Avatier's Self-Service Password Management Solutions Gain Widespread Acceptance With Rapid Expansion of Customer Base

 

 

Password Management is a Top IT Priority and Initiative in 2006 for Mid-Size and Large Enterprises in Financial Services, Healthcare, Government and Manufacturing

 

San Ramon, California – November 17, 2006 - Avatier Software (http://www.avatier.com), a leading provider of identity and access management products for midrange and large enterprises, today announced that corporate and government deployments for its award-winning password management solutions have increased significantly in 2006. New customers in for Avatier's Password Station and Password Bouncer, demonstrate that self-service password management is a top trend for IT departments in 2006 worldwide.

 

"Self-service password management is the fastest and most effective way to significantly increase the security of corporate resources and applications, demonstrate compliance with federal security regulations, and, at the same time, reduce help desk and IT expenses," said Nelson Cicchitto, Avatier's President and CEO. "Our explosive growth the first three quarters demonstrates that IT recognizes how critical this initiative is and has made it a top priority for 2006."

 

Among the new customers signed year-to-date, are major Fortune 100, 500 and 1000 players in healthcare, government, manufacturing and financial services -- all industries with critical security needs. Avatier signed customers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America and Asia. International growth has been the result of highly successful strategic partnerships and reseller relationships.

 

Below is a partial list of new customers, broken out by industry:

 

Financial Services Banc of America Federal Home Loan Bank Scottish Re ING Canada	Healthcare Pacific Medical St. Jude Hospital Hughes Medical
Government U.S. Navy City of Miami House of Commons Raytheon	Manufacturing Hitachi Metals Danaher Tools Emerson Pilgrim's Pride
Retail and Consumer Goods Build-a-Bear Steak 'n Shake Liz Claiborne Stein Mart	Utilities and Communications Cable & Wireless British Telecom NRG Energy Wesses Water