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Press ReleaseFOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR, KOOLSPAN SELECTED AS A FINALIST FOR SC MAGAZINE'S 2007 EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR BEST MULTI- AND SECOND-FACTOR (AUTHENTICATION) SOLUTION.KoolSpan recognized as a finalist among 400 entries in nine technology categories. US Awards ceremony to recognize industry achievements Feb. 6, 2007, at the Hilton San Francisco. Bethesda, Md., Nov. 27, 2006 - KoolSpan, Inc., the Information Security industry's leading innovator of embeddable security technology for network-aware devices, today announced it has been selected for the second consecutive year as a finalist in SC Magazine's 2006 Reader Trust Awards in the Best Two-Factor (Authentication) Solution category. KoolSpan was voted a finalist among nearly 400 entries submitted in nine technology categories. Placement in the SC Magazine Awards program is based on voting by more than 9,000 of the publication's readers. SC Magazine will recognize finalists, winners and industry achievement at its US Awards ceremony Feb. 6, 2007, at the Hilton San Francisco. "Innovations like what we've seen from KoolSpan demonstrate the vibrancy and vitality of the IT security industry," says SC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Illena Armstrong. "They represent breakthroughs that will benefit our readers and, in turn, corporate users of technology." KoolSpan is the first company to deliver secure communications technology for data, voice and video that is flexible, cost-effective and easy to use. As reliable as a dial tone, KoolSpan-secured communications work and perform seamlessly. KoolSpan's innovation is based on proven Smart Card technology. Embedded in each side of the link, KoolSpan's Smart Card to Smart Card architecture with mutual authentication and per packet 256-bit AES encryption protects sensitive information without impacting bandwidth utilization or performance. "We are honored to once again be recognized as a finalist by one of the Information Security industry's leading publications," said KoolSpan Chief Executive Officer Tony Fascenda. "Mounting marketplace validation for KoolSpan technology fuels our 'KoolSpan Authorized Partner Program' growth, and is recognition of our growing customer base using KoolSpan to seamlessly secure data, voice, video and other mission-critical infrastructure." KoolSpan technology has been rigorously tested and favorably reviewed by top security research organizations in the United States government, as well as many commercial publications. Last month, KoolSpan was profiled by Network World as one of the top ten 'Security Companies to Watch.' In September, KoolSpan scored five stars and topped a group product review of 13 two-factor authentication solutions in SC Magazine, earning the publication's 'SC Recommended' designation. Earlier this year, KoolSpan was short-listed for the Red Herring 100 North America, a prestigious ranking of some of the most innovative marketplace solutions. The company also received glowing reviews in Information Security Magazine and Today, a leading Asian business daily. To date, the company has more than 20 channel partners and more than 50 customers in seven countries, including several Fortune 500 corporations. About KoolSpan, Inc. Based in Bethesda, Md., KoolSpan effectively and efficiently creates secure communications on any device, wired or wireless. From servers to smart phones, KoolSpan automatically creates secure and trusted connections between any two points on any network, eliminating complexity and cost by always establishing secure Ethernet connections. KoolSpan technology has been heralded as one of the easiest solutions to deploy, allowing local and remote workers to securely connect and communicate. KoolSpan secures networks and critical infrastructure for government agencies, Fortune 1000 companies, and medium-to-small enterprises. To learn more, visit www.koolspan.com or call 240.880.4400. About SC Awards 2007 SC Magazine provides IT security professionals with in-depth and unbiased information through timely news, comprehensive analysis, cutting-edge features, contributions from thought leaders and the best, most extensive collection of product reviews in the business. By offering a consolidated view of IT security through independent product tests and well-researched editorial content that provides the contextual backdrop for how these IT security tools will address larger demands put on businesses today, SC Magazine enables IT security pros to make the right security decisions for their companies. The brand's portfolio includes the SC Magazine Awards, SC Directory, SC Magazine Newswire and SC Magazine IT Security Executives Forums. ### All company and product names mentioned may be the trademarks of their respective owners. KoolSpan Media Contact: |
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