functional, mission critical applications across the network and through the Internet. The platform's architecture provides users with a standard, Windows-based interface designed to be implemented as a natural extension of a firm's critical application infrastructure, thereby leveraging inherent business rules and business logic. The Company has developed its technology platform by providing open standards based connectivity to existing packaged and custom applications and tools. IT Administrators can deploy a single Windows(R) application to internal, remote or external users with scalability, security and mission critical reliability while leveraging a company's significant investment in technology and skilled resources. This approach reduces both capital and on-going operational costs associated with desktop administration. The power of the RSA Encryption that is embedded into the Clearview Platform ensures application security. Based in Amherst, New Hampshire Amherst is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA. The population was 10,769 at the 2000 census. Amherst is home to Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary, Hodgman State Forest and Baboosic Lake. , Clearview's strategic direction comes from a "world class" group of industry executives. All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (1) Note to Editors: The product name Co*STAR has an asterisk (*) between Co and STAR that may not appear in some database systems. |
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