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OPENCONNECT ANNOUNCES LATEST ENHANCEMENTS TO WEBCONNECT AND WEBCONNECT SSO

WebConnect 6.3 and WebConnect SSO 6.3 Include Extended Usability, Administration and Security Features.

DALLAS , TEXAS (February 23, 2004) — OpenConnect Systems, Inc., the pioneer of secure Mainframe-to-Web solutions, today announced the availability of WebConnect 6.3 and WebConnect SSO 6.3. These new releases add even greater usability, administration and security capabilities to the premier client-server based Mainframe-to-Web access and single sign-on (SSO) solutions. OpenConnect is showcasing these products in booth #719 at the RSA Conference 2004, February 23-27, 2004 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

“These upgrades include a number of customer-driven enhancements that increase WebConnect and WebConnect SSO’s usability and security,” said Stuart Burris, president and CTO at OpenConnect Systems. “With these new releases and our enhanced interoperability with software from companies like RSA Security, OpenConnect continues to provide enterprises with the solutions they need to make the most of their legacy investments.”

WebConnect is client-server based software that provides secure browser-based emulation to mainframe, midrange and UNIX systems. WebConnect SSO extends the powerful features of WebConnect and facilitates the automation of secure sign-on to multiple host applications with a single mouse click. Host user ids and passwords are stored in the glass house, eliminating security issues arising from desktop stored login information. With the interoperability between WebConnect SSO and identity management software, the mainframe becomes a protected resource under those solutions. Both WebConnect and WebConnect SSO enable enterprise organizations to provide suppliers, partners and employees with secure access to vital applications and information.

Enhancements to WebConnect 6.3 include*:

  • Automatic conversion of Rumba macros to WebConnect
  • SSL certification expiration alerts for administrators
  • New EHLLAPI and Microsoft COM custom development options
  • Enhanced XML/SOAP support
  • Option to save key, color, and attribute maps per session
  • JCP proxy integration with Apache HTTP(s) proxy
  • Secure token generation during custom portal development
  • Secure Shell Client (SSH) support
  • Latest RSA Security SSL-C libraries
  • Static IP address option for enhanced access control

*All these enhancements are also in WebConnect SSO

Additional enhancements to WebConnect SSO 6.3 include:

  • Ability to access credentials contained in external data stores via SOAP requests
  • Option to stop SSO playback when credentials are missing
  • Option to automatically terminate a session when SSO activity does not complete within a specified time period

About OpenConnect Systems, Inc.
OpenConnect is the premier supplier of secure Mainframe-to-Web solutions for Global 2000 organizations. The company’s Mainframe2Web Secure Solutions Series provides companies with cost effective, secure access to critical business information and applications within mainframes. By providing customers, partners and employees with secure access to mainframe data, organizations can significantly increase productivity, information sharing and revenue generating opportunities. OpenConnect’s Mainframe2Web Secure Solutions Series consists of Secure Access Solutions (WebConnect, WebConnect SSO), Mainframe2Web Development Tools (eXtremeVista and Visual3270) and Web Services Development Tools (xmlConnect). The company’s products are distributed in over 60 countries and used by more than 60% of Fortune 100 companies. For more information on OpenConnect, visit their website at www.oc.com.

OpenConnect, WebConnect and OC Visual 3270 are trademarks of OpenConnect Systems, Inc. All other products mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.