Alacris Announces Technology Partner Relationship
Alacris announced a technology partner relationship with Aladdin Knowledge Systems a leading provider of security solutions that reduce software theft, authenticate network users and protect against unwanted Internet and e-mail content. As a result of Alacris joining the Aladdin eToken Solution Partner Program, both companies have validated full interoperability of the Alacris idNexus for Microsoft Identity Assurance Management System with Aladdin eToken PRO smartcards and eToken PRO USB devices.
Alacris idNexus is an identity assurance management system focusing on providing increased flexibility, maximized trust, well-planned workflow processes and robust lifecycle management functionality associated with digital identities using advanced authentication technologies including digital certificates, smart cards and USB tokens. Alacris idNexus for Microsoft is designed exclusively for Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory (AD) environments, thereby maximizing clients’ investment in Microsoft technologies to implement strong authentication infrastructures.
Aladdin eToken provides strong authentication and password management solutions for enhanced security, safe information access and a means to safely carry your personal digital credentials with you, wherever you go. eToken PRO (USB) is a cost effective smartcard device that enables strong, two-factor authentication and is easy to deploy. eToken PRO (Smartcard) offers the same functionality as eToken PRO USB, but with a traditional credit card form factor. The eToken PRO Smartcard is operable with a standard smartcard reader.
“We are pleased to be working with one of the industry leaders in digital security,” said Conrad Bayer, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Alacris. “Extending our idNexus product to support Aladdin eToken PRO smartcards and USB devices recognizes Aladdin’s position as an innovative leader in this marketplace and reinforces our strategy of delivering best-of-breed authentication and identity assurance management systems to enterprise Windows clients.”
“The combined Alacris-Aladdin solution offers large organizations a comprehensive and secure solution to protect and manage users’ digital identities,” said Leedor Agam, Vice President of the Aladdin eToken Business Unit. “We are very pleased and excited to have Alacris, a market leader in certificate and smart card management systems, join our eToken Solution Partner Program.”