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Alternative Technology Adds Marathon Technologies Fault-Tolerant, High Availability Software for Server Virtualization to its Line Card

everRun VM high availability/disaster recovery software complements virtualization offering for Citrix resellers

Alternative Technology Adds Marathon Technologies Fault-Tolerant, High Availability Software for Server Virtualization to its Line Card

everRun VM high availability/disaster recovery software complements virtualization offering for Citrix resellers

Englewood, Colo. May 13, 2008 Alternative Technology, Inc., an Arrow Electronics, Inc. company and leading specialty distributor of thin-client/server-based computing, edge infrastructure, virtualization, and security solutions, today announced an agreement to distribute Marathon Technologies everRun® fault-tolerant, high availability software for physical and virtual server environments.

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Secure Computing Delivers Security Gateway Virtual Appliances for VMware Environments

Secure Computing Combines Security Gateway Appliances With VMware Virtualization to Simplify Security Implementation and Management

SAN JOSE, CA, Apr 29, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ: SCUR), a leading enterprise gateway security company, today announced it is working with VMware to provide customers with security gateway virtual appliances for organizations of all sizes. These security gateway appliances for VMware environments will provide customers with an easy way to implement and manage security for multiple virtual machines, or multiple applications within a virtual machine, through a single gateway. This enables customers to capitalize on the business benefits of VMware virtualization -- such as reduced capital and operating expenses, assured business continuity and a "greener" carbon footprint -- while ensuring security across the datacenter in ways not possible in a physical environment.

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BioPassword Becomes AdmitOne Security

Reflecting Its Leadership in Risk-Based Authentication for the Web

Innovator of Keystroke Dynamics Evolves Corporate Strategy to Deliver Range of Risk-Based Authentication Solutions to Prevent Consumer and Corporate Fraud.

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Citrix NetScaler Gains Market Share in Application Delivery Controller Market

New Report from Leading Research Firm Shows Citrix Continuing to Gain Ground in $2B Application Acceleration Equipment Market

Citrix Systems, Inc. announced continued revenue growth and market share gains in the application delivery controller (ADC) worldwide market according to a new March 2008 report from Gartner titled, “Market Share: Application Acceleration Equipment, Worldwide, 4Q07 and 2007”.

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Alternative Technology to Offer Gemalto’s Web-based Authentication Device

Enabling Authenticated Access to Networks, Gemalto Card Management Software-as-a-Service is Now Available for VARs to Resell Along with Smart Cards

RSA CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2008 – Gemalto, the world leader in digital security and Alternative Technology, a leading specialty value added distributor of edge infrastructure, virtualization, storage and security solutions, are making it easier for small and medium enterprises to achieve the highest levels of security in network access and identity management. Alternative Technology will now be offering Gemalto’s new on-demand Device Administration Service (DAS) through its network of 3,000 resellers in the United States and Canada.

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Alternative Technology Adds Blue Coat Systems to Its GSA Schedule

Blue Coat WAN Application Delivery and Secure Web Gateway solutions are now available to government VARs on Alternative Technology’s GSA schedule

Englewood, Colo. April 7, 2008 Alternative Technology, a leading specialty distributor of thin-client/server-based computing, edge infrastructure, virtualization, and security solutions, today announced the addition of Blue Coat Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCSI) to its government-approved procurement list. Blue Coat is a leader in WAN Application Delivery and Secure Web Gateway.

Blue Coat has made its primary product line available for authorized VARs to sell to federal, state, and local government entities via Alternative Technology’s General Services Administration (GSA) schedule.

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ActivIdentity Smart Employee ID Solution rolled out in one of the world's largest Financial Services Institutions

Fremont, Calif., April 2, 2008 - ActivIdentity Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTI), a global leader in digital identity assurance, announced today the worldwide implementation of the ActivIdentity Smart Employee ID solution in a prominent international bank.

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Alternative Technology wins Citrix Authorized Learning Center Award

Strong Professional and Education Services at Alternative Technology Garners Citrix Americas CALC of the Year for 2007

Englewood, Colo. April 1, 2008 Alternative Technology, the leading specialty distributor of thin-client/server-based computing, edge infrastructure, virtualization, and security solutions, today announced it has been awarded the Citrix Americas Citrix Authorized Learning Center (CALC) of the Year for 2007. The award recognizes Alternative Technology’s outstanding performance and significant contributions in providing education and certification programs to IT professionals on Citrix technology.

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IDC Research Ranks Fortinet #1 in UTM

New IDC research data confirms that Fortinet ranked No. 1 in worldwide unified threat management (UTM) factory revenue for 2007.

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Spammers off to Fast Start in 2008

MX Logic Reports Surge in Phishing Attacks, Image Spam; Social Engineering Tactics Persist

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MX Logic, Inc., a leading managed security service provider, has observed a fast start to 2008 for spam and malware threats compared to previous years.

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MX Logic Named Gold 5-Star Winner by VARBusiness in 2008 Partner Programs Guide

Company Earns Top Ratings Across Six Partner Program Categories

Englewood, Colo. - March 25, 2008 - MX Logic, Inc., a leading managed security service provider, today announced that it has been recognized by CMP Channel's VARBusiness as one of North America's top information technology (IT) vendors for its renowned PartnerFocus Program.

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Compliance Means Log Management Opportunity for the Channel

Compliance Means Log Management Opportunity for the Channel

ArcSight's Log Management Suite

Outstanding margin opportunity for you!
The compliance solution for your valued customers!

According to a recent eChannelLine article, data security standards in the Payment Card Industry (PCI) and regulatory compliance mandates such as Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) are driving the need for audit-quality log collection, storage and analysis.

ArcSight's Log Management Suite addresses your customers growing log collection and storage needs driven by today's compliance requirements, while offering lucrative margin opportunities for you. Learn how by reading a recently published eChannelLine article.

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Novell to Acquire Data Center Management Leader PlateSpin

Novell to extend interoperability leadership with the industry's first solutions to help enterprises manage workloads across both physical and virtual infrastructures

WALTHAM, Mass., Monday, 25 February 2008 -- Novell today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PlateSpin Ltd.

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ArcSight Taps Alternative Technology for Authorized Reseller Training Centers

Strong Technical Services & Training Team at Alternative Technology Garners North American Training Responsibilities from ArcSight

Englewood, Colo. February 20, 2008 ArcSight Inc. (NASDAQ: ARST), a leader in enterprise security and compliance management solutions, today announced that Alternative Technology, a leading specialty distributor of thin-client/server-based computing, edge infrastructure, virtualization, and security solutions is an ArcSight Authorized Reseller Training provider in North America. Alternative Technology will provide ArcSight Logger Reseller Certification Training to its network of 3,000 resellers in the United States and Canada, as well as other ArcSight VARs, with classes beginning immediately.

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BioPassword Sees Significant Momentum with Rising Demand for Secure Remote Access

Innovator in Strong Authentication Software Experiences Record Growth in Customers, ASP, and Licenses Sold

BioPassword, Inc., the leading innovator in strong authentication software, today announced significant momentum and record growth in 2007.

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