...for Best Security Product
Innovative Alternative to the Immediate Installation of Security Patch Recognized
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Jan. 26, 2006--Blue Lane(TM) Technologies today announced that its PatchPoint(TM) system, the industry's first inline patch proxy for enterprise servers, has been chosen by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) as a CODiE Awards finalist for best security product of 2006.
"The 21st Annual CODiE Awards continue the tradition of honoring the best of the software, information and education technology industries," said Ken Wasch, SIIA President. "When one considers the number of outstanding companies that competed this year, being named a CODiE Awards Finalist is a significant achievement."
"Blue Lane has addressed the security patch problem with an innovative solution, an inline patch proxy that mimics the software vendors' security patch, performing the same function as if the actual patch has been installed," said Fred Kost, vice president of marketing at Blue Lane. "The CODiE Award judges have recognized the significance of our approach and we are pleased to be recognized as a finalist for best security product."
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to more than 800 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit www.siia.net .
About Blue Lane Technologies Inc.
Blue Lane provides the industry's first inline patch proxy for enterprise servers that fixes application-specific vulnerabilities at the root cause by checking for the same conditions and applying the same corrective action as the software vendor security patch. Solving the dilemma of "patch now or patch later," the Blue Lane PatchPoint System instantly secures critical applications and preserves the uptime of the business while eliminating the cost and risks associated with unscheduled patching. Founded in 2002, Blue Lane is headquartered in Cupertino, California. For more information, contact the company at www.bluelane.com .