Courion Selected as Finalist for Network Computing Well-Connected Awards; Company a Finalist in Identity Management Category.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2004 Courion(R) Corporation, a leading provider of self-service identity management solutions, today announced that it has been selected as a finalist for Network Computing's 10th Annual Well-Connected Awards in the Identity Management Solutions category. Network Computing's Well-Connected Awards honor the year's outstanding technology products and services. They represent the very best products and services the technology industry has to offer in networking. They are chosen by Network Computing's technology editors from the hundreds of products that have been tested and evaluated in the publication's Real-World Labs in the previous year. Each spring, the editors choose the best products available in multiple categories across several core markets. Courion Identity Management Suite(TM) (IMS (1) See IP Multimedia Subsystem. (2) (Information Management System) An early IBM hierarchical DBMS for IBM mainframes. IMS was widely implemented throughout the 1970s under MVS and continues to be used under z/OS. ) was reviewed in the October 30, 2003 issue of Network Computing Storing and/or running applications in servers in a network. See cloud computing and network computer. in the article, "Review: Identity Crisis" by Lori MacVittie. The review was also posted on Security Pipeline at http://www.nwc.securitypipeline.com/howto/show Article.jhtml;jsessionid=UZ5EAYUVZRVX4QSNDBCCKHY?articleId=15306125& printableArticle=true. In the article, IMS was praised for its ease of use and ability to leverage existing heterogeneous IT infrastructures to achieve results immediately without having to create a customized infrastructure to automate identity management functions such as user provisioning The ability for customers to change voice and data services from their carriers online without having to place the order with a human representative. Web-based user provisioning lets you add and delete services and features from your browser. See automated provisioning. and password management. "We are excited to be selected as a finalist for these prestigious awards," said Chris Zannetos, 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. , Courion. "It's encouraging to see that a thorough testing lab as Network Computing recognizes the importance of a vendor-neutral approach to help customers manage identity management policies and processes in truly heterogeneous environments, leveraging the existing infrastructure to deliver more immediate results." Winners of this year's Well-Connected Awards will be announced in Network Computing's first issue in May. About Courion Courion Corporation is a leading provider of self-service identity management solutions that help enterprises drive operational efficiency by securely automating routine, manual processes. Courion's Identity Management Suite, anchored by its AccountCourier(R) user provisioning and PasswordCourier(R) password management product lines, leverages existing infrastructure and integrates disparate workflows within the enterprise to optimize user productivity, strengthen security, reduce costs and ensure efficient regulatory compliance and reporting. Over 200 enterprises including more than 50 FORTUNE 500 customers rely on Courion's solutions to streamline identity management operations. These include industry leaders such as American Electric Power American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) is a major investor-owner electric utility in various parts of the United States. It is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. It serves parts of 11 states, and is currently the largest electricity generating utility in the United States. , The Boeing Company, Children's Hospital Boston Children's Hospital Boston is a children's hospital located in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area of Boston, Massachusetts. Located at 300 Longwood Avenue, Children's is adjacent both to its teaching affiliate, Harvard Medical School, and to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. , Fannie Mae Fannie Mae: see Federal National Mortgage Association. , GE, Office Depot Office Depot (NYSE: ODP) is one of the world's leading suppliers of office products and services. The Company's selection of brand name office supplies includes business machines, computers, computer software and office furniture, while its business services encompass copying, , SunTrust Banks SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE: STI) is an American bank holding company. The largest subsidiary is SunTrust Bank. It had $182.2 billion in assets as of December 31, 2006. , government institutions such as the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Census Bureau Noun 1. Census Bureau - the bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States Bureau of the Census , and large not-for-profit organizations such as Kaiser Permanente. For more information, contact Courion's headquarters in Framingham, MA, USA at 508-879-8400 or visit www.courion.com. Courion, AccountCourier and PasswordCourier are registered trademarks of Courion Corporation. 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