Entrust Announces Its Membership in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program

Entrust, is a new member in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program. In addition, the Entrust Entelligence Security Provider (ESP), a thin-clientPKI desktop client, has achieved Microsoft Gold Certified Product Status, demonstrating Entrusts commitment to delivering high-quality products for the Windows platform. This product, which began shipping earlier this year, is the first PKI product to achieve MS Gold Certified product designation. The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program provides a way for customers to identify companies that have proven their commitment and expertise in one or more specialized areas when delivering Microsoft technologies. Microsoft Certified Partners need to meet a higher set of criteria for each category, including enhanced certification and a portfolio of real-world customer references, and are thus identified as the most skilled partners in specific solution areas. Membership in the program will also provide Entrust with additional resources to enhance its innovation on the Windows platform. Entrusts solutions for secure desktop, e-mail, VPN, Web portal and identity management integrate tightly with Microsoft operating systems, directories, and infrastructure technologies, such as Windows NET Server, Windows XP, Active Directory, Internet Information Server and Internet Explorer. Entrusts Entelligence Security Provider, newly designated a Microsoft Gold Certified Product, delivers the value of Entrusts PKI security management capabilities into the Windows desktop environment with no additional application integration required. This product also leverages native digital signature, encryption and other security capabilities built into Microsoft and 3rd party applications.