Authentica's Products Provide Organizations with Post-Delivery Control of Sensitive Documents, Web Content and Emails

HONG KONG, May 22 /Wi-Fi Technology News/ -- SecureNet Asia Limited, a leading provider of e-Business security solutions, today announced a reseller agreement with Authentica(R) Inc., a leading provider of information security software for digital business communications. Under the agreement, SecureNet Asia will distribute Authentica's complete range of content security solutions in China, Hong Kong, and Macau.

Authentica's content security solutions allow organizations to retain complete ownership and control over the confidential e-mail, attachments, documents and web content that they share via the Internet. Users can establish whether recipients have the right to forward, print, or copy information; track the activity of information, including when and how often it is accessed and printed; and terminate digital content at any time, no matter where it's located (such as on sender or recipient desktops, servers or back up media). Leveraging Authentica's patented rights management technology, Authentica's solutions provide users with the unique ability to control how information is accessed and used by recipients, even after it has been delivered across the Internet.


"Being a premier trust service provider, SecureNet Asia is pleased to enhance our security product portfolio with Authentica's solutions. Authentica's technology complements our strong expertise in data security and access control," said David Chen, Chief Operating Officer of SecureNet Asia. "As more information is transmitted across the Internet, organizations in a wide range of industries must address how to protect the intellectual property and confidential information that they share internally or between companies. Authentica's solutions can keep them in control of their digital information at all times."


"We are very pleased to partner with SecureNet Asia to distribute our content security software in the Far East," said Michael Pittenger, VP of International Sales at Authentica. "The need to secure sensitive corporate information has become a business necessity around the globe. Our partnership with SecureNet Asia positions us to meet this rapidly growing demand for content security."


About SecureNet Asia Limited


SecureNet Asia began operations on July 1, 1999. It is a joint venture owned by Hong Kong-listed PCCW , Australian information technology security firm SecureNet Limited , and HSBC.


The Company combines PCCW's advanced broadband network and technology with SecureNet's expertise in Internet and e-commerce security to supply data security solutions to corporate and government organizations. Together with HSBC's solid presence in Asia, the company extends its security platform to support e-commerce infrastructure in other Asian countries beyond Hong Kong and mainland China.


SecureNet Asia specializes in the development, design and installation of complete security solutions for the Internet, remote banking, VPN and data- critical applications. An industry specialist in smart card, PKI, secure email, secure payments and security consultancy, SecureNet Asia enjoys a well- established reputation as a provider of online trust services. It also provides consultancy and custom design and solution services for a wide range of IT applications. For more information, please visit http://www.securenetasia.com or contact us at (852) 2586 1272.


About Authentica, Inc.


Headquartered in Waltham, Mass., Authentica, Inc. is a leading provider of content security software for enterprise messaging and document sharing environments to protect valuable intellectual property and confidential information shared within and beyond organizational boundaries. The company's suite of enterprise-ready products combines patented rights management capabilities with industry standard encryption, authentication and access controls. Designed for a wide range of applications, Authentica's products ensure the secure delivery of information and provide continuous control over content even after it is delivered to recipients. Authentica provides its product suite to the healthcare, manufacturing, financial and legal industries as well as government agencies. Authentica investors include 3i US, Canaan Partners, Greylock, Intel 64 Fund, JP Morgan, North Bridge Venture Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, Symantec Corporation, and Venrock. For additional information, please visit http://www.authentica.com or contact us at (781) 487-2600.


Authentica is a registered trademark of Authentica, Inc.


Web site: http://www.securenetasia.com
http://www.authentica.com

CONTACT: Phyllis Chow, Senior Manager, Marketing & Corp Comm of
SecureNet Asia Limited, +852-2586-1272, or phyllis.chow@securenetasia.com;
Maria Tricca, Senior Marketing Manager of Authentica, Inc.,
+781-487-2600 x 208, or mtricca@authentica.com

Source: SecureNet Asia Limited