Business Services Industry

HealthCast and BMC Software Offer Integrated Identity Management and Single Sign-On Solution for Healthcare Organizations

Business Wire, June 22, 2004

BOISE, Idaho & HOUSTON -- HealthCast LLC, a leading provider of enterprise single sign-on solutions for hospitals, and BMC Software(R), Inc. (NYSE:BMC), a leader in enterprise management solutions, today announced an integrated identity management and single sign-on solution that allows healthcare providers to enhance the efficiency of their network security environment. BMC Software's CONTROL-SA(R) provisioning solution combined with HealthCast's eXactACCESS enterprise single sign-on solution offers users a powerful Identity Management solution that strengthens data security, improves clinical workflow, and simplifies password and user management while reducing IT and Help Desk costs.

The combined solution provides a unified management infrastructure with secure role-based access control, enterprise single sign-on, enterprise identity management, and provisioning for internal and external application users. To help reduce costs, the solution uses existing Directory Services, accommodates biometrics and proximity cards, manages existing password structures, and provides audit reports. Its advanced features include:

--Multiple-User Session functionality that increases security and productivity at shared workstations;

--RoamingSessions(TM) that allow clinicians to 'roam' to other workstations, accessing their secured open session using Terminal Server technology, and

--One-step de-activation of all user accounts.

"The integration of eXactACCESS and CONTROL-SA creates a world-class solution that provides the foundation for healthcare regulatory compliance, while simplifying IT administration and improving clinical productivity and data security," said Joan Mehn, HealthCast CEO.

"Through our partnership with HealthCast, we're delivering an integrated solution for healthcare professionals that ensures the integrity of the personal and sensitive data they access on a daily basis," said Somesh Singh, vice president and general manager, Security Business Unit, BMC Software. "Our joint solution combines HealthCast's deep understanding of the unique needs of healthcare professionals with BMC's world-class identity management capabilities. The solution allows hospitals to reduce operational costs significantly while increasing user productivity, security and compliance capabilities."

About HealthCast

HealthCast LLC enterprise solutions provide secure single sign-on access to information stored in any application - legacy, web, client-server, or proprietary. Generic passwords are eliminated, advanced authentication technologies and patient context management can be seamlessly integrated, and Multi-User Sessions and/or RoamingSessions(TM) are included. Data integration and virtual-EMR portal solutions are also offered. For additional information or to schedule a Webcast, visit www.gohealthcast.com.

About BMC Software

BMC Software, Inc. (NYSE:BMC), is a leading provider of enterprise management solutions that empower companies to manage IT from a business perspective. Delivering Business Service Management, BMC Software solutions span enterprise systems, applications, databases and service management. Founded in 1980, BMC Software has offices worldwide and fiscal 2004 revenues of more than $1.4 billion. For more information about BMC Software, visit www.bmc.com.