SSP-Litronic Selected by United States Marine Corps for Enterprise-Wide Smart Card Deployment
Thursday June 10, 9:15 am ET
Previously Announced Contract Win Reflects NetSign(R) CAC Deployment on Non-NMCI Computers
IRVINE, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 10, 2004 -- In conjunction with yesterday's announcement of a new contract with a major branch of the Armed Services to provide enterprise licenses of its NetSign® CAC middleware, SSP Solutions, Inc. (NasdaqNM:SSPX - News), dba SSP-Litronic, today specified that NetSign CAC will be deployed within the United States Marine Corps (USMC) on all non-NMCI (Navy Marine Corps Intranet) computers. NetSign CAC will provide digital identity management, network security and desktop protection to USMC users. The deployment specifics do not affect the terms or dollar value of the contract, which falls under the Department of Defense's $9 million Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) contract for CAC middleware. Shipping of the product has already commenced.
About NetSign CAC
NetSign CAC offers straightforward functionality for managing digital identities and enhancing network security. Personnel with a Common Access Card can digitally sign and encrypt email, securely logon to PCs, applications, and websites, and perform other necessary cryptographic functions. The product is designed to globally accepted standards for interoperability.
About SSP-Litronic
Founded in 1970, SSP Solutions (NasdaqNM:SSPX - News), dba SSP-Litronic, is a global provider of secure identity management and information assurance products for the government and commercial markets. By facilitating the deployment, management and use of digital certificates and smart cards, SSP-Litronic's products provide high assurance solutions that help organizations achieve their physical and network security goals. The company's NetSign CAC product is deployed in many organizations of the U.S. Government, including all U.S. Armed Services and various DoD Agencies. For more information, visit www.ssplitronic.com.
