CrossCert and Phoenix Technologies to `Go Live' in Korea with Next Generation `Device Authority' E-Security Services.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 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)--June 27, 2001 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:PTEC PTEC Pinellas Technical Education Centers (Clearwater, FL) PTEC Pharmacy Technician Educators Council PTEC Psychiatric Technician PTEC Plastics Technical Evaluation Center PTEC Page Table Edit Control ) U.S. Authorities Approve Export of Pioneering 2-Level Authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. Model Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:PTEC), the global leader in system software products for connected digital devices, today announced that CrossCert, a leading Asian provider of e-security services, will be going live in the Korean market with next generation Device Authority Services based on the Phoenix FirstAuthority(TM) platform. "CrossCert is excited about the launch of our next generation device authority services into the Korean e-security market. Our partnership with Phoenix Technologies to deliver the Phoenix FirstAuthority Trusted Device Infrastructure(TM) means that the Korean marketplace will be among the pioneers in the new 2-level authentication technologies," said Dr. Richard Sinn, President & 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. of CrossCert. "We are excited about partnering with a recognized leader in trust services for the Korean market," said Kendall S Ken·dall , Edward Calvin 1886-1972. American biochemist. He shared a 1950 Nobel Prize for discoveries concerning the hormones of the adrenal cortex. . Larsen, Senior Vice-President and General Manager of PhoenixNet, the security division of Phoenix. "We are pleased the U.S. Government has approved our export license for our new FirstAuthority security model and look forward to rolling out the FirstAuthority model in many regional markets around the world," Larsen added. The Phoenix FirstAuthority Trusted Device Infrastructure architected by the world's leader in BIOS, is a breakthrough solution to provide a lower cost, easy to manage, and exponentially ex·po·nen·tial adj. 1. Of or relating to an exponent. 2. Mathematics a. Containing, involving, or expressed as an exponent. b. more secure way to communicate and 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 business for all types of connected devices-PCs, notebooks, servers, Internet appliances Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. , and wireless handheld devices. Phoenix's FirstAuthority solution builds on four components: -- Cryptographic engines built into devices by OEM Manufacturers that provide "Security@theCore" to uniquely secure the device through Phoenix FirstWare StrongROM and StrongClient. -- Applications such as eMail, data bases, network access (login, VPN, RAS) and electronic wallets will be further secured by software developers utilizing Phoenix's FirstAuthority SDK (Software Developer Kit). Phoenix's DeviceConnect is the first application that is being offered and strongly authenticates Checkpoint's VPN-1 product. -- A Global Service Network of "Trusted Device Authorities" based in Internet Data Centers, manage the secured devices in much the same way as companies like Verisign manage Digital Certificates. -- A Global Channel of Certified Partners including Distributors, Managed Service Providers, and Security Resellers will bring FirstAuthority solutions directly to our worldwide customers. Phoenix FirstAuthority Trusted Device Infrastructure and POST 2.0 Initiative are enabling the next-generation security management capabilities that add significant value to today's existing e-business security strategies. About Phoenix Phoenix is the global leader in "platformware," system-enabling software products for PCs and connected digital devices in the Age of Digital Convergence In the days of the first computers, transaction and company data were the first types of information digitized. Then came text, opening the world to word processing, followed by audio CDs and finally video. . The company's BIOS and BIOSplus(TM) platformware is used by more than 800 customers worldwide and is designed into millions of industry standard desktop, notebook and server PCs sold annually. Phoenix Technologies' FirstWare(TM) family of products provides an innovative new way to reduce manufacturing and support costs for OEMs and Resellers while providing value for the end-user through "instant-on" applications. In the Information Appliance See Internet appliance. (hardware) Information Appliance - (IA) A consumer device that performs only a few targeted tasks and is controlled by a simple touch-screen interface or push buttons on the device's enclosure. market segment, Phoenix Technologies' FirstView(TM) family delivers an easy-to-implement, low cost/high value architecture that enables "instant-on" internet access See how to access the Internet. and browsing capability for devices such as Internet TV (1) Watching TV programs on or from the Internet. There are countless video clips available on Web sites for streaming as well as subscription services that offer TV programs and movies for downloading. , interactive screen phones, and handheld appliances. In the area of device security, Phoenix Technologies' FirstAuthority(TM) Trusted Device Infrastructure enables next generation `device authority' security products and services designed from the ground up to deliver a higher level of trust to both devices and device-aware e-business applications. Our customers and partners have come to rely on Phoenix@theCore for their new product and digital initiatives based on our proven track record. For more information about Phoenix Technologies, visit our website at http://www.phoenix.com/. Note to Editors: Phoenix Technologies and PhoenixNet are trademarks and Phoenix is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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