FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PISTOLSTAR TO SHOWCASE ITS NEXT-GENERATION AUTHENTICATION TECHNOLOGIES AT LOTUSPHERE 2009
Lotusphere Attendees Will Get The First Peek at Solutions Integrating Microsoft Active Directory and Kerberos, Enabling ID-Less Lotus Notes Access, and Introducing Support for IBM WebSphere Portal and Microsoft SharePoint
LOTUSPHERE, ORLANDO, FL. January 19, 2009 - Attendees at Lotusphere 2009 are invited to stop by PistolStar's exhibit booth #433, where the company is showcasing its next-generation authentication software solutions, Password Power 8.5 and Web Set Password 8.5. Password Power offers authentication redirection using Microsoft Active Directory and the enhanced security of the Kerberos authentication protocol to enable ID-less Lotus Notes client access. Building on the success of Web Set Password for IBM Lotus Domino, PistolStar is introducing Web Set Password browser-based authentication security capabilities for IBM WebSphere Portal and Microsoft SharePoint. PistolStar provides simplified, yet controlled access for multiple enterprise applications, including IBM Lotus Notes, Lotus Domino, IBM Lotus Quickr and IBM Lotus Sametime.
With Password Power 8.5's ID-less Lotus Notes functionality, administrators no longer need to create Lotus Notes ID files for end-users. Users achieve automatic Lotus Notes client access, as there is no manual Lotus Notes ID file or Lotus Notes ID password management required for the user, Help Desk or administrator. By integrating Active Directory and Kerberos, Password Power enables single sign-on with the added protection of mutually authenticating the user and the server they are accessing. Both users and administrators increase productivity as Help Desk calls and IT costs are diminished due to centralized password management and coordinated password policies.
Password Power also provides support for smart card authentication. By utilizing the power of Kerberos and its ability to authenticate without passwords, PistolStar offers the flexibility of employing smart cards while it eliminates forgotten password scenarios and boosts security. PistolStar is a founding sponsor of the MIT Kerberos Consortium.
With Web Set Password 8.5, users on Lotus Domino, WebSphere Portal and SharePoint can authenticate and self-manage passwords directly from a Web browser, while administrators can meet or exceed security objectives and compliance with government and industry regulations. Web Set Password's numerous configurable authentication and password features allow administrators to implement processes for stronger and consistently secure authentication, thus preventing unauthorized access and assuring compliance auditors that data is protected.
An Advanced Level IBM Business Partner, PistolStar provides multiple platform support with a comprehensive set of authentication solutions addressing organizations' requirements for increasing usability while enhancing security. PistolStar offers tremendous business payback - increased productivity, improved efficiencies and enhanced authentication and security processes - delivering an immediate return on investment. End-users, IT administrators and corporate management equally benefit from PistolStar's products, experiencing remarkable ease and convenience, gaining secure and controlled access, and achieving compliance.
For more information and product demonstrations, stop by the PistolStar Lotusphere 2009 exhibit booth #433. PistolStar information may also be obtained by calling Mark Cochran at 603-547-1212, or visiting the company's Website at http://www.pistolstar.com
About PistolStar, Inc.
PistolStar, Inc. specializes in authentication technologies integrating Microsoft Active Directory and the Kerberos authentication protocol. The company's software products address organizations' requirements for enhanced usability, security, auditing and compliance. Its solutions simplify application logons while providing IT staff with functionality to safeguard access, alert login threats, reduce password management and provide strong controls for regulatory compliance.
PistolStar has served over 400 customers in a variety of industries, such as pharmaceuticals, finance/banking, energy and healthcare, focusing on Global 2000 organizations with intricate security requirements. To learn more, visit the PistolStar Website at http://www.pistolstar.com.
Contact information
Beth Bryant
603-547-1217
bbryant@pistolstar.com
Product Showcase Booth 433
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