ActivCard Secure Remote Access Solution to Be Used by Monsanto

ActivCard Secure Remote Access Solution to Be Used by Monsanto

FREMONT, Calif., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ActivCard Corp. (NASDAQ:ACTI), a leading global provider of strong authentication and trusted digital identity solutions for secure remote access, single sign-on and enterprise access cards, today announced that Monsanto Company will use authentication solutions from ActivCard for secure remote access. The ActivCard solutions ensure that enterprise information is secure, as billion dollar enterprises such as Monsanto move their business processes online and extend the enterprise boundary beyond corporate firewalls.

Monsanto was searching for an authentication solution for remote access to enhance its overall security program. The ActivCard solution was deemed to be very user-friendly for Monsanto's needs.

"We have employees all over the globe, who are researching and implementing the latest in agricultural technology, and they need secure access to our company resources," said Mark Showers, enterprise IT services lead for Monsanto. "We believe that ActivCard was the right company to help Monsanto create a secure digital corporate environment that best met our current needs."

"Our secure remote access solution is a crucial first step for companies like Monsanto, who are being proactive in upgrading security for their information technology assets," said Frank Bishop, senior vice president of global sales and marketing at ActivCard. "Advantages for Monsanto include a compelling return on investment with increased user productivity and network security, reduced administrative overhead, and increased peace of mind."

Monsanto plans to deploy the ActivCard soft token software as the basis of the company's access and audit strategy.

About Monsanto

Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. For more information on Monsanto, see www.monsanto.com.

About ActivCard

ActivCard is a global provider of strong authentication and trusted digital identity solutions for secure remote access, single sign-on and enterprise access cards. ActivCard's scalable systems and strong authentication solutions are deployed by organizations, from enterprises to governments, around the world. ActivCard provides organizations with industry-specific solutions offering increased security, reduced cost, and user convenience. The modular product design allows customers to add capabilities as required, preserving their investment. Headquartered in Fremont, California, ActivCard has sales and service centers in more than seven countries. For more information, visit www.activcard.com.

The statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with changes in our management team, fluctuations in operating results, our history of losses, and other risks identified in our periodic filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those appearing under the caption "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Copies of these filings are available from ActivCard and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially from our forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. ActivCard disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

NOTE: ActivCard is a registered trademark and Return on Identity is a trademark of ActivCard in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.


Source: ActivCard Corp.

CONTACT: Robin Schultz of ActivCard Corp., +1-510-745 6221, or
rschultz@activcard.com

Web site: http://www.monsanto.com/

Web site: http://www.activcard.com/


-------
Profile: intent