FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -------------------------- Of interest to editors and journalists covering: Software, Computing, Internet, Microsoft Momentum 2003 Trade Show News VERSION3 INC. DELIVERS VERSION3 SIMPLE SIGN-ON SOLUTION Version3(tm) Simple Sign-On enables secure application access management to all Windows, Web and host-based applications NEW ORLEANS, LA - Microsoft Momentum 2003 - (Send2Press Newswire) - Oct. 9, 2003 -- Version3 Inc., a leading provider of application access management solutions, announced the release of an Active Directory based single sign-on (SSO) solution for customers of Microsoft Windows. Version3's Simple-Sign-On technology provides out-of-the-box application interoperability, enabling Active Directory authentication to all Windows, Web and host-based applications from a single Version3(tm) Simple Sign-On logon. "Combining Version3(tm) Simple Sign-On with Microsoft Active Directory creates a powerful, rapid roll-out solution that will enable Windows customers to implement an identity management solution quickly across a wide array of applications and systems," said Andy Sakalian, CEO of Version3, Inc. "The first time the user authenticates to Active Directory, Version3(tm) Simple Sign-On takes over and automatically logs the user into all authorized applications, eliminating the need for integration to each individual application." "Version3 Simple Sign-On's identity management application in conjunction with the comprehensiveness and flexible architecture of Microsoft Active Directory provides customers with additional tools to help them solve their identity management problems," said Jackson Shaw, technical product manager of Microsoft's Windows Server product management group. The combined Version3(tm) Simple Sign-On and Active Directory solution provides significant benefits to network administrators, end-users, and help desk managers. For network administrators, it increases the scope of an Active Directory user authentication to include all major Windows, Web and host-based applications throughout the enterprise. For end-users, it eliminates the need to remember multiple passwords, simplifying the computing experience and recovering valuable time lost to finding and remembering forgotten passwords. For help desk managers, it lowers support costs by reducing calls for password resets. Version3, Inc. will be exhibiting the Version3(tm) Simple Sign-On solution at Microsoft Momentum 2003, October 9th through 11th at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. Version3(tm) Simple Sign-On has already started shipping the product to select clientele, with a price of $49 per seat, with enterprise site licenses available. For additional information on Version3(tm) Simple Sign-On, please call Kurt Haas or Don Jones at (803) 779-5969, or send an email to sales@ver3.com. Version3, Inc. can be found on the Internet at http://www.ver3.com. / Media Contact: Karen Belford of Version3, Inc. +1-480-363-3116 kbelford@ver3.com / # # # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Important Note: to reach the person sending the news release contact: kbelford@ver3.com If used for publication, please send specimen copy. [source of news = Version3, Inc. ] ref: http://www.send2press.com/2archive/2003/pr_03_1009-version3.txt --------------------------------------------------------------------------- s2p/N/4c/ LA / New Orleans, Louisiana