Online and Digital Identification, Securing Web 2.0, PKI and Digital Certificates

VASCO takes on Australia and New Zealand Markets

Thursday, June 10, 2010

In an effort to increase business in the Pacific, VASCO Data Security has recently signed a distribution agreement with Westcon Group Australia and New Zealand.

The company has plans to launch VASCO’s enterprise DIGIPASS range, DIGIPASS for Mobile, SMS Software, Plug-in Server Software, IDENTIKEY and the aXsGUARD appliances to its reseller customers.


VASCO’s solutions feature authentication and e-signature capability designed especially for secure access to corporate networks, online accounts and applications. Their solutions utilize dynamic one-time passwords (OTP) and e-signatures.

With this agreement Westcon offers VASCO access to their security business and a targeted reseller channel that works with small and medium sized businesses, enterprise organizations and governments around the world. [end] 

Luxand announced release of a free, downloadable version of its Blink! facial recognition software. The software provides as a biometric-based login service Windows 7 and Windows Vista operating systems via a user’s regular webcam. In addition to authenticating the individual accessing the computer, Blink! also takes and records a still image of each person trying to access the computer to help prevent unauthorized access, and touts the ability to correctly recognize stored faces despite poor lighting conditions or basic changes in a user’s look such as glasses or hair cuts.  

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More schools are now using online platforms to distribute and exchange information, such as course documents and online tests. These same online platforms also serve as an administrative tool, containing personal data on students and staff. To prevent identity and data theft, online applications used by schools and universities need to be protected.

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New Zealand, in conjunction with the Australian government, has begun utilizing fingerprint biometric checks of immigrants entering the country in an effort to improve border security and curb identity fraud, according to a TVNZ article.

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Lieberman Software Corp. has partnered with Aquion to resell the Lieberman’s identity management and security management products.

Aquion was chosen as a partner to target the Asia Pacific region, most specifically Australia, New Zealand and India. Recently Lieberman has noticed a demand for privileged account password management technology in that region which is why they called upon the Asia-Pacific supplier Aquion to expose and support their products.

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Software security company, VASCO Data Security Inc. announced a new partnership with Tech Data with plans to expand distribution into Canada.

Tech Data, known for its IT products and logistics management services, will offer its reseller customers access to the VASCO DIGIPASS Pack for Remote Authentication, IDENTIKEY and DIGIPASS product lines.

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With the World Cup just beginning, fans from around the world are looking for secure and easy ways to place their bets on their winning team. VASCO Data Security has taken on the task of creating guidelines for the many individuals who will be placing their bets online.

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