Bull announces MetaPKI, a software suite
for security and electronic transactions
Paris,
November
2, 2004 -
Bull announces the launch of MetaPKI key management infrastructure solutions to assist administrations and companies from sensitive sectors to deploy strong authentication, access control, electronic signature, encryption, secured storage, and non repudiation functions within their business applications, in a secure and fully flexible way.
MetaPKI includes four independent, complementary and interoperable modules:
· MetaPKI, a key management infrastructure generator, allowing the user to create, modify or revoke keys and certificates. MetaPKI includes registration and certification authorities, as well as a publishing service. It provides complete encryption and strong authentication functions as well as signature functions for all types of applications: messaging, ERP, web services &
· MetaSign is an electronic signature solution for documents, messages and process. MetaSign provides authentication of the sender and certifies the document has not been altered since it was signed. While protecting both sender and recipient against all false declaration, MetaSign is an active contributor to exchanges non repudiation.
· MetaTime is a time stamping solution, based on a dedicated authority that adds time and date to documents and messages. MetaTime acts as a proof by certifying the date when exchanges or document were produced.
· MetaSafe is an e-safe solution for storage and centralised management of confidential information (confidential documents, security data), whether this information data are used by individuals or by applications
Based on a technology mastered by Bull, this solution gives administrations and companies a modular solution that can evolve according to their requirements.
In order to boost performance and ensure the secure storage of private Key and certificates, MetaPKI is backed-up by Bull TrustWay cryptography hardware solutions: encryption cards for the rapid generation of keys or exchange encryption, key centralised storage boxes and USB security key for the user.
Bull's systems integration teams, specialised in security, will deploy MetaPKI. In addition, Bull, through its stake in Keynectis, the French public key operator, is strengthening its range of integration services with infrastructure outsourcing services for the management of enterprise keys.
About Bull
Bull designs and develops servers, software and services for an open environment, integrating the most advanced technologies. In this respect, Bull's range of NovaScale servers combines the openness of standards with the robustness of mainframes. It brings to its customers its expertise and know-how to help them in the transformation of their information systems and to optimize their IT infrastructure and their applications.
Bull is particularly present in the public sector, banking, finance, telecommunication, utilities and manufacturing sectors. Capitalizing on its wide experience, the Group has a thorough understanding of the business and specific processes of these sectors, thus enabling it to efficiently advise and to accompany its customers. Its distribution network spreads to over 100 countries worldwide.
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