Litronic's Plug-n-Play Smartcard Reader Receives Microsoft Logo Designed for Windows NT and Windows 98; 220 Reader Provides Convenient Information Security Solution.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 1999-- Litronic Inc., a leading provider of information security solutions, Wednesday announced the 220 smartcard reader, a plug-n-play device that has received Microsoft's logo "designed for Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. and Windows 98." The 220 smartcard reader is also Windows 95 compatible and Windows 2000 ready. Windows 2000 will, for the first time, integrate the smartcard logon See login. 1. (jargon) logon - login. 2. (networking) logon - In ACF/VTAM, an unformatted session-initiation request for a session between two logical units. option instead of prompting for username and password, and will ship with device drivers for Litronic's 220 reader. Users insert their personal card to gain file access and boot the Windows operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. with the highest level of security available today. The hand-held 220 reader is ideal for users who require a robust security solution but do not have extensive experience installing devices to their systems. Convenient for user installation, the 220 reader's wedge cable connects to the keyboard port for power, eliminating the bulky transformer common in alternative readers. Mechanically drawing power from the keyboard port reduces the overall cost of the reader while maintaining low power consumption. "The 220 smartcard reader is ideal for expanding business-to-business e-commerce applications, and provides the most secure option for operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. ," said Bob Gray, vice president of product development at Litronic. "Information security has emerged as a high priority business issue -- and we're responding with a cost-effective, plug-n-play solution." The 220 reader is fully integrated with NetSign, Litronic's smartcard browser-enabler, and ProFile Manager, its comprehensive security management system. The device also accepts a wide range of smartcards including both flat and embossed em·boss tr.v. em·bossed, em·boss·ing, em·boss·es 1. To mold or carve in relief: emboss a design on a coin. 2. . Special built-in casing and unique landing connectors allow for better handling of the card, decreasing card damage and preserving readability. The device is capable of speeds up to 57.6 kilobaud with normal operating speeds at 9600 baud baud (bôd, bōd), measure of the rate at which signals are transmitted over a telecommunications link. It is equivalent to the number of elements or pulses transmitted in one second, e.g. . "The 220 reader is designed to run at today's fastest speeds, however, it is future ready since its performance is limited only by the speed of the smartcard," commented Gray. The device is ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 7816 compliant and is now available for a unit price under $90. Details are available through Litronic's Web site http://www.litronic.com. ABOUT LITRONIC Litronic provides multi-platform, standards-based security environments for government and commercial users. This total security solution includes software, enabling toolkits, supporting hardware, and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. . With more than eight years of experience providing innovative information security solutions, Litronic is an industry leader in the development and implementation of security technologies in the enterprise and government sectors. For additional company information visit http://www.litronic.com. EDITOR'S NOTE Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : An electronic photo of the 220 reader is available at the company's Web site at http://press.litronic.com. |
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