Frost & Sullivan Declares Tivoli the European Leader for Web Access Control Software; Tivoli Wins Market Engineering Leadership Award.Business Editors & Technology Writers LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 13, 2001 Tivoli Systems Inc., an IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :IBM) company, today announced that leading independent European research company Frost & Sullivan has declared Tivoli the leader in European sales of Web Access Control software. Web Access Control software allows organizations to control wired and wireless access to applications and data, letting the right people in while keeping unauthorized people out. The Frost & Sullivan new market information, "European Web Access Control Software Market," indicates European sales of Web Access Control (WAC WAC (Women's Army Corps), U.S. army organization created (1942) during World War II to enlist women as auxiliaries for noncombatant duty in the U.S. army. Before 1943 it was known as the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC). Its first director was Oveta Culp Hobby. ) Software to be US$47.5 million in 2000 and will grow to reach US$109.1 million in 2001. European revenue generated from WAC software sales is expected to continue on an aggressive growth track until reaching an estimated $1.96 billion by 2007. The compound annual growth rate for European WAC software sales for the period 2000-2007 will be 69.9 percent. "Tivoli is the undisputed leader and most widely deployed Web Access Control solution in Europe," said Jose Lopez, industry research analyst, Frost & Sullivan. "While other competitors experience growing pains grow·ing pains pl.n. Pains in the limbs and joints of children or adolescents, frequently occurring at night and often attributed to rapid growth but arising from various unrelated causes. moving into Europe or WAC, Tivoli has benefited from its use of parent company IBM's distribution channels across Europe to reach potential customers." Primary drivers of WAC solutions include growing complexity of enterprise networks, different users needing different access rights and corporate networks expanding beyond the enterprise. Web single sign-on An identification system that lets users log into multiple Web sites on the Internet with one username and password. Single sign-on systems are also used within an enterprise, enabling users to access all authorized resources in the local network using the same username and password. capability also aids in system administration; and the need to secure and control intranet and extranet access to applications to different types of users including employees, clients, business partners and suppliers remains strong. "Web Access Control software helps companies create effective business ecosystems that connect employees, partners and customers without compromising security and privacy, and Tivoli software Tivoli Software is the systems management brand of the IBM Software Group. IBM purchased Austin-based Tivoli Systems, Inc. in 1996[1] and allowed it to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary for a few years before forming the Software Group. is helping some of the world's most innovative companies reap the benefits of these new business ecosystems," said Carl Kessler, senior vice president, Enterprise Management Solutions, Tivoli Systems Inc. "Tivoli Policy Director is helping drive adoption of this emerging market in Europe. Our product is helping our customers leverage this technology to support their business objectives and grow their business." Frost and Sullivan also awarded Tivoli Policy Director with the Market Engineering Leadership Award. The Market Engineering Leadership Award is given to the company that has displayed excellence in identifying market challenges, drivers and restraints; as well as strategy development and methods of addressing market dynamics. "Tivoli has made significant enhancements to its product, showing an impressive degree of scalability and faster deployment, helping the product gain attention of new European customers," added Lopez. Tivoli Policy Director is one of the world's leading secure access management software products, helping organizations rapidly deploy e-business applications to customers, partners and employees, without compromising security and privacy. "SecurIT has been responsible for successful Tivoli Policy Director implementations at many leading European companies It may never be fully completed or, depending on its its nature, it may be that it can never be completed. However, new and revised entries in the list are always welcome. This is a list of companies from the countries in the European Union. in finance, telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. , government and travel," said Marc Vanmaele, managing director, SecurIT. "The European market is growing strong, and Tivoli's technological superiority and backing by IBM has been a major factor in its leadership status in Europe." A press release on the report findings is located on the Frost & Sullivan Web site at www2.frost.com/prod/corpnews.nsf/0/82F6ACE4664B5B4480256A9D003D56A0. For more information about Tivoli security software, visit www.tivoli.com/security. About Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan, a global leader in international strategic market consulting and training, presents Market Engineering Awards to companies that demonstrate the diligence, perseverance Perseverance See also Determination. Ainsworth redid dictionary manuscript burnt in fire. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Handbook, 752] Call of the Wild, The dogs trail steadfastly through Alaska’s tundra. [Am. Lit. , and dedication required to develop a successful business plan and excel in the increasingly competitive global marketplace. Frost & Sullivan rigorously analyzes specific criteria to determine Market Engineering Award recipients in a variety of regional and global market landscapes. Founded in 1961, Frost & Sullivan is headquartered in 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. , CA with offices located worldwide: New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. , Toronto, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Beijing, Tokyo, Singapore, Mumbai and Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur (kwä`lə l  m`pr), city (1990 est. pop. . For further information, visit http://awards.frost.com. About Tivoli Systems Inc. As an integral part of the comprehensive IBM e-business infrastructure solution, Tivoli technology management software helps traditional enterprises, emerging e-businesses, and Internet businesses worldwide to maximize their existing and future technology investments. Backed by world-class IBM services, support and research, Tivoli software provides a seamlessly integrated, flexible and secure e-business infrastructure management solution that connects employees, partners and customers. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Tivoli is an IBM (NYSE:IBM) Company. For more information, visit www.tivoli.com. IBM and Tivoli are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation or Tivoli Systems Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , other countries, or both. Other company, product, and service names may be the trademarks or service marks of others. Note to Editors: For the latest Tivoli news and event information, visit our online newsroom at www.tivoli.com/news. |
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