Wave Systems Corp. (fka WAVXQ)

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Digital Persona


It appears that the digitalpersona server product "U.are.U" is just authentication. There is no backup and recovery of the keys.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=biz&cs=555&sku=A01....

U.are.U® Pro from digitalPersona® is a fingerprint authentication system for enterprises that want to eliminate the burdens and security problems of password based authentication. It uses advanced fingerprint recognition technology to heighten security and replace passwords. U.are.U® Pro Fingerprint Authentication System for Active Directory is specifically designed to take full advantage of the enterprise-class directory services and management capabilities of Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Active Directory. This package includes a Server Software CD, an Administrator Guide and 25-User Authentication Licenses.

Manufacturer Part# : 63001-001
Dell Part# : A0198351


Highlights

Specifically designed to take full advantage of the enterprise-class directory services and management capabilities of Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Active Directory
Includes a Server Software CD, an Administrator Guide and 25-User Authentication Licenses

Tech Specs

Software Type Product Family
Security Application
U.are.U® Pro Fingerprint Authentication System for Active Directory
Product Line Series Model System Type
U.are.U® Pro Fingerprint Authentication System for Active Directory - Server Package - 25-User Authentication Licenses Server
Required Memory Required Operating System
10 MB with an additional 1 KB to 5 KB Active Directory database storage per registered user Windows® 2000/2003 Server
Required Disk Space Required Processor Class
10 MB (1 KB - 5 KB for Active Directory Per User) Pentium®


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According to the announcement today, Wave provides backup, recovery, and migration of the keys for Digital Persona. I believe this development will help drive sales for both products.

For instance, if a company has already implemented Digital Persona and they are considering deploying TPMs, they may go ahead and purchase Wave's server products.

AND vice versa

If a company already has Wave enabled TPMs and they are considering fingerprint authentication for their enterprise, it may drive them to picking Digital Persona as their biometric choice

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070328/20070328005277.html?.v=1

"This support will allow enterprises using Wave's ETS Enterprise products to use the DigitalPersona Pro Server to centrally manage fingerprint authentication policies and credentials via Active Directory. The synergy of DigitalPersona products with Wave Systems' TPM remote management, key recovery, escrow and migration products for Active Directory provide important security back-office components for the enterprise customer," commented Brian Berger, executive vice president of marketing and sales for Wave Systems.

Peter McCoy, vice president of business development for DigitalPersona added, "Enterprises are beginning to take a holistic approach to security, combining the authentication of both the machine and the user. DigitalPersona is excited to work with Wave Systems to provide the power and flexibility of our DigitalPersona Pro fingerprint authentication server component. We believe this combined offering provides a valuable asset to enterprise IT."