Blancco addresses growing data security concerns with secure onsite data destruction and reporting

Joensuu, FINLAND – October 13th, 2006 – Blancco Ltd., the global specialist in professional data destruction and computer reuse management solutions, has just released the latest version of Blancco – WAN Server, an automated, technologically advanced solution designed to handle data disposal, hardware asset management and erasure reporting within the WAN (wide area network). It addresses the growing concerns of data leaks in corporations by providing an all-in-one solution and allows an organization to have complete control over their IT assets.

Stringent government regulations and industry standards have articulated the need for secure data disposal while the significant rise in identity theft and the unauthorized exposure of confidential data have put pressure on companies to ensure that data security is not compromised.

“With Blancco – WAN Server clients have full control over data erasure, asset management and erasure reports, and they have complete piece of mind. Truth is good but control is better when it comes to corporate security,” says Mr. Kim Väisänen, Managing Director of Blancco.

Data erasure is easily executed via Blancco – WAN Server, and the data erasure and asset management reports generated by Blancco’s erasure software are stored within a custom database which is located either on Blancco’s server or the client’s server. The reports can be accessed over a secure internet connection and can be browsed, imported, exported, deleted or modified by different users depending on the user rights which have been assigned to them by the administrator.

Blancco – WAN Server 1.1 has delivered on client requests and includes flexibility to customize the solution according to individual needs. Advanced search options and enhanced database performance ensures that users can have fast and convenient access to their reports. Improved security and auditing enhancements provide tighter security while still maintaining efficiency. Other unique features such as customizable user interfaces, detailed online help, user account summary and different language options further enhance the client experience.

To learn more about Blancco WAN Server 1.1, visit www.blancco.com

Blancco – WAN Server 1.1 offers several new features including:

- Advanced database search options and enhanced database performance
- Password change confirmation – increase in security
- Improvement in server security
- Secure and easy BWS backup
- License controlled CD
- Detailed online help
- Customizable user interface
- Customer administrator level for the public service
- Option to create pay-per-use or fixed customer accounts —-> Easy license management
- Administration console for maintenance and installation
- Ability to manage network bootable images (NBI) from the web interface

About Blancco
With several million end-users, an impressive clientele and a broad network of trusted partners, Blancco has proved to be the global specialist in the field of professional data destruction and computer reuse management. Founded in 1997, Blancco Ltd. has its corporate headquarters in Joensuu, Finland. Besides its 8 international offices, Blancco has partners in all continents and in more than 20 countries. In 2006 Deloitte ranked Blancco in the Fast 50 as one of the fastest growing technology companies in Finland.