CADsign Version 2.1 Released

We are pleased to announce that CADsign Version 2.1 will be released in March 2002.

This new release includes support of Architectural Desktop 3.3 and the latest Siemens Biometric Hardware plus a Checksum security level indicator.

A.D.T. Support

When Autodesk® released A.D.T 3.3 the ease of sharing design information among entire project teams was widely promoted. With the release of CADsign V.2.1, A.D.T 3.3 users can for the first time embed secure digital signatures in to their designs with the peace of mind that if their design content is altered, the signatures are removed. Thus instantly improving drawing integrity while meeting with Autodesk’s® philosophy of improving project collaboration.

Checksum Indicator Based upon customer feedback we have added a Checksum Security Level Indicator. This benefits users as they can now choose the AutoCAD functions that they feel the Checksum should run on, thereby optimising CAD-sign’s performance.

Siemens Biometric Support

CADsign now supports the latest FingerTIP™ biometric technology from Siemens.

This enables CADsign users to choose whether to use a biometric ID Mouse or Cherry Keyboard. Both devices can also be used to provide a secure Network or Windows™ login.

The Siemens two button ID Mouse has a finger scanning chip based be-low the mouse wheel. This improves the ease of use for both left and right handed users.

The Cherry keyboard has integrated the Siemens FingerTIP™ Technology with the finger scanning chip mounted high on the right hand side. This device is ideal for designers who do not want to change their pointing device.

And the Winner Is..... CADsign has been nominated in the Best Biometric Product Category by Secure Computing Magazine. The nominees under this category are judged by Academy members who are IT professionals working in corporate organisations. They understand the scale of the problems faced by large organisations and recognise the potential for major disasters arising from security breaches. This understanding allows them to make informed judgements on which security solutions best suit the needs of corporate organisations.

Secure Digital Signatures in Microsoft Word We are currently working to embed our Secure Biometric Technology in to Microsoft Word allowing users to embed digital signatures in to their documents. Good progress has already been made, although the application is in the Research and Development stage. The release date for this application has not yet been announced, however we are very keen to supply Business Partners with beta versions at the earliest opportunity. We will keep you updated on our progress.

FILEsign FILEsign gives users the capability of selecting files of various types and grouping them in to a batch. This data package can be securely signed off or approved using the Siemens FingerTIP™ biometric technology or a traditional password. The benefit of FILEsign is that organisations can group all project related data (Legal Documents, CAD Drawings, Project Plans etc) and securely sign-off all the correspondence in one go. This data package can then be stored for archival purposes

Secure Biometric Signature API

For those resellers involved in the Engineering Document Management marke places Document Flow are pleased to announce that we have now produced an API that facilitates CADsign integrating with Cyco’s AM Meridian product.

This API uses the CADsign Enrolment database and digital signature capture software to give a range of functional opportunities. These could include:

• Automatic Digital signature retrieval from the database, which could be inserted into AutoCAD drawings, potentially without having AutoCAD resident.
• Secure file transfer, within the Meridian session, from work-area to work-area or state to state using biometric finger scanning technology for ultimate security.
• Secure biometric logon to Meridian using Siemens Biometric logon capabilities.

And many more possibilities…………

Contact us for further information.

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