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SIIA To Use Rainbow SSL VPN To Conduct Codie Voting Online

Recognizing a simpler, more secure and "paperless" way to conduct voting, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) will use the Rainbow Technologies NetSwift iGate SSL VPN to enable 2004 Codie Awards finalist judges from around the globe to securely vote online. Voting will be completed with Rainbow's iKey USB token that takes judges to a secure site easily, automatically and securely. The SIIA Codie Awards is the longest running and most prestigious awards program in the software industry.

"As the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry, we are always looking for ways to keep our organization innovative and evolving," said Ken Wasch, president of SIIA. "Rainbow's NetSwift iGate complements these goals by automating the voting and tallying functions and making the process more efficient. It provides the perfect way to balance security with ease of use."

To vote, judges will insert a Rainbow iKey USB token into the computer's USB port, go to a secure Web site, enter a PIN login and start voting. When finished, removing the iKey will automatically and securely log them off of the site.

"The SIIA's use of Rainbow's SSL VPN for the 2004 Codie Awards further validates it as the best choice for secure remote access," said Bernie Cowens, vice president of security services for Rainbow Technologies. "NetSwift iGate can be used by any organization that needs to provide remote access to its constituents, but does not want to hassle with integrating and reconfiguring its network infrastructure."

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