Date: 28/12/2009

Biometric security solution replaces passwords with the scan of an employee's palm

A new security solution that integrates palm vein biometric technology from Fujitsu with IBM's single sign on solution, improves security and better manage compliance with healthcare, financial services and government regulations.

Employees can securely access applications, files and websites with a single scan of their palm by eliminating the need to remember multiple passwords and the threats posed by those lost or stolen.

The solution combines Fujitsu Palm Secure LOGONDIRECTOR with IBM Tivoli Access Manager for Single Sign-On, providing organizations with a comprehensive authentication solution for protecting data while also complying with HIPAA, Sarbanes Oxley, PCI DDS and other industry and federal regulations.

The Fujitsu PalmSecure palm vein authentication technology uses near-infrared light to capture a person's palm vein pattern, generating a unique biometric template that is matched against users' pre-registered palm vein patterns.

"A typical organization spends hundreds of dollars per employee per year on lost passwords through help desk support," said E.K. Koh, program director for single sign-on, IBM Tivoli software. "IBM's work with Fujitsu replaces archaic password structures with a single path of access that resides in the palms of the employees' hands, and can be managed more efficiently saving companies thousands of dollars in IT support while protecting critical organizational data and information."

"The combination of PalmSecure LOGONDIRECTOR and IBM Tivoli Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On validates that strong biometric authentication is a critical component in addressing IT security and compliance requirements," said Jim Preasmyer, director of sales and business development, Advanced Technology Group, Fujitsu Frontech of North America, Inc. "We are proud to partner with IBM, one of the leading management and single sign-on providers, to expand PalmSecure LOGONDIRECTOR adoption. This partnership underscores Fujitsu's commitment to partnering with world-class organizations to resolve security issues associated with lost, stolen or forgotten passwords."

"For more than seven years, we have helped healthcare organizations, financial services firms and companies in other industries protect sensitive information and comply with various regulations by implementing IBM's security solutions," said Jerry Sforza, president of Encode, Inc., a Freehold, N.J.-based IBM business partner. "Integrating the Fujitsu biometric solution with IBM's technology gives our customers a smart security solution that ensures the right people have the right level of access to critical organizational data."

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