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AuthenTec to Speak on Biometrics in Enterprise Security During IBM and Valid Technologies Webcast; AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensors Part of IBM Enterprise Offering From Valid

Posted on: Monday, 24 October 2005, 12:00 CDT

AuthenTec, the world leader in fingerprint sensor innovation and sales for more than five years, will speak on the role biometrics plays in enterprise security during a special November 2 Webcast sponsored by IBM and Valid Technologies.

AuthenTec CTO Dale Setlak, a leading authority on secure fingerprint biometrics, will join Valid CEO Greg Faust to conduct tutorials and field questions during a 30-minute Webcast on Enterprise Security and Compliance through Cost-Effective Biometric Authentication.

AuthenTec's fingerprint sensors are part of Valid Secure System Authentication(TM) (VSSA(TM)) enterprise biometric authentication solution hosted on the IBM(R) iSeries(TM). VSSA is an enterprise biometric authentication solution that leverages the power and security of IBM i5/OS. VSSA integrates with applications written in virtually any language and hosted on any platform. VSSA can support an unlimited number of users, with all authentication data stores securely retained on a central IBM iSeries serving as an enterprise authentication and compliance engine.

AuthenTec fingerprint sensors are embedded in more than 5 million devices worldwide; are used extensively in enterprise network solutions, and add advanced security to more than 100 different PCs and peripherals - significantly more than any other biometrics supplier. PC devices protected by AuthenTec sensors include notebook, tablet and desktop computers, keyboards, mice, password managers and others.

The Webcast will focus on how biometric technology has arrived to meet enterprise authentication and compliance needs. During this 30 minute seminar, participants will obtain a concise update on the current state of the art in enterprise biometric authentication - and the benefits biometrics can bring to enterprise computing. The event is directed toward CFOs, CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, CPOs, systems integrators, solution architects, and technical decision makers at medium to large-size enterprises.

The Webcast begins at 2 p.m. EST. Registration is free for qualified attendees. To sign up, visit http://www.responseunit.com/validtechnologies/register-f.cfm

About IBM

IBM strives to lead in the invention, development and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, storage systems and microelectronics.

IBM translates these advanced technologies into value for customers through professional solutions, services and consulting businesses worldwide.

About Valid Technologies

Valid Technologies develops enterprise computing solutions that help complex computing environments be more secure, productive, and compliant. Valid recently released VSSA(TM) (Valid Secure System Authentication(TM)) that enables secure biometric authentication within the multi-platform computing environments typically found in large enterprises.

About AuthenTec

With more than five million sensors in use worldwide, AuthenTec is the world leader in fingerprint sensor innovation and sales to the PC, wireless, and access control markets. AuthenTec's award-winning FingerLoc(R) and EntrePad(R) sensors take full advantage of The Power of Touch(TM) by utilizing the company's patented TruePrint(R) technology to deliver the most convenient, reliable and cost-effective means available for enabling touch-powered features that extend beyond user authentication. The company's network of partners, solution providers and customers include: Analog Devices, APC, Compal, Cherry, Fujitsu Computer, Computer Associates, HP, IBM, LGE, Microsoft, Motion Computing, NEC Packard Bell, Pantech, Quanta, Samsung, Tatung, Texas Instruments, Toshiba, Valid Technologies, and Wistron, among others. Visit www.authentec.com.

AuthenTec and TruePrint are trademarks of AuthenTec Corporation. IBM and iSeries are trademarks of IBM Corporation. VSSA and Valid Secure System Authentication are trademarks of Valid Technologies Inc.

Source: Business Wire

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