Product News:
On-Access Virus Scanning Enabled for OS/400 V5R3
We’re excited to announce that, to fill the growing demand for virus protection on the iSeries, On-Access scanning for viruses is now an enabled feature within OS/400 and fully supported by Bytware’s StandGuard Anti-Virus security solution. Beginning with V5R3, IBM has enabled the operating system to support virus scanning, including On-Access scanning.

Product News:
Upcoming StandGuard Anti-Virus to be Offered as Free Trial
The upcoming release of StandGuard Anti-Virus V5R3, to coincide with the launch of IBM’s OS/400 V5R3, will be available as a free 15-day trial. The fully functional trial will offer customers an opportunity to experience the full power of StandGuard Anti-Virus and the enablement of virus scanning in the new release of OS/400. For more information on StandGuard Anti-Virus, visit http://www.bytware.com/products/av/

Visit us at COMMON:
Meet Bytware Staff in San Antonio and Get Answers to Your Questions
It’s almost time for COMMON once again, and Bytware staff are ready to answer all of your questions live and in person. You can find us at booth 117 where we’ll have some great giveaway items and the latest news on the exciting enhancements to our Messenger monitoring and notification products, as well as the StandGuard Security Suite — including the introduction of On-Access virus scanning in V5R3.

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!:
The Clues Keep Building Up. Are you playing the Security Caper?
The mystery deepens as one of Houston’s best-known technology companies puts the pieces back together in the aftermath of extrusion. Research data from Evans Business Solutions has been stolen and passed to their fiercest competitor — Santa Clara-based Extar Systems. Articles on the website of The Houston Record are littered with clues. If you can point the finger at the right person, you could win a brand new Apple iPod. Watch for clues throughout 2004 in The Houston Record and in Bytware print and web ads. Find out more and start playing today!

Security News:
Extrusion: The Story of a “Trusted” Digital Insider Theft
(ComputerWorld) — In the hit parade of security technology buzzwords, anti-virus and intrusion-detection systems are in the top five. After all, there are a lot of bad guys out there writing worms and trying to break in. Stop for a second and ask yourself a question. Is intrusion your key threat just because that’s what the IT vendors are selling?

Virus Alert:
Mydoom.F Hits iSeries Shop, Deletes 25,000 Files
A new variant of Mydoom recently made its way around the Internet and this particularly nasty worm caused a great deal of damage to users — including iSeries shops — thanks to its ability to delete files. Bytware has been contacted by several iSeries shops that have suffered data loss caused by Mydoom.F infection of networked PCs.

Tech Tip:
Configuring TCP/IP and Sending e-Mail Notifications in Restricted State
Did you know that MessengerPlus and MessengerConsole can notify you about inquiry messages via e-mail when the operating system is in restricted state? Here are instructions on setting up TCP/IP and Messenger to meet these needs. (Requires a valid Bytware Messenger 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.

© 2004 Bytware, Inc.

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