To provide authentication, access control and single sign on for its employees Electronic Data Systems (EDS) has selected RSA Security`s Keon software. Under the terms of the agreement, EDS has purchased a global licence which will help enable secure communications across its worldwide organisation.
"During the past several months, we`ve looked closely at a range of solutions in our testing facilities and have selected RSA Keon software for its open architecture, which allows us to meet our current and future needs," said Terry Milholland, senior vice president and CIO/CTO of EDS. "We look forward to working with RSA Security to roll out RSA Keon software to our employees."
Gavin Grounds, EDS` director of information assurance services, Global Strategies, added, "We have also been working closely with RSA Security to train our consultants on their range of security solutions, including the RSA Keon family. Being an RSA SecurWorld certified partner enhances the delivery capabilities of our global Information Assurance Services security offerings."
"We`re pleased that EDS, a leading e-business services provider, has chosen RSA Security to meet its PKI requirements," said Art Coviello, president and CEO of RSA Security. "We are excited about working with EDS and view this relationship as a strong endorsement for the RSA Keon products and their value in helping to bring trust to global e-business."
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RSA Keon Software
RSA Keon software is a family of interoperable products designed to provide an environment for authenticated, private and legally binding electronic communications and transactions. The software is designed to provide a common foundation for securing Internet and e-business applications.
EDS
EDS is a recognised global leader in providing e-business and information technology services to 9000 business and government clients in about 55 countries around the world. Having founded the IT services industry more than 35 years ago, EDS delivers high value management consulting, electronic business solutions, business process management, and systems and technology expertise to help clients simplify complexity and achieve superior value in the digital economy.
The company brings deep industry practice knowledge to solve challenges in a wide variety of industries, including communications, energy and chemicals, financial services, government, healthcare, products and retailing, and travel and transportation. EDS reported revenues of $18.5 billion in 1999. The company`s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:EDS) and the London Stock Exchange. To find out more about the EDS vision, visit EDS via the Internet at http://www.eds.com.
RSA Security
RSA Security, The Most Trusted Name in e-Security, helps organisations build secure, trusted foundations for e-business through its RSA SecurID two-factor authentication, RSA BSAFE encryption and RSA Keon public key management systems. With more than a half billion RSA BSAFE-enabled applications in use worldwide, more than seven million RSA SecurID users and almost 20 years of industry experience, RSA Security has the proven leadership and innovative technology to address the changing security needs of e-business and bring trust to the new, online economy. RSA Security can be reached at www.rsasecurity.com.