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Relationship between Sanctum and IBM yields secure, integrated platform for enterprise-class eBusiness
Santa Clara, Calif. - December 4, 2000 -
Sanctum, Inc, the established leader in automated
Web application control and security software, today
announced that its AppShield Web application security
software has been certified with IBM's Netfinity™ server
and WebSphere™ software platform. The combination of
AppShield and the Netfinity server creates an industry leading,
secure platform for eBusiness. In addition, Sanctum is now an
active participant in IBM's PartnerWorld for Developers program.
"A key objective of our PartnerWorld for Developers
program is to provide our members with the resources
they need to successfully launch their eBusiness and
also provide their customers with value-added solutions,"
commented Bob Timpson, General Manager, IBM Developer Relations.
"Sanctum's AppShield offers an added level of security for
eBusiness that integrates Web sites with business-critical
systems like inventory, order processing and shipping.
We're very pleased to have Sanctum join our PartnerWorld program."
To gain inclusion in IBM's world class portfolio of Web
infrastructure software partners, Sanctum's AppShield
was tested rigorously to ensure interoperability with
IBM's Netfinity Server and WebSphere software platform.
EBusinesses that select Netfinity ServerProven™ and
WebSphere-validated products, such as AppShield, enjoy
smoother installations and a significant overall
reduction in integration risks. IBM's PartnerWorld offers
companies easy access to all of the information and
services necessary to tap into the world of eBusiness.
"eBusinesses are demanding an integrated set of technologies
to build and grow their online business. We are extremely
pleased to be part of IBM's technology family and have the
opportunity to work closely with them in many new areas,"
added Peggy Weigle, president and CEO of Sanctum, Inc.
"We look forward to working with IBM to bring comprehensive
eBusiness security solutions to the market."
With this certification, Sanctum's AppShield is now included in
IBM's Global Solutions Directory. In addition, Sanctum is featured
in IBM's Global Net Generation program designed to recognize and
assist up-and-coming new technology companies.
About IBM PartnerWorld for Developers
Software application developers receive support from IBM's
PartnerWorld for Developers (PWD) - a worldwide program designed
to help software developers reach broader markets, lower their
costs of doing business, and take their products to market faster.
Developers may contact IBM via: PWD at http://www.developer.ibm.com
or 1.800.627.8363 in North America (NA), 1.770.835.9902 outside North America.
About Sanctum, Inc. (www.SanctumInc.com)
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.,
Sanctum, Inc. (formerly Perfecto Technologies) pioneered the market
for web application security and control software.
Sanctum's software works autonomously and continuously to
monitor how individuals interact with web applications. By
detecting and defending against any unauthorized behavior,
Sanctum prevents web application perversion, even if a site has
unknown security holes or flaws. Sanctum's customers include industry
leaders in banking, retailing, finance, government, and healthcare.
Privately held, Sanctum is funded by blue-chip venture capital firms
and industry leaders, including Sequoia Capital, Walden and
Intel Corporation. More information about Sanctum may be obtained
by visiting the Company's web site
www.SanctumInc.com or by
calling the Company directly at (408) 855-9500.
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AppShield is a trademark of Sanctum, Inc.
All other product names referenced are the property of their respective
owners and are hereby acknowledged.
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Diane Fraiman
Sanctum, Inc.
(408) 855-9500
[email protected]
Kevin Pedraja
Sterling Communications
(415) 749-6550
[email protected]
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