TORONTO, Ontario— Bytware today announced a new data protection product for IBM eServer iSeries. Under an agreement with IBM, Bytware StandGuard Recycle Bin for iSeries will be shipped with all distributions of the IBM eServer iSeries operating system — i5/OS. StandGuard Recyle Bin, designed specifically for the iSeries sytems, protects data files on all mapped drives from accidental or intentional deletion using a holding area, or “recycle bin.” Files that once would have been considered lost, can now be easily restored to i5/OS from the recycle bin.

StandGuard Recycle Bin for iSeries eliminates the need to pull out backups and restore lost files in the traditional way. The nearly instantaneous process means that files can be restored as quickly as they can be deleted. Plus, StandGuard Recycle Bin for iSeries protects files created throughout the day for on-the-fly restoration, something that traditional backups usually just can’t do.

The product will begin shipping October 22 with all distributions of i5/OS, and will be available as a try-and-buy offering. Customers can request full-featured trial activation by contacting Bytware directly at http://www.bytware.com/enablerb.html or by calling 775-851-2900. Bytware will work directly with customers, and, to ensure timely support, Bytware has expanded its US-based operations to include 18 new Partners in 10 time zones worldwide.

RENO, Nevada—Bytware, Inc. and IBM signed an agreement this week allowing Bytware’s StandGuard Anti-Virus for iSeries to be shipped with all distributions of IBM’s eServer iSeries new operating system, i5/OS V5R3 (OS/400 Version 5 Release 3). This agreement is the result of IBM and Bytware’s combined efforts to fill the growing demand for virus protection of PC files stored on iSeries servers and strengthens the iSeries servers’ legacy of being one of the safest platforms available today.

Beginning with V5R3, IBM has enabled the operating system to support virus scanning, including On-Access scanning. The enablement itself does not scan, detect or clean viruses, but instead provides the necessary enhancements to allow StandGuard Anti-Virus to scan files upon open and close (On-Access).

To help ensure iSeries customers realize the maximum security potential in a networked environment, Bytware redesigned StandGuard Anti-Virus to exploit the new V5R3 enablement. The result is a seamless integration of StandGuard Anti-Virus with i5/OS V5R3. By shipping StandGuard Anti-Virus with all V5R3 systems and upgrades, customers will have the ability to immediately test the new function on their new operating system.

StandGuard Anti-Virus for iSeries V5R3 will begin shipping with all iSeries V5R3 servers, and upgrades to V5R3, and will be available as a try-and-buy offering. Customers can request full-featured trial activation by contacting Bytware directly at http://www.bytware.com/enableav.html or calling 775.851.2900. Bytware will work directly with customers, and, to ensure timely support, Bytware has expanded its US-based operations to include 18 new Partners in 10 time zones worldwide.

Bytware, Inc., an industry innovator and leader since 1986, offers award winning security, user and system monitoring, and notification solutions for the IBM iSeries server. For more information on the StandGuard Security Suite, including StandGuard Anti-Virus for V5R3, please visit the main security page or call 775.851.2900.