Trusted Network Technologies Announces Support for Novell's SUSE LINUX

Business Wire, April 4, 2005

ATLANTA -- TNT's Identity Auditing and Control Solutions Help Tie Identity Management to Open Systems Through SUSE(R) LINUX Enterprise Server 9.

E[acute accent]Trusted Network Technologies, Inc. (TNT), a leading developer of Identity-Driven Enterprise(TM) solutions, today announced that its identity auditing and control solutions support the SUSE(R) LINUX operating system from Novell(R). By operating on SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9, TNT provides greater control access and audit for Linux-based users, as well as a link to identity management solutions. E[acute accent]Trusted Network Technologies delivers automated identity auditing and identity control with its integrated software and hardware product lines. The company has expanded the concept of identity beyond users to include systems, servers, applications, data, transactions and events. With TNT's unique solution, identity becomes the foundation for IT operations, linking to business initiatives and processes. By integrating with SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server, TNT creates a tie between open systems and identity management systems for Linux-based users. E[acute accent]"TNT's identity solution not only supports Novell's Identity-Driven Computing initiatives, but also further validates the acceptance of Novell's SUSE LINUX as an integral part of the IT landscape," said Hal Bennett, vice president of global business development at Novell. "By expanding their product capability to run with SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server, TNT demonstrates its ability to respond to customer requirements and effectively collaborate with broad platform deployments." E[acute accent]"With the rapid advancement of the SUSE LINUX distribution, it was clear to us that it was important to incorporate SUSE LINUX as part of our product strategy," said Steve Gant, founder and CEO of TNT. "SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server support was critical for our customer environments. Also, by taking this step, TNT is clearly a forerunner in linking Linux users with identity management solutions." E[acute accent]TNT's support for Novell's SUSE LINUX is available for delivery to customers with its Identity(TM) product. Identity is a transparent, unobtrusive software and appliance solution that enables comprehensive identity control across existing network infrastructure. With its patent-pending Identity technology, TNT uniquely identifies each user, allowing organizations to monitor, control and report every interaction with every computer, server and application. By enforcing identity in every data interaction, TNT Identity provides continuous auditing and compliance.

E[acute accent]About Trusted Network Technologies, Inc.

E[acute accent]Trusted Network Technologies (TNT) enables the Identity-Driven Enterprise(TM). We provide customers with the knowledge of who is accessing what assets from where, both within and across enterprise boundaries. By continuously and transparently identifying users, TNT helps customers protect critical assets and attain regulatory compliance at a fraction of the cost and complexity of customized solutions. TNT provides assessment services and innovative Identity-Driven Enterprise solutions for a variety of industries including financial and government agencies, as well as retail and manufacturing. For more information, visit www.trustednetworktech.com or call 877.222.8736.