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Alliance
AES Press Release
New Alliance AES encryption software helps
Enterprise users of IBM AS/400 and iSeries computer
systems secure sensitive data and meet government
privacy mandates.
For
immediate release
OLYMPIA,
Washington, March 23, 2004 –. Today Patrick Townsend
& Associates, Inc. announces new encryption security
software for users of IBM AS/400 and iSeries computer
systems. The new software is provided in the Alliance
suite of products and is based on the Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES), an encryption method adopted
by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Users of the new Alliance security software can
secure sensitive data in relational DB2 tables,
distribute data in self-decrypting archives, secure
printed reports for transmission over the Internet, and
integrate strong encryption technology into their
line-of-business applications.
Patrick
Townsend, President of Patrick Townsend &
Associates, said “The new Alliance encryption software
extends our focus on helping IBM AS/400 customers secure
sensitive data and meet federal and state mandates for
privacy. Alliance customers can now use strong 256-bit
encryption to secure information in DB2 databases,
securely distribute data and reports over the Internet,
and manage AES keys in a secure and user-friendly way.
Our Enterprise customers are concerned about meeting the
security requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the
California security notification law, and the medical
privacy requirements of HIPAA. This enhancement to our
AS/400 security suite will help AS/400 customers meet
those challenges.”
The
new Alliance AES software will help customers encrypt
sensitive database information such as social security
numbers, credit card numbers, and personal information.
Existing applications can be easily modified to
implement encryption with minimal or no changes to the
relational database. The Alliance software is designed
to provide strong security even when used with very
small amounts of data such as a PIN code.
In addition to database security,
the new Alliance AES software supports encrypting files
and reports for secure distribution over the Internet or
for off-line storage. Files can be automatically
packaged into self-decrypting archives which can be
executed on Microsoft Windows PCs or servers. The
advantage of self-decrypting archives is that the
recipient does not need to install any additional
software. The Alliance self-decrypting archive validates
the security information and decrypts the file
automatically.
Alliance
AES encryption is provided as an integral component of
the Alliance FTP Manager product. Information on
ordering and pricing is available on the Townsend web
site at http://www.patownsend.com,
or by calling (360) 357-8917.
About
Patrick Townsend & Associates:
Patrick
Townsend & Associates is a privately held company
that specializes in B2B eCommerce and communications
solutions for the Enterprise, ISV, and ASP customer.
More information on Townsend products is available by
calling (800) 357-1019. International customers call
+1-360-357-8971. Email: info@patownsend.com. The company
web site is located at http://www.patownsend.com.
Press
contact:
Jeff Atwood
Patrick Townsend & Associates, Inc
7700 Earling Street NE
Olympia, WA 98506
(800) 357-1019
International: +1 360 357 8971
email: Jeff.Atwood@patownsend.com
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