Infodata Systems Joins Check Point Software Alliance; Infodata's VFC Provides Secure Document Sharing Across the Enterprise
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Virtual File Cabinet information bridging technology integrates with best-of-class network security technologies Fairfax, VA - April 21, 1997 - Infodata Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: INFD), a leading provider of document integration solutions, today announced participation in Check Point Software Technologies' OPSEC Alliance program as a Passport partner. Check Point Software, the leader in enterprise security software, is hosting an open, industry-wide initiative dedicated to providing standardized enterprise-wide security solutions. Participation in the program and VFCTM interoperability with OPSEC reflects Infodata's dedication to providing users with a secure document integration solution. "We are very pleased that Infodata, a leader in document sharing and organization, is participating in the OPSEC Alliance," said Asheem Chandna, vice president of business development at Check Point Software. "Vendor participation in the program guarantees the success of our efforts to work together in the high-technology community to promote and enhance network security and effective communication over the Internet and corporate intranets." "By participating in the OPSEC Alliance Passport program, Infodata is offering VFC users a "one-size fits all" solution for data and network security," said Richard Tworek, executive vice president of Infodata Systems. "The blend of best-of-class security technologies, such as encryption, anti-virus support and content screening, with intranet groupware for document and imaging information establishes the Internet as a viable corporate computing platform." As a Passport partner in the OPSEC Alliance, Infodata is ensuring secure computing over the VFC information management intranet system. Through VFC's compatibility with the OPSEC platform, Infodata allows users to build secure document integration solutions, enabling them to easily install or integrate a full spectrum of security applications. Infodata will further benefit from co-marketing with Check Point, with inclusion in the OPSEC Solutions Catalog, OPSEC Solutions Web Center and in the Check Point Virtual Software Developers Kit. In addition, VFC employs Check PointTM FireWall-1TM for broker to broker, or server to server, communications. By integrating with FireWall-1, VFC will be able to offer new levels of data security over the intranet and enterprise network. FireWall-1 recognizes VFC-related packets as registered traffic, enabling a high level of IT resource management for network administrators. By integrating with FireWall-1 through the OPSEC platform, VFC can also offer the global benefits of access control, auditing and accounting, among other things. About OPSEC Check Point Software's Open Platform for Secure Enterprise Connectivity (OPSEC) is a single software platform that integrates and manages all aspects of enterprise security through an open, extensible management framework, using a combination of published applications programming interfaces, support for industry standard protocols and a high-level scripting language. OPSEC allows customers to easily and seamlessly integrate a full spectrum of security applications into the Check Point FireWall-1 enterprise security solution to manage functions such as access control, address translation, authentication, auditing, accounting, encryption and content security. About VFC In business today, information is stored in a wide variety of disparate systems and technologies that have inadvertently become isolated islands of information. With VFC, users can search for, retrieve, edit and file away information from across an enterprise regardless of where the documents originated or are stored. VFC links users to documents via the Internet, giving them constant access to the main file, but allowing them to store it in personalized "virtual file cabinets" on their desktops. VFC allows for protection of files by defining whether they are public or private. Each user or group of users has a password defined by the system administrator and can determine the accessibility of documents. VFC provides client/server, HTTP-based document sharing with hierarchical organization capabilities. The VFC architecture is based on a three-tiered CORBA-compliant technology, composed of the VFC aware client, the CORBA-compliant VFC Broker and the VFC Resource Enablers. The VFC Resource Enablers allow VFC clients to access VFC-enabled document repositories including Lotus Notes and Domino, PC DOCS' DOCS Open, Adobe PDF, Verity Topic and others. End users will operate VFC through a familiar Web browser and have the ability to organize their VFC desktop to customized specifications, rather than using a vendor's pre-set paradigm. VFC allows each desktop to use an office metaphor to customize the naming of offices, file cabinets, folders and documents. About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is the global network security software market share leader and inventor of the patented "Stateful Inspection" technology. According to a 1996 report by the Yankee Group, the company's flagship product, Check Point FireWall-1, commanded 44% of the worldwide firewall market in the first half of 1996. FireWall-1 protects internal and external network communications for thousands of organizations of all sizes. Its products are sold worldwide through OEM partners, distributors, VRS, systems and network integrators and Internet Service Providers. The company has U.S. headquarters in Redwood City, California and international headquarters in Ramat-Gan, Israel. For product information, please visit http://www.checkpoint.com, email info@checkpoint.com, or call (800) 429-4391. About Infodata Systems Infodata Systems Inc., headquartered in Fairfax, Va., develops products and designs and delivers solutions that enable enterprises to maintain and retrieve electronic documents and their components. Using Infodata's products and services, Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies have succeeded in increasing productivity, reducing expenses and managing risk. Infodata's VFC technology was among the top ten products in the 1997 Lotusphere Beacon Award "Best in Showcase." Infodata was also named #1 "One to Watch for 1997" by imaging World Magazine. For more information, contact Infodata at 800-336-4939 or visit the company's web site at www.infodata.com. ### Infodata, Virtual File Cabinet and VFC are registered marks or trademarks of Infodata Systems Inc. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Check Point, Check Point FireWall-1 are trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All other marks, names or products mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. |