RENO, Nevada—Bytware, Inc., the leading provider of iSeries security and anti-virus solutions, announces that its StandGuard security and anti-virus solutions have been granted the “ServerProven” certification by IBM. Well known for delivering state of the art security solutions, Bytware’s StandGuard and StandGuard Anti-Virus offer benefits not available today from any other iSeries vendor. Bytware’s approach to securing the iSeries, as well as its exceptional customer satisfaction feedback, are the key reasons that both products were granted ServerProven status by IBM. Ultimately, the IBM ServerProven certification benefits the customer because it helps them choose solutions with added confidence by reducing the cycle of “guess and test.”

StandGuard is a real-time iSeries security solution that allows you to easily set up and enforce your security policies. It controls access to (and functionality in) network services and system commands to protect your system and data from accidental or intentional damage. StandGuard complements external firewall security, protects corporate assets on your iSeries servers, and prevents unauthorized access and deletion of corporate data.

StandGuard Anti-Virus is the first and only iSeries server-based virus detection product available today. StandGuard Anti-Virus is a native iSeries solution designed to protect your network servers from being infected by viruses that are hiding on the iSeries. StandGuard Anti-Virus scans the iSeries for viruses and performs advanced cleaning and notification procedures. StandGuard Anti-Virus incorporates the latest generation of McAfee’s scanning engine, in turn making StandGuard Anti-Virus a mature product backed by battle-tested technology, advanced heuristic analysis, and generic detection and cleaning.

With both products implemented, customers can be confident in knowing their systems, data, and networks are protected. The IBM ServerProven seal is proof of our commitment to you. For more information, on StandGuard products, visit http://www.bytware.com/products/ns/

Product News:
Messenger 5.56 Service Pack 1 Now Available
Users of MessengerPlus and MessengerConsole 5.56 should check out the newly available Service Pack1, which provides 7 key enhancements to the application. For details, download, and installation instructions, visit the link below in Support Central. (Requires a valid Bytware Messenger support ID and password.)

Product News:
Get an IBM Hardware Rebate with Bytware’s IBM ServerProven Solutions
If you are planning to purchase a new iSeries and have software requirements for security, virus scanning, and/or monitoring, consoling, and paging, be sure to take advantage of the IBM ServerProven hardware rebate when purchasing our ServerProven solutions - MessengerConsole, MessengerPlus, StandGuard, or StandGuard Anti-Virus! Get full details on the program.

Product News:
StandGuard Premier Promotion ends December 31!
It’s not too late to take advantage of the StandGuard Premier Promotion and save 50%! Traditionally a vendor might require a customer to purchase a whole suite of products to benefit from incentive or discount promotions; but not Bytware. Bucking the trend, Bytware has developed the StandGuard Premier Customer program. Read more and find out how you can save 50% on StandGuard! But hurry… the Promotion ends December 31!

Workshops:
2004 Workshop Dates Announced for Messenger and StandGuard
You’ve bought the product, but are you getting the most from your investment? If you would like a head start improving your company’s productivity, then our workshops are ideal for you! We can help you make the most of your information systems dollars and ensure that you are using all the valuable features of your Bytware product.

Case Study:
Manheim Protects Systems with StandGuard Anti-Virus
Manheim, the world’s leading provider of automotive services to commercial sellers and automobile dealers, has turned to StandGuard Anti-Virus, the world’s first and only native anti-virus solution for the iSeries, to protect their systems. Find out how they identified and address the need.

Win an iPod!:
Play The Great Security Caper of 2004
Something is happening in the city of Houston. One of the town’s best-known technology companies has been hit with a crime. Research data from Evans Business Solutions has been stolen and passed to their fiercest competitor — Santa Clara-based Extar Systems. If you can point the finger at the right person, you could win a brand new Apple iPod. Watch for clues throughout 2004 on our website and in Bytware print and web ads. Find out more and start playing today!

Security News:
AS/400 Programmer Convicted of Computer Fraud
(Midrange Server) — An AS/400 programmer in Florida was given a one-year sentence earlier this month for intentionally deleting his former employer’s critical OS/400 applications. Find out more…

Virus Alert:
Attacks Evolving Toward Exploiting Network Services
(SearchSecurity) — When surveying the vulnerability landscape this year, one sees a move toward attackers exploiting flaws in services and protocols rather than in applications themselves. Find out more…

Tech Tip:
StandGuard Anti-Virus Jobs and Single-threaded Queues
StandGuard Anti-Virus job descriptions use a default job queue of QBATCH in library QGPL. If you have made that job queue a single-threaded job queue (Max active 1), the StandGuard job will sit in the job queue until complete, which could be a problem for long jobs. This tech tip will show you two ways to change this. (Requires a valid Bytware StandGuard Anti-Virus support ID and password.)

Important Notice:
e-mail and Contacting Bytware
Due to the onslaught of Spam, we are forced from time to time to change the e-mail addresses of some of our staff. Because of this, we encourage you to contact us by phone rather than e-mail whenever possible. The address that you have for your Bytware contact could be changed, resulting in the failure of your message to reach us. We want to always provide your with the very best service possible, so to be certain that your needs do not fall victim to Spam just give us a call at 775-851-2900. You can also fax us at 775-851-2995, or use the contact forms on our website at http://www.bytware.com/contact/

Contacting Bytware, Inc.
For sales and product inquiries, please use our online contact form.
For technical support please fill out our online support form.
If you prefer to speak to someone by phone, please call 775.851.2900, Monday - Friday, 6 am - 5 pm PST.

© 2003 Bytware, Inc.

Bytware is pleased to announce that, after 39 years with IBM, Lennie Broich has joined our team! Lennie’s breadth of iSeries knowledge and experience will be a great asset to Bytware and will greatly benefit our customers.

In the words of Lennie: “Over the past 18 years in Software Marketing for AS/400 and iSeries, I have worked with many companies in my position as a Senior Product Marketing Manager for Software at IBM.

“I was impressed by Bytware’s approach to marketing issues, where they were direct, straight-forward, and ethical in all their dealings with IBM and myself. Their development teams consistently demonstrated an ability to develop products of high quality rapidly, and their customers’ rating of the company and products convinced me that this was a company I could work for, one I would respect as much as I respected IBM!

The opportunity to work with Bytware as it evolves into an international company is exciting and challenging, and I look forward to a very bright future with the company.”

Of course, the feeling is mutual and we would are very happy to extend this very warm welcome to Lennie!