CopyTele Unveils Digital Hardware Encryption Solution.Business Editors/Technology Writers MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2000 CopyTele's Cryptele DSS-1000 for Securing Voice, E-Mail, Computer Files and Data Transfers; Includes CopyTele Virus Control Feature CopyTele, Inc. (Nasdaq:COPY), a developer and provider of multi-functional telecommunications and encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. products, today announced the release of its digital hardware encryption solution, the Cryptele(tm) DSS-1000. Continuing CopyTele's family of encryption products under the brand name "Cryptele," the DSS-1000 provides 128-bit encryption capability to secure voice, e-mail, computer file and data transfer and provides virus protection by encrypting e-mail directories. "CopyTele's DSS-1000 is available with either the high-grade strength of the, CITADEL(tm) CCX (Cisco Compatible EXtensions) Specifications for makers of 802.11 wireless LAN chips for ensuring compliance with Cisco's proprietary wireless LAN protocols. For example, Cisco's LEAP and EAP-FAST are part of CCX. See EAP. developed by 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. , or the highly regarded Triple DES See DES. (cryptography) triple DES - A product cipher which, like DES, operates on 64-bit data blocks. There are several forms, each of which uses the DES cipher 3 times. Some forms use two 56-bit keys, some use three. The DES "modes of operation" may also be used with triple-DES. digital cryptographic cryp·tog·ra·phy n. 1. The process or skill of communicating in or deciphering secret writings or ciphers. 2. Secret writing. cryp algorithm," said Frank W. Trischetta, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for CopyTele. "It is a valued addition to our product line," added Trischetta. "The DSS-1000's digital compatibility means that we can offer a total encryption solution for any phone system at an affordable price." Priced at under $1000 per unit, the DSS-1000 is inter-operative with CopyTele's existing hardware encryption solutions, including the USS-900. CopyTele's USS-900 allows secure simultaneous voice communication and file transfer. It is the first high-grade, hardware based encryption product to combine in a single device the capability to encrypt See encryption. voice, fax, e-mail attachments A file that rides along with an e-mail message. The attached file can be of any type. E-mail programs make it easy to attach a file. For example, in Eudora, all you do is select Attach from the Message menu, browse through the folder hierarchy to find the file you want and then double and data file transfer over ordinary telephone lines or satellite communication terminals, as well as, to secure computer-stored files and provide virus protection by encrypting e-mail directories. CopyTele has introduced its products to commercial, military and government end users via its direct sales team as well as a network of integrators, value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. (VARs) and dealers. Additional information on the USS-900 and other CopyTele products is available via the Internet: www.copytele.com. "CopyTele" and "Cryptele" are trademarks of CopyTele, Inc. "Citadel CCX" is a trademark of Harris Corporation. Forward -Looking Statements: Statements that are not historical fact may be considered forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. (as defined in 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) that involve risks and uncertainties. Consequently, actual events or results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by those set forth in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, our ability to successfully market the USS-900 and our other encryption products; our continuing ability to purchase the Citadel(TM) CCX encryption chip from Harris for use in the USS-900 and our other encryption products; our production capabilities and those of our suppliers as required for the production of the USS-900 and our other encryption products; long-term product performance and the capability of our dealers and distributors to adequately service our products; our ability to maintain an acceptable pricing level to end-users for our products; the ability of suppliers to meet our requirements and schedule; our ability to successfully develop our new products under development, particularly our new encryption products; the possible development of competitive products that could render our products obsolete or unmarketable; and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, unanticipated events, or otherwise. |
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