HELIOS Software GmbH, a leading provider of file, print and prepress server solutions has announced the integration of the HTTPS protocol into HELIOS WebShare, the highest-performance server for real time remote file access. This new feature encrypts file content during transfers, and prevents documents from being spied upon while data packets are in transit. In addition to the already existing password encryption for secure log-ins to WebShare volumes, the software now also supports security certificates. For this reason, WebShare is qualified for use in environments requiring the highest security.

HELIOS WebShare makes remote use of file servers via the Internet as easy as if working on a local workstation. WebShare users can securely access a file server via Internet or Intranet, browse files and their content, download or upload files, create folders and manage files as if they were working on a local file server. WebShare runs as a standalone application on all major UNIX platforms, as well as Linux and Mac OS X. Windows 2000/2003 Server support is forthcoming.

The HELIOS WebShare HTTPS support has been completely developed in Java, which replaces the previous Apache/SSL tunnel solution. Enabling this feature is as simple as setting a preference, with no additional installation or integration efforts.

Also included is a dummy security certificate with documentation on how to create your own certificates, as well as how to have them validated by internationally acknowledged verification agencies. The user obtains all necessary information to secure data transfer between their customers and the internal file server in three different security standards, according to their needs. See the documentation at http://www.helios.de/support/manuals/WS-e/HTTPS-add.html

The HTTPS feature for HELIOS WebShare is provided as a free downloadable update for all HELIOS customers with WebShare Software Upgrade Service Agreements. More information about HELIOS WebShare and the security standards it offers is available at:

http://www.helios.de/products/WS/WebShare.html

and

http://www.helios.de/products/WS/security.html

On occasion of the drupa 2004 show, HELIOS offers a 25% discount on HELIOS WebShare (20-user license) to all visitors to the HELIOS booth (Hall 9/D43).

HELIOS WebShare is part of the HELIOS 4th generation product family of network and prepress server solutions. EtherShare, PCShare, and WebShare provide integrated cross-platform networking for Macintosh and Windows clients, with advanced file and print server services, and easy remote server administration. HELIOS ImageServer, PDF HandShake and PrintPreview bring high efficiency and advanced capabilities to design, prepress and printing operations.

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HELIOS products run on powerful and scalable servers including Apple Computer Mac OS X, Hewlett-Packard HP-UX and Tru64 UNIX, IBM AIX, SGI IRIX, Sun Solaris, and Linux on Pentium based systems. HELIOS products provide reliable cross-platform support for Macintosh, DOS/Windows and UNIX-based clients.

Distributors sell HELIOS products worldwide to value-added resellers who provide complete networking solutions to customers. HELIOS also works with many strategic partners http://www.helios.de/products/partners.html that incorporate HELIOS server software to provide powerful third party archive, asset management and workflow solutions. HELIOS software products are also available as part of OEM solutions by many major vendors in the prepress industry.

For U.S. Sales:
European MikroGraf Corp.: 916-923-3520; E-mail: sales (at) ugraf.com
;http://www.ugraf.com

Editorial contact:

Germany
Helmut Tschemernjak, HELIOS Software GmbH, Steinriede 3, D-30827
Garbsen, Germany; Tel +49-5131-709320 Fax +49 5131-709325;
E-mail: mktg (at) helios.de ; Internet: http://www.helios.com

U.S.A.
Thomas Hallinan, HELIOS Software GmbH, 209-827-2760, mktg (at) helios.de
Bill Gram-Reefer, WORLDVIEW, 925-215-8463, reefer (at) worldviewpr.com