Mum's still the word. (Digest).

Collaboration outside one's secure Intranet or Lan is a growing problem (see "One if by Land ... in this issue), and the logistics of aerospace and defence companies trying to communicate securely with each other is akin to a nightmare--everyone wants to get their hands on the info that is being passed. Exostar, founded by BAE Systems, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Rolls-Royce, has upgraded its managed collaboration service that enables industry partners to work together in a highly secure online environment. ForumPass 2.0 features exclusive Internet security mechanisms, such as end-to-end document encryption, Fips 140-2 compliant HSM key storage and digital certificates for user authentication from VeriSign. This upgrade allows for an easier workflow, better CAD visualisation and administration of the program's project management, virtual meeting, document sharing and product structure management tools.