Forum Systems Issued Patent 7,516,333 for XML Security Gateway.First and Only Issued Patent for a Network Appliance (1) A specialized device for use on a network. For example, Web servers, cache servers and file servers can be implemented as general-purpose computers with the appropriate software or as network appliances, which are computers dedicated to a single function and cannot do anything That Enforces Security Policies for XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. Traffic within a Services Oriented Architecture WALTHAM, Mass. -- Forum Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Crosscheck cross·check tr.v. cross·checked, cross·check·ing, cross·checks 1. To verify by comparing with parallel or supplementary data. 2. Networks and a leader in XML Security, today announced that it has been issued an industry-first patent for its flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. Forum Sentry. The patent provides broad coverage for XML Security functions such as XML-encryption, XML-decryption and XML-signatures as well as general security policy enforcement using a network appliance. "We are thrilled about gaining protection for our intellectual property," said Mamoon Yunus, 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. of Crosscheck Networks. "This patent has far reaching implication within the XML Security Gateway market. It establishes Forum Sentry as the pioneering product and puts competitors on the defense. As we enforce this patent, we anticipate licensing deals and a higher rate of increase in our top line as customers move towards our patented hardware." Forum Sentry is the leading XML Security Gateway that simplifies business communications through secure integration across networks and business boundaries. Typically deployed at the corporate edge as a network appliance, Forum Sentry provides the following functionality: [TABLE OMITTED] The FIPS- and DoD-certified Forum Sentry XML Gateway ensures preemptive pre·emp·tive or pre-emp·tive adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of preemption. 2. Having or granted by the right of preemption. 3. a. risk mitigation of business transactions exposed via Service Oriented Architecture (SOA (1) (Start Of Authority) The first record in a DNS zone file. See DNS records. (2) (Service Oriented Architecture) The modularization of business functions for greater flexibility and reusability. ) by enabling the ability to develop and deploy robust and reliable SOAP- and XML-based Web services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. . About Forum Systems Forum Systems is the leader in Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Web Services Security, providing a comprehensive suite of trust management, threat protection and information assurance solutions for Governments and Enterprises. Forum's flexible hardware, software and embedded products make vibrant business communications possible by actively protecting and accelerating XML exchanges and web services across networks and business boundaries. Forum's products have been chosen by over 150 Global 1000 industry leaders and are winners of Network Computing Magazine's Well-Connected 2006 and 2004 Awards and Product of the Year 2004 Award, Network Computing Magazine's Editor's Choice 2003 Award, and HP OpenView Enterprise Management Alliance Program Achievement Award. For further information please visit http://www.forumsys.com/. All product names and references contained herein remain the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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